Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill (AFP Photo) RAJKOT: After a closer-than-expected victory in Vadodara, India will look to iron out vulnerabilities such as the lack of wickets with the new ball and the spinners’ inability to strike in the middle overs. They will also be keen to maintain their unbeaten record of never having lost…
Virat Kohli’s dismissal in the second ODI against New Zealand in Rajkot on Tuesday mirrored the manner in which he was out in the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia, with the batter again losing his stumps while trying to play a shot to a delivery close to his body. Kohli was batting on…
File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday renewed his push for the United States to acquire Greenland, saying the Arctic island is vital for American national security and for the “Golden Dome” defence system he claims Washington is building.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “The…
UCO Bank SO recruitment 2026-27: UCO Bank has started the online registration process for the recruitment of Specialist Officers (SO) and Generalist Officers for the 2026-27 recruitment cycle. As per the official notification, a total of 173 vacancies will be filled through this recruitment drive. Eligible candidates can now apply online. The last date to…
Far above the Arctic Circle, where winter swallows daylight for months at a time, there lies an extraordinary place that quietly challenges what it means to live somewhere at all. The place we are talking about is Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago governed by Norway but shaped by international treaty, is not designed for permanence. It…
Tomorrow, something simply feels like it gelled without any intention. Of course, everything’s got its own special surprise or a kind smile or a tiny step in the right direction—and it’s a source of good energy. You suddenly realise that it’s not always about the rush or the need to fix something. The best things…
In an unprecedented feat, Zoe Saldaña has redefined the Hollywood landscape by becoming the highest-grossing actress of all time, racking up an astounding $16.8 billion at the global box office. Her latest cinematic venture, ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ not only thrilled fans but also propelled her past the talented Scarlett Johansson. Zoe Saldaña has officially…
NEW DELHI: Encroachments, deforestation, illegal mining and expanding urban infrastructure in the Aravali ranges have severely damaged groundwater recharge, biodiversity, air quality and climate regulation, according to a new study.The research, titled Eco-restoration of the Aravali Landscape, was undertaken by the Sankala Foundation with support from the Embassy of Denmark in India and the Haryana…
Maharashtra has emerged as the top-performing state in NITI Aayog’s fourth Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024, followed by Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, according to the government think tank’s report released on Wednesday, PTI reported.The rankings place Maharashtra at the top, followed by Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Punjab, reflecting states’ readiness…
Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir with Jitesh Sharma (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma has revealed that he was left devastated after learning of his omission from India’s 15-member squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, admitting that he came to know about the decision only after the official squad announcement.Go…
