Zaheer Khan, Hemang Badani NEW DELHI: There has been much intrigue around the head coach position at Chennai Super Kings ever since the franchise ended its long-term association with Stephen Fleming. The leadership group, under owner Rupa Gurunath, was keen on having an Indian-led support staff, but conversations with multiple candidates didn’t materialise due to…
John Irvin passes away at 86; ‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’ and ‘Hamburger Hill’ director no more British director John Irvin, whose career covered television, documentaries and Hollywood cinema, has died aged 86. The filmmaker passed away peacefully at his home on August 11 as reported by The Sun.John Irvin was recognised for his versatility across…
The psychology behind checking your phone You are waiting for a lift and, almost without thinking, your hand reaches for your phone. You are sitting in a car and there is a two-minute pause before you need to get out, so you unlock the screen. You are standing in a queue, waiting for your coffee…
Venus is retrograde in Libra, highlighting disparities in workload and compensation at work. Many individuals may need to address financial concerns and negotiations during this period. Relationships and partnerships may face scrutiny as reassessment of agreements takes place. The Moon’s position in Aries encourages positive discussions and opportunities for growth later in the day. It…
Santosh Davakhar, director of ‘Gondhal’, on film becoming India’s official Oscar entry: ‘We have a rich culture and heritage, and we should represent India through good cinema’ Marathi filmmaker Santosh Davakar has spoken about his film ‘Gondhal’, which has been chosen as India’s official submission for the 99th Academy Awards. Built around the traditional Gondhal…
The new norms will impact all non-bank lenders, including housing finance companies and microfinance providers MUMBAI: RBI’s move to harmonise interest rate frameworks across regulated entities is likely to standardise loan pricing and improve monetary transmission while reducing the pricing discretion currently available to NBFCs.The move would mark a departure from the existing structure where…
Jamaican contestant Gabrielle Henry has spoken out nearly a year after her Miss Universe stage fall left her with a traumatic brain injury. Dr. Gabrielle Henry, who represented Jamaica at Miss Universe 2025, has spoken publicly for the first time about the life-altering fall that left her with a traumatic brain injury, brain bleed and…
After two UPSC interview setbacks, Deepak Baghel secured AIR 602 and continues chasing IAS. (Photo: X Post) Every year, thousands of UPSC aspirants reach the interview stage believing they are just one step away from becoming civil servants. But for many, that final hurdle proves to be the toughest.Deepak Baghel knows that feeling better than…
Venus enters Chitra Nakshatra on August 25, 2026, blending passionate and charming energies. Individuals born on the 6th, 15th, or 24th may experience heightened magnetism. Those born on the 9th, 18th, or 27th could see passion move very fast. Birth dates 15 and 18 will strongly feel this Venus-Mars theme. Existing relationships for those born…
National wine and cheese day: 5 Fascinating facts about the classic pairing loved around the world Every year on July 25, food lovers celebrate National Wine and Cheese Day, a playful event dedicated to one of the world’s most recognisable food pairings. Wine and cheese have been enjoyed together for centuries, both at casual home…
