A verbal exchange between Shan Masood and Mushfiqur Rahim added more tension to the second Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan in Sylhet on Monday, as the hosts moved closer to a possible series sweep.The incident took place before the start of the 79th over of Bangladesh’s second innings on Day 3 at the Sylhet International…
Aravindh Chithambaram (second from left) NEW DELHI: Indian Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram became the first Indian player to qualify for the Chess main event at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 after winning the Road to EWC qualifier at DreamHack Atlanta.The 26-year-old produced a composed display in the high-pressure rapid format, where matches consisted of two…
India’s export diversification strategy gained momentum in FY26, with ships, boats, telecom instruments, pulses, marine products, graphite and explosives emerging as key growth drivers as exporters entered new markets and added fresh product-country combinations, according to an ET report.According to an analysis by the commerce department, India expanded its export footprint through 1,821 new principal…
The recent Rs 3 hike in petrol and diesel prices could influence vehicle buying trends in India, with rising running costs expected to push more buyers towards fuel-efficient options such as hybrids, CNG vehicles and EVs. Fuel prices have historically played a major role in shaping consumer preferences in the Indian automotive market. Over the…
India’s current account deficit (CAD) is likely to widen sharply to 2.3 per cent of GDP in FY27 from 0.9 per cent in FY26 amid elevated oil prices and external sector pressures, according to a report by foreign brokerage HSBC, PTI reported.The report also projected the balance of payments (BoP) deficit to widen to $65…
The recent Rs 3 hike in petrol and diesel prices could influence vehicle buying trends in India, with rising running costs expected to push more buyers towards fuel-efficient options such as hybrids, CNG vehicles and EVs. Fuel prices have historically played a major role in shaping consumer preferences in the Indian automotive market. Over the…
For decades, petrol motorcycles have dominated Indian roads. They are trusted, easy to maintain and supported by fuel stations and service centres almost everywhere. But things are slowly changing. With petrol prices staying high and EV technology improving quickly, electric motorcycles are now becoming a serious option for everyday commuting.Still, the answer is not as…
NEW DELHI: “14 years of my struggle has come true today.” Those were the words of Macneil Hadley Noronha to his coach Irfan Sait, after receiving the call from Chennai Super Kings. Sait says it was the most emotional he had seen the Karnataka all-rounder, who struggled to gather himself after learning he would join…
Maria Branyas Morera, who lived to 117, defied aging expectations. image Credit: Wikipedia Imagine having a 117th birthday celebration with a sharp mind, a strong heart, and enough energy for the daily walk. If you’re Maria Branyas Morera, this was not just a wish; it was her reality. Although most people think of getting older…
A routine fishing trip on Lake Michigan led to an extraordinary discovery: a pre-Civil War shipwreck, the George L. Newman. Image Credit: Gemini A typical weekend fishing trip ends with stories about what went wrong. When Tim Wollak and his six-year-old daughter, Henley, took their boat on a trip near Green Island on Lake Michigan,…
