Shaheen Afridi. (Photo by Saeed Khan/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: After being sidelined for the two-Test series against the West Indies at home, Pakistan’s top fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi‘s future in Test match cricket is under a cloud. Since early 2024, Shaheen has been excluded, sidelined, or “rested” for eight of Pakistan’s previous…
Shakib Al Hasan (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Bangladesh have unveiled their 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, with the absence of veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan making headlines. The 37-year-old, a pivotal figure in Bangladesh’s cricket history, has been barred from bowling in competitions under the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) jurisdiction. This…
Representative Image The Indian gem and jewellery market, currently valued at USD 85 billion, is poised for rapid growth, projected to reach USD 130 billion by 2030 according to the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex trade body of the gem and jewellery industry. While addressing a press conference Vipul Shah, chairman…
The Telugu film industry, known as Tollywood, has had a remarkable rise in popularity and box office success over the past couple of years. With a series of blockbuster films and a growing global audience, Telugu cinema has made itself a big player in Indian cinema. However, this success raises an important question: Are only…
NEW DELHI: AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday alleged that the BJP plans to demolish all slums in Delhi if it comes to power in the upcoming assembly elections. Speaking at a press conference in the Shakur Basti area, the former chief minister accused the BJP of prioritizing land acquisition over the welfare of…
The 2025 Bharat Mobility Expo is fast approaching. The expo will be held between January 17 and 22, 2025 in Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. In the upcoming edition, the Expo will also incorporate the renowned Auto Expo. The 17th edition of the Auto Expo, known as “The Motor Show,” is organised by the Society of…
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said items under the ‘One District One Product’ (ODOP) scheme are making an impact globally. The chief minister remarked while inaugurating the Khadi Mahotsav 2025 at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow. The week-long festival showcases the artistic talents of Khadi and handloom artists from across the…
File photo: Mark Zuckerberg Mark Zuckerberg lamented the rise of “culturally neutered” companies that have sought to distance themselves from “masculine energy,” adding that it’s good if a culture “celebrates the aggression a bit more.”“Masculine energy I think is good, and obviously society has plenty of that, but I think that corporate culture was really…
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against England, starting January 22 in Kolkata, was announced on Saturday. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the side, with spin bowler Axar Patel serving as his deputy. However, the squad announcement has sparked discussions, particularly over…
Aimee Maguire (Sportzpics Photo) NEW DELHI: Ireland’s left-arm off-spinner Aimee Maguire has been reported for a suspect bowling action following the opening women’s ODI against India in Rajkot. The 18-year-old claimed three wickets for 57 runs from eight overs during the match, which Ireland lost by six wickets.The match officials’ report, handed over to the…
