IPL 2026: 'Pant is a prisoner of his own reputation,' says Aakash Chopra

IANS | March 25, 2026 12:07 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra believes that India's wicketkeeper batter and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant is a prisoner of his own reputation of playing unorthodox shots and needs to reassess his approach especially in the white-ball format as he gears up for the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which will commence on March 28.

Shabana Azmi remembers ‘college mate’ Farooq Sheikh on his 78th birth anniversary

IANS | March 25, 2026 12:03 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) On Farooq Sheikh’s 78th birth anniversary on Wednesday, National Award-winning actress Shabana Azmi fondly remembered her “college mate” and late co-star Farooq Shaikh, recalling their younger days and decades-long association on stage.

Guiding through danger: How Indian Navy is steering ships across Strait of Hormuz

IANS | March 25, 2026 12:03 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) In the tense waters of the Strait of Hormuz, where global energy flows have come under disruption, a quiet but determined effort is underway by the Indian Navy to keep the country's energy supply undisrupted.

STT hike may have limited impact on futures and options activity, say experts

IANS | March 25, 2026 12:00 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) The proposed hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on derivatives, effective from April 1, is likely to have a limited short-term impact on trading activity, with long-term market behaviour expected to remain largely unchanged, experts said.

Neha Dhupia not doing ‘Traitors 2’, says she’s too busy going on ‘Double Date’

IANS | March 25, 2026 12:00 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Actress Neha Dhupia has debunked all rumours about her starring in the reality show “Traitor 2” and cryptically shared that she is busy with a different project titled “Double Date.”

Public capex, blended financing fuel huge transformation in India’s infra sector: Report

IANS | March 25, 2026 11:57 AM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) A huge increase in public capital expenditure and a maturing financing ecosystem have fuelled India’s infrastructure transformation, with government investment rising from Rs 2 lakh crore in FY15 to a budgeted Rs 12.2 lakh crore for FY27, a new report has said.

Kerala Assembly polls: Varkala turns battleground as crossover twist reshapes electoral contest

IANS | March 25, 2026 11:52 AM

Varkala, March 25 (IANS) After the high-profile contest in Nemom, the political spotlight in Thiruvananthapuram district is firmly shifting north to Varkala in Kerala, where an unexpected turn of events has transformed an otherwise predictable contest into one of the most closely watched battles of the Assembly election.

Anil Kapoor says 'he'd want to walk this earth only with wife Sunita', pens beautiful birthday note

IANS | March 25, 2026 11:50 AM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Anil Kapoor has opened his heart out and penned a heartfelt note for his wife Sunita Kapoor on account of her birthday today on the 25th of March.

5th T20I: Amelia’s century powers NZ to 4-1 series win over SA

IANS | March 25, 2026 11:47 AM

Christchurch, March 25 (IANS) A brilliant all-round display, led by Amelia Kerr’s 105-run knock and a two-wicket haul, guided New Zealand to a commanding 92-run victory over South Africa in the fifth WT20I here at Hagley Oval, sealing the five-game series 4-1.

IPL 2026: With clarity in mind and plans, Yash Thakur banks on death overs expertise to thrive for PBKS

Niharika Raina | March 25, 2026 11:38 AM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) When Yash Thakur talks about bowling in the death overs in T20s, he does not talk about variations first - he speaks about the clarity in mind and plans before turning his attention to execution. The clarity in his words mirrors Thakur’s reputation as an end-overs specialist in IPL - 13 of his 25 wickets have come in the crunch 17–20 overs phase.