Colombo: The contrasting knocks of Harleen Deol and Richa Ghosh found ample support from the bowlers as India etched a commanding 88-run win over Pakistan in a drama-filled ICC Women’s World Cup match here on Sunday. Deol’s composed 46 off 65 balls and Richa Ghosh’s spirited 20-ball 35 lifted India to a competitive 247 on…
The selectors have spoken — and once again, they’ve stirred the pot. India’s ODI and T20 squads for the upcoming Australia tour are out, and what’s turning heads isn’t who cut, but who lost the armband. Rohit Sharma, the man who led India to triumphs across formats and became one of the most successful captains…
Duryodhana, to cloak his sinister design with an air of innocence, set his plan in motion with great cunning. He summoned a few counsellors of polished speech and respectable bearing, entrusting them with the task of praising the marvels of Varanavata. With persuasive eloquence they extolled its beauty before the people, never hinting at the…
Arakkuparamba Ardhanariswara Temple, also known as the Jalavasam Temple, is located in Velingode (Velingodu) village, near Perinthalmanna in Malappuram District, Kerala.The main deity of this temple is Lord Ardhanarishvara, a rare and sacred form of Lord Shiva united with Goddess Parvati in one body — the right half male (Shiva) and the left half female…
Darjeeling: At least 20 people, including children, were killed and several were injured as continuous heavy rains caused massive landslides across the Mirik and Darjeeling hills in West Bengal on Sunday, sweeping away homes, severing road links, isolating villages, and leaving hundreds of tourists stranded. According to reports compiled by the NDRF and the district…
New Delhi: The Tamil Nadu government has moved the Supreme Court against the governor’s decision to reserve the Kalaignar University Bill, 2025 for the consideration of the President instead of granting assent to the proposed law as advised by the state Cabinet. The state government has sought direction from the top court to declare the…
Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh government has banned the sale of Coldrif cough syrup following the death of 14 children in Chhindwara due to suspected renal failure, with officials stating the drug samples were found to contain a highly toxic substance. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has also initiated risk-based inspections at the manufacturing units…
New Delhi: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will undertake a two-day visit to India next week in his first trip to the country since assuming charge of the top office in July last year. Starmer’s visit to India from October 8 to 9 will provide a “valuable opportunity” to reaffirm the shared vision of India…
Dehradun: The InnoPap (Innovation in Paper and Packaging) laboratory at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has developed eco-friendly tableware from wheat straw in collaboration with the Maharashtra-based Parason Machinery private company. This innovative solution may address two major environmental problems: stubble burning and pollution caused by single-use plastics. By moulding wheat straw into…
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that the state police cannot travel to Singapore to investigate the mysterious death of cultural icon Zubeen Garg. Speaking to reporters after meeting Garg’s family here, Sarma also said that Assam Police will not be able to “join the dots” if the Assamese people, who…
