To support his stance, Gautam Gambhir pointed to Washington Sundar’s flexibility and impact despite constant changes. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir’s constant experimentation with the batting lineup has often been questioned, but the Indian head coach reiterated that “batting order is overrated” in white-ball cricket, hinting he will continue following his approach. In the...
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Watch: December blizzard in China goes viral for snow-globe streets and whirling powder
China’s first snowfall of the season arrived like a scene torn from a snow-globe daydream — streets swallowed by a drifting, smoke-white hush as a December 2 blizzard swept in. A viral video shows traffic inching through a world blurred to watercolor, where gusts of wind whip up swirling veils of powder, and the horizon...
Warner Bros-Netflix deal: Is the Tudum effect harmful for Indian cinema?
Netflix’s takeover of Warner Bros Discovery has shaked up not just Hollywood but also caused India’s cinema industry. Multiplex Association of India (MAI) recently warned that the latest bout of consolidation could undermine the country’s theatrical ecosystem.The association has highlighted a worrying trend: global streaming platforms purchasing major studios. According to MAI, the shift in...
Dance floor turns deadly: 25 dead after cylinder blast, helpline numbers issued; what we know so far
NEW DELHI: At least 25 people were killed and six others injured after a massive fire broke out shortly after midnight on Sunday at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, North Goa. Police initially confirmed 23 deaths but later revised the toll to 25.A police spokesperson said the deceased included four tourists and...
Nitish Kumar enters World Book of Records – here is why
<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-125813421,imgsize-977065,width-400,resizemode-4/image-2025-12-07t103439.jpg" alt="‘Matchless contribution’: Nitish Kumar enters World Book of Records – here is why" title=" Photo credit: World Book of Records ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> Photo credit: World Book of Records Bihar chief minister and JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar has been officially recognised by the World Book of Records, London, for his “matchless contribution in...
‘I’ve said it many times… ‘: Gambhir’s big comment on Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli – Watch
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: At present, the Indian think tank is walking a tightrope, trying to build the team around a fresh crop of players while maintaining links with the experienced core. In that context, head coach Gautam Gambhir, who oversees this process, was clearly pleased to see contributions coming...
Netflix sends ‘late night letter’ to its 300 million subscribers; says: Nothing is…
Netflix is acquiring Warner Bros. in an $82.7 billion deal, bringing HBO Max and HBO under its umbrella. While assuring subscribers “nothing is changing today,” the streaming giant anticipates a 12-18 month closing period. Despite Netflix’s assurances of a pro-consumer move, politicians and industry groups have raised significant concerns about potential price hikes and job...
Watch: Kangana Ranaut, Mahua Moitra and Supriya Sule dance together at wedding
Screengrab from video NEW DELHI: BJP MP Kangana Ranaut, TMC MP Mahua Moitra and NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule were seen dancing during the wedding celebrations of industrialist-turned-politician Naveen Jindal’s daughter.The trio performed to a popular Bollywood song from movie ‘Om Shanti Om’.Videos of the performance have gone viral on social media, with many expressing...
Goa nightclub fire: Four tourists among 25 killed; were trapped along with staff in kitchen
4 tourists among 25 killed in the tragic night club fire in Goa NEW DELHI: 4 tourists are among those killed in the Goa nightclub fire. Goa police have confirmed 25 deaths and six injuries due to the mishap. At least 100 people were on the dance floor of a nightclub in North Goa when...
‘Kitchen was dead end’: Witnesses recall night of horror at jam-packed North Goa club
Goa nightclub fire (IANS photo) NEW DELHI: A weekend party night in North Goa turned into a tragedy after a massive fire tore through a nightclub in Arpora, killing at least 25 people and injuring many more late Saturday. Eyewitnesses said the blaze followed a “big fire” triggered by a “massive explosion,” in one of...
