India’s Washington Sundar. (Photo by AP/PTI) NEW DELHI: The men’s senior selection committee, chaired by Ajit Agarkar, is likely to pick the squad for the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka, starting August 15 in Galle. Informal discussions took place on the sidelines of the white-ball tour in England, and a formal meeting will convene…
Spaniards appear to be particularly skilled at frustrating their opponents. Their PM, Pedro Sanchez, showed this on the geopolitical pitch, annoying Trump repeatedly over his refusal to let US use Spain’s airspace for the Iran war.Weeks later, Luis de la Fuente, head of their national team, expressed similar faith in his ‘camaraderie’ theory to frustrate…
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: Kushagra Ojha produced a composed unbeaten century to lift India U-19 from the depths of an early collapse and put the visitors firmly in control on the opening day of the second Youth Test against Sri Lanka. In a day shortened by bad light,…
Something falls into place today. That’s the feeling. Venus supports fulfilment, and Mercury helps you stay focused enough to make the most of it, so the day can bring a quiet sense of completion. You may finish what was pending or receive the response you’d been waiting for.This isn’t a day for wasting momentum. Even…
People tend to admire success from a safe distance, seeing the trophy without ever seeing the years that produced it. David Beckham summed up his own version of that gap plainly. “I have always believed that if you want to achieve anything special in life you have to work, work, and then work some more,”…
Red Alert forces school closures across Kangra, Mandi, Chamba and Sirmaur; examinations postponed today. (AI Image) Himachal Pradesh school holiday: All government and private educational institutions remain closed today, July 21, 2026, across several high-risk districts of Himachal Pradesh following a Red Alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The precautionary measure has been…
Some people apologise even when they have done nothing wrong. Others struggle to say “no”, constantly put everyone else’s needs before their own, or feel guilty for setting even the smallest boundary. While these behaviours are often praised as signs of kindness or selflessness, psychologists say they can sometimes point to something much deeper. People-pleasing…
‘There won’t be any more elections’: Nicaragua President Ortega (AFP image) Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has declared that the country will not hold elections in the future, effectively ending hopes of a democratic vote and reinforcing his grip on power after nearly two decades in office.Speaking during celebrations marking the anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution…
The sight of a large packet containing less food has led many people to believe they are being cheated. However, food products are generally sold by weight, not by how full the packet looks. Every chips packet clearly states its net weight, allowing consumers to know exactly how much product they are purchasing. The empty…
Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi (Image credit: Agencies) The tears took you back to a balmy July night 36 years ago. As Leo Messi stood there at the MetLife Stadium — defeated — on Sunday night, it was impossible not to be reminded of Diego Maradona. ‘El Diego’ was inconsolable as the Germans walked up…
NEW DELHI: Cricket Australia on Tuesday named a 13-member squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh, with captain Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon returning after recovering from injuries. The series, which begins on August 13, will be Bangladesh’s first Test tour of Australia since 2003. Australia head into the series in excellent…
A broken heart can result in heaviness of heart, silence and fatigue. Old memories, incomplete conversations, lost trust, or someone who doesn’t understand your pain anymore can stay in your mind. Radha-Krishna Bhakti can provide gentle healing to the heart during such times. Radha and Krishna represent divine love, devotion, purity, longing, surrender and emotional…
