Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and elected to field against India in the second T20 International on Saturday, as the visitors handed a debut to Vidarbha fast bowler Yash Thakur.Yash replaced Ashok Sharma in the playing XI. Ashok had made his T20I debut in the series opener on July 23 but went wicketless…
Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation: Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal and others celebrate the victory Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi following weeks of student protests over the NEET controversy and alleged exam paper leaks. While his resignation has been tendered, it is yet to receive official…
5 minutes late for a doctor’s visit, then fired for ‘poor performance’: engineer’s post sparks outrage Stories about workplace culture often strike a chord because they reflect situations many employees worry about but rarely speak about openly. From performance reviews to the way exits are handled, conversations around transparency at work continue to find a…
The week opens on a soft and supportive note, Gemini. Early on, your spouse or a close partner stands beside you like shade in a hot afternoon, and that makes more difference than you first realise. You begin the week with warmth in your heart and a wish to move closer to the people who…
Activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali Angmo extends support and gratitude to Gen Z NEW DELHI: Gitanjali Angmo, the wife of activist Sonam Wangchuk, took a sharp swipe at the government and the ruling party on Saturday. She praised Gen Z’s role in the student protests and suggested the BJP could learn from young Indians about…
Nitish Kumar, 22, a student from Nawada, Bihar, first relied on over-the-counter medicines when he began experiencing symptoms of chikungunya in February last year. For almost a week, he believed it was an ordinary viral fever.“I did not immediately go to a doctor. I bought some medicines from a pharmacy to treat the symptoms of…
UPSC CMS admit card 2026 out The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the admit card for the Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026. Candidates who have applied for this exam can now download their e-admit card from the official website, upsconline.nic.in.The CMS Examination 2026 will be held on August 2, 2026, which is…
Actor Prakash Raj commented on the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan from the post of Union Education Minister following the row over alleged irregularities in examinations, including the NEET-UG. The actor, who has been supporting the ongoing student movement at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, took to social media to express happiness soon after the news broke. His…
Long before protein powders, nutrition labels and high-protein supermarket snacks became part of everyday life, Indian kitchens quietly met the body’s nutritional needs through traditional ingredients. Protein wasn’t treated as a trend or a fitness goal. It simply came from foods that had been eaten for generations, shaped by local climates, seasonal harvests and practical…
The fingers are an important part of the hand reading process. Palmistry looks at more than just the length and appearance of the fingers. How someone shapes themselves, the space between themselves and others, their strength, posture and position can tell you about their thinking, decision-making, leadership and stress response. The natural leader and confident…
Miami is no longer the more affordable alternative to New York. For the first time, the South Florida metro area has overtaken the New York metropolitan region as the second most expensive place to live in the United States, driven by soaring housing costs, insurance premiums and everyday expenses.According to the latest Regional Price Parities…
On August 2, 2006, the temperature in Massachusetts hit 99 degrees with 65% humidity. New Englanders cranked up their air conditioners and fans like never before, setting an all-time record for electricity use on the regional grid. Historically, New England has suffered from some of the highest retail electricity costs in the US. But about…
NEW DELHI: Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Saturday welcomed Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, calling it a “victory of democracy” and crediting peaceful public participation and student-led protests for the outcome.In a post on X, Wangchuk said: “IT’S A VICTORY OF DEMOCRACY direct democracy… straight from the streets. It’s a victory of peace, patience &…
Christopher Nolan says comedy is the hardest genre to direct. (Image credits: Instagram) Christopher Nolan, Hollywood’s revered filmmaker who breaks boundaries and box office records, has achieved great success with his mind-bending plots and unconventional storytelling. However, there is a beloved film genre that the 55-year-old is afraid to touch. The decorated director admitted that…
The week begins with a slightly rough surface, like a road full of small stones that slow the wheel. Early days ask for caution, especially while driving, commuting, using tools, or simply rushing from one thing to another without attention. There can be needless tension in the air, and some disappointing news or an awkward…
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday congratulated the youth protesters after Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan tendered his resignation amid protest across the country over NEET paper leak.In a social media post on X, Rahul said that Pradhan’s resignation is a huge step in rebuilding the education system“Education minister…
Government proposes stricter anti-paper leak laws to safeguard against leaks NEW DELHI: Tightening the noose around individuals, service providers and organised gangs involved in paper leaks, the Centre has proposed longer jail terms, steeper fines, and time-bound investigation and disposal of trials and appeals.According to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill circulated…
India captain Shreyas Iyer and Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza at the toss. (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer’s extraordinary run of luck at the toss finally came to an end on Saturday as Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and elected to field first in the second T20I at the Harare Sports Club,…
Helen reveals she travelled to Paris for real feathers, says, ‘My jewelry, giant goggles, and accessories were all picked to stay ahead of the time’ Veteran actor and legendary dancer Helen has shared fascinating details about the effort that went into creating some of Bollywood’s most memorable dance appearances.Speaking during an episode of India’s Best…
The Inland Taipan, Earth’s most venomous snake, was misidentified and forgotten for nearly a century. Naturalists first classified it incorrectly, and then no further specimens surfaced for decades. Doubts grew as scientists questioned its existence, considering it a scientific ghost. A chance discovery in Queensland finally confirmed its living presence after ninety years. This rediscovery…
