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…
Mira Road: A suspected child pornography racket has come under the scanner after a 42-year-old woman allegedly photographed her two minor daughters in an objectionable manner and sent the images to her paramour. Based on a complaint by her 22-year-old son, Naya Nagar police registered a case against the woman and her 46-year-old lover and…
This Gen Z employee was told she was ‘too valuable to promote’ Employees chase promotions for the obvious reasons: better pay, greater responsibility, recognition for the hours put in. Many respond by exceeding targets, picking up new skills, mentoring colleagues and staying late when deadlines demand it. Career coach Simon Ingari recently shared a story…
Iran dares US to attempt a ground invasion of Kharg Island Iran has warned the United States of severe consequences if it attempts a ground invasion of Kharg Island, the strategic oil hub that handles around 90 per cent of the country’s crude exports, as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate.The Iranian Foreign…
Britney Spears claims doctor put ‘so much Botox’ that it left her with droopy eye, warns fans about cosmetic procedures: ‘Be careful with your bodies’ Britney Spears has opened up about an alarming beauty experience, claiming a recent Botox procedure left her with a droopy eye for nearly four weeks. The pop star took to…
Shoriful Islam and Mitchell Starc (Image credit: Agencies) Mitchell Starc made a stunning start to the second Test against Bangladesh, taking a wicket with the first ball of the match before finishing the opening day with six wickets. Bangladesh’s Shoriful Islam later matched Starc’s six-wicket haul as 18 wickets fell on a dramatic day of…
India has generally relied on long-term LNG contracts with Qatar, the world’s second largest supplier of the fuel. Middle East war impact: The ongoing marine traffic disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz due to the US-Iran conflict are forcing India’s energy majors to purchase liquified natural gas or LNG at some of the highest prices…
Chennai: Madras high court has sought responses from Tamil Nadu govt and and the Chennai city commissioner of police on a habeas corpus petition challenging the detention of B T Arasakumar, who was arrested on charges of bribery and cheating private schools on the promise of obtaining various approvals, under the Goondas Act.The petition, filed…
July opens on an encouraging note for Pisces, and you will feel that movement has finally begun after a period of waiting, second guessing, or quiet frustration. Work matters respond well to your effort early in the month, and the people around you, especially seniors and colleagues, seem more willing to support your ideas. This…
Pune: Celebrations over Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation were reported at several places across the city on Saturday. The SPPU Teachers’ Association also issued a statement on Saturday condemning the alleged use of force and violence against protesting students across the country, stressing that campuses must remain spaces for dialogue, dissent and democratic engagement.Rahul…
