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US Open Influencers Cause Distractions, Brands Must Take Responsibility

During Naomi Osaka's match against Anastasia Zakharova at this year's US Open earlier this week, a gaggle of ring light-wielding influencers who were packed in a luxury suite became enough of a distraction that the umpire paused the match and repeatedly asked them to quiet down. Elsewhere in the…

Sep 06, 2026 • Rohini Bhaskar

India Business

Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles at US Aircraft Carrier and Destroyer

US-Iran war LIVE: The Aerospace Force of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday claimed that it fired several ballistic missiles targeting a US aircraft carrier and a destroyer, alleging that the two warships harassed Iranian ships and participated in a naval blockade.

Sep 06, 2026 • Mohan Bhagwat

World News

Michael Carrick Confident Ahead of Everton Trip Despite Transfer Window Restrictions

Manchester United outspent in transfer window, but boss Michael Carrick says team ready to fire ahead of Everton trip.

Sep 06, 2026 • Rini Kapoor

India Entertainment

‘Mirzapur The Movie’ Review: Cinematic Transition Retains Character Depth While Shifting Political Nuance

In the cinematic transition of the popular OTT series, director Gurmeet Singh and writer Puneet Krishna get the mood, moments, and the motivations right but flatten the political nuance.

Sep 05, 2026 • Rohini Bhaskar

Sports

Aryna Sabalenka Complains of Strong Cannabis Smell During US Open Match

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka joked she might “get high” after the strong smell of cannabis interrupted her US Open match. The Belarusian complained to the umpire while facing Kamilla Rakhimova, but recovered to win in straight sets. Sabalenka later admitted the smell was unusually strong, while…

Sep 05, 2026 • Rini Kapoor

Technology

Robotics Data Startup XDOF in Talks for Series B at $1.2 Billion Valuation

The round is being raised just months after the robot data startup exited from stealth.

Sep 05, 2026 • Rakhi Ratul

India Business

Former Nuclear Operator Shares Three Essential Tests for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Thinking about quitting your job for entrepreneurship? These three tests reveal if you're actually prepared.

Sep 05, 2026 • Mohan Bhagwat

India News

India in Continuous Touch with Ukraine and Russia to Help End Conflict, Says Jaishankar

“The Deputy Prime Minister and I also understandably discussed some major global and regional issues, notable among them is the war in Ukraine, now in its fifth year... I myself have just come here from Kyiv,” he said, referring to his visit to Ukraine a day earlier.India has been in continuous…

Sep 05, 2026 • Rini Kapoor

India Entertainment

Hyderabad's Art Scene Evolves From Humble Beginnings to Global Engagement

How a city with no art ecosystem is slowly and steadily nurturing a vibrant world balancing the regional identity while engaging with a globalised art world

Sep 04, 2026 • Mohan Bhagwat

Sports

The Dual Life of Anshuman Hooda: From DTU Engineer to DPL Purple Cap Winner

Anshuman Hooda was a national-level roller skater, a graduate of Delhi Technological University (DTU), an employee at a multinational company and someone who had never played age-group cricket. After two failed Under-23 trials, he contemplated quitting the game. Then came the Delhi Premier League…