Thrilled at the Indian team’s performance in UK last year, Japanese manga artist shares why in a country that doesn’t favour the sport, she blends cricket and Indian mythology... [Read More]
31 August,2025 07:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Suvam PalHsieh, who also uses the English name of Akon, added, “I saw 43-year-old Bopanna win the men’s doubles title at this year’s Australian Open and also rise to the World No. 1 spot in doubles. I realised that I was 10 years younger than him and should be able to fight again ... [Read More]
19 May,2024 07:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Suvam PalYou may have excelled in soaking in everything about the sporting year of 2023. Now’s the time to go one step ahead and answer these questions on sports events and personalities which will make the Olympic year of 2024 special... [Read More]
31 December,2023 07:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Suvam PalFancy cracking this quiz without peeping at the answer box? A good score will mean you are ready for the sporting year... [Read More]
02 January,2023 09:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Suvam PalA fairy-tale romance with an African-American jazz sensation, surviving a murder attempt, an epic escape from the jaws of death at a Japanese labour camp during World War II—all this after being part of India’s inaugural cricket Test match at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in 1932, whose 90th anniversary we celebrate this week... [Read More]
26 June,2022 08:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Suvam PalCandidates, along with their supporters, gathered outside Kurar Hindi Municipal School in Malad East during the nomination-filing process for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Election 2026 on Tuesday (PICS/ SATEJ SHINDE)... [Read More]
30 December,2025 06:36 PM IST | MumbaiHeavy police deployment was seen outside the Kurar Hindi Municipal School as supporters of various political parties gathered while their leaders submitted nomination forms for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Election 2026 in Malad East, Mumbai, on Tuesday (PICS/ SATEJ SHINDE)... [Read More]
30 December,2025 05:28 PM ISTHeavy police deployment was seen outside the returning officer’s office for wards 32–35 and 46–49 as candidates submitted their nomination papers for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Election 2026 at Mumbai Public School in Malwani Township School Complex at Marve Road, Malad West, on Monday (PICS/ SATEJ SHINDE)... [Read More]
29 December,2025 05:08 PM ISTBrihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) staff undergo training on electronic voting machines ahead of the civic body polls at NM Joshi Marg BMC School in Lower Parel on Monday. (PICS/SHADAB KHAN)... [Read More]
29 December,2025 03:56 PM ISTFormer Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Prakash Mahajan on Friday joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, just two weeks before the BMC Elections 2026. Pics/X... [Read More]
26 December,2025 11:10 PM ISTThe formal countdown for high-stakes elections to 29 municipal corporations, including Mumbai, began with the nomination process opening on Tuesday. Pics/Ashish Raje... [Read More]
23 December,2025 08:29 PM ISTThe Mahayuti alliance of the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP has swept the elections to 288 municipal councils and nagar panchayats by winning 207 posts of presidents of local bodies on Sunday, restricting the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi to a collective tally of 44. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
22 December,2025 11:48 AM ISTA fire broke out late Thursday night at The Blue Roof Club in Thane West while a wedding reception was underway, officials from the Thane Municipal Corporation’s Disaster Management Cell said. (PICS/ RDMC-TMC)... [Read More]
19 December,2025 01:15 PM ISTRussian President Vladimir Putin alleges a Ukrainian drone attack on his Novgorod residence, sending shockwaves across global political circles. U.S. President Trump reacts sharply to the claims, expressing anger while questioning the authenticity of the reported strike. The early-morning alert from Putin has intensified the atmosphere at Mar-a-Lago, highlighting rising tensions between the world’s superpowers. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses the alleged strike as a fabricated narrative, challenging Russia’s account of ninety-one drones launched toward Novgorod. WATCH ... [Read More]
30 December,2025 07:55 PM ISTA lunch with Benjamin Netanyahu turned into a geopolitical flashpoint after a hot-mic caught Trump venting about “not getting credit” for his role in Gaza diplomacy. This viral moment, now circulating across major networks, reveals Trump reflecting on years of behind-the-scenes mediation from the Middle East to India-Pakistan tensions and even hinting at Nobel-level recognition. As reporters stepped in, the president abruptly shifted tone, redirecting attention to the positivity of his sit-down with Netanyahu. But the clip had already reshaped the narrative. WATCH ... [Read More]
30 December,2025 01:56 PM ISTHamas has officially confirmed the deaths of its armed wing spokesman Abu Obeida and former Gaza leader Mohammed Sinwar, marking a major moment in the ongoing Gaza war. In a video statement released by the al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas acknowledged for the first time that Abu Obeida — the masked figure who became the face of the group’s wartime messaging — was killed earlier this year. The group also revealed his real identity and announced the appointment of a new masked spokesman. ... [Read More]
29 December,2025 12:55 AM ISTIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a carefully crafted Christmas Eve message portraying Israel as the safest place for Christians in the Middle East. The polished address highlighted religious freedom and growing Christian communities, but events on the ground in Jerusalem tell a more complicated story. ... [Read More]
25 December,2025 12:50 AM ISTFrom Bethlehem and Gaza to Rome, Kyiv, Tokyo, Mumbai, and beyond, Christmas is being marked across the world with prayers, lights, and resilience. While millions gathered in churches and public squares to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, others observed the season under the shadow of war and hardship. From Pope Leo’s Christmas message in the Vatican to frontline celebrations in Ukraine and the return of Christmas services in Gaza after years of silence, here’s a global look at a season of hope, contrast, and survival.... [Read More]
25 December,2025 12:41 AM ISTGlobal climate activist Greta Thunberg has once again found herself at the center of a political firestorm, this time in London, where British police detained her during a Prisoners for Palestine “lock-on” protest. The arrest, reportedly carried out under the UK Terrorism Act, has triggered intense debate over police powers, protest rights, and how far the government will go in cracking down on pro-Palestinian demonstrations. WATCH ... [Read More]
24 December,2025 02:20 AM ISTAustralia is in mourning after a deadly antisemitic terrorist attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach left at least 15 people dead. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused the Australian government of failing to curb rising antisemitism, claiming he warned Prime Minister Anthony Albanese months earlier. Albanese has strongly rejected those claims, calling for national unity and stressing that terrorism must never be used to divide society or target any religious community.... [Read More]
15 December,2025 12:20 AM ISTA deadly Islamic State (ISIS) attack has struck U.S. forces stationed in central Syria, killing three Americans and injuring several others in a volatile region near Palmyra, according to U.S. Central Command. Officials confirm that two U.S. service members and one civilian interpreter were killed when a lone ISIS gunman opened fire on a military post operating outside full Syrian government control. Three additional U.S. soldiers were wounded in the assault and were airlifted to the Al Tanf garrison. Trump has strongly condemned the attack, calling it an act of ISIS terrorism and vowing "very serious retaliation" against those responsible. WATCH ... [Read More]
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