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NEW DELHI: India women’s hockey team chief coach Sjoerd Marijne has defended his decision to take leave shortly before the FIH World Cup, insisting his absence did not compromise the team’s preparations and that he remained closely involved in the build-up to the tournament.Marijne’s decision to take leave before the World Cup had come under…
The Centre has appointed three senior officials, including two directors and a joint director, to the National Testing Agency (NTA) amid scrutiny over examination-related controversies. The appointments come as the government moves to strengthen the agency’s functioning through structural reforms, including tighter paper evaluation, specialist involvement and changes to its examination management system. New Delhi:…
‘Begging me to leave her’: Sukesh Chandrasekhar’s alleged letter to Nora Fatehi about Jacqueline Fernandez surfaces online A handwritten letter allegedly written by jailed conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar to actor-dancer Nora Fatehi has surfaced on social media. The letter has emerged days after Nora spoke publicly about the emotional toll of being linked to Sukesh in…
Bubble wrap was invented for something completely different That sheet of plastic with tiny bubbles has become almost impossible to separate from the idea of opening a parcel. But its original purpose had nothing to do with shipping, boxes, or fragile objects.In fact, bubble wrap began as an attempt to create a new kind of…
Joymoti, a 53-year-old female elephant rescued from the devastating floods in Nagaland and Assam in July, was airlifted and moved to Vantara, Jamnagar, where she has already begun receiving immediate and specialised veterinary treatment.The elephant was swept away by floodwaters in Nagaland during the second week of July and was subsequently rescued by local communities…
Nepal turns down foreign rescue teams, citing 2015 lessons, but accepts international aid as floods leave thousands missing Nepal has declined offers from several countries, including India and China, to send specialised search-and-rescue teams, as it battles one of its worst flood disasters in years. It said that its own security agencies are capable of…
Tomorrow unfolds a promising connection between personal security and future aspirations alongside family considerations. Themes of learning and travel will flourish, sparking growth in both professional and private realms. Expect an uptick in discussions about career education and international opportunities. Conversations related to relationships may delve into familial living arrangements and expectations. When it comes…
This week’s edition comes with a number that is almost impossible to process. Nearly one million Indians are caught in America’s employment-based green card backlog, with a new analysis putting the potential wait for some at 179 years. Nine Indian-origin names have made TIME’s list of the people shaping artificial intelligence. And one Indian immigrant…
Houston attorney Tony Buzbee and his wife, Frances, recently acquired 1708 River Oaks Blvd Prominent Houston trial lawyer Tony Buzbee has bought a 15,000-square-foot luxury mansion listed for $15.5 million in the exclusive River Oaks neighbourhood, with plans to tear down the entire house and turn the property into a private garden estate. The purchase…
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami revealed a series of initiatives aimed at empowering women NEW DELHI: Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Raksha Bandhan announced a series of measures aimed at improving women’s safety, mobility and economic empowerment, including free travel in Roadways buses for women aged 60 years and above.The announcements were made…
