Authorities in Mexico have announced plans to end the school year more than a month early as the country prepares to host matches for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The move has triggered criticism from parents, policy groups and business organisations.Education Secretary Mario Delgado said the academic session would end on June 5, around 40…
Suryansh Shedge (AP Photo) MUMBAI: Along with runs and wickets against his name, what a young cricketer proudly carries in his or her kitbag is praise from a senior player in the dressing room – a modern-day legend whom they look up to. Mumbai and Punjab Kings allrounder Suryansh Shedge still remembers how elated he…
Miners in Bernissart, Belgium, found a massive clay deposit in 1878. This deposit contained numerous Iguanodon skeletons. The discovery provided complete skeletons for the first time. Image Credits: Aimé Rutot (museum curator in 1882, geologist), via Wikimedia Commons Deep below the Belgian village of Bernissart, a team of coal miners working at depths greater than…
Early week begins on a sweet note, Leo. You’ll feel your partner or spouse standing like a shady tree in summer, solid support without you even asking twice. The home mood turns softer, and even routine chores feel lighter when you do them together. If you’ve been carrying a worry alone, stop. Speak up. You’ll…
Dhaval Lakshmi Olive Ridley turtle MUMBAI: Almost six months after an Olive Ridley turtle was released from Dahanu with a satellite transmitter on her back, she has returned to Indian waters after a 3,500km round trip across the Arabian Sea, nearly reaching the coast of Oman.Dhaval Lakshmi, the turtle, is the only one among the…
CHENNAI: As many as 56 (24%) of the newly elected MLAs out of 233 have serious criminal cases — including murder cases, attempted murder cases, crimes against women — pending against them, finds an analysis by Association for Democratic Reforms.While 19 out of 107 winning candidates from TVK have serious criminal cases against them, 14…
Hyderabad: The Congress govt has given a significant push for development of temples and is celebrating festivals in Telangana by spending hundreds of crores of rupees, with political analysis terming it as a strategic move by chief minister A Revanth Reddy to preempt the BJP from gaining politically on religious grounds in Telangana.After its electoral…
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat high court on Friday stayed summons issued by a JMFC court in Matar, Kheda district, to six cops after an inquiry into the complaint of assault in the public flogging incident in Undhela village in 2022. On Oct 4, 2022, members of the Muslim community were flogged in public after a stone…
Chandigarh: Taking a dig at the AAP-led govt in Punjab, state BJP president Sunil Jakhar on Friday said the Enforcement Directorate’s action in Mohali had “exposed divisions within the party”.In a written statement, he said, “The infighting is entirely internal, yet whenever someone leaves the party, the BJP is blamed for it.”Earlier in the day,…
Pune: A beautician (29) was found dead in Mundhwa on Wednesday.The police have identified the deceased woman as Afrin Pathan of Wadgaon Sheri. Her younger sister has lodged a complaint with the police.An officer from the Mundhwa police said the victim was living separately from her husband, along with her daughter and a son. The…
