R Ashwin’s recent statement on his YouTube stream, labeling ODI cricket as “redundant,” is significant and reflects a deeper sentiment regarding the format’s evolving place in the cricketing landscape. Historically, the 50-over format served as a crucial compromise between the brevity of T20s and the depth of Tests, becoming the mainstay of cricket’s commercial success…
After a sluggish start to 2026, Indian stocks rebounded strongly in Friday’s session (January 2), driven by gains in banking, realty, and metal stocks. The Nifty 50 ended the session with a sharp gain of 0.70%, or 186.60 points, to close at 26,326. During late trade, the index also scaled a fresh record high of…
When Sjoerd Marijne first took charge of the Indian women’s hockey team in 2017, it was a fragmented group with players lacking basic skills in running, passing, and scoring. Nine years later, as he embarks on his third tenure with the team beginning January 14, Marijne is expected to find the players in a similar…
Renowned NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has been announced as a key participant and Guest of Honor for the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) 2026. KLF’s organizer, DC Books, announced the news on social media by posting a banner inviting Sunita Williams to the event. “Her name is etched in space,” the post says. We are thrilled…
Rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping global economies, bringing both opportunity and disruption. While AI can boost productivity and innovation, it also poses serious risks to employment, particularly for low-income workers. According to a recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff discussion note, AI is expected to affect nearly 40% of jobs worldwide and…
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) office in Imphal has attached assets valued at around ₹33.66 crore in connection with an alleged large investment fraud case in Manipur. The case is linked to two companies — M/s Birla Emporium Pvt Ltd and M/s Ira Finance Pvt Ltd — and their director Yumnam Irabanta Singh. This is…
Security forces in Manipur have arrested Tekcham Mani Meitei, also known as Jacob, an active member of the banned Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), from his home in Wangkhei Ningthem Pukhri Mapal, Imphal East district. The 51-year-old individual, originally from Wangjing Wangkhei in Thoubal district, was apprehended during a security operation, which resulted in the…
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in Imphal has issued a second Provisional Attachment Order (PAO), which attaches assets totaling Rs 33.66 crore, in relation to a significant investment fraud involving the entities M/s Birla Emporium Pvt Ltd and M/s Ira Finance Pvt Ltd, along with their director, Yumnam Irabanta Singh. This PAO is part of…
A serving havildar of Manipur Police has been arrested after he was found travelling in an unregistered armoured vehicle in Imphal East district. The incident has raised serious concern within the police department, as the vehicle was bulletproof and did not have any registration number or official markings. The havildar has been identified as 30-year-old…
Namrata Shirodkar, a former actor and model, shared a reflective post on social media on December 31, commemorating the past year. In her Reel, she included previously unseen photographs highlighting cherished moments spent with her husband, Mahesh Babu, as well as their children, Sitara and Gautam Ghattamaneni. The post also featured notable appearances from actor…
