Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) The Board of Control for Cricket in India has stepped in amid the growing political storm surrounding Kolkata Knight Riders’ signing of Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman, asking the franchise to release the left-arm pacer from its squad ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League season. BCCI secretary Devajit…
Amitabh Bachchan, reflecting on history and storytelling, shared his thoughts on the subjective nature of truth and recorded information. He mused that history might become ‘his story’ or ‘someone else’s story’ in the future. Bachchan also expressed his emotions during the finale of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 17’, marking the end of a significant chapter. Veteran…
History can seem distant until you stop and think about how much has actually happened around that day. January 3rd is linked to a broad range of happenings that have impacted culture, science, politics, and exploration, often in such ways that were not pretty much figured out until a lot of years after. It is…
The planet Saturn will influence your character, self-esteem and the course of your life in a grave yet supportive manner in 2026. During the long process of shedding the skins of the past that do not match your soul anymore, Saturn will also move from Uttara Bhadrapada to Revati. You will meet the demand of…
Aviation gaint IndiGo officially launched its ‘Gesture of Care’ (GoC) package to assist passengers affected by flight delays and cancellations. This comes after the airline faced widespread operational disruption in early December, leaving thousand of passengers with delayed and cancelled flights.“Caring for our customers remains our greatest focus. Our Gesture of Care (GoC) is an…
Saudi Arabia bans Sharia-violating names in public facilities nationwide/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has unveiled a detailed framework governing how public facilities across the Kingdom are named. The regulations, recently approved by the Saudi Cabinet and published in the Umm Al-Qura Gazette, aim to unify naming practices, strengthen administrative oversight, and ensure compliance with Islamic principles….
NEW DELHI: In a major move to strengthen patient safety, India has, for the first time, brought blood components used in transfusions under uniform pharmacopoeial standards, tightening regulatory oversight of blood banks and transfusion services nationwide. The step is accompanied by stricter quality specifications for widely used medicines—from tuberculosis and diabetes drugs to cancer therapies—aimed…
Nobody says ditch the chicken biryani forever. Just crowd your plate with veggies, fruits, beans, nuts, and grains until meat plays sidekick. Think vibrant salads with chickpeas, mango smoothies blended with spinach, or roasted cauliflower spiced just right. Why bother? Plants flood your body with fiber that keeps digestion smooth, antioxidants that fight inflammation, and…
In the year 2026, Saturn will be directly influencing your self-image, confidence and daily decision-making. The planet will gradually navigate through Uttara Bhadrapada, where you will begin to introspect and deeply question your core identity that lies hidden beneath roles and labels. Later, when it enters Revati in May and changes padas in July and…
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has revealed the single and most important factor behind the company’s trillion-dollar success: “obsessive, compulsive focus on the customer” rather than on competitors. Speaking at the Economic Club of Washington, Bezos stressed on the fact that many of the CEOs and founders claim that they prioritise customers but in reality they…
NEW DELHI: In a major relief for Indian students who started their medical education abroad before 2021, the National Medical Commission has clarified that those admitted to or studying a BS (pre-medical) course in foreign medical institutes prior to November 18, 2021 will be governed by the older Screening Test Regulations, 2002, and not the…
India’s Sumit Nagal (AP/PTI) Bengaluru: Sumit Nagal dropped his kit bag and stared at it for a moment before reaching for his rackets. He could barely look at the graphite sticks. A part of him wanted to obliterate them. The 28-year-old had just lost in straight sets to Frenchman Geoffrey Blancaneaux in the first round…
MHT CET 2026: The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra is expected to begin the registration process for the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) 2026 in the first week of January 2026. Once the registration window opens, candidates will be able to apply online through the official website cetcell.mahacet.org.The entrance examination will be conducted…
Bollywood ego clashes and the postponement of projects because of creative differences are not new. Thus, when reports started doing the rounds that the upcoming Sanjay Leela Bhansali film ‘Love and War’ might be delayed, owing to a rift between Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, many believed it in no time. The rumour…
In a bid to make railway travel more convenient and comfortable, the Indian Railways has introduced modern sleeping pods at Guntur Railway Station in Andhra Pradesh. The official announcement was made by the Ministry of Railways on the social media platform X. It will be a safe, hygienic, and affordable resting option for travellers in…
In 2026, the planet Saturn will be a powerful factor to consider in your intellectual capacity and the decisions you make every day. Its transit through the star constellations of Uttara Bhadrapada and then Revati will make every word, intention and promise involved with karma. You will feel a strong urge to personify, to detect…
There is a moment most people recognise. A phone battery dips into the red. A charger is reached for without much thought. Lithium sits quietly inside that habit. It powers mornings, commutes, work calls, and late-night scrolling, yet rarely earns attention of its own. Only when headlines mention shortages or mining protests does it briefly…
Since the early 1990s, residents in and around Taos, New Mexico, have reported hearing a persistent low-frequency sound with no visible or measurable source. The sound is described as external, geographically bounded, and audible to only a small proportion of the local population. The issue has been a cause of formal inquiries by government labs…
NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani interacted with commuters during his subway ride (AP image) Less than 24 hours after taking the oath, New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani began his first full day in office with a routine familiar to millions of New Yorkers, a morning subway commute from his Queens apartment.Battling against the cold, the…
NEW DELHI: A delay of over four years has pushed up the cost of the country’s first Bullet Train project by around 83% to Rs 1.98 lakh crore. The first leg of the project, between Surat and Bilimora, is scheduled to be inaugurated in Aug 2027, while the entire 508-km corridor is likely to be…
