India’s KL Rahul, left, celebrates his century with captain Shubman Gill (PTI Photo) Shubman Gill and KL Rahul produced centuries of contrasting styles as India dominated the opening day of the one-off Test against Afghanistan, finishing on a commanding 368 for 3 and firmly taking control of the contest.While Rahul relied on patience, discipline and…
African proverb of the day (Image: AI-generated) Some proverbs sound calm and reflective. Then others immediately make people stop and think for a moment. This African proverb belongs firmly in the second category. It is sharp, slightly provocative and impossible to ignore. The wording feels dramatic at first, almost like something from an old story…
England’s captain Ben Stokes, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo) The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has acknowledged concerns surrounding the Lord’s pitch used for the opening Test between England and New Zealand, admitting that the surface did not meet the standards expected at the iconic venue.Following England’s 115-run victory on Sunday, the MCC released a statement…
Union petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri has assured that oil imports to India are continuing smoothly through alternative routes as the Middle East conflict enters its second week and concerns are growing over the country’s energy supplies. The minister, on social media platform X, confirmed that inflows are “full flow from all non-Hormuz routes” and…
Cheruvayal Raman, the Padma Shri-winning tribal farmer, passes away at 74: He spent his life protecting more than 45 endangered native rice varieties without any formal training (Photo: X/ @san_x_m) Cheruvayal Raman, the Padma Shri-winning tribal farmer who dedicated his life to saving traditional rice in Kerala, passed away on Wednesday while being treated at the…
Kiara Advani will be seen as Nadia in the much-awaited ‘Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups’ starring Yash and directed by Geetu Mohandas. As she celebrates her birthday today, the makers unveiled a brand new poster of her from the gangster action drama which portrays her in an exquisite and stunning look. Kiara Advani new poster…
Scorpio Weekly Horoscope, 3rd August – 9th August 2026: Determination brings success and stronger relationships (AI Image) The day has a holiday flavour, even if you still have duties. The Moon enhances your mood. The Moon is a great mood-lifter, and Venus is a source of comfort, pleasure and intimacy with close friends and family….
Happy Birthday! Your birth date has brought you here, so let us have a deep insight into what your numbers hold for you in the upcoming 12 months.Personal yearFor the next 12 months, you will be under the influence of Number 5 , which is ruled by Budhh Dev. Let us dive into what the…
As the Moon transitions into Cancer, expect conversations to take on a deeply personal tone. A solar eclipse accompanied by Hariyali Amavasya may prompt a shift in your usual perspective. With Mars moving into Ardra Nakshatra, financial dialogues could become more intense. Meanwhile, Jupiter’s reinvigorated strength invites a broader viewpoint. Remember to verify significant messages…
Lawrence Bishnoi and Dilpreet Bajwa Canadian cricket has been rocked by allegations that run from threats, selection pressure to match fixing, with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang at the centre of a CBC investigation.Dilpreet Bajwa, who led the Canadian team in the recently held ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, is under…