Sri Lanka enter this match knowing that another defeat will end their chances of making the semi-finals. In their previous game, they could not chase 147 against England on a slow pitch in Pallekele. Their batters struggled against slower bowling and some shot selection was questioned after the loss. Batting coach Vikram Rathour said that…
Pakistan’s Usman Tariq drops a catch of England’s Jacob Bethell during the T20 World Cup cricket match between England and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo) England became the first side to confirm a semi-final berth at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after defeating Pakistan on Tuesday, whose…
BENGALURU: More than a year after the setback to its navigation satellite programme, Isro on Wednesday released the findings of an apex committee that investigated why the NVS-02 spacecraft failed to reach its intended orbit on Jan 29, 2025.The committee, it said, traced the anomaly to a failure in the spacecraft’s pyro system. According to…
University of Bristol opens Mumbai campus to boost AI, UK-India research ties MUMBAI: The University of Bristol, marking its 150th anniversary year, formally unveiled its Mumbai Enterprise Campus, in Powai on Tuesday, signalling a step towards its global expansion. The university is among six institutions that received a letter of intent from the University Grants…
A social media post meant to celebrate the normalisation of LGBTQ+ relationships has instead sparked a debate online, after Indian screenwriter and filmmaker Apurva Asrani faced backlash for sharing a clip of Netherlands Prime Minister Rob Jetten with his partner, Nicolás Keenan. Asrani, an editor and filmmaker in Bollywood, took to X to post a…
2026 isn’t really a chaotic year. It’s more the kind where timing decides whether something feels smooth or unnecessarily heavy. Nothing dramatic needs to happen for a phase to feel off. Sometimes it’s just that conversations misfire, decisions feel rushed, or energy dips quietly. A few stretches of the year carry that tone more than…
Turbo-petrol engines are becoming increasingly popular in India, offering a mix of stronger performance and fuel efficiency. By using forced induction, these engines produce higher power and torque from smaller capacities, improving acceleration and responsiveness while maintaining competitive efficiency. This makes them suitable for varied conditions, including city traffic and highway driving. Automakers have begun…
NEW DELHI: Veteran CPI leader R Nallakannu passed away on Wednesday at the age of 101, hospital authorities said.Nallakannu was admitted to Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital’s ICU on February 1. He suffered from multi-organ failure on Wednesday and was placed on life support. His condition detoriated on Monday.“He was not able to tolerate treatment…
Craving that solitaire ring? Now might be the perfect time. A steep drop in diamond prices is reshaping jewellery buying trends in the country, with solitaires seeing heightened demand among consumers aged 28–40, according to industry executives. Sales in this segment have surged nearly 25% year-on-year as improved affordability drives more buyers to the market.Neil…
West Indies’ Shimron Hetmyer (AP Photo) MUMBAI: Shimron Hetmyer’s commitment to the West Indies team came under scrutiny when he failed to board the flight during the 2022 T20 World Cup and was eventually dropped from the squad. Though he cited ‘personal reasons’ for his decision, it created a perception that he preferred globetrotting in…
