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Pakistan’s Babar Azam (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Pakistan star batter Babar Azam has had a tough T20 World Cup so far, managing just 66 runs in four matches with a modest strike rate. Because of this, he has been moved down the batting order from his usual opening slot to the middle order, a move that…
NEW DELHI: India A Women delivered a commanding all-round performance to defeat Bangladesh by 46 runs in the final and win the ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars title on Sunday. Batting first, India A posted a competitive total of 134/7 in 20 overs, thanks largely to a composed unbeaten half-century from Tejal Hasabnis and…
A growing number of preschoolers are entering classrooms unfamiliar with basic book handling, with many instinctively swiping pages like touchscreens. Surveys in the UK and US point to rising early screen exposure and declining shared reading at home. Experts warn that shifting digital habits may reshape attention, language development, and early literacy foundations. Classrooms once…
Businessman Raj Kundra, granted bail in the alleged bitcoin scam case, expressed faith in the Indian judiciary and criticized media sensationalism. After his release, he said “Satyamev Jayate,” emphasizing truth will prevail. Kundra also dropped his signature mask, remarking, “All masks are off now,” signaling confidence and cooperation with investigators. After being granted bail in…
Rental yield is typically calculated using this formula:Rental Yield (%) = (Annual Rental Income ÷ Property Value) × 100For example, if a property costs Rs.50,00,000 and generates Rs.3,00,000 per year in rent:Rental Yield = (3,00,000 ÷ 50,00,000) × 100 = 6%There are two types of rental yield: Gross Rental Yield – Based only on rental…
AriesThere’s attraction, but you’re not rushing it. If you’re single, you may feel interested yet still pause before making a move. Something in you wants clarity first. If you’re with someone, conversations feel sharper. You’re less reactive, more aware. That keeps things steady, even if it feels slightly serious.TaurusYou’re watching for consistency. If you’re single,…
I have coached leaders with razor-sharp minds and glittering CVs who still could not keep good people in the room. They could solve complex problems in minutes, yet struggle to have a simple conversation without leaving emotional debris behind. That gap is not about intelligence. It is about EQ in leadership, the human skill that…
A new Mona Lisa has appeared in El Salvador. But this isn’t Leonardo da Vinci’s original. Instead, it seems a local twist has been added, in more ways than one. A towering 13-metre mural now dominates a building in Zacamil, a working-class area of San Salvador. And it’s made entirely from recycled plastic bottle caps,…
MUMBAI: The Haryana govt has tightened rules governing the handling of public funds and banking relationships, issuing revised instructions to departments on Feb 18, 2026.In an order issued by the additional chief secretary, the finance department laid down fresh conditions for opening bank accounts, managing deposits and ensuring stricter oversight.Under the new norms, administrative secretaries…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) intercepted a suspicious foreign vessel inside India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) on Sunday. The boat, carrying an Iranian crew, was found with a large consignment of smuggled foreign-brand cigarettes.In a post on X, the Indian Coast Guard said, ”On 21 Feb 26, India Coast Guard ship intercepted a…
