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South Korea’s President Yoon says he will lift martial law
South Korea’s President Yoon says he will lift martial law
Amnesty International accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza
Amnesty International accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza
At least 50 people killed in Israeli strikes on homes, camps in Gaza
At least 50 people killed in Israeli strikes on homes, camps in Gaza
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, leader of HTS in Syria?
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, leader of HTS in Syria?
Syria gov’t forces battle opposition fighters near city of Hama
Syria gov’t forces battle opposition fighters near city of Hama
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Sports
India don’t fear pitches, pace or bounce… have found a way to win in Australia, says former fast bowler Ryan Harris
Ryan Harris also says that speculation of factions in the Australia team is 'just garbage'. "I have all the respect for Mr Gavaskar but he's just throwing a little grenade over here and the media are having a feast."
What happened to Virat Kohli’s nameplate during 2011-12 series? At Adelaide Oval, century-old scoreboard tells glorious cricketing tales
Simon Crompton, in charge of the iconic scoreboard at the South Australian ground, relives glorious stories of cricketing legends and explains how he identifies cricketers based on their gait to manually update the board
Why Scott Boland will be a massive threat for Indian batsmen in pink-ball Test
Pink-ball Test, IND vs AUS: Former Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris on the strengths of his ilk, who are battling it out in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
KL Rahul has an opportunity to put Test career back on track, a decade after his debut in Australia
"Australia is where it started for me 10 years ago and hopefully, this is a start for something great in the next half of my career," says KL Rahul
IPL Auction 2025: Meet 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, rated highly by VVS Laxman, set to play for Rahul Dravid’s Rajasthan Royals
IPL Auction: Aged 13 years, 243 days, Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player to be signed in IPL history as he cut a bidding war between the Royals and Delhi Capitals, the former ultimately securing him for Rs 1.1 crore.
Entertainment
Pushpa 2 Movie Review Live Updates: Woman dies in stampede at Allu Arjun’s film screening in Hyderabad, ‘Jathara’ sequence gets love
Pushpa 2 The Rule Movie Review, Rating and Release Live Updates: Allu Arjun's film has minted Rs 73 crore in advance booking in India, surpassing the advance booking of blockbusters like Baahubali 2, Jawan and RRR.
Naga Chaitanya-Sobhita Dhulipala first wedding photos: Nagarjuna pens note welcoming Sobhita, remembers ANR during celebrations
Naga Chaitanya-Sobhita Dhulipala wedding first photos: Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala got married in Hyderabad on December 4. Nagarjuna Akkineni shared their first official photos.
Karan Aujla’s India concert tickets: Tauba Tauba singer outprices Diljit Dosanjh, Coldplay; tickets cost up to Rs 1 lakh
Karan Aujla is starting his series of concerts in India and will be seen performing in Gurugram, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad.
‘Shah Rukh Khan was reluctant to play second fiddle to Leonardo DiCaprio’: Taxi Driver writer Paul Schrader reveals why epic crossover film fell apart
Hollywood filmmaker Paul Schrader has shed light on why Shah Rukh Khan's Hollywood debut, Xtreme City, alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, was shelved. The film was to be backed by acclaimed veteran filmmaker Martin Scorsese.
Naga Chaitanya ties mangalsutra around Sobhita Dhulipala’s neck, Akhil Akkineni whistles in happiness. Watch videos from SoChay wedding
Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala tied the knot on Wednesday at the Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad, in the presence of their family and friends.
Fitness
Rohit Bose Roy wants a ‘swimmer’s body’: Know what is it
Ever since Covid-19, my whole thought process has changed, Rohit Roy said
Why men and women need to have different breakfast foods
Breakfasts tailored to individual metabolic needs could revolutionize how men and women manage their weight and overall health.
Indian-origin artist wins Turner Prize: ‘Weaves personal, political, spiritual’
At 38, Kaur was the youngest nominee for this year’s award that includes a cash prize of £25,000. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the prize. The other shortlisted artists included Pio Abad, Claudette Johnson and Delaine Le Bas.
All about Delhi Comic Con 2024, a grand celebration of pop culture, comics, and creativity
Now in its 12th year, Comic Con India continues to offer a platform that transcends traditional boundaries and unites diverse facets of pop culture under one roof.
Sobhita Dhulipala opts for a traditional look, glows in a golden sari; Naga Chaitanya complements his bride in pancha in first pics from wedding ceremony
Breaking away from pastels and contemporary wedding trends followed by most brides today, Dhulipala has embraced her Telugu roots for her big day, striking a chord among netizens.
Tech
Spotify Wrapped 2024: Arijith Singh most-streamed artist, Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Animal’ most-streamed album
Wrapped 2024 highlights Spotify's stronghold on music and podcast streaming in India.
Krafton unveils CookieRun India, a 2D running game that caters to casual gamers in India
CookieRun India is Krafton's first game that caters to people across all ages and demographics. The company is also planning to launch several new games and expand its footprint in the country.
What are ‘digital arrest’ scams? Why do many Indians fall for them?
Over 92,323 cases of digital arrest scams have been reported in India between January and November this year, according to the I4C.
AI content made up less than 1% of election-related misinformation in 2024, Meta says
The social media giant also admitted to content moderation overreach during the COVID-19 pandemic.
WhatsApp will soon stop working on these iPhones. Is yours on the list?
Remember to back up all your chats to iCloud before transitioning to a new device.
Business
Spike in cocaine, contraband cigarettes, and currency seizures: India’s anti-smuggling agency
Gold quantity seized fell by 9% in FY24 to 1,319 kg, Dubai a major transit hub for cigarette smuggling into India
India had ‘limited success’ in capturing ‘China Plus One’ opportunity: NITI Aayog
This comes just a day after the two large economies, the US and China, entered into a fresh trade conflict, imposing tit-for-tat trade restrictions on each other.
RBI policy meet starts: Will central bank go for CRR cut, why that is important for you
While the RBI Monetary Policy Committee is likely to keep the repo rate unchanged, the central bank may announce a cut in the cash reserve ratio. Here's what it means, and the impact it can have.
If government is going to protect steel producers, needs to protect 8 lakh MSMEs too: EEPC Chairman
EEPC Chairman Pankaj Chadha said while the balance sheets of large steel manufacturers remain robust, those of around 8 lakh MSMEs are in a precarious state.
IndiGo ranked among worst airlines globally by AirHelp; airline refutes survey, questions its credibility
AirHelp releases an annual ranking of international airlines and airports. The rankings for airlines are based on three criteria — on-time performance, customer opinion, and processing of compensation claims.