Former Rajasthan Royals director of cricket operations Zubin Bharucha, who played a key role in discovering and introducing the young prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to the franchise, has defended the left-handed batter after criticism over the teenager’s fielding during IPL 2026, saying the young batter has the qualities needed to improve further.Despite scoring the most runs,…

Since US President Donald Trump began his second administration, there has been a noticeable shift in the White House’s diplomatic posture. World leaders have made the now familiar walk into the Oval Office for meetings that often turned heated. Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy was publicly berated. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa clashed with Trump in front…

Washington: For years, American commencement (convocation) speakers could safely rely on formulaic speeches involving inspirational cliches, autobiographical struggles, and exhortations to new graduates to “dream big” and not fear failure. In 2026, there’s a new guard rail: mention artificial intelligence at your own risk.Across the United States this commencement season, graduation ceremony speakers invoking AI…

Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan (Image credit: BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan continued their sensational form in IPL 2026 with yet another dominant opening partnership, this time against Chennai Super Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday.Already through to the playoffs, Gujarat Titans once again…

Jeff Bezos walked into a CNBC studio Wednesday and walked out with a fresh fight on his hands. The Amazon founder told Andrew Ross Sorkin on “Squawk Box” that doubling his tax bill wouldn’t move the needle for a teacher in Queens. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani heard about it within hours. The mayor’s…

Colorado Avalanche’s Cale Makar (8) brings the puck across the blue line against Los Angeles Kings during the first period of Game 4 in the first round of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Scott Strazzante) Colorado Avalanche fans are starting to worry as star defenseman…