Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes the future of Test cricket depends on making first-class cricket appealing enough for young players to pursue. Speaking at the Cricinfo Honours Awards 2026, Ashwin argued that the challenge of preserving red-ball cricket extends far beyond India and is an issue faced by the global game.His comments come at…
Vedang Raina may be one of the most talked-about young actors in Bollywood today, but the actor admits that a career in films was never guaranteed. Before landing his breakthrough role in Zoya Akhtar’s ‘The Archies’, he had already begun preparing for a very different future.Having made his debut with ‘The Archies’ and followed it…
MUMBAI: Former India captain Rohit Sharma is likely to report to the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru on June 8 for a fitness assessment ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. Rohit injured his hamstring during the IPL and was picked for the ODIs, subject to fitness clearance.“Yes, Rohit is supposed…
Nagpur has focused on Integrated Command and Control Centre operations, smart roads, intelligent traffic systems, smart water management, LED street lighting and digital governance initiatives. Alongside the city’s logistics and transport infrastructure; these projects are supporting demand for housing, warehousing, and commercial real estate. The Smart Cities Mission is a major force behind real estate…
World Champion D Gukesh faces a crucial final-round clash against Magnus Carlsen at Norway Chess 2026. Currently last with eight points, Gukesh must defeat Carlsen in their classical game to move ahead of the Norwegian and avoid finishing at the bottom. Meanwhile, Wesley So, Praggnanandhaa, and Alireza Firouzja remain locked in a thrilling three-way battle…
Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri, Dharna Durga and Ravi Kishan have come together for the black comedy Maa Behen. Directed by Suresh Triveni, the film premiered on OTT on the last day. Early responses suggest that the film has generated divided opinions among audiences. Viewers discuss performances and story in ‘Maa Behen’ Many users appreciated the…
Unite8 Sports’ Bavesh Janavlekar is upbeat ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Special arrangement) In 2002, backed by Abdulrahman Bukhatir, Ten Sports made a splash in the sub-continent’s broadcast market with the FIFA World Cup. Numerous other properties followed and the company built a strong subscriber base in competition to ESPN Star Sports.Before its…
India’s captain Shubman Gill, left, and India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir (AP Photo) India’s one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh may mark the beginning of their red-ball season, but the result will have no bearing on their World Test Championship (WTC) ambitions. The match, scheduled from June 6 to June 10 at the Maharaja…
Jennifer Aniston shocked fans by making a rare public reference to her former husband Brad Pitt while reuniting with ‘Friends’ co-star Lisa Kudrow. The exchange saw Aniston reflect on some of the most memorable moments from the beloved sitcom, including its famous Thanksgiving episodes and a long list of celebrity guest stars.During Variety’s ‘Actors on…
Most people don’t think they’ve met an “evil person.”The word itself feels too dramatic. It brings to mind movie villains, serial killers, or the kind of people whose stories end up in documentaries.But not every harmful person looks dangerous.Sometimes they’re the colleague everyone seems to like. Sometimes they’re part of a friend group. Sometimes they’re…