Manu Bhaker and Jaspal Rana (Image credit: Agencies) Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker remembered her late coach Jaspal Rana after carrying the Indian flag at the Asian Games 2026 opening ceremony on Saturday.Bhaker said she missed Rana during the ceremony, making the special occasion an emotional one. She carried the Indian flag alongside kabaddi star Pawan…
The blast was reported near the Old Police Lines in Kohat, in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Pakistani officials said Saturday that one of the suicide bombers who targeted a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa mosque was an Afghan national.The explosions killed at least 21 people—including 15 police officers offering Friday prayers at the mosque—and injured 103 others, with…
General:This week begins with a lovely current of enthusiasm, Virgo. You wake with purpose, and that makes all the difference. Good news from children, younger relatives, or even a student in the family can brighten the home. There is a sense that life is moving, not stuck. Early in the week, your sincerity stands out….
Producer Boney Kapoor has marked 17 years of Wanted, his 2009 action thriller starring Salman Khan, by looking back at the film’s impact on Hindi commercial cinema. Calling the Prabhu Deva directorial a “true game-changer” and a “landmark of Indian cinema”, Kapoor celebrated the milestone with a throwback picture from the film’s theatrical run. Boney…
Rishabh Pant (Getty Images) Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes the Indian selectors have made up their mind about Rishabh Pant’s immediate future in white-ball cricket.Pant was left out of India’s ODI squad for the upcoming West Indies series. However, he has been named captain of the Rest of India side for the Irani Cup.The…
Sikh Spiritual Centre Toronto/Image: SSCT website Two Ontario gurdwaras are facing a lawsuit over more than $13 million in loans that were secured against their properties, adding another legal dispute to the growing list of cases involving lawyer and former Liberal MP Rajvinder Grewal.Sikh Spiritual Centre Toronto (SSCT) and Nanaksar Thath Ishar Darbar were sued…
General:This week begins on a pleasant note, Cancer, almost like a soft breeze moving through a warm house. Family comfort, good food, emotional closeness, and a chance to enjoy simple pleasures can set the tone early on. Some of you may spend quality time with relatives, plan a small outing, or feel drawn toward home…
The crisis changed India in many ways. September 19, 2008: A world wrapped in uncertaintyThe global financial crisis erupted from the US housing market, where easy credit, rising home prices and risky mortgages had fuelled a massive boom. As borrowers defaulted and mortgage-linked assets collapsed, losses spread across banks and financial institutions.Lehman Brothers’ collapse on…
Legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja is marking 50 years in Indian cinema with a major international milestone. His music features in the Marathi psychological thriller Gondhal, which has been selected as India’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards, to be held in 2027. The Film Federation of India announced…
The 20th Asian Games officially began in Nagoya on Saturday with a colourful and high-tech opening ceremony at the Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium.Japan’s Emperor Naruhito officially declared the Games open in the presence of Empress Masako, members of the Japanese imperial family, Olympic Council of Asia president Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani and International…
