Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq’s much-debated bowling action is drawing attention across levels of cricket, with its distinct pause before release now being copied by younger players.Tariq’s action, which includes a visible halt before delivering the ball, has already come under scrutiny, with indirect suggestions of chucking from Australia all-rounder Cameron Green.The trend appeared to have…
Standard Chartered’s Bill Winters recently sparked a backlash with comments on AI and “lower-value human capital”. Earlier this month, delivering a blunt message on the future of the bank’s workforce, Winters warned that a push into artificial intelligence (AI) will eliminate thousands of roles as the lender replaces “lower-value human capital” with technology. Winters made…
BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar addresses a press conference. (ANI Photo) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) extended men’s senior selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar‘s contract by a year before the 2025 IPL got underway. Agarkar was rewarded for the Indian team’s triumphs in the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025…
Ashoka Buildcon Ltd. on Friday, April 24, said it has received a Letter of Contract Acceptance from the Ministry of Energy and Water, Republic of Angola, for an electricity infrastructure project. The contract, valued at $72.36 million (approximately ₹600 crore), pertains to the ‘Electricity Sector Improvement and Access Project’ and involves the design, supply, installation…
NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday conducted coordinated searches at 12 locations across four states in connection with a Pakistan-linked terror conspiracy involving drone-delivered arms and alleged plans to carry out blasts in multiple Indian cities, officials said.According to officials, the raids were carried out in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Rajasthan…
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi called the death of Akanksha Chaturvedi “not suicide, but a consequence of a corrupt, broken system under PM Modi”. He said the PM had ruined the education system so much over 12 years that “an entire young generation of India is paying the price for it”. Rahul said Akanksha had wanted…
Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar 2’ continues to enjoy a strong hold at the box office. Though the action-packed spy thriller saw a drop in numbers during the weekdays, the weekend helped it regain momentum. With a net collection of over Rs 60 crores on Saturday in India, the domestic business came close to…
As ‘Namkeen’ celebrates its 44th anniversary, filmmaker Gulzar revisits the cinematic gem that intertwined Samresh Basu’s narrative with unforgettable female protagonists. He delves into the intricate dynamics between these characters and Sanjeev Kumar’s role, creating a tapestry of emotions. Moreover, Gulzar reflects on his exceptional partnership with musical genius R.D. As Namkeen completes 44 years,…
Chelsea are closing in on appointing Spaniard Xabi Alonso as the club’s next permanent head coach. The former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen boss, 44, is expected to sign a four-year deal in the coming days. The Stamford Bridge club have been keen to secure a replacement for Liam Rosenior, who was sacked last month….
Madhuri Dixit may be celebrated today as Bollywood’s iconic ‘Dhak Dhak’ girl, but the actress recently looked back at the neighbourhood where her love for dance first took shape. During an appearance on ‘India’s Best Dancer Season 5’, Madhuri shared memories from her childhood in Mumbai’s JB Nagar and revealed how the area played a…
