The conclave is one of the world’s most solemn, sacred and consequential elections. It is also a secretive meeting of older men who wear red robes and engage in politicking, scheming and smoking while picking the leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Roman Catholics. The internet could not resist. “It’s so wild,” Rob Anderson, an…
Chennai Super Kings batter Dewald Brevis found himself at the centre of a major DRS controversy during their IPL 2025 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. In a thriller that swung until the final ball, a missed review opportunity involving the young South African proved to be a turning…
Ravindra Jadeja argues with umpire (screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings’ young star Dewald Brevis found himself at the centre of a major controversy during their IPL 2025 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. In a high-stakes chase, Brevis was dismissed for a golden duck on his very first…
Delhi Capitals’ KL Rahul, Mitchell Starc and Faf du Plessis. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: The final over of the Kolkata Knight Riders’ innings against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday had everything – power-hitting, brilliance in the field and a bizarre review that left fans stunned.Also visit: IPL Live ScoreWith KKR…
Ravindra Jadeja’s bat fails umpire’s gauge test (screengrab) NEW DELHI: A rare and unexpected moment unfolded at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday during the IPL clash between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, as Ravindra Jadeja was forced to change his bat after it failed the umpire’s inspection.The incident took place right after Jadeja…
As Canadians prepare to vote on 28 April, their national election is drawing unexpected international attention—and controversy. While China’s covert influence in Canada has been a topic of discussion for years, India is now being mentioned in the same breath. But does this comparison hold water? Let’s separate fact from fiction. China’s Long Shadow in…
India captain Rohit Sharma reflected on his much-debated decision to sit out of the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney, saying he wanted to be true to himself and the team. Speaking to Michael Clarke on a recent podcast, Rohit said coach Gautam Gambhir and selector Ajit Agarkar “agreed and not…
Listen to and follow ‘Hard Fork’Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | iHeartRadio This week, with the tech world in chaos over President Trump’s tariffs, we look at how four specific companies are navigating the new day-to-day reality. Then, the A.I. researcher Daniel Kokotajlo returns to the show to discuss a new set of…
Riyan Parag with on-filed umpire. (X Photo) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals‘ Riyan Parag found himself at the centre of controversy during their Indian Premier League 2025 clash against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday, after a disputed dismissal saw him exchanging words with the on-field umpire.Chasing a daunting 218-run target, Rajasthan were…
Shaheen Afridi and Matthew Breetzke NEW DELHI: Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi was involved in a heated exchange with South Africa’s Matthew Breetzke during the third match of the tri-series at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday.South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and opted to bat first. After Afridi provided an early breakthrough…