Australian all-rounder Jess Jonassen is out of the WPL 2026 auction due to a shoulder injury, impacting franchise strategies. Teams were also informed of injuries to Indian players Pratika Rawal, Yastika Bhatia, and VJ Joshitha, though they remain in the pool. Pooja Vastrakar also stays in the auction despite ongoing rehab.
R Ashwin defended head coach Gautam Gambhir following India’s Test series loss to South Africa, cautioning against a rush to blame. Ashwin emphasised that players must also take responsibility for performances, stating that individual attacks on the coach are unwarranted. He highlighted that managing a team is complex and mistakes are inevitable.
Pop star Katy Perry has won a legal battle against disabled veteran Carl Westcott over a $15 million Montecito property. A court ruled in Perry’s favor, awarding her over $1.8 million in damages. Westcott had claimed he was incapacitated when he agreed to sell the house, but the court found him to be of sound…
Early reviews hail ‘Tere Ishk Mein’ as a profound emotional love story, with Dhanush and Kriti Sanon earning accolades for career-best performances. Director Anand L. Rai’s mature handling and AR Rahman’s score are lauded. This spiritual successor to ‘Raanjhanaa’ promises a heart-wrenching narrative, with Sanon highlighting the intense climax shoot, building significant anticipation for its…
Climate change is causing venomous snakes to shift their habitats across India, potentially increasing snakebite risk in previously safe regions. Northern and central India are identified as areas likely to see more encounters, necessitating climate-aware public health planning. This redistribution of snake species highlights the significant impact of warming temperatures on wildlife and human safety.
Mollywood is experiencing a golden age with consecutive hits, but Prithviraj Sukumaran emphasizes surpassing records over holding them. He desires new films to break ‘Lokah’s’ box office achievements, signaling industry progress. Despite financial instability, global revenues are soaring, a motivating sign. For Prithviraj, audience love for films like ‘Aadujeevitham’ trumps awards, representing true success.
The US president has always used his stamina and energy as a political strength. But that image is getting harder for him to sustain. NYT analysed his schedule to find that nearly a year into his second term, Americans see Trump less than they used to, and when he is in public, occasionally, his battery…
Nawazuddin Siddiqui returns as Jatil Yadav in “Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders,” premiering at IFFI before its December 19 Netflix release. The crime thriller delves deeper into a Kanpur family’s brutal murder, exploring power, deception, and buried secrets. Director Honey Trehan promises a darker, more personal whodunit, pushing emotional boundaries in this ambitious sequel.
Tragedy struck in China’s Yunnan province as a test train collided with railway workers, claiming 11 lives and injuring two. The devastating incident occurred during a seismic-detection equipment test at Luoyang Town railway station. Authorities have launched an inquiry into the cause of this severe rail accident, the region’s worst in over a decade.
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty welcomed Sai Baba’s sacred Kafni and Paduka into her home, sharing a deeply spiritual moment with her family. Expressing profound gratitude, she posted a video of the family’s worship, highlighting the divine grace and blessings these revered items represent. This auspicious occasion signifies a heartfelt devotion to Baba, inviting his presence…
