Vijay Shankar and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar has announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket, ending a professional journey that saw him represent the national side in both ODIs and T20Is, including at the 2019 ODI World Cup.A dependable performer in domestic cricket for Tamil Nadu, Shankar played 12…
No pressure was put on Champat Rai to resign, says VHP NEW DELHI: VHP international president Alok Kumar Sunday said there was “no pressure” on Champat Rai to resign from Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and accused opposition of trying to use the row over alleged misappropriation of Ram temple donations for political gain….
Every day, countless substances cling to surfaces around us without becoming part of the material itself. This fascinating process is known as adsorption, and the verb that describes it is adsorb. Although it is often confused with absorption, the two processes are fundamentally different. While absorption involves a substance being taken into the interior of…
‘Karuppu,’ starring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, finally reached theatres on Friday after facing unexpected release-day hurdles. The film was originally scheduled to release on May 14 with special early morning shows across Tamil Nadu. However, some screenings were abruptly canceled because of financial problems. After many talks and postponements, the producers successfully sorted out the…
Virat Kohli and Travis Head (Image: X/Screengrab) Tempers flared during the high-voltage IPL 2026 encounter between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 22, as a fiery verbal battle between Virat Kohli and Travis Head spilled over into the post-match handshakes. The incident unfolded during RCB’s daunting chase of 256, with Kohli and Head…
Veteran action director Sham Kaushal recently surprised fans by posting an old photograph from the sets of Aamir Khan’s blockbuster ‘Dangal’. The black-and-white image, shared on social media, captures Kaushal sitting among wrestlers during a scene from the 2016 sports drama. While many remember him for designing action sequences behind the camera, few may know…
At 50, South Indian star Suriya has stunned fans with a chiseled six-pack for upcoming films ‘Kanguva’ and ‘Retro’. His intense 100-day fitness plan, focusing on natural strength and a strict, high-protein diet, showcases remarkable discipline. Despite a packed schedule, Suriya’s dedication to health serves as an inspiration for many. Popular South actor Suriya Sivakumar…
A Pakistani asylum seeker who raped a “particularly vulnerable” 18-year-old woman in a Nottinghamshire park, UK, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, reports BBC. 28-year-old Sheraz Malik attacked the teenager in Sutton Lawn park, located in Sutton-in-Ashfield, on June 29 last year. Malik assaulted the woman after she had already been raped by…
Long before satellites, weather radars and computer models transformed cyclone forecasting, communities across the Pacific relied on nature itself for early warning signs. In Fiji, many Indigenous farmers still observe the behaviour of plants, insects, birds and the sea to anticipate severe weather months before cyclone season begins. While modern forecasting remains essential, traditional ecological…
Driving the news The White House says talks with Iran are alive, even as Tehran publicly denies direct negotiations and keeps up military pressure across the region. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “The United States has been engaged over the last three days in productive conversations,” while adding: “You’re beginning to see the…