MS Dhoni. (Photo by R.Satish Babu/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The legendary status Mahendra Singh Dhoni has had as an Indian cricketer, he has received numerous compliments in his life.From Sachin Tendulkar saying, “Dhoni is the best captain I have played under,” admiring his calmness, tactical brilliance, and ability to inspire teammates to Virat…
Representative image Jewellers expect consumer demand for gold and silver to witness a growth of 12% -15% and 15% -18% respectively in 2025. On the price front, they expect that gold to touch Rs 85,000 per 10 gm. Rajesh Rokde, vice-chairman of All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) said “2024 was an excellent…
Representative image As we approach 2025, India’s fashion landscape is evolving in step with consumer preferences and presenting dynamic opportunities for the business of fashion. The industry is poised to thrive on a fusion of tradition, innovation and purposeful design, with sustainability becoming a cornerstone of consumer decision-making. Indian fashion, with its blend of local…
Accused Arshad and family LUCKNOW: Five members of a family, including a woman and her four daughters, were found murdered inside a hotel room in Lucknow on Wednesday morning, police said.The police have arrested one Arshad, the deceased woman’s son, in connection with the murders.The family, originally from Agra, had come to Lucknow to celebrate…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his warm wishes on Wednesday for a prosperous new year ahead. “Happy 2025! May this year bring everyone new opportunities, success, and endless joy. May everybody be blessed with wonderful health and prosperity,” PM Modi posted on X. President Droupadi Murmu also shared her new year greetings.“Wishing everyone…
Nomura maintains its ‘buy’ recommendation on JSW Energy after the company announced that it would acquire O2 Power for Rs 12,680 crore. Analysts have a target price of Rs 885 (+38%).Emkay Global Finance has a ‘reduce’ recommendation on L&T Finance with a target price of Rs 150 (+11%). Analysts feel till the time the microfinance…
Kevin Pietersen (Photo Credit: X) NEW DELHI: Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has expressed his dissatisfaction with the World Test Championship (WTC) qualification process after South Africa made the final with their latest win in Tests over Pakistan.South Africa’s qualification for the 2025 WTC Final, despite playing only 11 matches during the 2023-25 cycle, has…
Pearl Harbor survivor Harry Chandler, 102, of Tequesta, Fla., speaks to the media during the 82nd Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony on December 7, 2023, at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu. (AP) Harry Chandler, a Navy medic who rescued injured sailors during the attack on Pearl Harbor, US, in 1941, has died at the age of…
Joe Root, Jasprit Bumrah and Yashasvi Jaiswal 2024 saw some of the most competitive and captivating cricket being played, with new rivalries developing and old ones continuing to thrive with renewed intensity. While some greats of the game retired, a new generation slowly took shape. This year marked a historic achievement for India as they…
FAR PAVILIONS: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma may be as alike as chalk and cheese, but their predicaments seem to bear a similarity in the twilight of their careers. (Photo by Patrick Hamilton/AFP via Getty Images) In Indian cricket, sentimental retirements have often masked larger issues of selection & form. Superstars have usually extended playing…
