Following India’s Test loss to South Africa, former batter Wasim Jaffer advised coach Gautam Gambhir to revert to traditional Indian pitches. Critics, including Michael Vaughan and Anil Kumble, questioned the Kolkata pitch’s suitability, which heavily favored spin. Gambhir, however, defended the track, stating it was prepared as per the team’s request.
Asian markets opened lower as US rate cut expectations dwindled and tech valuations raised concerns. Bitcoin also dipped below its year-end level. Japan’s economy contracted, impacting tourism and retail stocks, while oil prices eased as Russia resumed exports after a Ukrainian attack.
India’s Test captain Shubman Gill has been discharged from hospital after a neck spasm ruled him out of the first Test against South Africa. His absence significantly impacted India’s batting collapse, leading to a 30-run defeat. Gill’s availability for the second Test remains uncertain, with doctors advising against air travel, raising concerns about India’s batting…
Director Prithviraj Sukumaran reflected on the varied reactions to his film ‘Empuraan’, acknowledging that it may not resonate with everyone. He stressed that a film’s true meaning is shaped by its audience and took full responsibility for any shortcomings.
A United Airlines flight from Dallas to Chicago made an emergency landing in St. Louis on Sunday after a passenger reported his wife’s luggage contained a bomb. All 119 passengers were evacuated, and the aircraft was cleared by bomb squads. The passenger was arrested, and the flight later continued to Chicago.
Shedeur Sanders’ rough NFL debut ended with a viral six-word confession and a quiet moment on the bench before former Colorado teammate LaJohntay Wester walked over. Here’s what Sanders said, how Cleveland unraveled in the second half, and what this means for the Browns’ quarterback situation heading into Raiders week.
UConn star Azzi Fudd delighted fans by signing a poster that read “Paige Bueckers’ Girlfriend” after a recent win. This heartwarming gesture follows the couple’s public confirmation of their relationship in July 2025. Both players have openly shown their affection, with Bueckers cheering Fudd on, solidifying their status as a beloved sports couple.
Popular Japanese idol group #2i2 is set to disband after five years, leaving fans disheartened. The quartet, who debuted in December 2020 with an ‘android’ concept, will hold a final concert on December 6th to bid farewell. Following their disbandment, all four members will pursue individual solo projects, marking the end of an era for…
The shift to remote and hybrid work promised freedom but exposed a deeper rupture: the quiet erosion of workplace relationships, creativity and collective learning. As organizations confront declining collaboration and fraying culture, the debate is no longer about office space but social infrastructure. The story examines how poor management—not hybrid work itself—is destabilising corporate life…
Kareena Kapoor Khan, a Bollywood icon for 25 years, shares her wellness secrets. Prioritizing early dinners and comfort food like khichdi, she embraces a vegetarian lifestyle for glowing skin and a transformed physique. Kareena champions natural aging through yoga and Surya Namaskars over cosmetic procedures, finding ultimate satisfaction in simple, home-cooked meals, even inspired by…
