NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer and 1983 ODI World Cup hero Mohinder Amarnath, who turns 74 today (September 24), had once stirred a hornet’s nest when he was dropped from the Indian cricket team.To say that the 1983 World Cup victory was a watershed moment for Indian cricket would be an understatement.It was on June 25,…
After Coldplay tickets sold out within minutes, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav expressed his concern over the alleged black marketing of concert tickets, which he claimed are being sold for “20-50 times the price”. He pointed out that as soon as the tickets become available, they are quickly sold out, only to be resold on…
Representative image The organised retail apparel sector in India is projected to see 8-10 per cent revenue growth this fiscal, riding on higher demand stemming from a normal monsoon, easing inflation, festive and wedding season and increasing preference for fast fashion, a report showed on Tuesday. Retailers in the country are adjusting business strategies, enhancing…
The Australasian narrow-nosed Spookfish, a species of ghost shark, was recently discovered inhabiting the deep waters surrounding Australia and New Zealand.Scientists from the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) in Wellington discovered during their research in the Chatham Rise, a region of the Pacific Ocean extending approximately 1,000 kilometres (621 miles) east near…
NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant marked his much-awaited return to the Test arena with a swashbuckling hundred against Bangladesh in the Chennai Test.After a stroke-filled 39 in the first innings, the dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman smashed 109 in the team’s second essay and also featured in a 167-run partnership with Shubman Gill, setting the ground for India’s eventual…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the Punjab government‘s appeal against a high court ruling quashing its decision to expand the definition of the “NRI quota” for admissions in medical and dental courses. The apex court criticised the move, stating, “This fraud must come to an end.” Earlier on September 10, the Punjab…
Sports stars are often seen as role models, but even some of the biggest names in sports have had brushes with the law, leading to prison time. These incidents, ranging from assault to tax evasion, show that no one is above the law, not even world-class athletes. Here’s a look at five renowned athletes who…
India High Achievers Scholarship 2025: The University of Auckland, a top-tier institution in New Zealand, has unveiled an exciting opportunity for Indian students aiming to pursue higher education in the country. As part of its commitment to attracting international talent, the university has introduced the India High Achievers Scholarship, offering up to NZD 20,000 (*approximately…
Chandrayaan-3, one of the milestones in India’s Moon mission, is back again in the spotlight for its latest findings. A new crater of 160 kilometres in diameter has been identified near the landing site of the mission according to the recent research in the Science Direct journal. The recently noted discoveries made by the Pragyan…
MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: Faced with an ‘impossible’ imaginary scenario in the Indian Premier League, two former international cricketers were asked: If MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma played for the same team, who would you play, sell, and bench?This tricky situation was recently tackled by former England captain…
