Devdutt Padikkal (BCCI Photo) The fabulous, fluent 131 not out off 178 balls against Sri Lanka on Saturday was more than Devdutt Padikkal’s maiden Test century. It was another comeback chapter for the resilient 26-year-old, who had waited 632 days for another India appearance.Padikkal’s career has been marked by such recoveries. After a modest 119…
Jio Platforms has filed draft papers for what could become India’s largest-ever initial public offering, seeking to raise about $4 billion (Rs 37,700 crore) and valuing the Reliance Industries-backed digital giant at roughly $137 billion. Jio Platforms has filed draft papers for what could become India’s largest-ever initial public offering, seeking to raise about $4…
Waste management of plastics in Nepal has turned out to be the most pressing environmental issue for the nation. With increasing rates of plastic production and usage, as well as insufficient recycling infrastructure in rapidly growing urban areas like Pokhara and Kathmandu, the level of pollution has become very high in Nepal. Therefore, in order…
This week begins on a bright note for you, Virgo. Early days bring visibility, respect, and the sort of attention that tells you people are listening when you speak. If you’ve been waiting for doors to open in business, family matters, or social circles, they begin to loosen now. Still, there is one catch. Your…
Sanju Samson and MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson continued his rich vein of form in the IPL 2026 Chennai Super Kings against Gujarat Titans at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. The right-hander once again showed his simple yet effective approach – watch the ball closely, and when in…
On July 6, 2026, the two foes, Sun and Saturn, will be in an exact square position from each other. Saturn will be in Pisces and the Sun in Gemini. Due to this combination, things could feel heavy at work as two planetary energies clash; this could mean people will experience pressure from their bosses,…
Representative Image of water harvesting technology collecting and storing water (AI-generated image) Researchers at Kiel University in Germany have developed a highly porous material that can pull drinking water directly out of dry air, offering a possible lifeline for regions where rainfall is becoming less reliable. The material, known as CAU-10-H, behaves like a sponge,…
Airtel Money has now achieved meaningful scale with Q1 revenue of over $400 million, growing at 26% year-on-year in constant currency terms NEW DELHI: Airtel Money is preparing for a London listing in the second half of 2026, Bharti Airtel executive VC Gopal Vittal said on Wednesday. Airtel Money is a mobile commerce service that…
King Charles III’s historic US speech King Charles III’s visit to the United States was about celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence. This is the King’s first trip to the US as monarch and the first state visit by a British sovereign since 2007.However, the visit also carries significant diplomatic weight, coming at a…
Stale bread is a common kitchen woe, but science reveals a simple solution: how you slice it. Proper cutting, especially with a sharp knife, preserves the crust’s protective barrier, preventing rapid moisture loss. There is a unique type of heartbreak that happens in the kitchen whenever one tries to grab a loaf of artisanal bread…
NEW DELHI: India and Cyprus upgraded their ties to a strategic partnership, launched a roadmap for defence cooperation and signed an MoU for establishing a joint working group on counterterrorism as PM Narendra Modi hosted President Nikos Christodoulides for talks. Modi said ties with Cyprus, which currently holds the EU Council presidency, were based on…
Dalal Street is likely to face another tense week as the US-Iran conflict, foreign investor activity, crude oil prices, inflation worries and a falling rupee are expected to drive market movement.According to analysts, investor sentiment is expected to remain under pressure after the rupee fell below the 96 mark against the US dollar on Friday,…
