Former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh has questioned India’s decision to use Axar Patel at No. 5 in overseas conditions, arguing that the all-rounder should not be considered a long-term option at that batting position. He also felt the team management’s approach was coming at the expense of KL Rahul’s opportunity to spend more time at…
55 students from 11 government schools send a scientific payload 35 km above Earth; the mission now brings 330 more students into atmospheric research. (Photo: SM) Fifty-five students from 11 government middle schools in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore district took part in an atmospheric research mission that sent a scientific payload to an altitude of around…
Vrushakarma’ first single ‘Swag of Arjun’ OUT. Naga Chaitanya is set to explore a new on-screen identity with ‘Vrushakarma’, an upcoming supernatural fantasy thriller directed by Karthik Varma Dandu. The filmmaker previously earned attention for directing ‘Virupaksha’. The new project places Naga Chaitanya in a mysterious world shaped by ancient secrets, dangerous discoveries and supernatural…
Note: These daily predictions are based on your Vedic Moon sign (Chandra Rashi)Saturn remains positioned in Pisces, emphasizing the need to recognize limits, take breaks, and handle only what you can truly manage. Throughout the day, the Moon travels through Libra, highlighting partnerships, collaborative efforts, and equitable agreements. Sunday introduces a social or domestic responsibility…
NEW DELHI: Contributions received by the Congress in excess of Rs 20,000 totalled Rs 130.7 crore in 2025-26, which is barely one-fourth of its Rs 517.4 crore donation receipts in 2024-25.As per the 2025-26 contribution report of the Congress filed with EC, Prudent Electoral Trust contributed 19% of Congress’s total donation kitty in the relevant…
Lebanon condemns Hezbollah’s foreign operations Yemen has urged the Lebanese government to take coordinated and decisive action to stop Hezbollah from providing military assistance to the Houthi militia, while backing Beirut’s efforts to assert sovereign control over its territory and weapons.Yemen’s foreign minister Afrah Al-Zouba, in a post on social media platform X, welcomed Lebanon’s…
Delhi reported an air quality index of 369 on Diwali eve, marking the most polluted instance in recent years. NEW DELHI: Delhi recorded its most polluted Diwali eve in the past 10 years, with the AQI hovering at 369 in the ‘very poor’ category on Saturday, though it was a tad better than the previous…
Thane: Following the massive loss of green cover in the city, local activists and alert residents have now started various initiatives for conserving the remaining trees in their respective areas.A society in Pokhran has taken the onus of involving children and painting creative designs on trees using natural colours like lime and red ochre which…
Kolkata: The sound of firecrackers grew louder across the city as Dhanteras gave way to Chhoti Diwali, raising concerns over whether Kali Puja and Diwali on Sunday could see a further escalation in noise levels. With violations reported in several pockets since Friday, residents and environmental activists fear the festive Sunday could test the city’s…
Lucknow: Lucknow University has directed its affiliated colleges across five districts to begin academic and cultural events with the university anthem.The move aims to strengthen ties between the main campus and its affiliated colleges and instil a sense of institutional pride among students.Vice-chancellor JP Saini has asked all affiliated colleges in Lucknow, Sitapur, Hardoi, Lakhimpur…
