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Ishan Kishan celebrates his half century during the second T20I cricket match between India and New Zealand, at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India moved 2-0 ahead in the five-match T20 series after beating New Zealand by seven wickets in the second match on Friday in Raipur. Ishan Kishan marked his return to the national side with 76 off 32 balls, after failing in the first T20I, while captain Suryakumar Yadav scored 82 not out off 37 balls, his first fifty after 23 innings.Chasing 209, India reached the target in 15.2…

Amid ongoing wedding speculation, an AI-generated wedding video of Dhanush and Mrunal Thakur has gone viral on the internet. The clip shows the two actors getting married in a traditional South Indian ceremony and has quickly grabbed attention on social media, despite earlier reports denying that the couple is planning to tie the knot on February 14, 2026.In the viral clip, several celebrities appear to be attending the wedding, including Trisha Krishnan, Shruti Haasan, Anirudh Ravichander, Ajith Kumar, Dulquer Salmaan, and Thalapathy Vijay. For the unversed, the visuals were digitally created and do not depict a real event.Dhanush and Mrunal…

France stocks lower at close of trade; CAC 40 down 0.07%

Silver prices surged to an all-time high of $100 an ounce on Friday, crossing the milestone level for the first time as investors flocked to safe-haven assets amid growing uncertainty surrounding the policies of US President Donald Trump, according to AFP.The precious metal touched a record $100.29 per ounce in trade, extending a rally that has seen silver double in price in just about three-and-a-half months. Apart from its traditional role as a hedge during periods of economic and political turmoil, demand for silver has also been boosted by its extensive industrial use, including in solar panels, electronics and jewellery.Gold,…

Sierra Space has been working on Dream Chaser for years, mostly out of view, as schedules slipped and plans adjusted. This week, the company set out a different path for the spaceplane’s first flight. Instead of beginning with a cargo run to the International Space Station, Dream Chaser will fly first as a free-flying demonstration vehicle. The mission is intended to collect data, test systems, and prove the technology in orbit. It also reflects shifting priorities around launch timing, national security interests, and the limited remaining lifespan of the ISS. The change was agreed with NASA and places less emphasis…

Stalin (file photo), PM Modi speaking in Tamil Nadu earlier today (PTI) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Friday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for a “double engine” government, saying it would not work in the state.Stalin was responding to Modi’s remarks at an NDA rally in Maduranthakam earlier today, where the Prime Minister launched the alliance’s campaign for the 2026 Assembly elections and said, “We have to free Tamil Nadu from the clutches of the DMK.” PM also argued for a “double engine” government that would work “shoulder to shoulder” with the Center…

Albert Camus wrote in the opening lines of The Myth of Sisyphus, a must-read for anyone who feels low, or can read English: “There’s only one serious philosophical problem and that is suicide. Judging whether life is or is not worth living amounts to answering the fundamental question of philosophy. All the rest—whether or not the world has three dimensions, whether the mind has nine or twelve categories—comes afterward.”It pains me greatly to disagree with the absurdity enthusiast, but there’s one question even more important than that: how cool were Emmanuel Macron’s sunglasses at the World Economic Forum?Say what you…

India’s Hardik Pandya (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.) Hardik Pandya etched his name deeper into India’s T20I history during the second match of the ongoing five-game series against New Zealand, overtaking Virat Kohli to become the country’s second-most capped player in the format. The all-rounder turned out for India in his 126th T20 international, moving past Kohli, who finished his T20I career with 125 appearances. Only former captain Rohit Sharma, who played 159 T20Is before retiring from the format in 2024, sits above Pandya on the list.Glenn Phillips press conference: on big chase, Indian conditions & key takeaways | IND vs…

Market participants said sentiment was further undermined by a shift towards safe-haven assets and persistent foreign fund outflows. (AI image) It’s a bloodbath on Dalal Street! Indian stock market indices, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, have crashed over 2% this week, leading to investors losing over Rs 16 lakh crore. Even as US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats on the EU and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties frayed global market nerves at the start of the week, Indian equities did not recover once the tensions eased.Indian stock markets witnessed sharp volatility this week, and ended significantly lower. The week started with heavy selling,…

Kajol is reportedly in discussions to join Allu Arjun and Atlee’s highly anticipated film, tentatively titled ‘AA22xA6’. This big-budget action drama, already slated to feature Deepika Padukone, Mrunal Thakur, and Janhvi Kapoor, is now rumored to have Kajol in a significant supporting role. The film is being envisioned as a grand two-part spectacle with Hollywood-level VFX. There has been a significant hype around Allu Arjun’s next film with director Atlee with its star cast. Tentatively titled ‘AA22xA6’, this big-budget action drama has Deepika Padukone as the female lead. It was reported that Mrunal Thakur and Janhvi Kapoor would be a…