KOLKATA: Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s influence on Jharkhand cricket has never needed an official designation. Even after stepping away from the domestic cricket long ago, the former India captain continues to leave his imprint quietly, helping shape a young generation that is now beginning to make its presence felt at the highest domestic level across formats.East…
Donkeys are more than just packs of animals and load carriers; these herbivores have the capacity to contribute more to the environment than most humans. Over four decades ago, authorities in Israel released 28 wild donkeys into the Ramon Crater, an extremely arid area of Israel’s Negev Desert. The animals’ daily habits completely transformed the…
‘Haiwaan’ Twitter review: Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan’s thriller earns praise for dark storyline and intense performances After years of anticipation, Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan are back together on the big screen with ‘Haiwaan’. Priyadarshan’s thriller, which released in theatres on September 11, marks the actors’ reunion after 18 years and has…
Ancient cultures observed the sky to understand seasonal changes and time. Babylonians developed the twelve-part zodiac system which influenced later traditions. The Greeks later incorporated personal birth charts and philosophical ideas. Romans popularized these astrological concepts, shaping today’s zodiac. This astrological language evolved through centuries of reinterpretation and collaboration. Late September brings Libra season, and…
Shashi Tharoor says govt must keep Brics non-West and not let it appear anti-West. NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday cautioned that the Brics summit hosted by India should not appear to be an anti-West platform, as that would not be in sync with the country’s national interests.Tharoor, who served as a diplomat…
IMF hails India’s 7.8% growth, calls economy a key global growth engine India’s economy has stayed on the growth track despite the energy price shock, with real GDP rising 7.8% in the April-June quarter. The IMF hailed the stronger-than-expected performance, saying that the growth was boosted by better-than-expected activity in services and exports.At a press…
India’s Mohammed Siraj (PTI Photo) Mohammed Siraj believes a two-month break from competitive cricket was behind the loss of pace and rhythm that affected him during India’s recent Test tour of Sri Lanka.The India pacer, however, feels his stint in the Duleep Trophy has helped him rediscover the rhythm he needs before another international season…
Saim Ayub and Virender Sehwag (Image credit: Agencies) Former England captain Nasser Hussain has slammed Pakistan’s decision to bring Saim Ayub into the Test team straight from the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), saying the young batter “shouldn’t be here”.Ayub’s return to the Pakistan Test team ended in a nightmare as he was dismissed for a…
More than 100 years after a dam built beneath the historic Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad disrupted the natural flow of Buckhorn Creek, the waterway is running free again, and the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail now crosses it on a new 90-foot bridge. The Muskegon River Watershed Assembly (MRWA), which has led the restoration…
‘One small mistake can cost you dearly’_ AR Rahman. AR Rahman has lent his voice to a public campaign aimed at fighting cybercrime. The Oscar-winning musician released a special video message following an appeal from Sukma Police in Chhattisgarh. The initiative seeks to make people more cautious while using digital platforms. Sukma Police shared AR…
