Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli, right, and Abhinandan Singh (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Abhinandan Singh has emerged as a new name in the Indian Premier League after being handed his debut by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 2026 season opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.The right-arm pacer from Uttar Pradesh has taken a…
A sharp divide has emerged at the ongoing World Trade Organisation (WTO) ministerial conference in Cameroon over the continuation of the e-commerce moratorium on customs duties, think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said on Saturday, reported PTI.It noted that while the US is pushing for a permanent extension of the moratorium, India and several…
Guwahati: A rare butterfly species has been discovered in the semi-evergreen forests of the Basar region in central Arunachal Pradesh’s Lepa Rada district and named after Assamese cultural icon Zubeen Garg by its discoverers.The butterfly, scientifically christened Euthalia (Limbusa) zubeengargi and given the common name ‘Basar Duke’, is distinguished by olive-brown wings with white markings…
Actor Shilpa Shirodkar recently found herself stuck in Mumbai traffic for nearly four hours on Saturday while commuting to and from work. Turning the frustrating experience into something lighthearted, she joked that she would have preferred spending that time rewatching ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ on the big screen.Sharing a snapshot of the traffic on her…
This week begins with your head held high, Leo. The Sun’s fiery push, along with the Moon’s quick shifts, puts you in that spotlight zone where people notice your presence, your words, your style. Early in the week, you’re likely to receive respect from others, the kind that comes when you’ve quietly been consistent. A…
H-1B visa selection notices for financial year 2027 have started rolling out, marking the next stage of the annual lottery process. Registration window for the same closed on March 19, 2026 and now employers and immigration attorneys have started receiving updates in their USCIS online accounts. USCIS had earlier said it would send notifications by…
NEW DELHI: The Gut Microbiota and Probiotic Science Foundation organised the 16th India Probiotic Symposium on “Gut Microbiome and Probiotics: Impact from Cradle to Centenarians” in New Delhi on March 27-28. According to an official press release, delivering the Chief Guest address, Rajiv Gauba, Member, NITI Aayog, underscored the critical role of the gut microbiome…
Ravichandran Ashwin is poised to make history as the first Indian-capped player to feature in Major League Cricket after signing with the San Francisco Unicorns for the 2026 season. The veteran off-spinner, part of India’s title-winning squads at the 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy, has enjoyed a remarkable international career, claiming 765…
Hyderabad: India’s rubber industry has sought urgent govt intervention as global supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict have pushed up raw material and freight costs, threatening thousands of small manufacturers and exporters across the country.In a representation to the commerce ministry, the All-India Rubber Industries Association said SMEs are facing severe stress as…
The Department of Environment & Forests, Andaman & Nicobar Administration has announced 544 vacancies for Mazdoor and Group C technical posts. For thousands of 10th pass candidates, this is not just another notification. The administration has split the vacancies across two regions—South Andaman and North & Middle Andaman, ensuring localised hiring and operational efficiency. Total…
Varun Dhawan has shared a jaw-dropping dream: to step onto the American film stage with none other than Steven Spielberg at the helm. His mission? To shine in the industry without riding on the coattails of his father, director David Dhawan. While his mother gently cautioned him against banking on his father’s connections, Varun was…
This week begins with your mind doing too many rounds of the same worries. The Sun is moving through Aries, which sits in a slightly uncomfortable angle for Virgo, so small things can feel bigger than they are. You may notice expenses rising, plans changing, and your patience getting tested at home. Even your body…
Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill (Image credit: Star Sports) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the IPL 2026 season, the two captains – Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Ishan Kishan and Gujarat Titans’ Shubman Gill – were seen engaging in playful, light-hearted banter. The video, where the duo pulled each other’s leg, was widely loved by fans on social media.Regular…
PUNE Sandip Dighe, a special correspondent with The Times of India, Pune, was presented with the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award in the Prakash Kardaley Memorial Award for Civic Journalism category on Friday.Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan presented the award to Dighe for the year 2024 at a function in New Delhi. Dighe received the award…
Ravichandran Ashwin is poised to make history as the first Indian-capped player to feature in Major League Cricket after signing with the San Francisco Unicorns for the 2026 season. The veteran off-spinner, part of India’s title-winning squads at the 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy, has enjoyed a remarkable international career, claiming 765…
A widening divide defines the US workplace, as many women report persistent pay inequality while a significant number of men view opportunities as fair, highlighting a growing gap between lived experience and perception. There was a time when the story of the gender pay gap in the United States felt straightforward, imperfect, yes, but moving,…
Beloved veteran actor James Tolkan, famed for his unforgettable roles in classics like ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Back to the Future,’ has sadly passed away at the age of 94. His family confirmed the news from Saranac Lake, New York. The no-nonsense commanding officer from ‘Top Gun,’ James Tolkan, has passed away at the age of…
The government has updated the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme, bringing in fresh timelines and limits for electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers. The revised rules aim to streamline how incentives are distributed under the Rs 10,900 crore scheme, PTI reported.As per the new guidelines, buyers of electric two-wheelers will be…
Venture capitalist David Sacks has now pushed back against the reports linking Pentagon chief technology officer Emil Michael’s investment in Perplexity AI to the government’s move against Anthropic. According to a report by Bending, speaking on the All-In Podcast, Sacks called the allegations a ‘smear campaign’, arguing that Perplexity is not a direct competitor to…
Two liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers, BW Elm and BW Tyr, are currently transiting the Strait of Hormuz en route to India, according to ship-tracking data from LSEG and Kpler cited by Reuters, signalling a cautious resumption of movements through the strategic waterway. Shipping through the Strait has been severely disrupted amid the ongoing US-Israeli…
