England’s captain Ben Stokes (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) NEW DELHI: Ben Stokes’s future as England Test captain is under serious doubt after he was involved in a nightclub incident in Chelsea following England’s win over New Zealand at Lord’s. The ECB has launched an investigation into the actions of Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson after both…
African proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) Some sayings survive because they express an idea that people keep recognising in their own lives. This African proverb has remained popular for that reason. It does not talk about wealth, success, or status. Instead, it focuses on something much closer to everyday experience.“The man…
Pioneering artist Amrita Sher-Gil challenged the notion that art stems solely from suffering. She cherished her “little compositions” as expressions of pure happiness, a testament to joy’s creative power. Her words offer a refreshing perspective, proving that contentment, not just anguish, can fuel profound artistic creation, even amidst personal struggles. There’s an old, romantic idea…
Railway officials said the nationwide catering network requires about 1,000 commercial LPG cylinders every day. (AI image) The Middle East crisis has hit the way Indian Railways prepares its meals for trains. A sharp shortage of commercial LPG cylinders has prompted the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to restart onboard meal preparation in…
Picture source: X/Vikas Alwys For many UPSC aspirants, clearing the Civil Services Examination is the ultimate goal. For Kajal Raju, however, success did not end with her first selection. The IIT Madras graduate continued pushing herself until she reached the rank she had always aimed for.Kajal, who belongs to Nileshwar in Kerala’s Kasaragod district, was…
Patna: A monumental banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis) located on the Indian Tobacco Company (ITC) campus in Munger has been identified as one of the world’s oldest scientifically dated living trees with its age estimated at around 700 years through radiocarbon dating.The discovery followed a survey conducted by the Bihar Biodiversity Board in 2022, which examined…
The latest round of fighting between Israel and Iran appears to have eased, but reports suggest tensions between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have intensified in recent days.However, Israel’s ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, has played down claims of a rift, saying the two leaders share a decades-long…
Star batter Virat Kohli once again proved why he remains the heart of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), leading the team to a second straight IPL title and then celebrating the achievement with an emotional message that quickly went viral.Almost a week after RCB’s five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final, the former…
Oil prices eased on Tuesday after a volatile trading session, as Iran and Israel paused attacks on each other, reducing immediate concerns over disruptions to energy supplies. The pullback came after both countries said they had stopped attacking each other following an appeal from US President Donald Trump. However, Tehran warned that it would resume…
Today is filled with the sweet scent of achievement. The Moon your ruler is supported and Jupiter’s blessings add faith and forward motion and efforts that were taken earlier will be noticed in different areas of your life.You’ll notice a lift in confidence. Things that felt uncertain last week now seem manageable. Even routine duties,…
Hero MotoCorp has officially entered India’s flex-fuel motorcycle segment with the launch of the new Splendor+ Flex Fuel and HF Deluxe Flex Fuel motorcycles. While Hero’s new ethanol-powered commuter bikes do not directly compete with Suzuki’s larger Gixxer SF 250 FFV in terms of engine size or performance, these are currently among the very few…
Top stocks to buy or sell today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Kalyan Jewellers India, and Interglobe Aviation (IndiGo) are sell calls by Somil Mehta, Head of Retail Research at Mirae Asset ShareKhan for June 9, 2026. He recommends buying Fortis Healthcare.Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd: Sell in the range between Rs 354 & Rs 353;…
