Ernst Öpik’s journey from Estonia to Northern Ireland is a story shaped by war, forced migration and scientific achievement. A respected astronomer and astrophysicist, he left his homeland during the Second World War as Soviet forces advanced across Eastern Europe. Like thousands of Estonians in 1944, he fled the Red Army and began a long…
Gujarat Titans batters interact with head coach Ashish Nehra and batting coach Matthew Hayden. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans’ batting coach Matthew Hayden did not hold back after his side’s humiliating 99-run defeat to Mumbai Indians, calling it “a horrible day” and branding the batting performance “unacceptable” in a scathing post-match assessment.Chasing 200, Gujarat…
Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane (Pic credit: IPL) KOLKATA: If momentum is crucial in sport, Punjab Kings will carry plenty of it into their clash against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Monday. Last season’s runners-up, who have opened their campaign with back-to-back wins, start as favourites against hosts KKR, still searching for their…
University of Washington professor fired after sending email criticising Iran war In recent weeks, at least three cases across the United States have brought renewed attention to the limits of academic expression, particularly around the Middle East.At the centre of one such case is Aria Fani, an associate professor at the University of Washington. He…
Tristan Stubbs, David Miller NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals completed a six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after a late push from David Miller, who hit two sixes in the final over following contributions from KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs in their IPL 2026 match on Saturday.Chasing 176 on a slow Chinnaswamy pitch, DC reached…
Bodhana Sivanandan (Photo by John Saunders) NEW DELHI: Indian-origin chess talent Bodhana Sivanandan has become England’s top-rated female player, according to the latest list by FIDE. At just 11, she now holds a rating of 2366 and has moved ahead of four-time British women’s champion Lan Yao. Based in North London, Bodhana’s journey is especially…
MUMBAI: More than a year after recovering from a urinary infection, Vinod Kambli continues to battle health concerns, though his condition has not worsened. However, the former India batter is still not out of danger.“Ever since he was hospitalised in Thane about 18 months ago, Kambli has had a clot in his brain. His memory…
NASA’s upcoming Artemis II mission is the next crewed mission in the agency’s plan to explore the deep reaches of space. The mission is the next step following the uncrewed Artemis I mission. The mission will be crewed and will be sent using the Space Launch System rocket and the Orion spacecraft, launching from the…
JSSC admit card 2026: The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission has released the Excise Constable Admit Card 2026 today, April 9, 2026 at jssc.jharkhand.gov.in. All those who passed the physical efficiency test are eligible to download their hall tickets from the official site with the help of their login IDs.The written examination will be held on…
Team India Women’s hockey team (Photo by @Media_SAI on X) NEW DELHI: The India women’s national field hockey team reached the final of the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup Qualifiers 2026 after defeating Italy women’s national field hockey team 1-0 in a closely fought semi-final at the G. M. C. Balayogi Hockey Stadium on Friday.The…
