Sunil Gavaskar and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Agency Image) Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has proposed a major tweak to IPL playing conditions, suggesting that bowlers who take a certain number of wickets in their spell should be rewarded with an additional over.Writing in his column for Mid Day, Gavaskar argued that modern T20 cricket, especially the…
This article is authored by Bipul Chandra, MD, Ducati India.Under operation “Shakti”, India successfully tested five nuclear weapons at Pokhran on May 11th, 1998, marking the second time the country undertook successful testing since 1974. The test’s success was a proud moment for India’s scientists, engineers, and technicians. Since then, May 11th has been celebrated…
Gloucester’s abandoned Debenhams site has yielded a significant archaeological find during its transformation into a university campus. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons Gloucester is a place where history walks around in plain sight, in its imposing cathedral and historic docks. However, as it has now become apparent, some of its most poignant tales have been buried…
Chandigarh: A multicentric study across Punjab and Chandigarh has flagged high levels of non-medical use and dependence on Pregabalin among patients undergoing treatment for substance-use disorders, prompting calls for urgent clinical and policy intervention.Pregabalin is a prescription medication commonly used to treat neuropathic pain, epilepsy, fibromyalgia and generalised anxiety disorder. The study, conducted by doctors…
Silchar: In a crackdown on illegal IPL betting, Silchar Sadar police on Sunday evening conducted simultaneous raids in the Das Colony and Ashram Road areas and arrested four persons allegedly involved in a betting racket.Police said betting-related materials and cash amounting to nearly Rs 50 lakh were seized during the operation.The arrested persons have been…
NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party on Monday received another setback as its key strategist and critic Gyan Singh Mann joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. The move comes as Punjab is set to vote for the civic polls later this month and state assembly elections next year.Gyan, who is also the cousin of Punjab CM Bhagwant…
An Indian business owner in Portugal said in a street interview that he mainly hires Indian workers because Portuguese employees are “too expensive” and communication is easier with people from India.Asked whether he only hires Indians, the man replied: “Yes.” He said Portuguese workers cost more and described language as a barrier when dealing with…
Goldman Sachs has identified 12 Indian stocks as medium-term “alpha” ideas even as foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continue their record exodus from domestic equities, warning that overseas inflows may not return quickly despite easing oil prices, according to an ET report.The brokerage said FIIs have sold $22 billion worth of Indian equities so far in…
As Satine, a Moulin Rouge dancer with a tragic secret, Kidman wore deep crimson waves swept dramatically to one side with a bold red lip that made her look like she had been painted rather than styled. Directed by Baz Luhrmann, the film is an assault on the senses from start to finish, and Kidman’s…
UPPSC announces APO Mains 2026 subject-wise timetable for three-day examination process UPPSC APO Mains Exam 2026 schedule: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC), Prayagraj, has released the examination schedule for the Assistant Prosecution Officer (Main) Examination 2025. According to the official notice issued on May 11, 2026, the mains examination will be conducted in…
