Mamata Banerjee; Suvendu Adhikari Kolkata: Barely 50m separated CM Mamata Banerjee and her ex-confidant and BJP challenger Suvendu Adhikari in a narrow Bhowanipore lane in Kolkata – a fleeting moment that captured a bitter, personal contest. Neither acknowledged the other nor exchanged a glance. Fifty metres said it all.Banerjee, unbeaten in Bhowanipore since 2011, broke…
Indian chess star Koneru Humpy is considering withdrawing from the upcoming FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament, which will be held in Cyprus. Her concern is mainly about safety because of the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East.The tournament location was decided in November last year, but the situation has…
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth praised India as “a critical anchor” for maintaining the balance of power across the Indo‑Pacific. Hegseth made the remarks at an event in Singapore over the weekend, just days after US President Donald Trump’s visit to China.“In South Asia, India is a critical anchor to hold the line. A…
NEW DELHI: Central Board of Secondary Education on Wednesday rejected allegations regarding the award of a contract to Coempt Edutech for the digital evaluation of answer books, calling the claims “misleading and not based on facts.“Replying to Rahul Gandhi on X, CBSE said, “CBSE rejects the allegations regarding the award of contract to Coempt Edutech….
Rajat Patidar (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: 93 runs, 0 dot balls, 9 sixes and a strike rate of 281.82 — that is how Rajat Patidar lit up the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala and powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru into the IPL 2026 final with a dominant performance. The RCB captain credited his fearless mindset and…
Iran’s claim that it struck a US F-35 Lightning II has drawn sharp global attention, with early indications suggesting that infrared-guided air defence systems may have played a role in the incident now under investigation.A US F-35 stealth fighter was damaged during a combat mission over Iran and forced to make an emergency landing at…
College campuses are no longer just stepping stones to jobs for Gen Z. Students are turning hobbies into thriving ventures, using social media, fests, and peer networks to grow their brands. What begins as experimentation is shaping real-world skills, confidence, and income, marking a quiet but powerful shift in how young people view careers. If…
Sudha Chandran has opened up about one of the most defining chapters of her life—from losing her leg at 16 to returning to the stage with a powerful three-hour Bharatanatyam recital. In a recent conversation, the actor-dancer reflected on pain, resilience, and the moment she realised she had truly made a comeback. ‘It was a…
Lucknow Super Giants’ Prince Yadav, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo) The IPL 2026 points table after Match 50 may not have brought dramatic changes in the standings, but it turned out to be a hugely significant result in the playoff race. Royal Challengers Bengaluru lost the extra-game advantage they previously held over several rivals after…
File Pic: Manu Bhaker with Jaspal Rana (Pic credit: Bhaker’s X post) NEW DELHI: Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker on Saturday paid an emotional tribute to her former coach Jaspal Rana, describing his death as an “irreparable loss” and remembering the man she said understood her better than most people.Bhaker shared a series of photographs…
