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Turbo-petrol engines are increasingly being offered in affordable SUVs in India, with several compact and sub-compact models under Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom) now featuring this option, delivering improved performance over naturally aspirated units. These engines provide stronger low-end torque for easier city driving and better acceleration for highway overtakes. The shift reflects changing buyer preferences,…

Kamran Akmal roasts PSL (Screen grab) Former Pakistan cricketer takes a brutal dig at PSL after an incident saw the regular white ball turn pink during the first match of the season between Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore due to colour transfer from the Hyderabad Kingsmen’s jerseys.The PSL began its…

Anna Muzychuk (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Ukraine’s Anna Muzychuk has replaced Koneru Humpy in the upcoming Candidates Tournament in Cyprus after the Indian Grandmaster withdrew, citing safety concerns due to the host country’s proximity to the ongoing West Asia conflict. The tournament, which will determine the challengers for the world championship titles currently held…

Vietnamese EV maker VinFast has debuted in the ultra-luxury space with the unveiling of two new flagship models, the Lac Hong 800S and Lac Hong 900S. The company announced the move in Hanoi as part of a broader restructuring of its automotive portfolio into three clearly defined brand lines.With these two new additions, VinFast is…

As the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran enters its 13th day, escalating attacks have begun disrupting global commodity markets beyond oil and gas. Explosions and sirens across the region reflect a widening conflict that has rattled energy routes and trade flows.Since the war began on February 28 with joint US-Israeli strikes on…

LSG bowling coach Bharat Arun (ANI Photo) LUCKNOW: Lucknow Super Giants have been feeling the heat in IPL this season. With just two wins from six games, LSG are just a spot above bottom-placed Kolkata Knight Riders in the points table. However, LSG’s bowling coach Bharat Arun doesn’t seem to be too concerned about their…

Sara Tendulkar (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the IPL match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) in Lucknow, Sara Tendulkar grabbed attention with her reaction to a simple question. While walking at the airport with her sister-in-law Saaniya, she was asked by a paparazzo which team she would support. Despite repeated prompts,…

MS Dhoni (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan feels the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League could potentially be the final season in which legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni appears in the famous yellow jersey of the Chennai Super Kings.Speaking about Dhoni’s immense value to the franchise, Pathan admitted it is almost impossible…

MUMBAI: A structural shift is reshaping India’s microfinance sector, with regulated lenders displacing informal sources as borrowing from moneylenders fell to 1% in 2024–25 from 46% in 2011, according to a survey by Microfinance Industry Network and National Council of Applied Economic Research.The survey, which covered 10,342 borrowers across 10 states, shows a maturing market…