Devdutt Padikkal (BCCI Photo) The fabulous, fluent 131 not out off 178 balls against Sri Lanka on Saturday was more than Devdutt Padikkal’s maiden Test century. It was another comeback chapter for the resilient 26-year-old, who had waited 632 days for another India appearance.Padikkal’s career has been marked by such recoveries. After a modest 119…
In New Jersey, farmland is helping researchers explore whether livestock farming and solar power can successfully share the same land. At the centre of the project is a small herd of beef cattle grazing among rows of vertical solar panels, which have been installed without replacing the grass beneath them. While the cows continue their…
Woman logs onto the census website as her husband holds their daughter while their son plays behind them, in Sydney. (Photo: AP) Australians aged 16 and over are being asked optional questions about their sexual orientation and gender for the first time in the country’s census, after the Labor government reversed an earlier decision to…
If you pulled The Chariot card this Sunday, it’s a powerful indicator of victory through self-discipline, control, focus and movement. The Chariot appears in tarot when life is ready to move forward, but only if you take the reins of your own direction. This card is not about waiting for things to improve by themselves….
‘Dharman’ director Ashwath Marimuthu hints at Rajinikanth’s role in the film; Rejects ‘5 rupees doctor’ theory Rajinikanth’s 173rd film, ‘Dharman,’ has created strong curiosity among fans, particularly regarding the superstar’s character. The film officially went on floors with a launch event held on Wednesday andthe makers also shared a new poster featuring Rajinikanth in a…
New Delhi: Delhi High Court on Friday ordered an audit of all 38 Delhi govt hospitals after a plea by a Class XI student highlighted flaws of an online software system that is supposed to reflect real-time availability of ICU beds.The court ordered National Informatics Centre (NIC) to conduct a “surprise check” on all the…
UP Board pushes APAAR ID creation for Classes 9-12; students can register without it The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has directed schools to facilitate the creation of APAAR IDs for students studying in Classes 9 to 12 and record the IDs in advance registration and examination application forms.The board has set a target…
The govt has announced that all 234 MLAs will be provided vehicles Srimathi VenkatachariTamil Nadu appears to have discovered a new category of public necessity, the MLA who must not travel without a govt-funded vehicle. The govt has announced that all 234 MLAs will be provided vehicles, together with `75,000 per month towards driver, fuel…
In many Indian households, a puja room serves as a sacred space for daily rituals and meditation. Guided by Vastu Shastra and astrology, the worship direction aims to attract positive energy. Traditionally, facing east is deemed auspicious, signifying new beginnings, while the northeast corner is regarded as the best spot for a home temple. Keeping…
India’s Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson (ANI Photo) Hanuma Vihari has questioned Team India’s decision to continue backing Abhishek Sharma despite his poor run of form in the ongoing T20I series against Zimbabwe. The former India batter believes the selectors have applied different standards to Abhishek and Sanju Samson, especially after Samson lost his place…
