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Bangladesh set for elections on August 20 Bangladesh’s ruling Nationalist Party (BNP) on Thursday nominated its secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as its candidate for the country’s presidency, putting the 78-year-old veteran politician in a strong position to become the next head of state.The presidential election is scheduled to be held on August 20.“It…
The award had been conferred on Ananta Maharaj in February for his contribution to the Rajbanshi community and promotion of its language and culture. NEW DELHI: The West Bengal government on Thursday withdrew the Banga Bibhushan award from BJP Rajya Sabha member Ananta Maharaj over his alleged derogatory comment against Netaji.Banga Bibhushan is one of…
For IT professionals, the path to higher salaries is changing. The Indian IT sector is in the midst of an employment flux – hiring, firing, and increment trends are fast changing. The advent of artificial intelligence has rendered some roles redundant while also introducing newer job positions for specialised talent.The phase is marked by slower…
Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi never gave up on his hope of playing Test cricket for India, despite having to wait for his first call-up. He continued to focus on performing, believing that consistent results would eventually earn him a chance.That opportunity came when Nabi was added to India’s squad as a replacement for…
Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja India could field three left-arm spinners in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, with bowling coach Morne Morkel saying Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar offer different skills and can form an attacking bowling combination.Kuldeep brings left-arm wrist spin and an attacking option, Jadeja relies…
Oyster farmers across Hiroshima Prefecture are pulling up their rafts this season to find that most of what they cultivated has not survived. In several coastal districts, mortality rates have reached as high as 90%, far above the usual seasonal loss of 30% to 50%. Producers in the city of Higashihiroshima have reported losses at…
PUNE: Students should not focus solely on obtaining a degree but should identify the field they are passionate about and connect it with a profession. Excellence comes naturally when passion and profession are brought together, senior IT expert Dr Deepak Shikarpur said.He was speaking as the chief guest at ‘Deeksharambh 2026’, an orientation programme organised…
Michiel Vandeweert dies at 28: Tributes pour in for Belgian influencer and streamer known for sharing his progeria journey, fans call him ‘a true top person’ Michiel Vandeweert, who was best known for being a streamer and for making content about his genetic condition, progeria, has passed away. The star was 28 years old at…
Writing is not just a pencil-and-paper skill. Before a child can make an “A”, draw a straight line or stay inside a shape, their hands, fingers, eyes and brain have to work together in surprisingly complex ways. They need enough hand strength to control a pencil, finger dexterity to make small movements, visual-motor coordination to…
Wang Qi (C) with his granddaughter Kanak Wang (L) and grandson Praneet Wang (R). Also seen are his daughter (extreme left) and daughter-in-law (extreme right) at their home BHOPAL: Fourteen-year-old Kanak Wang and her eight-year-old brother Praneet Wang, who live in Tirodi village of Madhya Pradesh’s Balaghat district, have never been to China.Yet the Indian-born…
