India’s Yuki Bhambri and New Zealand’s Michael Venus (Image: X) PARIS: India’s Yuki Bhambri and New Zealand’s Michael Venus negotiated a tough opener against Argentines Francisco Cerundolo and Mariano Kestelboim, coming through 7-5, 6-2 in the first round of the French Open men’s doubles.Bhambri and Venus, who played the final in the ATP 250 Series…
The commerce department is working with agencies, including the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), which was on the privatisation list until recently, to run special vessels to West Asia t o help exporters move their goods at cheaper rates.While freight to West Asia is in the region of $3,000-3,500 per 20-feet equivalent (TEU) and $4,500-6,000…
Australian batsman Cooper Connolly delivered a sensational IPL debut for Punjab Kings, smashing an unbeaten 72 off 44 balls to secure a thrilling victory. Co-owner Preity Zinta lauded his composed, match-winning knock as a “dream debut,” highlighting his impressive game awareness and calm under pressure. Fans and the team celebrated the arrival of this promising…
The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has started the registration drive for supplementary exams of Class 10 & Class 12 for the academic year 2026. This allows students who meet the eligibility criteria to register online for compartment, re-appear, additional, and Open School exams.As per the announcement made by the PSEB, the supplementary exam facility…
Novak Djokovic and MS Dhoni Indian women’s cricket team all-rounder Deepti Sharma has compared former India captain MS Dhoni‘s composure under pressure to that of tennis great Novak Djokovic, saying both sporting icons possess a rare ability to stay calm when the stakes are highest.Deepti, who is attending Wimbledon for the first time, described the…
Harry Brook and Ben Stokes (Image: X) England are set to begin a new chapter in Test cricket following the retirement of long-time captain Ben Stokes, who called time on his international career during Day 4 of the third Test against New Zealand. With the leadership role now vacant, England’s white-ball captain Harry Brook has…
Trading in Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) begins from May 18, marking a significant change in India’s organised gold market and offering investors a new way to buy and hold the precious metal in digital form, ET reported.The market will operate from Monday to Friday between 9 am and 11:30…
Every day of the week holds a great religious and spiritual significance in Hinduism but specifically Thursday is particularly the most revered day. Dev Guru Brihaspati, the ruler of Jupiter and Lord Vishnu, the universe’s protector are honored on this day. Worship Guru Brihaspati is believed to bring immense blessings, knowledge, wisdom, wealth, success and…
The Himachal Pradesh Home Guards Department has released an official notification inviting online applications for the enrollment of 700 Home Guard volunteers under Advertisement No. 01/2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill positions across multiple categories, including General Duty, Bandmen, Drivers, and Technical Tradesmen. The online application process began earlier this month and will remain…
Dopamine burnout reflects a modern imbalance between constant stimulation and the brain’s natural reward system. Overexposure to quick rewards, stress, and digital habits can dull motivation and excitement. There was a time when small wins felt big. A message from a friend, a weekend plan, even a good meal could lift the mood. Now, for…