Saim Ayub and Virender Sehwag (Image credit: Agencies) Former England captain Nasser Hussain has slammed Pakistan’s decision to bring Saim Ayub into the Test team straight from the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), saying the young batter “shouldn’t be here”.Ayub’s return to the Pakistan Test team ended in a nightmare as he was dismissed for a…
The Netherlands built one of the world’s most ambitious flood defences after the devastating North Sea flood of 1953. Completed in 1986, the 9-kilometre Eastern Scheldt Barrier was designed to protect hundreds of thousands of people while keeping the estuary open to tides and saltwater. But the engineering solution created an unexpected environmental consequence. By…
‘One small mistake can cost you dearly’_ AR Rahman. AR Rahman has lent his voice to a public campaign aimed at fighting cybercrime. The Oscar-winning musician released a special video message following an appeal from Sukma Police in Chhattisgarh. The initiative seeks to make people more cautious while using digital platforms. Sukma Police shared AR…
Sameer alleges police hit his hands with a baton at the Libaspur police chowki. “Dil abhi tak ro raha hai sir… chaar din se kaam par nahi gaya hoon… ghar mein khane tak ko nahi hai.” These are the words of Mohd. Sameer, an e-rickshaw driver from Libaspur in Delhi’s Samaypur Badli area, who alleges…
Ancient cultures observed the sky to understand seasonal changes and time. Babylonians developed the twelve-part zodiac system which influenced later traditions. The Greeks later incorporated personal birth charts and philosophical ideas. Romans popularized these astrological concepts, shaping today’s zodiac. This astrological language evolved through centuries of reinterpretation and collaboration. Late September brings Libra season, and…
India’s Mohammed Siraj (PTI Photo) Mohammed Siraj believes a two-month break from competitive cricket was behind the loss of pace and rhythm that affected him during India’s recent Test tour of Sri Lanka.The India pacer, however, feels his stint in the Duleep Trophy has helped him rediscover the rhythm he needs before another international season…
Akshay Kumar once opened up about his admiration for legendary actress Sridevi during an appearance on ‘Koffee With Karan‘. The actor appeared alongside his wife, Twinkle Khanna, on the popular chat show. During the conversation, Akshay Kumar revealed that Sridevi was his first celebrity crush. The revelation also led to a discussion about their only…
File photo: Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh NEW DELHI: Congress on Friday mounted its attack against the centre over the delay in prorogation of Parliament after it adjourned sine die, accusing the government of plotting a “super tainted two-third majority” to get the Delimitation Bill passed in Lok Sabha.In a social media post on X,…
IMF hails India’s 7.8% growth, calls economy a key global growth engine India’s economy has stayed on the growth track despite the energy price shock, with real GDP rising 7.8% in the April-June quarter. The IMF hailed the stronger-than-expected performance, saying that the growth was boosted by better-than-expected activity in services and exports.At a press…
KOLKATA: Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s influence on Jharkhand cricket has never needed an official designation. Even after stepping away from the domestic cricket long ago, the former India captain continues to leave his imprint quietly, helping shape a young generation that is now beginning to make its presence felt at the highest domestic level across formats.East…
