Harsh Dubey and Vipraj Nigam NEW DELHI: Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Tanush Kotian and Vipraj Nigam have linked up with the Indian team as net bowlers ahead of the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, which begins on August 15. The four players will assist the Shubman Gill-led side during its preparations in Sri Lanka.India have…
Musician Barry Manilow cancels his Lexington concert at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances. He was meant to perform at the arena in March earlier this year; however, at the time, he had to postpone his ongoing events because of his cancer diagnosis and treatment. (Instagram) Barry Manilow, a veteran musician who was set…
Wildlife conservation often depends on projects that begin with strong local knowledge but struggle to secure funding beyond a few years. Around the world, many endangered animals survive because of small organisations working with limited staff, modest budgets and long-term commitment rather than high-profile attention. While those efforts have prevented extinctions in some places, they…
How cloning one seed of the Queen of Sheba orchid changed its fate Science and innovation can do wonders that are even beyond the cource of nature. The future of an entire species sometimes depends on something so small it’s almost invisible. Wondering what and how? Well, conservation scientists in a Kings Park (Western Australia)…
Growing a mango tree in a pot? These 5 steps can get you to harvest faster There’s something almost irresistible about the idea of stepping onto your own balcony and plucking a ripe, homegrown mango, especially in a country where the fruit borders on a seasonal obsession. The catch most people run into is timing:…
The Moon in Aries may trigger more of a need to spend quickly or defend your financial choices. Mercury in Cancer helps the imagination and learning, but it can also make emotional wishes sound more urgent than they are. What to Do Today Look at the cost of a course, hobby, activity or creative idea….
TISS reschedules annual convocation for Aug 22, announces reimbursement for student losses MUMBAI: After abruptly cancelling its annual convocation just two days before the scheduled ceremony last weekend, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has rescheduled the event for Aug 22. In another mail, the institute has asked students to submit their reimbursement claims…
The state government has reduced its Transport Department headquarters plan from sixteen stories (Image used for representational purpose only) MUMBAI: The state govt has cut down its grand plans of a 16 storey high-rise to house the Transport Department’s head quarters due to height restrictions imposed by the Navy.Instead, the state govt has approved Rs…
New Delhi: Delhi airport has expanded its domestic footprint to 90 destinations with the launch of direct flights to Daman, becoming the only airport in the country with direct connectivity to 32 of India’s 36 states and Union territories, said Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), the airport operator, Tuesday.“IGI Airport now serves the highest destination…
(Clockwise) DMK supporters greet Udhayanidhi Stalin after release near Thanjavur; TVK supporters carry out a demonstration outside Trichy district collectorate; DMK protest near Anna Arivalayam CHENNAI: Several leaders, including political rivals of DMK, criticised the arrest of Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday. Though they found Udhayanidhi’s remark objectionable, they said the arrest was…
