Analysts highlight that it is difficult to determine the exact intentions of Iran’s leadership, but Ebrahim Raisi’s long-standing role within the Islamic Republic positioned him as a likely candidate to become the third supreme leader, following Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The supreme leader, appointed for life by the Assembly of Experts, holds…
NEW DELHI: Former India opener Gautam Gambhir emerged as a front-runner to replace Rahul Dravid as Team India’s head coach after the T20 World Cup. Gambhir, who is currently mentoring Kolkata Knight Riders, has reportedly been approached by the BCCI for the job.Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram shared his thoughts on Gambhir’s potential as Team…
India is poised for a long-awaited economic take-off, driven by rising aggregate demand and increased non-food spending in the rural economy, according to the Reserve Bank of India‘s May Bulletin released on Tuesday. Rising aggregate demand The RBI’s article on the ‘State of the Economy’ highlighted a quickening momentum in aggregate demand. Recent indicators show…
NEW DELHI: After Chennai Super Kings‘ exit from the IPL 2024, the speculation around MS Dhoni‘s future continues to be the biggest talking point. However, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan made it clear that no discussions regarding his future took place in the dressing room.He also mentioned that the CSK management has never questioned Dhoni about…
NEW DELHI: With Rahul Dravid‘s tenure as India head coach set to end after the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas, BCCI‘s search for the next man for the top job is currently underway.From Australian great Ricky Ponting to CSK coach Stephen Fleming to current KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir to spin great Harbhajan Singh,…
Bloomingdale’s owner Macy’s raised its annual profit forecast on Tuesday, signaling that efforts to reduce costs by closing underperforming stores and trimming jobs were starting to pay off. Shares of the New York-based company were up 3% before the bell after it also beat first-quarter profit estimates. Macy’s in February decided to shutter about 150…
In a candid interview with ETimes, acclaimed filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, delved into the intricate process behind his much-anticipated debut series, ‘Heeramandi.’ Renowned for his meticulous craftsmanship and grand storytelling, Sanjay shared the reasons behind the lengthy journey of bringing this project to life.Bhansali revealed that the idea of ‘Heeramandi’ had been with him for…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the people of the country were his successors as he did not have any other successor. “Modi is a person who does not have any personal “virasat” (legacy). For me, you are my legacy, you are my successors. I don’t have any other successor. So, I…
NEW DELHI: Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Shane Watson issued a heartfelt apology to the franchise’s fans for his performance in the 2016 IPL final in an event at the Presidency University in Bengaluru. Watson, who played for RCB in the 2016 and 2017 seasons after a successful stint with Rajasthan Royals from 2008 to…
LOS ANGELES: Hollywood actor Scarlett Johansson has accused OpenAI of ripping off her voice for the new ChatGPT AI named “Sky”, even though she had declined the company’s offer. The artificial intelligence company on Monday announced that it has decided to “pause” the Sky feature after questions were raised over the voice feature. “We’ve heard…
