Madhav Tiwari (BCCI Photo) DHARAMSHALA: Madhav Tiwari still remembers how tiring bowling used to feel. As a 13-year-old kid in Indore, newly introduced to leather-ball cricket after changing schools, batting was the only thing that truly excited him. Bowling, in comparison, felt like labour. “I really liked batting. I wanted to become a batsman. Bowling…
PM Modi (Representational photo) The Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS), launched by the Centre aims to improve youth employability and workplace exposure.The scheme aims to provide internship opportunities to one crore young people over five years. Under the programme, selected candidates are placed with companies for practical workplace training to help improve their job readiness.The…
Dileep Raj, actor and producer in the Kannada film industry, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday after suffering a heart attack. He was 47.As reported by NDTV, family members stated that Dileep experienced a massive cardiac arrest and was rushed to a hospital. Despite immediate medical attention, doctors were unable to revive him….
Your day feels bright and purposeful, and that’s not always your default. The Moon pushes you towards social connection, and Jupiter adds a nice shine to your efforts, so you’ll feel joy and enthusiasm.A family function or social gathering may show up, or you may be asked to attend something last minute. Go if you…
Tata Motors has just launched the new Tata Altroz CNG with AMT gearbox in the Indian market. With this update, the Altroz becomes the only hatchback in its segment to offer an AMT gearbox paired with a CNG powertrain. Interested customers can book the Altroz CNG AMT online or at their nearest dealership. Deliveries are…
NEW DELHI: From conducting a life-saving midnight delivery on a remote Lakshadweep island to treating patients in the harsh high-altitude terrain of Ladakh, 15 nursing professionals from across the country were honoured with the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 by President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday.The awards were presented at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan…
Asian markets traded mixed on Wednesday as fading momentum in artificial intelligence-linked stocks, elevated oil prices and concerns over persistent inflation kept investors cautious.Japan’s Nikkei 225 edged up less than 0.1% to 62,774.94, while South Korea’s Kospi gained 0.9% to 7,708.05 after recovering some recent losses.Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.3% to 8,645.80.Hong Kong’s Hang Seng…
Preity Zinta slams at fake reports amid PBKS slump (image: X) Punjab Kings’ IPL 2026 campaign has suddenly taken a worrying turn after four consecutive defeats, dramatically changing the complexion of their season. Once comfortably sitting at the top of the points table following a seven-match unbeaten streak, consisting of six wins and one no-result,…
Koneru Humpy (FIDE Photo) PUNE: Koneru Humpy, India’s top-rated woman chess player, said that besides China’s Zhu Jiner she doesn’t see any woman player having the potential to reach an Elo rating of 2600 and break into the top-100 in Open world rankings.Humpy, who is set to play Norway elite chess meet from May 25…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3 following allegations of a paper leak and other exam-related irregularities. The decision was taken with the approval of the central government after investigative agencies shared inputs raising concerns about the integrity of the examination process.Following the cancellation, lakhs of NEET…
