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'He's like Benjamin Button!'

Defending champions CSK face off against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, in the season opener on March 22.

19 Mar 2024 4:52 pm
IPL 2024: 'Pant was hitting single-handed sixes'

Delhi Capitals' teenaged wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra can't wait to play alongside the likes of Rishabh Pant.

19 Mar 2024 4:51 pm
Should boundaries get bigger in women's cricket?

There is a lot of merit in the argument to standardise the boundary size in women's and men's cricket, considering the players' increasing ability to clear the ropes

19 Mar 2024 4:35 pm
Ex-Indian envoy to US Taranjit Singh Sandhu joins BJP

Joining the BJP, Sandhu spoke about the growth of the India-US relationship and said development has been its focus area in a host of fields such as the semiconductor industry.

19 Mar 2024 4:20 pm
SRH's Hasaranga set to miss first three IPL matches

It remains to be seen if the right-arm spinner will be available for SRH's home fixture against Chennai Super Kings on April 5.

19 Mar 2024 4:17 pm
SC seeks Centre's response over stay on CAA pleas

A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud posted the matter for resumed hearing on April 9.

19 Mar 2024 3:32 pm
B'luru man 'attacked' for playing bhajan, BJP protests

A group of youths objected to Mukesh playing 'Hanuman Chalisa' over a loudspeaker in his shop on Juma Masjid road on Sunday during 'Azaan' and assaulted him, according to police.

19 Mar 2024 2:53 pm
'This is a story that should be told'

Barun Sobti has just completed 15 years of acting, and his new Web series, Rakshak India's Brave, has fetched him fresh laurels.

19 Mar 2024 2:47 pm
Vedaa: John Abraham-Style Action

Vedaa seems to have the look of a typical actioner, where the plot is subservient to the fight sequences, observes Deepa Gahlot.

19 Mar 2024 2:20 pm
Wil it be Thackeray vs Thackeray? Raj meets Amit Shah

If the alliance is sealed, the MNS may be given one seat to contest from Mumbai, the Maharashtra capital where his cousin Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction enjoys some influence.

19 Mar 2024 2:07 pm
Navjot Singh Sidhu back as commentator for IPL 2024

After a decade-long stint in politics, Navjot Singh Sidhu will be back as commentator for IPL 2024.

19 Mar 2024 2:06 pm
Smallcap funds sit on over Rs 15,000 crore dry powder

Fund managers are keeping cash in hand amid strong inflows and elevated valuations in the small and midcap space. Stress data shows that nearly half of the schemes in the smallcap space are holding cash of 5 per cent or more at the end of February 2024. By comparison, only 20 per cent of the midcap schemes had over 5 per cent cash in their portfolio during the same period.

19 Mar 2024 1:49 pm
'I am ready, I am pumped': SRH captain Cummins

IPL 2016 champions Sunrisers Hyderabad are hoping for a turnaround in their fortunes after failing to make it to play-offs in the last three seasons.

19 Mar 2024 1:43 pm
Airtel, SBI, Zomato on Jefferies hotlist for 5 years

Jefferies has identified 11 stocks set to benefit from long-term macro trends like capital expenditures, government manufacturing initiatives, and financialisation.

19 Mar 2024 1:30 pm
Australia cancel Afghanistan T20s over women's rights

Australia have called off a T20 series against Afghanistan citing a deteriorating human rights situation for women and girls in the Taliban-ruled country.

19 Mar 2024 1:29 pm
Shibu Soren's daughter-in-law quits JMM

Sita lamented and said she was feeling neglected and reluctantly decided to tender her resignation from the primary membership of the party.

19 Mar 2024 1:28 pm
SEE: Rohit exhibits superb strokeplay in MI nets

Donning the team's blue and gold, Rohit displayed an array of shots in the nets.

19 Mar 2024 1:26 pm
Tennis star Sabalenka's boyfriend Koltsov dies at 42

Renowned for his speed on the ice, Koltsov won the Russian Super League title with Salavat Yulaev in 2008 and more recently returned to the club as an assistant coach.

19 Mar 2024 1:14 pm
India is finally ready for tryst with semiconductors

The exclusive club that dominates the global semiconductor fab scenario is about to get a new member. Taiwan, South Korea, and China control nearly 70 per cent of the global capacity. SEMI, the global industry body for semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing, projects all fabs collectively will churn out 30 million wafers a month this year.

19 Mar 2024 1:00 pm
Paras resigns as Union Min after BJP opts for Chirag

BJP-led NDA gave five seats to the Chirag Paswan-led LJP (Ram Vilas).

19 Mar 2024 12:20 pm
Guess Who 'Can't Wait' To See Pashmina's Debut?

Hrithik Roshan's cousin Pashmina Roshan is all set to make her debut in Ishq Vishk Rebound, and now, the film has got a release date.

19 Mar 2024 12:15 pm
Yoga guru Ramdev summoned by SC over Patanjali ads

The bench also issued notice to Ramdev to show cause why contempt proceedings be not initiated against him.

19 Mar 2024 12:08 pm
40-yr-old fintech gurus need 60-yr-olds to handhold

The message is clear: The 60-year-old wise uncles need to handhold the 40-year-old entrepreneurs when, obsessed with ambition and greed for growth, they become a victim of hubris, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

19 Mar 2024 12:00 pm
How much will Congress's election guarantees cost?

'Right to apprenticeship means that anyone below the age of 25 years with a diploma or other qualifications can demand an apprenticeship with a private, a public sector company or a government organisation. And when he/she demands this, it is the obligation of the government to provide it.'

19 Mar 2024 11:54 am
How Saira Banu Made Shashi Kapoor Happy

'There are a few things you never forget about people, especially when you make them happy with the smallest of gestures, and for Shashi ji, it was a packet of Shrewsbury Biscuit.'

19 Mar 2024 11:54 am
Key Cong meet today to finalise manifesto, candidates

The Congress has so far announced 82 candidates for the seven-phase Lok Sabha polls beginning April 19.

19 Mar 2024 11:37 am
Champions Trophy won't be shifted out of Pakistan: PCB

PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi says he is not even considering the possibility of next year's ICC Champions Trophy being moved out of Pakistan despite the speculation surrounding India's participation in the event.

19 Mar 2024 11:25 am
10 Tamil Comedies You Must Watch On OTT

Comedies are a difficult genre to pull off in today's day and age, thanks to the audiences' increasing exposure to diverse content and dwindling attention spans. Still, there are quite a few Tamil movies that can bring on the laughs. Arjun Menon lists the recent releases you can watch at home.

19 Mar 2024 11:23 am
Why Sensex, Nifty crashed on Tuesday morning

From the Sensex basket, Tata Consultancy Services, Nestle, Bajaj Finserv, Wipro, Maruti Suzuki India, Reliance Industries, Larsen and Toubro and NTPC were the major laggards. Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance, JSW Steel and Bharti Airtel were among the gainers.

19 Mar 2024 11:14 am
India tour Aus: Perth likely to host series opener

The series is likely to start in late November this year.

19 Mar 2024 11:13 am
Priyanka's Home Away From Home

Manushi makes memories... Preity gets a jalebi... Erica loves the sea...

19 Mar 2024 11:05 am
'The govt cannot release funds to states on request'

'If such a practice were feasible, every state would seek additional funds, posing a significant risk to the overall health of the economy.'

19 Mar 2024 11:00 am
After EC crackdown, TMC seeks SC-monitored LS poll

The Election Commission of India (ECI) directed the removal of West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar and mandated the appointment of Vivek Sahay, once suspended by the poll panel, as the new state police chief, with the TMC accusing the BJP of controlling the constitutional body.

19 Mar 2024 10:39 am
Sumit Nagal wins on debut at Miami Open

Sumit Nagal registered a straight sets victory against Canada's Gabriel Diallo on his debut at the Miami Open.

19 Mar 2024 10:17 am
'I was scared to death for Baba's life'

'I don't know if he put up a front but he never let me feel his morale was down. He told me how he was tackling the problems he was facing, or if there was some way the lawyers could help, but he would always tell me not to worry with a big broad smile.'

19 Mar 2024 10:00 am
MI captain Pandya says 'he will bowl' in IPL 2024

Hardik Pandya confirmed that he has recovered completely from his ankle injury and will be back to bowling in IPL 2024.

19 Mar 2024 9:55 am
Holi Fashion Ideas From Katrina, Sara, Janhvi

This holi you'll be slaying your look no matter what the outfit because we have got you covered in all aspects.

19 Mar 2024 9:43 am
Truth in the AI era

Can legislation enable this, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

19 Mar 2024 9:30 am
PIX: KKR unveil new match jersey for IPL 2024

'I did not make Kolkata Knight Riders successful, it was KKR that made me a successful leader.'

19 Mar 2024 9:02 am
Out of power BRS eyes LS elections for redemption

With the Congress in power in the state and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) snapping at its heels, the BRS is now fighting an existential battle.

19 Mar 2024 9:00 am
What to make of sharp GDP variations in election year

Questions will be raised over why those changes take place and whether non-economic factors are at play, says A K Bhattacharya.

19 Mar 2024 8:30 am
Revealed! BJP's gameplan to breach 400+ LS seats

The BJP is focusing determinedly on the seats it lost in 2019, with the hope of winning these either independently or with the aid of its allies.

19 Mar 2024 8:00 am
North India sees quick shift from winter to summer

The analysis revealed abrupt changes in temperatures occurring in late winter across north India.

19 Mar 2024 1:53 am
Another Bilkis convict in SC over remission verdict

The review plea filed by Ramesh Rupabhai Chandana said the top court erred while passing the impugned order and overruling judgment dated May 13, 2022, passed by another bench of the apex court.

19 Mar 2024 1:36 am
AAP's Jain back in Tihar as SC junks regular bail plea

The 69-year-old was medically examined before being sent to a separate cell in the prison, officials said.

19 Mar 2024 12:47 am
Uddhav defends 'patriot' use in Mumbai INDIA speech

Thackeray had addressed the audience as his deshbhakt and deshpremi brothers and sisters instead of the traditional invocation of Hindu brothers and sisters at the Shivaji Park gathering in Mumbai.

19 Mar 2024 12:11 am
Unclear border with China, its rise a challenge: CDS

General Chauhan emphasised the need for astute handling of the PLA (People's Liberation Army) at all friction points concerning the disputed borders.

18 Mar 2024 11:22 pm
Sarfaraz, Jurel get BCCI central contracts

India's newest batting star Sarfaraz Khan and wicket-keeper Dhruv Jurel were inducted into Group C of BCCI's central contract with an annual retainership fee of Rs 1 crore, having fulfilled the criteria of playing three Tests in a current season.

18 Mar 2024 10:52 pm
'By the time I leave, KKR will be in better position'

Gautam Gambhir's captaincy had once helped Kolkata Knight Riders carve its own niche with two IPL titles in the last decade and as the former India opener starts his new journey as a 'Team Mentor', the endeavour is to put them in a better position compared to current situation.

18 Mar 2024 10:35 pm
3 held for attack on Bengaluru trader over 'bhajan

The assault allegedly took place over playing Hanuman chalisa, a Hindu devotional hymn in praise of lord Hanuman, at a shop in central Bengaluru area.

18 Mar 2024 10:32 pm