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England vs Pakistan, 1st Test Day 2 Live: England’s new Test era could hardly have begun in more convincing fashion as the hosts seized control of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley on Thursday. With Ben Stokes having retired and Brendon McCullum no longer in charge, Joe Root returned as England captain for his…
There is a difference between knowing something and being able to see what might come next. Knowledge gives people facts, experience and established ways of understanding the world. Imagination works in a less certain space, where an idea can be considered before there is evidence to prove whether it will work. Albert Einstein often spoke…
The Delhi government has withdrawn a controversial provision linked to the Class 9 third language (R3), clarifying that students will not be barred from appearing for Class 10 board exams over the subject. The Delhi government has withdrawn a provision in its revised Class 9 examination and promotion policy that could have prevented students from…
Quote of the day by Matthew Perry: ‘You never know where one thing will lead…take every opportunity, because something might come of it,’ the ‘Friends’ stars’ wisdom on never missing out on anything, no matter how small or big it may seem (YouTube) Matthew Perry has always been known for taking life as is and…
Photo source: X/@astro_anil Growing food in space is no longer just a futuristic idea. For astronauts living aboard the International Space Station (ISS), growing small quantities of fresh vegetables is already part of ongoing research into how plants behave away from Earth- and whether they could one day help sustain crews on longer missions to…
Out of 72 private homeopathy medical colleges in Maharashtra, at least 34 (47%) are established by trusts or societies that have political connections cutting across party lines. (Representative Image) Out of 72 private homeopathy medical colleges in Maharashtra, at least 34 (47%) are established by trusts or societies that have political connections cutting across party…
It’s finally an experience that makes you feel happy. All-year-long desires may begin taking form now and you might be feeling that your efforts have finally paid off with something tangible. Saturn, your ruler, supports lasting results, while Jupiter helps fulfilment through networks, contacts, and well-timed support. The wheel turns, slowly but in your favour.You…
Astronomers have found what is currently the fastest known star in the Milky Way, a faint star racing through the extreme environment around Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy. Called S301, the star reaches a staggering speed of about 15,500 miles per second, or 25,000 kilometres per second, which…
NEW DELHI: A group of lawyers on Thursday protested outside the Bar Council of India (BCI) office, demanding the resignation of chairman Manan Kumar Mishra. The protest came days after the council’s now-withdrawn order targeting the enrolment of NALSAR University’s graduating batch drew criticism from sections of the legal fraternity.Heavy police deployment was seen near…
Tarun Tejpal, former Tehelka editor NEW DELHI: Tarun Tejpal on Thursday moved the Supreme Court challenging the Bombay high court’s August 6 order convicting him in a 2013 sexual assault case and sentencing him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment, as per a report by PTI news agency.Tejpal was convicted of raping a junior colleague…
