India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal, second right, and Sri Lanka’s Asitha Fernando (78) exchange words. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Yashasvi Jaiswal’s heated on-field confrontation with Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando on the opening day of the second Test in Colombo drew criticism from former India all-rounder Ajay Jadeja, who warned the young opener that physical contact crosses…
MUMBAI: Demand for soaps, shampoos, packaged food and other household supplies remained stable in the June quarter despite hike in prices amid a broader inflationary environment driven by the West Asia war, companies said in their quarterly updates.El Nino conditions and its bearing on monsoon rains could, however, weigh on rural consumption going ahead, firms…
For generations, the Giza Plateau has been examined from almost every angle imaginable. Excavations, historical records and modern surveying have steadily filled gaps in what is known about Egypt’s most famous archaeological landscape. Yet even after decades of work, the ground beneath the desert continues to hold unanswered questions. New technology is allowing specialists to…
India can significantly reduce its dependence on imports and strengthen long-term energy security by accelerating coal gasification projects, Union coal and mines minister G Kishan Reddy said on Thursday, as the government stepped up efforts to attract investment into the sector.Speaking at a roadshow on the Centre’s scheme for promoting surface coal and lignite gasification…
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a phone call on Wednesday where both leaders discussed about on the ongoing Middle East war and the broader geopolitical situation, including the war in Ukraine.The conversation, which lasted around 1.5 hours, marked the first known direct contact between the…
Arizona authorities have confirmed that the human remains found in December belong to a man who vanished while hiking the Grand Canyon nearly 15 years ago.William Anthony Ott, 65, had set out on a three-week solo hike in a remote area of the Hualapai Indian Reservation in April 2012, according to the Missing and Unidentified…
‘Irumudi’ box office collections day 9_ Ravi Teja starrer Ravi Teja starrer ‘Irumudi’ continued to attract audiences during its second week in theatres. The movie registered a strong jump in its domestic earnings on Saturday. Its Day 9 collection was higher than the figure recorded on Friday.According to Sacnilk, ‘Irumudi’ earned an estimated Rs 12.30…
The Tamil film industry is in utter despair over the death of legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja. Bharathiraja, popularly known as the ‘Iyakkunar Imayam’, changed the face of Tamil cinema with his realistic storytelling and memorable characters. For several decades in his professional career, he made movies focusing on village life, human emotions, and culture. His movies…
NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh found himself at the centre of another fielding lapse, this time during the IPL 2026 clash between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday.Shashank dropped a straightforward catch of KL Rahul off Arshdeep Singh’s bowling in the third over of the…
Musician Aidan Sammut criticised an AI-generated act performing at a Sydney showcase for emerging artists, arguing the opportunity should have gone to a human band instead.Image credit (Instagram) Musician Aidan Sammut has the industry talking after he complained about a live music event designed to promote new artists where AI-generated material was performed. The event…