‘Age is just a number’: Ex-India chief selector Chetan Sharma backs Rohit Sharma to continue playing ODIs | Cricket News
MUMBAI: For the last year or so, Rohit Sharma has gone into every series with growing speculation over his future. The departure of current chief selector Ajit Agarkar – which will become official after October 4, the last date of his tenure – has again turned the spotlight on the former India skipper. It is … Read more
No UPI above Rs 2,000? MP petrol pumps to stop accepting payments from October 16 over MDR
Petrol pumps to stop accepting UPI above Rs 2000. Petrol pump dealers in Madhya Pradesh have announced that they will stop accepting UPI payments above Rs 2,000 from October 16, citing the additional merchant charges under the new UPI Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework.The Madhya Pradesh Petroleum Dealers Association said fuel pump operators, who work … Read more
Helen Jenner announced as new leader of Reform in Wales
Nigel Farage has announced Helen Jenner as the new leader of Reform in Wales, after Dan Thomas stepped down last week following his arrest on suspicion of assault and of controlling or coercive behaviour. Speaking on the steps of the Senedd in Cardiff on Monday, Farage said: “I’ve known Helen for many, many years. She … Read more
Tech Life – Unlocking tech breakthroughs
Available for over a year ARIA is the UK’s research and development funding agency that’s built to unlock new scientific and technological developments. We speak to ARIA’s new boss about their work. Also this week: the tech that’s helping disabled racing drivers to achieve their dreams. And the pros and cons of making AI-generated complaints. … Read more
After ‘Tiwari’, Urmila Matondkar to star as a Principal in new IIT-based OTT series by ‘Kota Factory’ makers, slated for mid-2027 |
Bollywood actress Urmila Matondkar is set to headline a new high-profile series, marking another major acting project after a prolonged absence from prominent screen roles. The yet-untitled series is being produced by a banner with which Matondkar has previously collaborated on ‘Kota Factory’ Seasons 2 and 3, as well as ‘ Hello Bachchhan.‘ Urmila Matondkar … Read more
Typhoon Dujuan forces India to miss training ahead of Japan T20I; Shreyas Iyer says ‘don’t know conditions’ | Cricket News
India captain Shreyas Iyer (Video grab) NEW DELHI: India’s preparations for their historic T20 International against Japan were disrupted by rain and stormy conditions on Monday, with Typhoon Dujuan approaching eastern Japan and preventing the Shreyas Iyer-led side from training on the eve of the landmark fixture.The powerful typhoon was moving towards Japan’s Pacific coast, … Read more
Gold price prediction today: Where is gold headed? Check outlook for September 21, 2026 week
Gold enters the week with a cautious undertone as markets digest the Federal Reserve’s rate hike. Gold price prediction today: Gold price outlook has turned cautious and the upside momentum seems to have subsided for now, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. Here’s what he has to say:Gold … Read more
England squad: Morgan Gibbs-White set to replace Cole Palmer for Nations League games
Morgan Gibbs-White is in line for an England recall to replace Cole Palmer, who is set to withdraw from the squad because of a minor injury. Nottingham Forest midfielder Gibbs-White missed out on selection in the initial squad for the upcoming Nations League matches, but is set to be called up. Three Lions boss Thomas … Read more
Tech Life – What if AI doesn’t speak your language?
Available for over a year English is the most widely-used language online. Internet material helps to train AI tools. So where does that leave people whose native language barely features on the web? We find out about a project helping AI to work in more of the world’s languages. Also this week: regulating tech might … Read more
Taylor Swift Cheers on Travis Kelce at Colts, Kansas City Chiefs NFL Game
Taylor Swift is back on Travis Kelce‘s holy ground. Nearly one week after skipping the Emmys to watch her husband and the Kansas City Chiefs play in the 2026 NFL season opener, the “Life of a Showgirl” singer returned to Arrowhead Stadium for more football. For the Chiefs’ Sept. 20 game against the Indianapolis Colts, … Read more
Bank strike from September 28-30 as unions demand 5-day work week: Banks may be shut for 5 days in a row as September 26-27 are holidays; SBI, Union Bank issue customer advisories
The unions are pressing for five-day banking and several other demands. Bank strike alert! Bank customers could face interruptions in branch-based services for three days from September 28 to September 30, 2026, if the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) proceeds with its proposed nationwide strike.The proposed strike comes immediately after the weekend. September 26 … Read more
All the goals from the Women's Super League – matchweek three
Watch every goal from matchweek three of the Women’s Super League 2026-27 season.
Olivia Miles Breaks Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Rookie Record
Olivia Miles broke Caitlin Clark’s WNBA rookie scoring record on Sunday, the third rookie record she has pulled away from Clark in a single season. The Minnesota Lynx guard came into the game against the Connecticut Sun tied with Clark at 769 points, then spent the entire first quarter without scoring. She did not force … Read more
Born in Bihar, a master’s degree from IIT Kanpur, but with cricket still in his heart, Abhishek Anand has taken his passion to Japan | Cricket News
Japan cricketer Abhishek Anand (Image: @abhishekanand6527/Instagram) From IIT Kanpur to Japan’s national cricket team, Abhishek Anand’s journey has taken an unexpected turn and now, a viral video has put the Bihar-born cricketer in the spotlight ahead of Japan’s historic T20I against India.The 28-year-old, who hails from Bihar’s Rohtas district, moved to Japan for employment after … Read more
Stocks to buy: What’s the outlook for Nifty for September 21-September 25 week? Check list of top stock recommendations
Top stocks to buy today on September 21, 2026 Stock market recommendations: Indian Hotels Company, and Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd are the top stocks to buy recommended by Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities for September 21, 2026. The analyst has also shared his views on Nifty and Bank Nifty. … Read more
UK weather: Temperatures forecast to hit 25C but heatwave chances fall
High pressure is building across the UK and this means the weather will become more settled with brighter conditions. After a chilly start on Monday morning, with sunshine and light winds across much of England and Wales, temperatures will climb into the low 20s. Even with more cloud in Scotland and Northern Ireland, it will … Read more
Tech Life – The copyright extortionists
Available for over a year Lots of people make a living from social media posts. But some have been targeted by an international extortion scheme. It involves a flood of false copyright infringement claims. It only stops if the extorter is paid. Imran Rahman-Jones has the story. Also this week: could AI help to spot … Read more
Why India must learn to trade its way up
The choice before India is therefore not between Atmanirbharta and globalisation, but between passive and strategic integration By Anuj GuptaThe WTO’s 2026 World Trade Report comes at an awkward time for India. The world is becoming more fragmented, governments are rediscovering industrial policy, supply chains are being rearranged and confidence in ever-deeper trade liberalisation has … Read more
NFL Results Week Two: Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels injured as Patrick Mahomes shines for Chiefs
Super Bowl champions Seattle look the real deal again after beating the Arizona Cardinals 31-7 for a 12th straight win. Drew Lock showed he is no ordinary back-up quarterback with three touchdown passes to Jaxon Smith-Njigba, including an 82 yarder that is the longest of the talented receiver’s career. The Seahawks lost Walker to the … Read more
‘Alia Bhatt learned the hook step in five minutes’: ‘Shararat’ fame choreographer Vijay Ganguly reveals how the actress shot ‘Re Bawri’ for ‘Don’t Be Shy’ in just five hours after ‘Love & War’ schedule |
Choreographer Vijay Ganguly reveals how Alia Bhatt shot Re Bawri song for Don’t Be Shy after Love & War schedule (Image Credits Instagram) Alia Bhatt recently squeezed in the shoot for the song ‘Re Bawri’ from her upcoming production ‘Don’t Be Shy’ after completing an early morning schedule for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Love & War’. … Read more
Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for September 21, 2026 week – check list
Top stocks to buy in the week starting September 21, 2026 Stock market recommendations: Lenskart, and Happy Forgings have been recommended as the top stocks to buy for the week starting September 21, 2026 by Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk. Below is what the brokerage has to say about the stocks: NAME CMP (Rs) … Read more
World Cup: Fans shown over 65,000 junk food ads during football matches
Football fans were shown a “constant bombardment” of advertisements promoting junk food and drinks during matches at the 2026 Fifa World Cup, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Bristol and University of Oxford created an AI tool to analyse ads which were visible to television viewers during live play in the … Read more