South Africa and Pakistan enter this match knowing there is little room left for error. Both teams suffered heavy defeats in their opening games of the Women’s T20 World Cup and now find themselves under pressure. South Africa were beaten by Australia by 64 runs, while Pakistan lost to India by 65 runs. As a…
The Pacific coast has always carried a particular pull for people thinking about where to spend later life, though the reality on the ground is less romantic than postcards suggest. It is a long strip of towns that shift character every few miles, from rain-heavy Washington harbours to the softer, sandy stretches of Oregon and…
NEW DELHI: India has succeeded in bringing 21.7 million hectares of degraded land under restoration against its target of restoring 26 million hectares by 2030 as per its voluntary global commitment, shows the country’s second progress report on the Bonn Challenge released on the world day to combat desertification and drought on Wednesday.Among states, Telangana…
The country’s installed power generation capacity has crossed 530 GW and is expected to reach nearly 600 GW next year, driven by rapid additions in renewable energy, thermal power and battery storage, a senior Power Ministry official said on Wednesday.Aadhar Raj, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Power, said the country’s electricity sector continues to…
Alia Bhatt says daughter Raha is ‘meant for the stage’; reveals she loves dance, music and sports: ‘She’s a leader and a thinker in her own way’ (Image credits: Instagram) Alia Bhatt is currently busy promoting her upcoming action thriller Alpha, and amid the film’s promotional activities, she opened up about her daughter Raha Kapoor,…
Smriti Mandhana (BCCI Photo) India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana added another milestone to her glittering career during the Women’s T20 World Cup clash against the Netherlands on Wednesday. The left-hander became the first player across men’s and women’s T20 internationals to hit 600 fours, reaching the landmark while leading India’s charge with the bat.Mandhana continued her…
The Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education has opened applications for the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme 2026. The scheme aims to bring Indian-origin researchers, scientists and professionals working abroad to India’s top institutions and national laboratories for advanced research.Applications for both Fellows and Host Institutions began on 1 June 2026…
Children often learn about relationships by observing the people around them. While they are taught to be friendly, sharing, and caring, they also need to understand what respect looks like in a relationship. A healthy relationship does not depend on fear, guilt, pressure, or making someone feel responsible for another person’s happiness. A good friend,…
Samantha Ruth Prabhu praises Tamil Nadu CM Vijay after meeting him: ‘Life can be so much bigger than the dream you started with’ (Image credits: Instagram) Samantha Ruth Prabhu met C Joseph Vijay on Wednesday and later shared a heartfelt note on social media, praising his transition from cinema to politics and calling his journey…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) smiles during the World Cup Group J match between Argentina and Algeria (AP Photo/Ed Zurga) Lionel Messi once again stole the show for Argentina, scoring the first World Cup hat-trick of his career in a 3-0 victory over Algeria and equalling Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 goals to become the joint-highest…
