Ben Stokes (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England’s preparations for the second Test against New Zealand have been overshadowed by controversy, with captain Ben Stokes and all-rounder Gus Atkinson under investigation for an alleged breach of team protocols.The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Tuesday that it is looking into an incident involving the…
NEW DELHI: Outgoing Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Friday had lunch with his deputy DK Shivakumar and minister KJ George, and Legislative Council member Yathindra Siddaramaiah in Delhi.This comes a day after Siddaramaiah decided to step down from Karnataka’s top job, paving way for DK Shivakumar to take over as CM.Earlier in the day, Siddaramaiah…
For many people, a saree is a piece of clothing. For founder Samiksha Khadka, one particular green saree carries a lifetime of memories. During a recent visit to the United States, she shared the story behind the heirloom and the promise she once made to her grandmother – a promise that, years later, brought tears…
A large new study has found that older adults who consume the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods may face a significantly greater risk of developing dementia and cognitive impairment. For many people, a packet of chips, instant noodles, sugary breakfast cereal, frozen snacks, or packaged cookies are simply convenient parts of everyday life. They save…
People protecting themselves from extreme heat NEW DELHI: A day after negligible improvement, the city saw isolated heatwave conditions on Sunday. A rainy respite could come on Friday, though.By late Sunday evening, some areas saw a dust intrusion from Pakistan, which came via Rajasthan and Haryana, Met officials said. This may impact the air quality…
England’s Danni Wyatt-Hodge celebrates reaching her century. (AP Photo) England rewrote the history books in emphatic fashion at Edgbaston, posting the highest team total in Women’s T20 World Cup history — 219/1 — before cruising to an 87-run win over Sri Lanka in their tournament opener.On a sunlit evening in front of 14,865 fans, England’s…
Actor Arjun Rampal married former Miss India and supermodel Mehr Jesia in 1998 after the two met during their modelling days. The couple went on to welcome two daughters, Mahikaa and Myra, and remained together for nearly two decades before announcing their separation in 2018. Their divorce was finalised in November 2019.Now in a recent…
Quote of the day by Johnny Depp; when the actor explained the beauty of love and anger.(Image Credit: Instagram) Johnny Depp‘s Hollywood comeback is well underway. In April 2026, he walked onto the CinemaCon stage in his signature hat, sunglasses, and scarves to debut ‘Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol,’ a major Paramount production directed by Ti…
While Uttar Pradesh is best noted for its iconic wonders like the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort and Ayodhya’s temples, there are some places hidden well beneath its rich history. Not many must be aware of the stories of haunted mansions, abandoned hospitals, and mysterious neighbourhoods. While none of these ghost stories have been verified,…
Anthony Fauci (L) and Tulsi Gabbard (R) Former US President Joe Biden’s top medical adviser Anthony Fauci funded a laboratory in China’s Wuhan and influenced intelligence assessments on the origins of Covid-19 while misleading Congress under oath, according to a claim made by outgoing director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.The allegation surfaced when Gabbard accused…