Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has hit back at the growing criticism of Pakistan cricket, questioning whether a few defeats should be enough to declare the sport in the country “finished” while pointing to India’s recent T20I loss to Ireland as an example of how even top sides can suffer unexpected setbacks.Speaking to…
In 1999, scientists dropped 45 tons of wollastonite over a 29-acre New Hampshire watershed A large-scale effort to restore an American forest damaged by acid rain had an unexpected environmental effect when added nutrients caused a huge increase in nitrogen flowing into nearby streams. In October and November 1999, researchers spread about 45 short tons…
Delhi government offices will be closed on September 11 for the BRICS Summit (Representative image) NEW DELHI: Central government offices in Delhi and New Delhi, as well as Delhi government offices, autonomous bodies and public sector undertakings under the Delhi government, will remain closed on September 11, in view of the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit…
A 270-ft BSNL tower became the centre of an eight-hour rescue operation in Siliguri on Wednesday night after a youth climbed to the top . Police used a drone to communicate with him and was finally brought him down around 11.30pm Siliguri: ‘Posto diye kumro bhaja chai’ — a request for pumpkin fried with poppy…
Agartala: Experts have recommended capping rubber plantation growth in Tripura at 170,000 hectares to protect biodiversity, soil health and water availability in streams and springs.The recommendation was made in a study conducted under the IGDC-CREFLAT Project across Dhalai, South Tripura, Gomati, Sepahijala and West Tripura districts. The team assessed rubber, mango, bamboo and other horticultural…
Food regulator FSSAI has ordered CG Foods India to stop producing Veg Bhujia Namkeen (AI-generated image used for representational purposes only) JAIPUR: Food regulator FSSAI on Thursday said it has directed CG Foods India Pvt Ltd to stop production of ‘Veg Bhujia Namkeen’ after inspections found multiple violations, including hygiene-related lapses.The food safety and standards…
NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused BJP-backed men of vandalising her party’s Camac Street office in Kolkata, alleging that documents and equipment were taken during the incident. The former West Bengal chief minister also alleged that the attackers acted with the “confidence” of the Kolkata Police.“We condemn the vandalism at…
Klein’s plans to attend culinary school after graduating from high school (Photo: USA Today Network via Reuters Connect) Gage Klein was taking orders, cooking food and working the register at his West York restaurant on a recent afternoon. The catch- he is only 16 and is already running his second restaurant while attending high school.According…
Piyush Goyal says India awaiting tariff edge before US trade deal (File photo) NEW DELHI: India will announce the final details of its proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the US only after Washington agrees to provide preferential tariff terms compared with the country’s competitors, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.“As soon…
Thalapathy Vijay’s rise from one of Tamil cinema’s biggest stars to Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister marks a major new chapter in his public life. As he took charge of the state after his political debut, interest in the actor’s personal and professional background has also grown. At the centre of that story is his father,…
