Virat Kohli (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes Kohli’s transition to playing fewer formats might impact his T20 rhythm, especially after breaks.“This time, things will be a little different for Kohli. For the first time, he will play the IPL having completely retired from Test cricket. He is playing only one…
Matheesha Pathirana (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Matheesha Pathirana is set to miss the opening phase of IPL 2026, with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Abhishek Nayar confirming in pre-season press conference on Friday that the pacer is likely to be available only from mid-April. Pathirana, who was ruled out of the 2026 T20 World Cup…
Palaeontologists have discovered an incredibly well-preserved fossil skeleton measuring only 1 centimetre long in the Ukhaa Tolgod area of the Gobi Desert. This fossil is believed to be one of the earliest examples of what are referred to as ‘micro-mammals’ from the Late Cretaceous time period. The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH), which was…
Rashmika Mandanna became emotional after winning Best Actress at the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards. Meanwhile, director Shankar lauded ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ as a historic cinematic moment. Speculation surrounds Rishab Shetty unfollowing the ‘Kantara’ banner, while ‘Jana Nayagan’ faces release uncertainty due to election code. Priyadarshan and Lissy have also confirmed their reunion. The South film…
An unusual collaboration is taking shape in US education, with Moms for Liberty and teachers unions backing efforts to reduce students’ reliance on digital devices. The push, driven by concerns over learning, behaviour, and online exposure, has sparked bipartisan support, even as longstanding ideological divisions remain. Moms for Liberty, a conservative activist group known for…
A garden in the midst of summer can look dull, dry, and lifeless, especially under the scorching sun. However, with the right choice of flowers, even the most neglected corner of the garden can look vibrant and eye-catching. One such flower that can do wonders in your garden is the hollyhock, which is famous for…
NEW DELHI: Union education ministry will launch a nationwide drive to identify and enrol out-of-school and dropout children through the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), as part of efforts to achieve 100% gross enrolment ratio (GER) from pre-school to secondary level by 2030.Data from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2023-24 shows nearly 2…
US stocks edged lower in early trade on Friday, putting Wall Street on course for a fourth consecutive weekly loss, although a modest easing in oil prices helped stabilise broader global markets, according to an AP report.The S&P 500 declined 0.5% in morning deals and was headed toward its longest losing streak in a year….
Akshay Kumar was a martial artist before he became an actor and over the years, the actor has set a benchmark in the industry when it comes to action. Not many actors do their own action scenes but Akshay left everyone shocked with the kind of action he performed in the 90s. Which is why,…
Yash Dayal of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have started preparations for the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. While some top Indian stars, led by Virat Kohli, have been in attendance, bowler Yash Dayal remains a notable absentee. He wasn’t…
