[ad_1] Gold has fascinated civilisations for millennia because of one remarkable quality: it rarely loses its shine. Ancient coins, jewellery and royal artefacts buried for thousands of years can still emerge gleaming with their familiar golden glow. Scientists have long known that gold resists corrosion better than most metals, but the exact atomic mechanisms behind…
[ad_1] Virat Kohli and Rasikh Salam Dar (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Rasikh Salam Dar’s celebration said it all after he sent Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Travis Head’s stumps cartwheeling during their IPL 2026 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Friday.After being hammered for three consecutive boundaries by Head, Rasikh…
[ad_1] Shubman Gill (Image credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: With several exciting T20 talents emerging, team selection has become a major headache for the selectors. Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes Shubman Gill, who is in ominous form in IPL 2026, deserves a place in India’s T20I setup. However, with youngsters like Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Priyansh…
[ad_1] US Federal Reserve Governor Chris Waller has joined a growing group of policymakers calling for the central bank to signal that its next move may not necessarily be an interest rate cut as inflation pressures remain elevated, AFP reported.The comments come as the US economy continues to grapple with stubborn price pressures, with consumer…
[ad_1] Vijay Shankar and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar has announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket, ending a professional journey that saw him represent the national side in both ODIs and T20Is, including at the 2019 ODI World Cup.A dependable performer in domestic cricket for Tamil Nadu, Shankar played…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders suffered a major setback ahead of their crucial do-or-die IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals, with star wicketkeeper-batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi being ruled out of the remainder of the tournament.KKR issued an official update on Raghuvanshi, who has been one of their standout performers in IPL 2026.“Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been…
[ad_1] India has blocked China’s request to establish a dispute settlement panel at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in a case challenging New Delhi’s support measures for the solar cells, modules and information technology sectors, PTI reported.China had earlier this month approached the WTO’s dispute settlement body seeking the formation of a panel after bilateral…
[ad_1] Pat Cummins and Rajat Patidar (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL 2026 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Friday. Both teams have already secured their spots in the playoffs.“We’ll bat first. I think…
[ad_1] Vijay Shankar and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar has announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket, ending a professional journey that saw him represent the national side in both ODIs and T20Is, including at the 2019 ODI World Cup. A dependable performer in domestic cricket for Tamil Nadu, Shankar…
[ad_1] Pakistan’s Khan Muhammad celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the Asian Champions Trophy 2023 hockey match for 5/6th Place between Pakistan and China, at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, in Chennai. (file photo/PTI) Pakistan Hockey Federation is facing fresh criticism from players over unpaid dues and reduced training camp allowances ahead of the…
