Perth Scorchers punched their ticket to the Big Bash League 2025-26 final with a resounding 48-run victory over Sydney Sixers in the Qualifier at Optus Stadium. The January 20 thriller highlighted Scorchers’ all-round prowess, positioning them as favorites heading into the January 25 showdown. Sydney Sixers, after calling correctly at the toss, inserted Perth to bat first. Scorchers responded with 147/9, powered by Finn Allen’s aggressive 49 from 30 deliveries, featuring 2 boundaries and 4 maximums. Ashton Turner (29 off 21) and Jhye Richardson (20 off 18) provided crucial support, though Mitchell Marsh fell cheaply for 5 off 7. The…
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Balaji Telefilms is diving headfirst into the mobile entertainment wave with the launch of ‘Cutting’, a dedicated app for vertical short-form series. Aimed at India’s vast mobile user base, it offers original shows and diverse content accessible to all ages, launched officially on January 19. The glitzy launch bash in Mumbai saw Balaji’s leadership, including Nitin Berman and Meghna Joshi, rubbing shoulders with cast members like Iqbal Khan, Sharad Malhotra, and Aishwarya Sakhuja. Kicking off with ‘Missing Priya’, the app’s programming spans long-form fiction, bingeable originals, vertical series, and lively non-fiction. Weekly highlights include family drama ‘Sas Bahu aur Swad’…
Former BJP MP Arjun Singh unleashed a blistering critique of Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday, alerting West Bengal’s Muslim population to their worsening conditions under Trinamool Congress rule. From voter list hurdles to rampant violence, Singh painted a grim picture of state affairs. Discussing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, Singh noted it’s meant to cleanse electoral rolls but falters where admin resists. West Bengal exemplifies this: No high-level aid, just BLOs mired in corruption and danger. The lawlessness is alarming, Singh stressed. BLOs murdered, journalists beaten—yet Banerjee’s administration feigns normalcy. ‘People fear nothing; it’s a free-for-all,’ he declared, rejecting such…
A powerful human rights campaign is set to grip the world on January 25 as the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) mobilizes communities everywhere for ‘Baloch Genocide Remembrance Day.’ From Quetta to diaspora hubs, expect rallies, discussions, and media blitzes exposing Pakistan’s alleged campaign to eradicate Baloch identity through violence and neglect. BYC’s X statement paints a grim picture: the genocide began targeting Baloch for their distinct identity, evolving into a multifaceted assault. Beyond bullets and abductions, it involves insidious tactics like withholding medical care, fostering epidemics, impoverishing communities, and instilling fear. Drone attacks and death squads amplify the horror, they…
In a glamorous fusion of Bollywood stardom and sporting passion, Aamir Khan teed off at The Golf Foundation’s (TGF) 18th Annual Golf Tournament at the prestigious Bombay Presidency Golf Club. The superstar didn’t just participate—he delivered an impassioned speech on why sports should be every child’s right. Dressed in crisp golf attire, Aamir shared his belief in sports as a life-changer. ‘With proper guidance and opportunities, any child can showcase their talent to the world and create lasting change in their lives,’ he stated. He elaborated that sports cultivates essential life skills like perseverance and humility, applicable far beyond the…
Outgoing BJP President JP Nadda formally handed over the reins to Nitin Nabin in New Delhi today. Addressing party workers, Nadda congratulated Nabin, highlighting his journey from a grassroots worker to a five-time MLA and a minister in Bihar. Nadda stated that the party is poised for expansion in Kerala and other southern states under Nabin’s energetic leadership. He sought forgiveness for any unintentional lapses during his own tenure and pledged his full support to the new president. Nadda credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s guidance for the party’s institutional strength and its ability to bounce back from the 2024 election…
Heartbreaking news from New South Wales: two lives lost in a horrific car crash into a tree early Tuesday, located 135 km west of Sydney near Black Springs. The NSW Police Force reported the incident at approximately 10:50 a.m., dispatching emergency services immediately. Tragically, the driver, a man, and his female passenger in the front seat were pronounced dead on arrival. The sole survivor, a back-seat passenger, received urgent medical attention at a nearby hospital. Details on the vehicle’s condition and road factors are under review as part of the ongoing inquiry. Just hours earlier—or perhaps simultaneously—another fatal mishap struck…
In a dramatic escalation amid brewing international conflicts, gold and silver prices on India’s MCX exchange shattered records yet again on Tuesday. February gold contracts peaked at 1,47,996 rupees for 10 grams, eclipsing Monday’s 1,45,500 rupees high, while March silver hit 3,19,949 rupees per kilogram, up from 3,01,315 rupees. Global benchmarks echoed the frenzy: Comex gold reached 4,708.10 dollars per ounce, topping the previous 4,689.39 dollars, and silver soared to 94.320 dollars per ounce. The trigger lies in U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive rhetoric on Greenland, where he hinted at military options and slapped tariff warnings on eight European countries…
With injuries sidelining Adam Milne and Michael Bracewell, New Zealand cricket has turned to rising star Christian Clarke for the initial three T20Is against India. The high-stakes series begins this Wednesday in Nagpur, setting the stage for an intense battle. Clarke’s recent ODI exploits against India were nothing short of spectacular. The all-rounder bagged seven wickets, notably troubling Virat Kohli on two occasions, while chipping in with crucial runs and stellar fielding. His versatility makes him an ideal cover for the depleted pace attack. Coach Rob Walter emphasized the strategic depth this provides. ‘We’re ensuring solid fast bowling options for…
In a fiery address from Lucknow on Tuesday, Samajwadi Party parliamentarian Viresh Singh laid bare his party’s roadmap to counter the BJP’s alleged electoral gambits ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh polls. The MP revealed plans for a crucial conclave where strategists will dissect campaign preparations and plot ways to corner the government in the upcoming parliamentary budget discussions. Detailed discussions on fortifying the SP’s position for 2027 will dominate the agenda, alongside tactics to grill the ruling dispensation during the budget session, Singh told media outlets. “This isn’t just any meeting—it’s make-or-break for our political trajectory,” he asserted, underscoring…