Rishabh Pant and Ajinkya Rahane (Pic credit: IPL) Out of form and short on ideas, Kolkata Knight Riders are set to consider sweeping changes as they hunt for their first win of the IPL 2026 season against a confident Lucknow Super Giants at Eden Gardens on Thursday.Much of the spotlight will be on Mohammed Shami,…
For generations, prairie dogs were often treated as a problem rather than an ecological asset. Their burrows were blamed for competing with livestock, while their colonies were targeted through shooting and poisoning across large parts of their former range.But removing them had consequences far larger than the disappearance of one small mammal. Scientists studying black-tailed…
Anil Kapoor has often spoken candidly about the profound influence of his father, Surinder Kapoor, on his life and career choices. While his father was a producer, Anil’s journey hasn’t been easy. He had to struggle to pave a way for himself and he has also seen the struggles of his father. That played a…
Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The badminton world was left stunned on Wednesday as Denmark’s two-time Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen announced his retirement at the age of 32, citing persistent back problems that have made it impossible to “compete and train at the highest level.” The decision brings down the curtain on one…
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a stern advisory warning Indian students and parents about procedural lapses while seeking admission to undergraduate medical courses abroad, particularly in Uzbekistan. The notice emphasizes strict compliance with recognition, course structure, and eligibility norms, cautioning that failure to verify these details could affect future medical registration and practice…
America is retiring coal plants slowly and steadily. The boilers are cut up for scrap, the smokestacks get dropped on camera and the land tends to sit in permitting limbo for a decade. But in Becker, Minnesota, the state’s biggest coal plant is being used, not for all this hardware but for a plug.On July…
Rajasthan Royals’ Yashasvi Jaiswal (AP Photo) Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has raised serious questions over the national selectors’ treatment of Yashasvi Jaiswal following Rajasthan Royals’ impressive win over Punjab Kings in IPL 2026. Chasing a daunting 223 in New Chandigarh on April 28, Rajasthan Royals got off to a strong start, with Jaiswal playing…
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Biocon’s founder and chairperson, has identified her niece, Claire Mazumdar, as the future leader. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Biocon’s founder and chairperson, has reportedly put in place a structured succession plan for the biotechnology firm, identifying her niece, Claire Mazumdar, as the future leader.Having built Biocon over more than four decades and without a direct…
The pre-release event for the upcoming period crime drama ‘Kara’ in Hyderabad was nothing short of a celebration for Dhanush fans. Held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, the event saw the National Award-winning actor in high spirits as he addressed everything from title confusion to his future collaborations ahead if its release on April 30,…
VVS Laxman and Shreyas Iyer (Screengrab) India’s comprehensive 3-0 T20I series victory over Zimbabwe ended with mutual appreciation between captain Shreyas Iyer and stand-in head coach VVS Laxman, as both credited each other’s leadership for the team’s commanding performances. A relatively inexperienced Indian squad, missing several first-choice players including Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh…