NEW DELHI: A stunning century from Babar Azam powered Peshawar Zalmi to a massive 118-run win, grabbing attention across the cricket world. While the knock earned widespread praise from former Pakistan stars Basit Ali and Kamran Akmal, both were quick to caution against reading too much into it when it comes to Babar’s international form.Basit…
Jaipur: With the aim of defence modernisation, the Sapta Shakti Command of the Indian Army and the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Monday to collaborate in the field of research and development and technological innovations.The MoU was signed at headquarters, Sapta Shakti Command Jaipur, by Lt…
Kerala fireworks unit blast NEW DELHI: Thirteen people were killed while several others sustained burn injuries after a massive fire broke out at a fireworks storage facility in the Mundathikode area of Kerala’s Thrissur district, the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) confirmed on Tuesday.According to the agency, five people are in critical care, two…
Indian student enrolments fall across 76% of UK universities, survey reveals. Indian student enrolments at UK universities have declined, with new data showing a broader fall in international postgraduate intake ahead of tighter visa rules.A survey by the British Universities International Liaison Association found that 70% of UK universities reported fewer international students joining courses…
US stocks moved higher on Tuesday, as investors remained optimistic over a possible extension of the US-Iran ceasefire. Markets showed early strength, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.56% or 279 points to 49,721.56 around 8 pm IST. The S&P 500 inched up 0.2% to 7,129, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 96 points or…
Hollywood is gearing up for a live-action ‘Gundam’ film, with ‘Euphoria’ star Sydney Sweeney confirmed for a leading role. She’ll be joined by ‘Harry Potter’ actor Jason Isaacs and Noah Centino. The movie promises epic battles and high-stakes drama, exploring humanity’s fate in a post-apocalyptic universe. This adaptation brings the iconic mecha anime to a…
It is that time of the year again. Across the country, students sit hunched over their desks, fingers tracing formulas, eyes lingering over diagrams, each page carrying the stubborn hope of donning a white coat. Rooms glow under dim lights, walls crowded with revision sheets, while the ticking clock grows louder with every passing hour….
Peter Siddle and Samit Patel (GettyImages) Peter Siddle and Samit Patel have been ruled out of this summer’s T20 Blast after falling foul of ECB regulations linked to their participation in an unsanctioned tournament earlier this year, as reported by ESPNcricinfo. Both players featured in the World Legends Pro T20 League held in Goa during…
CHENNAI: The number of women contesting in assembly elections in Tamil Nadu has risen over the years, with 443 female candidates in the fray for the April 23 poll. There are 3,579 men in the fray.In 1967, just 11 women were among 778 candidates. By 1984, there were 46 women. In the 2006 election, there…
Officials said the projects are being planned with an emphasis on conservation, controlled access and long‑term ecological restoration Gurgaon: Haryana forest department is planning a nature camp and a set of eco‑tourism and ecological restoration projects in Nuh district. The move aims to reclaim degraded land and strengthen ecological linkages in the environmentally fragile Aravali…
