Priyansh Arya (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Mitchell Starc was all set to open the bowling for Delhi Capitals against Punjab Kings in their crucial IPL 2026 clash at Dharamsala. But PBKS opener Priyansh Arya had other plans. On the very first ball of the match, Priyansh stepped out and smashed Starc for a stunning six…
Madhushree, the celebrated singer, shares her deep admiration for the legendary Asha Bhosle, whom she regards as a one-of-a-kind source of inspiration and a model of artistic versatility. The news of Bhosle’s passing reverberates through the music community, signaling the closure of a remarkable chapter. Asha Bhosle has been a defining pioneer in the world…
Foreign portfolio investment (FPI) debt inflows have accounted for 62 per cent of cumulative equity inflows into India since FY 1998-99, marking the growing importance of the country’s debt market in attracting foreign capital, according to a report by DSP Mutual Fund. India has received $95.5 billion in FPI debt inflows in about 28 years,…
Historically, companies maintained a sizeable bench by hiring in anticipation of future projects. (AI image) Indian IT sector majors – Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Wipro, Infosys, HCL Tech, and Tech Mahindra – have seen their bench strength drop by 25% in the last two years. Bench strength acts as a traditional reserve workforce with an…
Bengaluru: Paytm parent One97 Communications reported its first full year of profitability since listing, even as the fintech company continued to deal with the fallout of regulatory action on Paytm Payments Bank and pivoted further towards merchant payments, lending distribution and artificial intelligence-led automation.The company reported total income of Rs 9,291 crore for FY26, up…
Delhi Capitals’ captain Axar Patel (AP Photo) Axar Patel endured another disappointing outing with the bat as his difficult IPL 2026 season hit a new low during Delhi Capitals’ clash against Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday.The Delhi skipper now has the second-lowest batting average by a captain in an IPL season among players who have…
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag (Getty Images) TOI presents an IPL 2026 pre-season Dream XI to challenge the Suryakumar Yadav-led World Cup-winning squad.With four overseas players and a core of Indian talent, the TOI XI blends explosive Powerplay hitters, a versatile middle order and multi-dimensional bowlers:PHIL SALT (RCB; overseas) Edges out Travis Head. Salt played…
Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla, directed by Priyadarshan, is drawing sequel buzz and could expand into a franchise, with Ektaa Kapoor reportedly exploring plans. The horror comedy, set in Mangalpur, has hinted at a follow-up through its story. It has earned Rs 64.75 crore nett in India and Rs 106.34 crore worldwide. Akshay Kumar has once…
Rishabh Pant in pain (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: It was a worrying moment for Rishabh Pant and Lucknow Super Giants early in their IPL clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Wednesday, as the skipper was forced to walk off the field after a painful blow to his elbow.Pant had just come in to bat and…
Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has urged Mumbai Indians to make full use of Rohit Sharma on the field, instead of restricting him to the Impact Player role. Rohit, who captained MI to five Indian Premier League titles, was largely deployed as an Impact Player last season. This meant…
