Pakistan’s Babar Azam (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) NEW DELHI: Pakistan narrowly avoided a major upset in their T20 World Cup opener against the Netherlands, winning by three wickets in Colombo on Saturday. But during the match, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif took a swipe at Babar Azam on Hindi commentary, saying, “Aapne bola chakka maro, kaha […]
North Korean citizens, including schoolchildren, are being executed for watching South Korean TV shows such as Squid Game and listening to K-pop, according to new testimony shared with Amnesty International.The testimony comes from 25 in-depth interviews with North Koreans, including 11 who fled the country between 2009 and 2020, reported the Independent. Most of the […]
UAE issues urgent weather warning for citizens in Spain as Storm Leonardo batters regions / Image: file The UAE Embassy in Madrid has issued a critical safety advisory for all Emirati citizens currently in Spain, urging them to exercise maximum caution as the country grapples with one of the most severe weather events of the […]
A year after Mrs sparked widespread conversation for its sharp social commentary, producer Harman Baweja and director Arati Kadav are set to reunite for a new project. The announcement comes as the film completes one year since its release, reaffirming the creative partnership that delivered one of the most discussed Hindi films of recent times. […]
Two-time champions West Indies will open their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against late entrants Scotland in a Group C clash at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. Having lifted the trophy in 2014 and 2016, West Indies are coming into this tournament after a 1-2 loss against Afghanistan. On the other hand, […]
KANPUR: A 27-year-old woman died while filming an Instagram reel in which she pretended to hang herself in Karuiya Purwa in Baberu town of Banda district, Uttar Pradesh, after the noose tightened around her neck and she could not save herself, police said on Saturday.The woman, Mohini, wife of Jagdish, was fond of making reels […]
UAE mandates English as the medium for advanced mathematics and science in private schools / image: @moeuae The UAE’s educational landscape is undergoing a monumental transformation. Under a new federal decree, the Ministry of Education (MoE) has officially mandated that Advanced Mathematics and Science subjects must now be taught in English across private schools nationwide.This […]
As India continues to celebrate its sixth Under-19 World Cup title, the BCCI announced a Rs 7.5 crore cash reward for the champions. The prize comes after India’s unbeaten run and emphatic 100-run win over England in the final on February 6 at Harare Sports Club. The Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed […]
UAE skiers make history at Milan-Cortina 2026, broadening winter sports’ global reach / image: @UAENOC The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina officially kicked off today with a dazzling opening ceremony, but for the Middle East, the standout moment was the arrival of the United Arab Emirates delegation. For the first time in history, the […]
India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is doubtful for the team’s opening T20 World Cup match against the United States on Saturday after feeling slightly under the weather and skipping the training session the previous evening. With the opening fixture expected to be a one-sided affair, the Indian team management is in no mood to take […]
