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NEW DELHI: Former England captain Andrew Strauss has questioned the timing of Ben Stokes‘ retirement announcement, saying it became a “huge distraction” for England during the decisive Test against New Zealand.Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket during the final Test at Trent Bridge, informing his teammates on the morning of Day 4. The news…
FIFA World Cup trophy (via Getty) The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered the Round of 32 stage. This is the first knockout round of the expanded 48-team tournament. Fans around the world are ready for some of the biggest matches of the competition. Every game is now a win-or-go-home contest.The Round of 32 matches…
For most of scientific history, chemical elements were identified through materials that could be handled, heated, weighed or examined in a laboratory. Helium followed a very different path. It first emerged not from a rock, a gas sample or a chemical experiment, but from a thin yellow line hidden within sunlight.According to a Science Museum…
HTET 2026 candidates are likely to receive their admit cards shortly as the Board of School Education, Haryana prepares for the July 4 and 5 examination. The hall ticket, expected to be released from July 1, will be available online through the official portal. Candidates must download it promptly and confirm that all personal and…
Kangana Ranaut wraps up shooting for ‘Queen 2’, shares joyful glimpse from wrap-up celebrations with cast and crew Kangana Ranaut has completed the shoot for her upcoming film ‘Queen 2’, marking the end of principal photography for the much-anticipated sequel to her 2014 hit ‘Queen’. The actor shared the update with fans through her Instagram…
A heartwarming tale of resilience unfolds as Tripod, a three-legged doe, has adopted two orphaned fawns, adding to her own offspring. Photographed by Tanya Decatur, the deer’s remarkable maternal instincts have captivated online audiences. Despite losing a leg to a hunting accident last November, Tripod demonstrates incredible survival skills, now nurturing a blended family and…
Misri addressing the media on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian (File photo, PTI) NEW DELHI: The government on Monday distanced itself from reports of a Track 2 dialogue involving India and Pakistan, with foreign secretary Vikram Misri clarifying that the meetings are private initiatives with no official participation or backing from the…
July opens on an encouraging note for Pisces, and you will feel that movement has finally begun after a period of waiting, second guessing, or quiet frustration. Work matters respond well to your effort early in the month, and the people around you, especially seniors and colleagues, seem more willing to support your ideas. This…
On a hot afternoon on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, I sat with my legs crossed and eyes closed trying to keep my attention on the air moving in and out of my nostrils. This was during the ten-day Vipassana meditation retreat. But my legs kept pulling me away. They had been folded for what felt…
India has commissioned a pilot hydrogen production facility that uses heat from a nuclear reactor, rather than conventional grid electricity, to generate clean hydrogen.The facility, set up by the Department of Atomic Energy at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, uses high-temperature heat from the Fast Breeder Test Reactor…
