India’s victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup was marked by a controversial lack of handshakes between the teams, both after the match and at the toss. Coach Gautam Gambhir’s reminder to players to acknowledge the umpires highlighted the strained relationship. While India dominated on the field, the off-field tensions continue to overshadow the cricket.
Odisha’s culture department will provide a Rs 1 crore grant for the Dhanu Jatra festival in Bargarh, the world’s largest open-air theatre. The 11-day event, depicting Lord Krishna and Kansa’s story, begins December 24. Initiatives like live-streaming and special tourist buses aim to promote the festival beyond the state.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened flat in trade on Tuesday. While Nifty50 was above 25,550, BSE Sensex was near 83,500.
Alex Ovechkin, the NHL’s top goal scorer, has dismissed the possibility of playing professionally with his son, Sergei, despite the six-year-old’s impressive performance at a recent event in Moscow. Ovechkin humorously noted his age would prevent such a pairing. While a father-son NHL duo won’t happen, Ovechkin’s sons are showing hockey talent, potentially continuing the…
Jonathan Kuminga’s contract stand-off with the Golden State Warriors concluded with a $48.5 million deal, but concerns about his locker room presence emerged. Coach Steve Kerr dismissed these worries, citing strong team leadership and Kuminga’s character. Despite the new contract, Kuminga’s future with the team remains uncertain due to a team option and potential trade…
Chip giant Broadcom recently laid off employees in customer-facing roles, including sales and account management. This follows a significant strategic partnership with OpenAI to develop custom AI accelerators, signaling a focus on its high-margin chip design business amidst broader restructuring after the VMware acquisition.
Japan has elected Sanae Takaichi as its first female Prime Minister, a historic breakthrough in the nation’s male-dominated politics. A staunch conservative, Takaichi, a former heavy-metal drummer, aims to chart a bold new course for the country, drawing inspiration from figures like Margaret Thatcher. Her tenure begins amidst political turbulence and economic strain, presenting immediate…
Molly McNearney, Jimmy Kimmel’s wife, is a driving force behind Jimmy Kimmel Live! From her Missouri roots, she climbed the ranks to become co-head writer and executive producer, shaping the show’s humor and tone. Beyond her professional achievements, Molly balances her career with family, including navigating their son’s health challenges and being a stepmother, showcasing…
Rob Schneider shared an old image on X of Bill Gates being ‘attacked’ with pie by Noël Godin in 1998, sparking conspiracy theories related to COVID-19 vaccines. Elon Musk responded to the post with a grimacing face emoji.
Ajay Devgn’s ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ has earned over Rs 40 crore in India within ten days, outperforming ‘Dhadak 2’. Despite steady growth, it faces strong competition from ‘Saiyaara’ and ‘Mahavatar Narsimha’. The film’s future hinges on the release of ‘War 2’, which could significantly impact its box office performance. The movie is a mix…
