Aaron Rai and Gaurika Bishnoi. Image via: Today’s Golfer

Aaron Rae ultimately captured the PGA Championship by finishing 18th at Aronimink, but his thoughts went far beyond the trophy. After pipping Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm and Justin Thomas to top the jam-packed leaderboard, the new major champion talked about his wife, fellow professional golfer Gaurika Bishnoi, and her role in the biggest win of his career.Rai credited Bishnoi for not only helping him handle the chaos of major championship golf but also for sharpening his mindset during the tense final on Sunday. The pair also discussed strategy in the car the night before the final round, with Rai admitting that this conversation stayed with him during the journey to history.

Haroon Roy dramatically opens up about his wife PGA Championship win over Rory McIlroy

Aaron Rai’s honesty after the win revealed how Gaurika Bishnoi influences his game.“She’s been incredible,” Rai told reporters on May 17, 2026, after her win. “I’m not exaggerating when I say I wouldn’t be here without him. As a partner, as a friend, as someone I’m sharing my life with, but also as a real support system for my game. He’s a professional golfer himself.”The 31-year-old player explained how Bishnoi’s understanding of golf gives added value to his advice during difficult moments.“So her mindset, her advice, her ideas, whether it’s technique or the way I’m handling myself is absolutely invaluable. She covers so many different sides in her opinion,” Rai said. “We talked for maybe 30 minutes in the car yesterday right before we got back to the hotel, just talking a little bit about today. Then, some of the things she brought up in the conversation really stuck with me today. Yeah, I really wouldn’t be here without him.There was a quiet authenticity to the way Rai described their relationship. He also admitted that Bishnoi regularly outperforms him during practice sessions.“We practice together a lot. To be honest, she beats me more times than I beat her,” Rai said. “When we hold competitions, chipping competitions, we do some wedge games on the Trackman. It’s good for me to keep up with her. She’s really good.”

Haroon Roy became First Englishman to win the PGA Championship in 107 years

Entering the final round, 21 players sat within four shots of the lead in one of the deepest major fields in recent memory. McIlroy, Rahm, Cameron Smith and Xander Schauffele were all hovering around contention, but Rae slowly distinguished himself with cool precision on one of the toughest setups we’ve seen this season.His turning point came with a spectacular eagle putt on the par-five ninth. From there on, the Englishman never looked nervous again. Birdies on the 11th, 13th, 16th and 17th holes put him ahead while others around him faded under the pressure.By the time Roy walked onto the 18th fairway, history had been written. He became the first English golfer to win the PGA Championship since Jim Barnes in 1919.

The White House on Sunday released a fact sheet on US President Donald Trump’s visit to China, outlining agreements on trade, investment and the Iran crisis, but made no mention of Taiwan despite the issue dominating the discussion during Trump’s meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping.According to the fact sheet, the two countries agreed to establish new “US-China Board of Trade” and “US-China Board of Investment” mechanisms to manage bilateral economic and investment issues.The document said Trump and Xi agreed that Iran “cannot have nuclear weapons”, called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and agreed that “no country or organization can be allowed to exact a toll”.The White House also said Trump will host Xi in Washington later this year and the two countries will support each other as hosts of the G20 and APEC summits.

Trade, rare earths and Boeing deals highlighted

The fact sheet said China would address US concerns over shortages of rare earth minerals and critical materials including yttrium, scandium, neodymium and indium.It also announced that China had approved an initial purchase of 200 Boeing aircraft for Chinese airlines, marking it as the first major commitment for US-made Boeing aircraft since 2017.Additionally, China has committed to purchasing at least $17 billion worth of US agricultural products annually in 2026, 2027 and 2028, in addition to previous soybean commitments made in 2025.The White House further said China restored market access to more than 400 US beef facilities and resumed poultry imports from US states exempt from bird flu restrictions.

Despite maintaining dominance in negotiations, Taiwan did not lag behind

While the fact sheet emphasized “strategic stability” and economic cooperation, it did not mention Taiwan, even though the self-ruled island reportedly emerged as one of the central issues during Trump’s visit to Beijing.Xi warned Trump during the conversation that mistreatment of Taiwan could push America and China towards conflict. However, Trump avoided discussing Taiwan publicly in Beijing.After leaving China, Trump acknowledged that he and Xi “talked a lot about Taiwan” and suggested he was reconsidering a previously approved US arms package for Taipei after Xi’s objections.Trump described the potential billion-dollar arms sale to Taiwan as a “negotiating chip” in media interviews after the summit, raising concerns in Taiwan.

‘Strategic Stability’ Framework

The White House fact sheet said the two sides agreed to build a “constructive relationship of strategic stability” based on “fairness and reciprocity.”Chinese officials described the framework as a new model for managing relations between the world’s two largest economies over the next three years, focusing on cooperation while managing differences.The Iran conflict and global energy security were also widely discussed during the visit. Trump claimed Xi agreed that the Strait of Hormuz should remain open and that Iran should not have nuclear weapons, although Chinese officials have publicly said that any resolution to the crisis should consider the concerns of all parties.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson on Sunday exchanged special commemorative gifts to celebrate the heritage. Rabindranath Tagore.According to a statement, Christerson gifted two facsimiles of handwritten aphorisms by Tagore, along with a short explanatory text and a photograph of Tagore taken during a visit to Uppsala University in 1921.“The original copies recently discovered in the Swedish National Archives were made by Tagore during his visits to Sweden in 1921 and 1926,” the statement said.Meanwhile, PM Modi gifted Christerson a set of collected works of Rabindranath Tagore, along with a specially handmade bag from Santiniketan, which Gurudev had chosen to empower local artisans.“The bag symbolizes Tagore’s philosophy that art is not meant to be confined to galleries, but to breathe life into everyday objects, bridging the gap between the intellectual and the functional,” the statement said.Tagore, the first non-European Nobel laureate, was unable to travel to Sweden in 1913 to receive the Nobel Prize. He was later welcomed by King Gustav V during his visit to Sweden in 1921.The exchange of gifts also coincides with the centenary of Tagore’s historic visit to Sweden in 1926.PM Modi reached Sweden on Sunday on a two-day visit. PM Modi was also awarded the ‘Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross’ for his extraordinary contribution to India-Sweden relations and his visionary leadership.During the delegation-level talks, both sides reviewed the entire dimension of bilateral relations and explored new avenues of cooperation to increase bilateral trade to reach US$ 7.75 billion by 2025.In their talks, both sides focused on promoting bilateral relations in the areas of green transition, artificial intelligence (AI), emerging technologies, startups, resilient supply chains, defence, space, climate action and people-to-people ties.

Man shouted anti-Semitic slogan

British police have launched an urgent search for a man after a disturbing video emerged online of him threatening to “behead Jews one by one” on an east London street.The incident took place near a mosque on Whitechapel Road in Tower Hamlets, where a group of men were seen shouting pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel slogans while speaking on camera.In the footage, the man can be heard shouting: “Jews, you will be beheaded one by one, you dirty Jews.”They also chanted slogans such as “Fuck Israel” and “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free”.

Police immediately started investigation

The Metropolitan Police said officers attended the area after receiving information about the clip online on Friday and are now trying to identify the suspect.A police spokesperson said: “We understand that incidents like this cause great concern and we take all reports incredibly seriously. There is no place for hate crimes of any kind in our communities.”Officials said the investigation is ongoing and immediate questioning is underway.

Jewish community ‘extraordinarily concerned’

The Shomrim community safety group described the footage as “horrific” and said the Orthodox Jewish community was deeply concerned by the threats.The organization said it was working closely with police and that authorities were taking the matter “very seriously”.Another man seen in the video appeared to attempt to stop the speaker from proceeding, although it is unclear whether the two knew each other.

growing worries end antisemitism in britain

The incident comes amid growing concerns over anti-Semitism following a series of attacks and threats targeting Jewish communities in Britain.Earlier this month, London’s Metropolitan Police announced the formation of a new specialist “community safety team”, consisting of 100 additional officers, tasked with protecting Jewish neighborhoods and sites.Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley had earlier warned of a growing “epidemic” of anti-Semitism across Britain and said hundreds of extra officers were needed across London.

New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands ended on Sunday with a total of 17 outcomes, including agreements on migration and mobility, green hydrogen and defense cooperation.As well as the war in Ukraine, Modi and Dutch PM Rob Jetten also discussed the situation in West Asia, opposing any restrictive measures, calling for freedom of navigation and global flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz, and reaffirming their support for ongoing efforts and initiatives in that regard.Welcoming the ceasefire announced on April 8, a joint statement said, “The two leaders expressed deep concern over the situation in West Asia, noting its serious implications for the region and the wider world, including enormous humanitarian suffering and disruption of global energy supplies and trade networks.”The government dismissed questions from local media on the Dutch PM’s reported comments on minority rights and press freedom in India. Sibi George, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs, said, “We face these types of questions basically because of the lack of understanding of the person asking. You need to understand more about India to appreciate what India is.” He also clarified that he has not seen any such statement from the Dutch PM.The visit saw the two countries upgrade their ties to a strategic partnership and sign an agreement to support India’s semiconductor fabrication plant in Gujarat.According to the joint statement, Jeten strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and expressed the Netherlands’ solidarity and unwavering support to India in the fight against terrorism, including cross-border terrorism. “Both Prime Ministers unequivocally condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. He called for a zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism and rejected double standards in countering terrorism,” it said.The countries also signed a letter of intent to advance defense industrial cooperation, including the possibility of establishing a roadmap for manufacturing defense equipment, components and other key capabilities through co-development, technology transfer and joint ventures.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals (ANI photo)

Vaibhav Suryavanshi has dominated IPL 2026 with his fearless batting at the top, creating explosive starts almost every time he comes on the field. Rajasthan Royals. The 15-year-old hasn’t always converted those starts into big scores, but his impact in the powerplay has consistently set the stage for RR innings. Suryavanshi has now scored 486 runs in 12 matches this season, which includes one century and two half-centuries. Their aggressive intent has regularly taken Rajasthan past 60 runs in the first six overs, giving their middle order a strong platform to build on. He once again made a strong impact against Delhi Capitals and scored 46 off just 21 balls as RR reached 75/1 at the end of the powerplay in another high-tempo start. In the process, the 15-year-old opener overtook Abhishek SharmaThe previous record of 42 sixes in IPL 2024 and now alone tops this season with 43 sixes. The milestone highlighted the fearless batting approach that has turned Suryavanshi into one of the biggest stars of IPL 2026. Speaking during the broadcast, RR head coach Kumar Sangakkara praised the young player’s intent and said the team is focusing more on his impact than conversion rates. Sangakkara said, “Not much but 30 runs should be taken on any given day, especially the pace at which he gets them. Yes, he has not continued as much as we would like or he would like. But I think the fact that he is hitting the ball well, he is giving us really fast starts, and we have six to seven other batsmen who can really keep the pressure on and build on those partnerships.” He said that Suryavanshi’s biggest strength is his natural approach towards batting. He said, “The most exciting thing is how he looks at batting. He looks at it the way we all should look at it as a 15-year-old kid. He loves it, he bats for long periods of time and that’s the most exciting thing. He really reads the game as well, so it’s not just random hitting with him.” Sangakkara also stressed that RR should avoid overloading him with technical instructions. “She’s very curious, but I’m very careful not to have too long conversations with her. He just needs to rest and bat. If we talk, it is about things other than cricket. A few things here and there, but I like to leave him alone to enjoy what he does.” On preparation, Sangakkara revealed that conversations in the nets are more about reading situations than technical improvements. “In the nets, those are the things we really talk about. When he practices, we chat to him about what the bowlers can do, and he has an idea of ​​what they can do with them – short balls, swinging yorkers. So we’ll practice them a little bit, but the most we tell him is just to commit. Whatever you do and decide to do, you have to be 100% committed to that choice,” he explained. When Sangakkara was asked whether he plays an advisory or father-like role, he clearly said that Suryavanshi does not need that level of intervention. He said, “No, no. He doesn’t need it at all. He’s a much better player than me, so he needs a little help but not too much.”

Suriya has made a strong comeback at the box office with ‘Karuppu’ directed by RJ Balaji. Co-starring Trisha Krishnan, the mythological action drama has opened with excellent numbers and strong viewership across all markets.The film has made excellent earnings in its first weekend. There was a significant increase in the collection on both Saturday and Sunday.

‘Karuppu’ crosses Rs 120.75 crore worldwide

According to Sacknilk, ‘Karuppu’ has made a net collection of Rs 68 crore in India within three days. The film’s earnings in India have reached Rs 78.75 crore. Overseas markets have added Rs 42 crore to the total.With these figures, the worldwide collection of the film stands at Rs 120.75 crore after the opening weekend. Crossing the Rs 100 crore mark in just three days is a big milestone.

Big increase seen in day-wise collections of ‘Karuppu’

Karuppu opened with a net collection of Rs 15.50 crore in India on Friday. The film recorded an occupancy rate of 46.9 percent on the first day.Saturday brought a surge. The film earned Rs 24.15 crore, while the occupancy increased to 56.8 percent. The highest ever demonstration in a single day took place on Sunday. Karuppu collected Rs 28.35 crore, and occupancy rose to 64.3 per cent.

mythology of divine justice

‘Karuppu’ stars Suriya as Saravanan, a lawyer who turns out to be the human incarnation of the deity Karuppusamy. The story follows a hapless father and daughter who are robbed and entangled in the corrupt legal system.

Audience reactions range from praise to criticism

The film has received mixed but largely positive response from the audience.A netizen wrote, “”Karuppu Sammy Roers – Suriya peak performance and Sai Abhyankar magic! Suriya gives a career best performance as Karuppu Sammy with unmatched intensity and emotion. Sai Abhyankar creates pure magic with the music and background score, taking every scene to another level. A complete collective and emotional theatrical experience. 10/10!”Another viewer wrote, “A film of two halves. It feels like there are two films in one here. The first half was charming and emotional with a moral story, the ending of this half was quite heartbreaking… but this heartbreak couldn’t be followed up. The second part was complete nonsense, fodder for violence and loud noises for the masses. “Really disappointing after a solid start.”Disclaimer: The box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from public and industry sources. Unless explicitly noted, all figures are approximate, representing a fair representation of the film’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.

The poignant choice Princess Diana once made for her sons made people look at her differently

While Princess Diana will always be known for her compassion and empathy in helping those in need around the world, according to people close to her, one of her most important characteristics was her maternal instincts. Once again, in an interview, Princess Diana’s butler revealed how much she loved her two sons. The interview dealt with a difficult but generous choice Princess Diana reportedly made when raising her sons while part of the British royal family.The comments were made amid discussion about the highly rated Netflix show, The Crown. The Crown has received criticism over its portrayal of the private lives of the British royal family. Those opposed to the series have argued that the show portrays Princess Diana as someone who fostered discord between Prince Charles and his two children. However, people who worked closely with Princess Diana have refuted this claim.Princess Diana always put her boys above everything elseAccording to reports, Princess Diana always thought about the welfare and future of her boys more than her own feelings. Former members of the royal family said Prince William and Prince Harry were Diana’s world.According to publicly available sources, Diana knew that her sons would have important responsibilities within the institution of the monarchy in the years to come. Speaking in his comments, which were widely covered by the media in Britain during 2022, Diana’s former butler, Paul Burrell, said he knew she wanted her children to spend some time with the entire royal family, including Queen Elizabeth II and other cousins, so they could learn about their traditions and duties in the future.According to butler Burrell, Diana loved her boys, but she knew they were family, too. Many people find these comments meaningful because this approach represents a balance between maternal feelings and responsibility. It is known that Diana was a mother who ensured that her children lived a simple and royal life. She took her sons with her for picnics, amusement parks, fast food and other activities among regular people. These details can be found in the book, Battle of Brothers, written by Robert Lacey, a royal historian.Princess Diana revolutionized parenting style in the royal householdPrincess Diana’s parenting style was considered progressive compared to other members of the royal family who came before her. Historians say that the royal children were cared for by their nannies and other members of the palace staff rather than their parents. However, Diana was able to change this perception.She hugged her sons in public, participated in their school activities, and encouraged open expression of emotions. It is believed to have contributed significantly to creating a more sympathetic view of the British monarchy. Many child development studies have emphasized the need for emotional connection between parents and their offspring. American Psychological Association States that emotional support and communication from parents play a vital role in building a child’s resilience and psychological strength.It has been suggested by various royal experts that Princess Diana had an underlying understanding of this concept long before it was discussed publicly in parenting forums. As reported by various royal correspondents, Diana was determined to hold hands with her sons and shower them with affection.

When Diana held back for William and Harry, it revealed her deeper instincts as a mother

The popular perception of Princess Diana is that of a loving mother.Even today, Diana remains one of the most beloved members of the royal family. Partly this is because many remember him for being kind and emotionally honest, as well as his relationship with William and Harry.Photos and videos of Diana with her boys have been widely shared online. These include photos of him joking around with her during holidays, consoling her at various events, or even supporting her during royal duties. Diana has always been considered one of the most beloved members of the royal family. This is largely due to his honesty and authenticity as a person.Although living the royal lifestyle meant being under constant scrutiny, Diana reportedly made sacrifices by allowing her sons to mature in a family environment. In the eyes of most royal fans, this story is not just one of sacrifice. It also includes elements of faith, devotion and maternal intuition to secure a better future for their offspring.

New Delhi: The External Affairs Ministry on Sunday expressed deep concern following the Iranian attacks targeting the Barakat nuclear facility in the United Arab Emirates, terming the attack as a “dangerous escalation” amid rising tensions in the Gulf.“India is deeply concerned by the attack targeting the Barakat nuclear facility in the UAE. Such actions are unacceptable and represent a dangerous escalation. We call for immediate restraint and a return to dialogue and diplomacy,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.Also read: Drone attack causes fire at nuclear plant in UAEThe reaction came after a fire broke out at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi following a drone strike. Emirati officials said the attack hit an electrical generator outside the plant’s inner perimeter, although there were no injuries or radiological leakage. Officials confirmed that security systems were intact and all units were operating normally.The attack has raised concerns over the fragile armistice between Iran, Israel and the United States, with diplomatic efforts also appearing strained. The UAE accused those behind the attack of carrying out an “unprovoked terrorist attack” and warned that it would not tolerate threats to its sovereignty.The UAE Foreign Ministry said, “These attacks are a dangerous escalation, an unacceptable act of aggression and a direct threat to the country’s security.”The International Atomic Energy Agency said the strike caused a fire near the facility after emergency diesel generators were supplying power to a reactor. The UN nuclear watchdog urged “maximum military restraint” around nuclear sites and said it was closely monitoring developments.The UAE Defense Ministry said three drones had entered its airspace from the western border with Saudi Arabia, with two being intercepted before reaching their targets. Authorities have not officially blamed any countries, although the UAE has previously accused Iran and allied groups of targeting energy infrastructure in the Gulf during the current conflict.The $20 billion Baraka plant, built with South Korean aid and scheduled to become operational in 2020, is the Arab world’s only nuclear power station and supplies about a quarter of the UAE’s electricity needs.The latest attack comes as the rhetoric between Tehran, Washington and Tel Aviv continues to escalate. US President Donald Trump warned Iran that “time is running out”, while Iranian officials insisted their forces were ready, despite diplomatic channels remaining open.