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Lockie Ferguson  set to miss the early stages of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 for Punjab Kings (PBKS) | Photo Credit: The Hindu New Zealand speedster Lockie Ferguson is set to miss the early stages of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 for Punjab Kings (PBKS), according to ESPNcricinfo.Previously, the right-arm pacer took a short paternity leave during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, to spend some time with his family before rejoining the New Zealand side for the Super Eight stage. Nine days after the T20 World Cup final against India…

Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Crude prices fell more than 2% on Friday (March 20, 2026) after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran was being “decimated” and that the war would end earlier than many feared.Traders also welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks that Israeli forces would not target any more of Tehran’s energy infrastructure, after strikes on a key gas field Wednesday sparked warnings of retaliation against installations across the Gulf.But with the conflict heading into a fourth week, most equities fell as investors fret over energy markets, with oil still holding…

Cargo ships sail in the Arabian Gulf towards Strait of Hormuz in United Arab Emirates on March 19, 2026 | Photo Credit: AP Iran is putting together an approval process for allowing safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Lloyds List Intelligence (LLI), a maritime data and intelligence company.India, which has been in direct talks with Tehran, has earmarked 22 India-bound vessels for evacuation including 20 ships assessed as critical to India’s energy security.Iran-Israel war updates on March 19, 2026“Automatic Identification System data, while sparse, suggests India’s LPG carrier took an unusual route around Iran’s Larak Island…

Pant will hope for a turnaround after a poor season with the bat last year. | Photo Credit: Lucknow Super Giants Lucknow Super Giants enters the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League not as a team in transition but with a clear vision and belief. It is a side that has confronted the difficult situations and, crucially, resisted the temptation to overcorrect.For a franchise that has lingered on the edge of playoff contention in recent years, this season feels less like a reset and more like a work in refinement.At the centre of that identity is Rishabh Pant. His…

The English team management of Brook and McCullum has left Livingstone in limbo while IT20I skipper Suryakumar and india head coach Gambhir have facilitated the second coming of Kishan and Samson Source link

Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary, Shipping and Waterways Ministry, and Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary, Petroleum & Natural Gas Ministry, (right) addressing the media at Inter Ministerial Briefing on Recent Development in West Asia at National Media Centre, in New Delhi on March 19, 2026. | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar Seeking to keep track of domestic fuel and energy stocks, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) in a past-midnight notification Thursday (March 19, 2026) designated the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) as the nodal agency to “collect, compile and analyse” the necessary information.Iran-Israel updates on March 19,…

As the plane touches down at Tribhuvan International Airport, the majestic sight of the Himalayas greets passengers with their snow-capped peaks glowing in the late afternoon sun. Upon landing, warm smiles welcome visitors, in an airport buzzing with a mix of trekkers, tourists and locals.It is 15 degrees Celsius outside, and the crisp air carries the faint scent of incense. A short drive through the vibrant streets of Kathmandu leads to the serene embrace of the Kathmandu Marriott Hotel, an oasis nestled amidst the capital’s bustling energy.Cluster General Manager Vishal Mehra greets me with a warm smile, setting a welcoming…

Sitting and working with my hands at a loom in Kathmandu, I come to realise that the meditative art of weaving was not what I had hoped it would be. Instead, as a left-handed person, I was floundering with getting the warp and weft in the right order, and found that the malleable water hyacinth I was using was maybe, too floppy, and required some dexterity to hold in place. I was struggling, but I was happy to get out of my hotel, the Kathmandu Marriott and away from the tourist sites, to discover something truly local.Read more |Craft tours…

Visiting Abu Dhabi for the first time, I was swept away by a feeling of camaraderie that went beyond borders. The Emirate of Peace is a modern-day salad bowl. Beyond the glossy skyscrapers, pristine roads and serene blue sea, it has an intertwined network of culture.I experienced it through fortuitous acts of kindness — at the Corniche beach, Pakistani driver Faisal went out to his way to ensure that I taste Kashmiri nun chai, and Yaser Saeed Neyadi, Head of Public Engagement Unit at the Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi, attempts to make me feel at home…

These destinations serve as silent witnesses to history’s darkest moments. If travelling back in time were possible, dark tourism would be that experience. It draws those who seek to explore the raw, unfiltered history of places where real events unfolded, forever etched in memory. These destinations invite us to confront the darker aspects of human history, to learn from the past, and to honour the memory of those who suffered.Ethical considerationsWhile dark tourism can provide important educational experiences, it raises ethical concerns. Visitors must approach these sites with respect, avoiding actions that trivialise the tragedies. It’s essential to recognise the…