Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli, once hailed as one of the most promising batters in the country and childhood friend of Sachin Tendulkar, is currently battling severe health issues and financial instability. The 52-year-old ex-India star, who played 104 ODIs and 17 Test matches, came into the public spotlight again in December 2024 after being hospitalized in Thane for urinary infections and severe cramps. Kambli was admitted to Akruti Hospital on December 21, 2024. His medical conditio

The City of Dallas has officially named Justin Ball as the next Chief of Dallas Fire-Rescue (DFR), making him the 18th person to hold the position in the department’s long-standing history. Ball, who has been serving as interim chief since June 2024, was selected from a competitive pool of 32 candidates and is set to formally take over as chief on April 23, 2025. A native of northeast England, Chief Ball brings with him nearly three decades of experience within the Dallas Fire-Rescue De

Punjab BJP President Sunil Kumar Jakhar has ignited a political firestorm after penning a strongly worded letter to Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, alleging a “grave constitutional breach” and “institutional abuse” by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. In his letter, Jakhar raised serious concerns about the misuse of the state’s intelligence machinery for political espionage, calling for a judicial or independent inquiry into the matter. Jakhar’s charges stem from

Yashvardan Ahuja, son of Bollywood icon Govinda and Sunita Ahuja, is all set to make his acting debut in an upcoming film by National Award-winning director Sai Rajesh, marking the arrival of another star kid in the Hindi film industry. The film is also expected to feature Babil Khan, son of the late actor Irrfan Khan. Prior to stepping in front of the camera, Yashvardan gained behind-the-scenes experience by working as an Assistant Director on high-profile Bollywood projects such as Dish

Ram Navami 2025 in Ayodhya will be marked by the extraordinary Surya Tilak event at the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, where a beam of sunlight aligns perfectly with the forehead of the idol of Ram Lalla at precisely 12:00 PM. This sacred moment symbolizes a celestial blessing from Surya Dev (the Sun God), reflecting Lord Ram’s lineage as part of the Suryavanshi Dynasty. The event is the pinnacle of Ram Navami celebrations, witnessed by thousands of devotees who travel to Ayodhya for this rare

The first solar eclipse of 2025 is scheduled for March 29 and will be a partial solar eclipse. During this event, the Moon will partially obscure the Sun, casting a shadow over various parts of the Northern Hemisphere. The eclipse will begin at 2:20 PM IST in the Atlantic Ocean and end around 6:13 PM IST over northern Siberia. Key areas that will witness this stunning event include northeastern Canada, parts of the northeastern United States (including New York City and Boston)

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore have returned safely to Earth after spending over nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Their mission, originally scheduled for just eight days, extended unexpectedly due to technical issues, subjecting them to prolonged exposure to microgravity and other space-related conditions. The Crew-9 capsule successfully splashed down near the coast of Florida, USA, concluding their extended stay. The mission, whic

NASA has confirmed that astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for over nine months, are finally set to return to Earth. The two astronauts initially embarked on a 10-day mission but remained in space far longer than planned due to propulsion malfunctions in their Boeing Starliner spacecraft. The much-anticipated return journey will now be carried out using the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, which successfully docked a

The YS Vivekananda Reddy murder case continues to draw public attention as mysterious circumstances surrounding the deaths of key witnesses keep surfacing. Even after six years since the tragic incident, the case remains unresolved, leaving the victim’s family distressed and desperate for justice. Recent developments have intensified public concern as reports reveal that several individuals linked to the case have died under suspicious conditions. Approximately four to five people conne

Ottawa: Following his decisive victory in the Liberal Party leadership race, Mark Carney is set to become the next Prime Minister of Canada. With 85.9% of votes in his favor, Carney’s leadership marks the beginning of a new chapter for Canadian politics. Carney’s rise to power brings with it a promise to mend India-Canada ties, which reached their lowest point during Justin Trudeau’s tenure. The 59-year-old former banker has expressed his intent to rebuild diplomatic relatio

Washington, DC: After an unexpected 10-month extended mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally set to return to Earth. NASA officials have confirmed that the duo will be brought back as early as March 16 aboard SpaceX’s Crew-9 spacecraft following the successful launch of Crew-10 this week.   Delayed Return After Boeing Starliner Malfunction Williams and Wilmore

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is concluding her extended space mission after spending over eight months in space. Williams, along with fellow astronaut Butch Willmore, shared details about the upcoming Crew-10 mission in an exclusive conversation with CNN. The mission will launch from Earth on March 12 and dock with the International Space Station (ISS), where the astronauts will conduct their duties before handing over responsibilities to a new Space Station Commander. Williams, who is curr

The owners of the Indian Premier League's Sunrisers Hyderabad have made a notable move in the world of cricket by acquiring full control of the Yorkshire franchise in The Hundred competition. According to a report by BBC, the Sun Group paid just over €100 million ($125 million) for a 100 percent stake in the Northern Superchargers, becoming the first investors to take full control of one of the eight franchises in the competition. This acquisition marks the third involvement of IPL-r

Gavaskar's Take on Samson's Omission Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has expressed his thoughts on the exclusion of wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson from India’s squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2024. Despite a stellar record and calls for his inclusion, Samson was left out of the 15-man squad, with KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant being preferred as the designated wicketkeepers. The omission has led to widespread criticism from fans and experts

As Indian cricket fans eagerly await the official squad announcement for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, former cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Irfan Pathan have shared their preferred team selections. With the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) seeking an extension from the ICC to finalize the squad due to the uncertainty surrounding Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav’s availability, both Gavaskar and Pathan have made some notable omissions in their dream squads. Sunil G

Two U.S. astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who have been stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) for months, provided an update on their extended stay. Initially, they were expected to spend just eight days aboard the ISS after arriving in June via Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. However, technical issues with the Starliner’s propulsion system forced NASA to change their return plans, pushing their departure to March 2025 at the earliest. Despite the

Rohit Sharma’s future in Test cricket has come under scrutiny after the Indian opener was left out of the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney. Officially, Rohit "opted to rest" from the game, but this decision has raised questions about his long-term role in the format. Sunil Gavaskar, one of India's cricketing legends, speculated that this might signal the end of Rohit's Test career, suggesting that the selection committee may look to younger players who can lead t

Google is preparing for a critical 2025, with CEO Sundar Pichai stating that the company will focus heavily on artificial intelligence (AI) and scaling its Gemini chatbot to disrupt the market. During a strategy meeting on December 18, Pichai highlighted the stakes as being "high," calling 2025 a year of disruption. He stressed the need for the company to rapidly scale its AI products, particularly Gemini, to solve real user problems and compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT.

A shocking case of fraud has come to light in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, where a man, Virendra Joshi, allegedly opened a bank account in the name of actress Sunny Leone and has been receiving Rs 1,000 every month under the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, a government scheme aimed at providing financial assistance to married women. The fraud was discovered in Talur village, raising serious concerns about the verification process and the accountability of officials handling the scheme.

In a move to improve efficiency, Google has reduced its managerial staff by 10%, including roles at the manager, director, and vice president levels. This decision is part of a broader initiative to streamline the company and address increasing competition from AI-driven companies like OpenAI. CEO Sundar Pichai discussed these cuts during an all-hands meeting, stating that some employees would be reassigned to individual contributor roles, while others would face position eliminations.