In Indian sporting history, few careers carry an irony as striking as that of MJ Gopalan.A gifted cricketer and hockey player, Gopalan found himself facing an extraordinary choice in 1936: pursue a place in the Indian hockey team for the Berlin Olympics under legendary captain Dhyan Chand, or travel to England with the Indian cricket…
A man navigates through a mud-covered street next to damaged houses following the flash floods and mudslide in Nepal. (Left) Nepal estimates it may need $4–5 billion to rebuild after devastating floods that killed over 600 people and left thousands missing. A 25-year-old man was arrested in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly raping his 63-year-old mother…
US labor dept lowers employment growth by 79,000 for March 2026 US employment growth in the year to March 2026 was weaker than initially estimated, with the US bureau of labour Statistics (BLS) putting the preliminary downward adjustment to total nonfarm employment at 79,000, or 0.1 per cent.The private sector recorded a larger preliminary revision,…
Former Australia cricketer Usman Khawaja has criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after it complained to a British broadcaster for an interview with the sons of former Pakistan Prime Minister and World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan.Khawaja, who was born in Islamabad, reacted after reports claimed the Pakistan team had threatened to boycott the second Test…
For decades, Pickerel Lake in Minnesota struggled with poor water quality, heavy algal growth and extremely low aquatic plant cover. The shallow lake had become dominated by common carp, a bottom-feeding fish that can disturb lake sediments and alter the movement of nutrients through an aquatic ecosystem.But after the invasive fish were removed in 2009,…
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the details of students admitted to Postgraduate Medical Courses, including MD, MS, and Diploma Broad Specialty programmes, for the academic session 2025-26. The list has been issued by the Post Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) and is intended to help students and medical colleges verify admission-related records.According to…
Rings, bracelets, and other jewellery pieces often have intricate designs, stones, or engravings where dirt, oils, and soap residue collect over time, dulling their shine. A soft-bristled toothbrush can reach into these tiny grooves without applying excessive pressure that might loosen stones or damage delicate settings. A gentle scrub with mild soapy water followed by…
The week opens on a slightly uneven note, Aries. The early days may feel like walking with a pebble in your shoe—nothing disastrous, but enough to make you irritable if you don’t slow down. Expenses can rise without much warning, and one or two outcomes may not match your expectations. Don’t let that bruise your…
Emraan Hashmi announces postponement of Bengaluru gig (Image Credits IMDb) Emraan Hashmi has tested positive for swine flu (H1N1) after falling unwell following recent work-related travel, including a trip to Ranchi. The actor, who has been enjoying the success of ‘Awarapan 2’, reportedly underwent testing after feeling unwell for several days, with his results returning…
Harry Kane after winning Germany’s Footballer of the Year award (X – @HKane) Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane has become the first English player to win Germany’s Footballer of the Year award, adding another major honour to his impressive spell in Germany. Kane was presented with the prestigious award at the Allianz Arena…
