Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings begin IPL 2026 with revamped squads after finishing at the bottom last season. RR have handed captaincy to Riyan Parag, while CSK are led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, who returns after an injury-hit 2025 campaign. Sanju Samson, now part of CSK, is set to open alongside Gaikwad, with MS Dhoni…
Artificial intelligence is evolving from a simple work tool into an emotional companion, with users increasingly confiding in chatbots. An MIT study using simulated vulnerable personas found safety systems often fail to intervene early, sometimes reinforcing harmful thoughts. As concerns grow, experts warn that AI’s design may unintentionally distort perception, highlighting urgent gaps in psychological…
The Boys’ creator Eric Kripke admits reality is outdoing his show’s dark satire, especially with Homelander’s parallels to real-world figures. Season 5, airing weekly until May 20, sees Butcher aiming to eliminate supes with a virus, while Hughie and Starlight seek a less extreme path. The final season also integrates ‘Gen V’ elements and hints…
Pakistan’s struggling economy is likely to remain under sustained pressure, with double-digit inflation expected to persist if global oil prices continue to surge amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, according to a report by Dawn.Topline Securities Ltd, in its latest “Pakistan Strategy” report released Saturday, provided a grim assessment of the impact of rising energy…
Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan has criticised the current state of Bollywood music, calling Gen-Z songs “jarring noise.” In a recent interaction, he said excessive sound is overpowering meaningful lyrics, affecting both songs and films. He stressed that music plays a key role in a film’s success and warned that unless balance is restored between melody…
MMRDA admit card 2026: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is expected to release the MMRDA admit card 2026 soon on the official website, mmrda.maharashtra.gov.in. The recruitment examination is conducted for Group A, Group B, and Group C posts. It is scheduled to be held on May 11 and 12, 2026. Once issued, the…
Ram Gopal Varma revisits the 1990s, when Mumbai’s underworld controlled Bollywood through fear, extortion, and casting pressure. He explains why Rakesh Roshan and Gulshan Kumar were targeted, links it to real attacks and killings, and reveals how gangsters used cinema to boost their image while stars were summoned to Dubai at their behest. Filmmaker Ram…
India’s Sanju Samson (AP Photo/Bikas Das) Sanju Samson has been crowned the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for March following his extraordinary performances during the knockout stages of the 2026 T20 World Cup. The honour marks the first time Samson has received the award, capping off a remarkable campaign that ended with India lifting…
Even after decades in the industry, the idea of Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan sharing screen space remains a dream for fans — one that, as Aamir admits, hasn’t materialised yet.Speaking in a recent interaction, Aamir addressed the long-standing anticipation around a collaboration with Shah Rukh. ‘I would love to do a film with…
NEW DELHI: WTO talks in Cameroon are deadlocked over a moratorium on e-commerce with the US seeking a long freeze on countries for levying tax on digital downloads and streaming, while India is so far unwilling to agree to this period.Starting from two years, India has indicated its willingness to go up to four, with…
