England have named their playing XI for the second Test against New Zealand at The Oval, starting on Wednesday, with Jordan Cox and Sonny Baker set to make their Test debuts as part of four changes to the side that won the first Test at Lord’s by 115 runs.The hosts have made several changes after…
Hawaii’s native Hawaiian stilt, known as aeʻo, has made a remarkable recovery after decades of population decline pushed the bird to roughly 200 individuals in the 1940s. Habitat loss, hunting and introduced predators had severely affected the long-legged wetland bird. More than five decades of legal protection, wetland restoration, predator control and monitoring have since…
Just when it seemed the ₹370 biryani controversy couldn’t get any bigger, comedian Pranit More has come out with another apology.And this time, he isn’t blaming the internet for taking things out of context. Instead, he’s admitting he made a mistake.In a video shared on Instagram, More said he got “carried away” during the now-viral…
Few foods are as universally loved as the sandwich. It is quick enough for a weekday lunch, satisfying enough for a hearty dinner and versatile enough to reflect the flavours of almost every culture. While the basic idea is simple, placing a filling between slices of bread, every country has put its own spin on…
NEW DELHI: India is in the final stages of preparing Semicon 2.0, the next phase of its semiconductor mission, with govt set to broaden incentives beyond chip fabrication to support the country’s wider semiconductor ecosystem.Speaking during an online session hosted by the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) on Monday, ISM CEO Amitesh Kumar Sinha said the…
Krunal Pandya and Nicholas Pooran (Screengrab) Krunal Pandya has cleared the air after a viral video from the IPL 2026 clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru sparked speculation of a serious fallout with Nicholas Pooran.The drama began during the match at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium when Krunal bowled two sharp bouncers at Pooran….
The luck is on your side today, Pisces. Jupiter provides support and the day could bring more than you would have expected, notably in the form of the earnings or praise, or even good news about family. There is a rising current under your feet, the sort that makes ordinary effort bear sweeter fruit.Yet your…
The Supreme Court has asked CBSE to implement the Orissa High Court’s directions on APAAR ID consent forms across India after noting that the Centre did not challenge the ruling. The court also directed the board to examine issues related to parental consent and data protection, while hearing a petition questioning the scheme’s Aadhaar linkage…
In one corner of Hyderabad, a structure originally meant for utility has gradually found a different kind of use. A water tank space, now partially used as a learning area, is being utilized by a small group of children to continue their studies in conditions far removed from a regular classroom.The space is associated with…
Authorities said there was no risk of a tsunami and no immediate reports of damage or casualties. A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck off the coast of Japan’s Iwate Prefecture early on Sunday, prompting fresh warnings for residents already coping with a series of recent tremors in the region.Authorities said there was no risk…
Ancient Roman roads were far more complex than their visible stone surfaces suggest. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons When we view the remains of the ancient Roman road today, what is typically presented to us is the huge, interlocking slabs of stone known as the pavimentum. This represents a powerful symbol of empire and its permanence,…
João Cancelo is set to return to Barcelona on a free transfer after terminating his Al Hilal contract/ Instagram João Cancelo is set to return to Barcelona for a third spell after reaching an agreement to terminate his contract with Al Hilal, clearing the way for the Portugal international to rejoin the Spanish champions as…
