Shubham Pundir (PTI Photo) A superb unbeaten century from Shubham Pundir and a gritty 88 by youngster Yawer Hassan put Jammu & Kashmir firmly in command on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy final, as they closed at 284 for two against Karnataka on Tuesday.The 27-year-old left-hander Pundir remained unbeaten on 117 at stumps,…
UAE launches first 7-year Islamic sukuk, attracts AED3.1 billion in bids/Representative Image The UAE has introduced its first-ever seven-year Islamic Treasury Sukuk, marking the longest maturity issued under the programme so far. The AED550 million tranche attracted nearly six times its value in bids, underscoring strong investor appetite and confidence in the country’s Islamic finance…
Photo: Washington Sundar/ Instagram While India is still celebrating its 2026 T20 World Cup victory, the spotlight isn’t just on the cricketers in the winning squad but also on their personal lives. And one such cricketer is Washington Sundar— while fans are in praise of his on-field performance, some are also curious to know the…
India’s Varun Chakaravarthy with his teammates (ANI Photo) As India brace for a knockout Super 8 showdown against the West Indies in Kolkata, former batting coach Sanjay Bangar has underlined the need for discipline with the ball against a Caribbean side known for fearless strokeplay.The contest revives memories of their 2016 T20 World Cup semi-final…
England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith and Australia batter Steve Smith during day three of the Fifth Test in the 2025/26 Ashes Series between Australia and England at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 06, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo/Getty Images) England wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith has said that missing out on the IPL 2026 could help him focus…
By Sumit Paul What happened in Iran is ironic when you look at rich history of the country and its liberalism. In olden days, it sheltered great Sufis and mystics and let them thrive. Once Iran was muattar , fragrant, with the universal love poetry of Rumi, Hafiz, Fariduddin Attar, Sanai, Khaqani, Nizami, Jami, Anvari,…
Solange Tremblay, a veteran Canadian flight attendant with more than 25 years of experience, was severely injured when an Air Canada Express flight crashed at New York’s LaGuardia Airport last week. The crash killed both pilots and injured dozens of people, but Tremblay’s survival surprised many because of how she was found after the accident.Tremblay…
If you are in a relationship, then have you ever felt that shock after noticing your partner liked a particularly “weird and inappropriate” photo on Instagram? Or maybe you’ve caught yourself lingering a second too long on a flirty exchange with a stranger, only to wonder, “Wait, did I just cross a line?” or cheat…
Induction cooking is becoming more common in modern kitchens. Many households are starting to try it out, especially as gas supply disruptions and rising fuel prices push people to look for alternatives. An induction cooktop looks simple on the surface. But the cooking experience can feel quite different at first. People who are used to…
A costly government jet has quickly turned into a political headache in Ontario.Canadian Premier Doug Ford says the province will sell a recently purchased $28.9 million private aircraft “as quickly as possible” after facing public and political backlash over the expensive decision.The plane is a Bombardier Challenger 650 and was bought for government use and…