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India’s Ishan Kishan (PTI Photo) Thiruvananthapuram: Opportunity in international cricket rarely arrives gift-wrapped. More often, it comes on the back of someone else’s misfortune, demanding to be seized without hesitation. Tilak Varma’s injury did precisely that for Ishan Kishan. Given a full series to press his claim, Kishan turned every outing into a statement. A…
Carlos Alcaraz (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images) Carlos Alcaraz may have lifted the Australian Open trophy, but he won’t be taking home all of the prize money that comes with it. After beating Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 in the men’s singles final in Melbourne, the 22-year-old Spaniard earned a winner’s cheque of AUD…
AFCAT 1 answer key 2026: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the AFCAT 1 answer key 2026 along with the question paper and candidate response sheet today, February 1, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 1 exam can download these documents from the official website at afcat.edcil.co.in.AFCAT 1…
‘Dhurandhar’ composer Shashwat Sachdev shared that ‘Shararat’ stems from his personal emotions and life experiences. Created under pressure, the song challenges social norms by portraying a woman expressing desire. For Shashwat, it mirrors his own journey — a reflection of where he comes from and who he’s become. Since ‘Dhurandhar’ hit theatres, its music has…
The Temple of Pythons is a rare sacred place where religion, history, legend, and living ritual come coiling together, quite literally, which is around snakes. The temple is deeply tied to Vodun, a spiritual tradition practiced across parts of West and Central Africa, particularly in Benin, Togo, and Ghana. Through the African diaspora, Vodun beliefs…
Chennai: After six decades of delighting book lovers, the British Council Library in Chennai is shutting down with the lease for its premises on Mount Road ending. The library has begun selling its collection; books will be available for purchase until Feb 15.For Harini R, a final-year BA English Literature student, the library was far…
Not just an aesthetic choice, Feng Shui practitioners assert that crystal balls are imbued with remarkable energy-balancing properties. These radiant orbs, especially those made from clear quartz or brilliantly cut glass, are thought to radiate positive vibes, mending energy fractures in areas like hallways and corners. Do you believe in crystal balls? Often associated with…
American boxer Ryan Garcia, once a vocal supporter of US President Donald Trump, has publicly withdrawn his endorsement, citing moral concerns linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Garcia, who had earlier praised Trump and aligned himself with the MAGA movement, said he could no longer support anyone connected, directly or indirectly, to alleged abuse…
UAE E-Invoicing Revolution: How the Looming Digital System Will Transform Business Operations The United Arab Emirates is gearing up for a major tax and digital transformation in 2026–2027 with the rollout of a national electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) system that will fundamentally change how companies issue, process and report invoices. With pilot testing set to begin…
NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the plans to set up a new unit for the National Institute for Mental Health and Neuro Sciences in North India. Acknowledging the lack of mental health institutions in the region, she also announced the national mental health institutes in Jharkhand’s Ranchi and Assam’s Tezpur shall also…
