‘Start increasing workload’: BCCI sends message to hopefuls ahead of Afghanistan one-off Test | Cricket News

India’s players during the second Test against South Africa in November 2025. (AP) New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) medical team has started reaching out to the players in contention for the one-off Test against Afghanistan next month, and is asking them to gradually increase their workload. As TimesofIndia.com reported…

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Guruvayur Temple: Did you know the idol in Guruvayur Temple is believed to be the one worshipped by Lord Krishna himself?

Kerala’s Guruvayur Temple is full of stories and mysteries that still amaze devotees. It is not just devotion that draws devotees to the temple, but also these surprising folklores. One among the fascinating beliefs is that the deity in the temple, the Chaturbahu form of Lord Vishnu, was worshipped by Lord Krishna himself. Yes, you…

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Good as gold? Tough

It’s turning into a steeplechase of sorts for TN CM Vijay. Made to run to stack up the numbers, there’s now the floor test to clear. Presuming he passes with flying colours, alas, still no time to catch his breath. For, on his debut, CM’s staring at a mighty bill, where he’ll likely spend a…

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Indian businessman in Portugal says he only hires Indians because Portuguese workers are ‘too expensive’

An Indian business owner in Portugal said in a street interview that he mainly hires Indian workers because Portuguese employees are “too expensive” and communication is easier with people from India.Asked whether he only hires Indians, the man replied: “Yes.” He said Portuguese workers cost more and described language as a barrier when dealing with…

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Equity mutual fund inflows fall 5% to Rs 38,440 crore in April; SIP contributions also ease

Net inflows into equity-oriented mutual fund schemes declined 5 per cent month-on-month to Rs 38,440 crore in April, while contributions through Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) also moderated, according to data released by industry body AMFI on Monday, PTI reported.Equity mutual funds had attracted net inflows of Rs 40,450 crore in March.Monthly SIP contributions slipped to…

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VB-G RAM G Act explained: What changes as Centre replaces MGNREGA with new rural jobs law from July 1 | India News

The Centre on Monday announced that the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, or VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, will come into force across India from July 1, replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) after nearly two decades.The government has pitched the new legislation as a “next-generation…

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