Aryna Sabalenka, world number three and reigning Australian Open champion, bowed out of Wimbledon 2025 after a shocking fourth-round defeat, ending her quest to replicate her Roland Garros semi-final run. While her aggressive baseline power dominated the clay court season, grass proved to be an entirely different challenge, with Sabalenka admitting a “hate relationship” with…
The recent controversy surrounding the use of replacement balls during the Edgbaston Test has prompted a strong response from Dukes, the manufacturer of cricket’s iconic red ball. After days of debate among players, experts, and fans regarding the ball switch that allegedly aided England’s victory over Australia, Dukes has urged the International Cricket Council (ICC)…
Meghalaya’s sweet and aromatic Kew pineapples, which have earned a reputation for their premium quality, are set to reach markets across India this month. The state’s horticulture department has initiated large-scale harvesting and distribution processes to ensure smooth marketing of these pineapples, widely considered among the best in the country. What makes Meghalaya’s Kew pineapples…
China has sharply criticised the recent decision by US lawmakers to restrict Chinese purchases of American farmland, calling the move “discriminatory, unjustified, and a violation of international trade norms.” The reaction from Beijing comes amid escalating tensions between the two global economic giants over trade, technology, and national security. Details of the US ban The…
In a significant escalation of his protectionist economic agenda, former US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced new tariffs on six additional countries, including the Philippines and Iraq, drawing sharp criticism from international trade bodies and raising concerns over global economic stability. Details of Trump’s announcement Addressing a rally of supporters and business leaders, Trump…
In a strongly worded reaction, India’s principal opposition party, the Congress, on Tuesday criticised the recent nominations of former US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize by Pakistan and Israel, terming many past Nobel selections as “bizarre choices” that have raised questions on the prize committee’s credibility over decades. Context: Trump’s nomination by…
In yet another significant diplomatic milestone, Namibia has conferred its highest civilian honour on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recognising his contributions to strengthening India-Namibia bilateral relations, global south cooperation, and leadership on international platforms. This becomes the 27th top award conferred on PM Modi by foreign governments, further consolidating his image as a widely recognised…
India has abstained from voting on a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution that strongly condemned the Taliban’s repressive policies, particularly those targeting Afghan women and girls. The Indian delegation emphasised that mere symbolic resolutions would not yield practical results for the Afghan people and stressed the need for “credible and inclusive initiatives” to ensure…
Bollywood’s deeply admired couple Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa are gearing up for a new phase in life as they prepare to welcome their first child. The duo, who tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in 2021, have always projected a grounded, unpretentious image. Their recently showcased home reflects exactly that – warmth, minimalism, rootedness,…
In a development stirring intense curiosity across Hollywood and global fandoms, Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie are reportedly growing closer, with industry insiders suggesting a quiet yet deepening bond. While neither star has confirmed these rumors, multiple reports hint at a developing romantic angle that both actors are choosing to keep low-profile. Origins of the…
