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Devdutt Padikkal (BCCI Photo) Devdutt Padikkal (BCCI Photo) Devdutt Padikkal (BCCI Photo) Devdutt Padikkal (BCCI Photo) Devdutt Padikkal (BCCI Photo) Devdutt Padikkal continued his excellent run against Sri Lanka, scoring another century in the ongoing two-match Test series. After making 167 in the opening Test in Galle, the elegant left-hander hit another hundred on the…
Bobby Deol has reached a new career peak by embracing darker, more villainous roles, but this success comes with its own set of challenges. Having played several antagonists in recent years, he acknowledges that filmmakers are now increasingly offering him similar parts. The actor admits he’s conscious of getting typecast. Rather than accepting every villainous…
Imagine finally getting a colour television camera onto the Moon, knowing millions of people back on Earth were waiting to see the astronauts at work – and then accidentally pointing it straight at the Sun.That is more or less what happened during Apollo 12 in 1969.In November 1969, astronaut Alan Bean was setting up a…
On August 28, 2026, celebrate Raksha Bandhan with joyful rituals during auspicious morning moments. A partial lunar eclipse occurs on this day, though its effects won’t be felt in India, allowing devotees to perform their outdoor rites unhindered by Sutak. This cherished festival underscores the special bond between brothers and sisters, filled with love and…
The Clear Lake City Water Authority decided to buy the golf course and use the land to increase the area’s ability to hold stormwater. (NOAA photo) When Hurricane Harvey brought historic rainfall to the Houston area, residents of Clear Lake City, Texas, feared the worst. For Spyros Varsos, who had lived in the community for…
Dalal Street ended last week in red, with four of the country’s 10 most valued firms seeing their combined market valuation erode by Rs 87,960.29 crore.Bharti Airtel bore the biggest hit, with its valuation falling Rs 28,052.96 crore to Rs 12,14,963.15 crore. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was the next biggest loser, shedding Rs 22,070.34 crore…
Devendra Fadnavis attacked Rahul Gandhi for “taking contradictory position” Women’s Reservation Bill. NEW DELHI: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of taking a contradictory position on women’s empowerment, saying his criticism of patriarchy does not match his stand on the Women’s Reservation Bill.Fadnavis also attacked the Congress, accusing the party of…
The threat comes as Trump has repeatedly claimed that the Strait of Hormuz is effectively US territory US President Donald Trump is preparing to take his campaign against Iran into a new phase, with Washington threatening tougher sanctions and economic isolation in a bid to force Tehran into accepting a deal. But the strategy carries…
Pic courtesy: Instagram/ Visit Faroe Islands Her home is ‘picture perfect’, and that’s exactly the problem! While most of us spend thousands trying to create an Instagram-worthy home, one woman in the Faroe Islands has found that daunting. Her home is objectively beautiful. Her home is Instagrammable from every angle: breathtaking sod roofs, neat gardens,…
After two weeks of declines, Dalal Street could see some consolidation this week, with crude oil prices and developments in the US-Iran conflict likely to remain key drivers of market sentiment, analysts said.Brent crude prices, which are currently above $90 a barrel, will be closely watched, along with geopolitical developments, Siddhartha Khemka, head of research,…
