Lizzo speaks up on her childhood insecurity

IANS | June 12, 2026 3:28 AM

Los Angeles, June 12 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Lizzo is walking down the memory lane, as she recollected her childhood. The singer spoke about her insecurities as a child.

World Cup 2026 opens in grand style at historic Azteca Stadium

IANS | June 12, 2026 1:15 AM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup began in spectacular fashion on Thursday night as Mexico City’s iconic Estadio Azteca hosted a dazzling opening ceremony that blended football, music, and history on a memorable night.

Jharkhand T20 League: Chota Nagpur Royals and Ranchi Titans emerge victorious on Day 2

IANS | June 12, 2026 12:47 AM

Ranchi, June 12 (IANS) Chota Nagpur Royals and Ranchi Titans secured decisive victories on the second day of the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League 2026 at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Thursday. The Royals claimed a dominant 10-wicket win via the DLS method in a rain-curtailed opener, while the Titans defended a massive total to win by 42 runs.

Anti-defection laws that curtailed 'aya ram, gaya ram' incidents

Jayanta Bhattacharya | June 12, 2026 12:46 AM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Party-hopping in the political arena is a phenomenon witnessed since long where various reasons make political leaders exit one organisation for another, yet most today will fail to match the frequency of transit by two names from Haryana who were said to have influenced the coinage of "Aya Ram, Gaya Ram".

Teen Borgaonkar upsets 3rd seed Gupta in Mumbai chess event

IANS | June 12, 2026 12:12 AM

Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Upset wins were the trend in the opening round of the Rs 35 lakh prize money 360 One Masters Chess tournament, organised by Indian Chess School, in Mumbai, proving that routine results need not be the norm in the first round of a Swiss League event.