Recent Views 21 Indian cricket team (PTI Photo) Bengaluru: Evening showers over the past few days have kept Bengaluru drenched, and the forecast offers little respite over the weekend. That is hardly welcome news ahead of the India-West Indies T20I series decider on Saturday night, with rain threatening a contest that promises plenty of fireworks.With…
Recent Views 20 AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli Virat Kohli‘s close friendship with AB de Villiers is one of the most enduring bonds in cricket, strengthened over the years by their time together at Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, their relationship did not begin with the kind of…
Recent Views 22 Iran has provided Yemen’s Houthi rebels with intelligence and tactical guidance to help them target Saudi Arabia and forces allied with Riyadh, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal, raising concerns about Tehran’s growing role in the conflict and the threat to regional security.According to WSJ report, Iranian assistance has…
Recent Views 20 Bull market may regain momentum Global markets could see risk assets regain momentum as strong economic growth, rising corporate earnings and AI-led productivity support returns despite higher bond yields, according to a Morgan Stanley report.The firm now favours global stocks over bonds, saying rising bond yields reflect a strong economy rather than…
Recent Views 19 Air India, Air India Express extend Saudi flight suspensions till October 24 amid Houthi attacks Air India and Air India Express have extended the temporary suspension of flights to and from Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia until October 24 amid Houthi rebel strikes in the region.In a travel advisory, Air…
Recent Views 28 Jonny Bairstow (Image credit: ECB) Former England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow has strongly criticised England and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for leaving Yorkshire all-rounder George Hill out of the latest England Lions squads.Bairstow believes Hill’s performances and ability to contribute in all departments make him deserving of an opportunity at…
Recent Views 28 DMK passes resolution demanding CEC’s ouster, backs student protests NEW DELHI: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Saturday demanded the immediate removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and an inquiry into his conduct, accusing him of overseeing the systematic disenfranchisement of legitimate voters through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.The…
Recent Views 12 NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians and head coach Mahela Jayawardene have mutually decided to part ways after a disappointing 2026 Indian Premier League season. The five-time champions won only four matches and are now preparing to appoint a new coach.Reports suggest the franchise has shortlisted several candidates, with interviews expected next week. Jayawardene…
Recent Views 14 Before the dhak begins: The money and machinery behind a Durga pujo Long before the first beat of the dhak, a Durga Pujo has already been decided, priced and partly built. The goddess arrives in autumn, but the people who bring her to a neighbourhood start months earlier, with a theme, a…
Recent Views 15 US treasury secretary Scott Bessent has urged the World Bank to end its restrictions on financing upstream oil and gas projects, arguing that developing countries need reliable and affordable energy to drive economic growth, industrialisation and job creation.According to news agency ANI, Bessent made the demand during the October 2026 annual meetings…
