Mohsin Naqvi and Naseem Shah (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Naseem Shah was reportedly facing a two-year ban, but a last-minute decision to impose only a fine saved his career, according to former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali. The Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday imposed a PKR 20 million (USD 72,000) fine on the 23-year-old for…
In the Mahabharata’s Yaksha Prashna, Yudhishthira is asked what is heavier than the earth. His answer is the mother.It is one of those civilisational ideas India has carried for centuries that the mother is beyond measure. The woman who holds the home together is beyond ordinary value. She is maa, aai, grihalakshmi, Annapurna. However, in…
Renowned actor Sayaji Shinde, who has left an indelible mark with his performances in films like ‘Shool’ and ‘Sarkar Raj’, has embarked on an inspiring environmental campaign known as Sahyadri Devrai. This initiative has successfully planted over 650,000 trees across Maharashtra, all sparked by Shinde’s profound love for his mother and a strong resolve to…
Barbie Ferreira has reached new heights of fame after her stint as Kat on the famed ‘Euphoria’ series. After exiting the series at the end of season 2, the actress moved on and worked on a lot of other projects to grow in her career. Over the years, she has undergone a lot of changes….
BENGALURU: As India pushes to build a stronger domestic semiconductor industry, Bengaluru-based AGNIT Semiconductors has opened a new testing laboratory at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), aiming to speed up the development of specialised chips used in telecommunications and defence systems.The startup, incubated at IISc, has invested Rs 3 crore in the 350 sqft…
SC refuses urgent hearing plea seeking CBI-led probe into Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation theft row NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant an urgent hearing on a petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation-led multi-agency probe into the alleged embezzlement of donation funds at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. The top court observed…
Bhuvneshwar Kumar celebrates after taking a DC wicket. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Veteran seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered a performance for the ages, not only powering Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a crushing win over Delhi Capitals but also storming to the top of the Purple Cap standings in IPL 2026. His sensational spell of 3…
Rahul Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing him of selectively raising religious issues and questioning his silence on the alleged Sabarimala gold theft case.Addressing an election rally in Kannur, Kerala, ahead of the…
Meera Varma, a mental health activist who worked with the Joe Biden administration, was injured after a stabbing attack inside a Burbank home in which her mother Meera Varma, a teacher, was killed. The Burbank Police department announced the arrest of 30-year-old Sergio Fraire on suspicion for the murder of 59-year-old Arti Varma and the…
Scientists discovered a 46-million-year-old mosquito fossil in Montana. This ancient insect was perfectly preserved in shale, not amber. Its abdomen held its last meal, confirmed by chemical tests. Image Credits: Hemoglobin-derived porphyrins preserved in a Middle Eocene blood-engorged mosquito study by PNAS Fig 1 For decades, the notion of a prehistoric mosquito entombed in a…