Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis (AP/PTI) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have announced a 16-member squad for the opening Test of their two-match series against India, with veteran wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella making his return to the Test side.Dhananjaya de Silva will captain the team, while Kamindu Mendis has been named his deputy. Dickwella has been included as…
L-R: Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, and Harry Kane The FIFA World Cup 2026 has produced a semifinal lineup worthy of the tournament’s biggest stage, with the world’s top four-ranked teams — France, Argentina, Spain and England — all reaching the last four for the first time since the 1990 edition.It marks a rare…
Tropical Storm Lala strengthened on the Big Island of Hawaii (Picture credit: AP) Hawaii’s Big Island faced the threat of its first possible direct hurricane hit in 155 years on Saturday as Hurricane Lala strengthened into a Category 1 storm, bringing powerful winds, heavy rain and dangerous surf to the region.The National Hurricane Centre said…
Norwegian fans cheer after victory in the round of 16 soccer match between Ivory Coast and Norway during the 2026 World Cup, in Oslo, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (Javad Parsa/NTB via AP) Erling Haaland delivered when Norway needed him most, scoring five minutes from time to seal a 2-1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire and send…
The first 8 MLD water treatment plant was constructed by the Portuguese govt at Opa in 1957 Ponda: Drinking water department minister Subhash Phaldessai has assured that the 69-year-old asbestos cement (AC) pipeline of the Portuguese-era Opa water treatment plant will be replaced on priority. He also said all pipelines in the state that are…
The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu, has declared the TN SSLC Supplementary Result 2026 today, August 5, 2026. Students who appeared for the Class 10 supplementary examinations can now check and download their scorecards from the official result portals using their registration number and date of birth.The supplementary examination was conducted from July…
Remember the days when your father’s voice from the other room made your heart race? When was one look from your mother enough to make you sit straight and go quiet? We spent years wishing those moments would stop. Wishing we were free. Wishing they would just let us be. But when it actually stops?…
Ahmedabad: Residents seeking to book community halls managed by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) will no longer have to submit a wedding invitation card, easing a long-standing hurdle for those planning marriages.The AMC standing committee has directed officials to accept bookings on the basis of an Aadhaar card, even if the wedding invitation was not…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for July 8, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
Sow data, reap better returns on the field S ChandramohanIndia’s farmers are among the hardest-working entrepreneurs in the world. Yet they make some of the most consequential business decisions with the least information. Manufacturers know their inventories, demand forecasts, financing options and customer pipeline. Retailers track sales in real time. An airline uses predictive analytics…
