KL Rahul injury scare? India coach gives crucial update after batter retires hurt on Day 1 of Galle Test

India’s KL Rahul (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) KL Rahul’s condition after retiring hurt on the opening day of India’s first Test against Sri Lanka is not a major concern, with batting coach Sitanshu Kotak saying the senior batter is “fine now” after suffering cramps.Rahul scored a patient 77 off 162 balls before leaving the field during…

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In 1987, a British naturalist became the first professional warden of a remote Seychelles island; a year later 29 endangered warblers were moved there and established a new population

In 1987, a British naturalist became the first professional warden of a remote Seychelles island In 1987, British naturalist Ian Bullock arrived on remote Aride Island in the Seychelles to become its first professional warden. Just one year later, the groundwork he established helped make possible an important conservation project: 29 endangered Seychelles warblers were…

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Success in education is strongly indicated

You begin the day with a quiet sense of strength. Not noisy confidence, not drama, just the kind that helps you carry responsibilities without grumbling. The Moon supports steady thinking, and Venus keeps your mood pleasant.A family gathering or social invite to social gatherings can keep you entertained. You could be out buying sweets and…

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Push for a sporting chance, in emerging growth centres

New Delhi: With India increasingly bidding for major international sporting events and working towards developing facilities of global standards, Master Plan of Delhi (MPD) 2047 has laid out a framework to strengthen the city’s sports infrastructure and facilitate the development of international-standard sporting venues.International-standard sports facilities have been proposed in emerging growth centres, including Narela,…

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BCI chairman apologises for NALSAR enrolment row

NLSIU students, alumni rally behind NALSAR Hyderabad: Barely two days after threatening to withhold registration of NALSAR University of Law graduates as lawyers, Bar Council of India (BCI) chairman Manan Kumar Mishra on Saturday apologised to “all law students of the country” for his words and actions.Addressing the students on Independence Day, the lengthy three-page…

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Cops, athletes & social workers on list of 24 awardees

Gurgaon: As the country celebrates its 80th Independence Day, the city honoured 24 individuals across various sectors for their distinguished service and contributions.The police department accounted for the largest share, with nine entries, including joint citations covering multiple personnel. Other sectors represented in the honours include civic administration, education, disability support, social service, judiciary and…

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Schools make I-Day a lesson in civic sense, responsibility

Students at Sri Chaitanya Techno School, Noida performing on Independence Day Noida: Independence Day celebrations in schools across Noida and Ghaziabad went beyond flag-hoisting and patriotic performances this year, with educators using the occasion to provide a lesson on civic sense, empathy and responsibility among students. Schools said the day offered an opportunity to help…

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