NEW DELHI: England cricketer Dawid Malan has sparked a fresh debate with a bold suggestion: allow a limited, controlled form of ball tampering in cricket. His idea isn’t about breaking rules completely, but about tweaking them to make the game more balanced between bat and ball—especially in modern formats where batters dominate.Speaking on BBC’s Strategic…
KHDA allows centre-led home learning for Dubai children aged 0–6 during distance learning phase / Image: File Dubai is taking a decisive step towards flexible education as the Knowledge and Human Development Authority introduces a new policy allowing children aged 0–6 to opt for home-based learning.The authority said the initiative supports diverse learning environments during…
Virat Kohli (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: It began with Virat Kohli‘s ‘naagin dance’ and ended with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s breathtaking blitz. The Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2026 clash at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Friday had entertainment written all over it – both on and off the field.With the toss…
At most events, ambassadors are seen.At the Times Internet Half Marathon, they were felt.They were not merely promoting the run from the sidelines or sharing countless posts – they were out on the course, matching strides for strides with participants, turning representation into action – and that’s what truly defines the event. Where influence met…
Actress Jessica Biel has taken to social media to confront a troubling new trend known as the ‘Jessica Tantrum.’ It seems some parents are yelling ‘Jessica’ at their tantruming toddlers to calm them down. In her heartfelt message, Biel expressed her worry about the fear this instills in young children, suggesting that they appear ‘petrified….
PSL drama over Usman Tariq pause (Screengrab) Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has come out in support of Daryl Mitchell after the New Zealand batter raised concerns over Usman Tariq’s unusual delivery pause during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 clash in Karachi.The incident occurred during the match between Quetta Gladiators and Rawalpindi, where Mitchell…
India’s financial ecosystem has undergone a major transformation in recent years, with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) emerging as the centrepiece of the country’s digital payments revolution. Just ten years ago, financial transactions in the country were slow and largely cash-dependent but now, they are just a touch or click away, enabling instant, seamless and…
The Delhi Government has proposed major incentives for electric vehicle buyers under its new draft EV policy, offering a full waiver on road tax and registration fees for select models till March 31, 2030. As per the draft Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2026-2030 released on Saturday, the benefit will apply to electric cars priced at…
Mangaluru: “Our culture has always inspired universal brotherhood, global welfare, world peace, equality and harmony. Many countries around the world look to India for spiritual and mental well-being,” said Governor of Karnataka Thaawar Chand Gehlot.He was speaking at the inauguration of the gopura and mantapa at the Sri Kodandarama, Panchamukhi Anjaneya Kshetra, Hanumangiri temple and…
Bengaluru: From pioneering India’s first hydroelectric power generation in 1902 at Shivanasamudra to emerging as the country’s leading hydel powerhouse today, Karnataka’s journey in harnessing water for energy has come full circle. At a time when the nation is accelerating its transition towards clean energy, the state has reaffirmed its historic leadership with a record-breaking…
