Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) While the cricket world has spent the IPL season marvelling at 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – and rightly so – another remarkable story has quietly unfolded at the opposite end of the age spectrum.At 36, an age when fast bowlers are usually managing declining pace, recurring injuries or retirement plans, Bhuvneshwar…
‘Chand Mera Dil’, directed by Vivek Soni, featuring Lakshya and Ananya Panday in the lead roles, is currently in its second week at theatres. The romantic drama opened to mixed reactions from the audience. People loved the way the story stayed away from toxic romance, which has become a trend currently, but didn’t enjoy the…
NEW DELHI: Exclusive breastfeeding among infants under six months has declined sharply in India, according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) 2023-24, raising concerns among child health experts despite significant improvements in child nutrition and maternal health indicators.The survey found that the proportion of infants under six months who were fed only breastmilk fell…
NEW DELHI: Govt on Saturday cut the special additional excise duty (SAED) on exports of diesel, petrol and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), effective June 1.The SAED on petrol exports has been reduced to Rs 1.5 per litre from Rs 3, on diesel to Rs 13.5 per litre from Rs 16.5, and on ATF to Rs…
Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan (BCCI/IPL Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan are not just scoring runs; they are redefining batting partnerships in T20 cricket. With another season of 700-plus runs each, the Gujarat Titans opening pair has entered elite territory. They have matched and surpassed records once dominated by legends such…
NEW DELHI: Indians spent more than Rs 1.6 lakh crore on medicines, making drugs one of the largest components of healthcare expenditure in the country, a National Health Accounts (NHA) 2022-23 report released by the Union health ministry read.The report showed that expenditure on prescribed medicines alone crossed Rs 1.3 lakh crore, while another Rs…
NEW DELHI: The price of the Indian oil basket fell below $100 a barrel on Friday for the first time since March 6, as global crude prices cooled by 11% over the past week amid reports that the US and Iran may have reached a deal and that Strait of Hormuz could soon reopen for…
Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi may be Hollywood’s worst-kept secret right now, but reports say the pair are doing everything they can to keep things low-key. Justin and Hailey Bieber played a key role in bringing the two together, with the matchup happening at Justin’s Coachella afterparty in April, where the 30-year-old supermodel and the…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: With his powerful strokeplay, ability to thrive under pressure, and knack for taking apart some of the world’s best bowlers, young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has earned praise from all quarters, including legendary Sachin Tendulkar.Tendulkar described Sooryavanshi as “truly special” and said he would love to see the…
Arjun Sarja’s martial arts action entertainer ‘Blast’ witnessed a major rise at the box office during its opening weekend. The film showed strong growth on its third day. Directed by debutant Subash K. Raj, Blast features Arjun Sarja, Abhirami, and Preity Mukhundhan in key roles. Day 3 of ‘Blast’ delivers strong growth ‘Blast’ recorded a…