Echoes of Keys: Pulikkottil Kaku Ittianam, 91, with her typewriter, revisits the rhythm of a career spent shaping official words one keystroke at a time in Mangaluru Mangaluru: On some mornings, even now, Pulikkottil Kaku Ittianam says she can almost hear it — the steady clatter of keys, the sharp bell at the edge of…
James Coles (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England have announced a 17-member squad for the five-match T20I series against India starting on July 1, with 22-year-old all-rounder James Coles receiving his first international call-up. Harry Brook will captain the side, while Jordan Cox, Sonny Baker and Saqib Mahmood return after missing the T20…
8th pay commission on Monday began a two-day interaction programme in Lucknow, where it is scheduled to hold 54 meetings with unions, associations and individuals representing departments including railways, defence, health, revenue, communications, CPWD and agriculture. Central government employees may not have to wait until the end of 2027 for revised salaries and pensions if…
Farmers in Kolar-Chikkaballapur called for Kolar bandh on Monday and staged protest demanding intervention of govt with support price Bengaluru/Kolar: The growing distress among mango growers in Karnataka’s largest mango-producing belt of Kolar–Chikkaballapur triggered a day-long bandh in parts of Kolar Monday, with farmers demanding immediate government intervention and the announcement of a support price…
Marketa Vondrousova (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali, file) NEW DELHI: Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has been handed a four-year ban after refusing to take an anti-doping test at her home in December 2025. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said an independent tribunal found the Czech player guilty of violating anti-doping rules. Her suspension will run…
England’s Gus Atkinson and Ben Stokes (AP Photo) England captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson have been cleared of any wrongdoing following an investigation into a nightclub incident that occurred after their team’s victory over New Zealand earlier this month. The pair had already been handed written warnings by the England and Wales…
Tata Motors is all set to debut the Sierra in an all-electric avatar. The Sierra EV is scheduled to launch in India on June 30 and will join Tata’s growing EV portfolio as a premium midsize electric SUV. Ahead of its debut, the company has released a fresh teaser confirming one of the model’s biggest…
A file photo of rooftop solar plant under the Centre’s PM Surya Ghar Yojana Bengaluru: Thousands of rooftop solar owners in Karnataka could face lower returns on future installations if Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) proceeds with its proposal to reduce solar tariffs for projects commissioned between July 2026 and June 2029. In a draft…
The Championships Wimbledon (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As Wimbledon 2026 approaches, Indian doubles veteran Rohan Bopanna has picked defending champion Jannik Sinner and Elena Rybakina as his favourites to win the men’s and women’s singles titles. Despite calling the field highly competitive, the 46-year-old backed Sinner to retain his crown and believes…
Investor sentiment received a boost after weekend talks between the United States and Iran. US Vice President JD Vance said the discussions had created a “good foundation for a successful final deal”. US stocks traded near record levels on Monday as easing oil prices and optimism over progress in US-Iran talks helped support investor sentiment,…
