Lyra, the fearless heroine of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy, represents independence, intelligence, and adventure. The name has a distinctive, modern sound while maintaining a strong literary connection, making it increasingly popular among contemporary parents. Names derived from literature not only sound aesthetically pleasing but also convey rich narratives, values, and unique personalities. Such…
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) While the cricket world has spent the IPL season marvelling at 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – and rightly so – another remarkable story has quietly unfolded at the opposite end of the age spectrum.At 36, an age when fast bowlers are usually managing declining pace, recurring injuries or retirement plans, Bhuvneshwar…
‘Chand Mera Dil’, directed by Vivek Soni, featuring Lakshya and Ananya Panday in the lead roles, is currently in its second week at theatres. The romantic drama opened to mixed reactions from the audience. People loved the way the story stayed away from toxic romance, which has become a trend currently, but didn’t enjoy the…
Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan (BCCI/IPL Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan are not just scoring runs; they are redefining batting partnerships in T20 cricket. With another season of 700-plus runs each, the Gujarat Titans opening pair has entered elite territory. They have matched and surpassed records once dominated by legends such…
Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi may be Hollywood’s worst-kept secret right now, but reports say the pair are doing everything they can to keep things low-key. Justin and Hailey Bieber played a key role in bringing the two together, with the matchup happening at Justin’s Coachella afterparty in April, where the 30-year-old supermodel and the…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: With his powerful strokeplay, ability to thrive under pressure, and knack for taking apart some of the world’s best bowlers, young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has earned praise from all quarters, including legendary Sachin Tendulkar.Tendulkar described Sooryavanshi as “truly special” and said he would love to see the…
Arjun Sarja’s martial arts action entertainer ‘Blast’ witnessed a major rise at the box office during its opening weekend. The film showed strong growth on its third day.Directed by debutant Subash K. Raj, Blast features Arjun Sarja, Abhirami, and Preity Mukhundhan in key roles. Day 3 of ‘Blast’ delivers strong growth ‘Blast’ recorded a big…
Suriya’s fantasy action entertainer ‘Karuppu’ witnessed a major boost at the box office during its third weekend. The film recorded a strong increase in collections and showed fresh momentum after slower weekday numbers. Strong weekend growth pushes ‘Karuppu’s numbers up ‘Karuppu’ delivered a significant rise on Day 16. According to Sacnilk, Day 16 collection of…
Mohanlal’s film witnessed a healthy jump at the box office during its second weekend. The mystery drama continued its theatrical run with positive momentum and recorded growth on Saturday. The film has now crossed another major milestone globally. Weekend boost helps collections rise Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph’s ‘Drishyam 3’ continued its steady run after witnessing…
Gujarat Titans’ skipper Shubman Gill (ANI Photo) Shubman Gill may currently lead India in Tests and ODIs, but the Gujarat Titans captain has not given up on making a return to the national T20I side.Speaking ahead of the IPL 2026 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gill said he remains focused on improving his game despite…