Scientists from the British Antarctic Survey made a breakthrough in understanding a decades-old geographical mystery by identifying a large granite body buried beneath the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS). The team came upon the mystery after noticing some exotic (pink) boulders located on top of black volcanics within the Hudson Mountains. Following this, they conducted…
Ahmedabad: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar (PTI Photo) Bhuvneshwar Kumar‘s dream IPL 2026 campaign reached another milestone on Sunday as the veteran pacer equalled a long-standing record during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s title clash against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad.The RCB seamer claimed his 17th wicket in the powerplay this season when he dismissed Sai Sudharsan in…
Jahangir Khan (File photo) NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Jahangir Khan from Falta withdrew his candidature on Tuesday, just days before the repolling for Falta was scheduled.In a press conference, he cited West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari’s “special package” for Falta as the reason for him backing out.“I am the son of Falta,…
Aryna Sabalenka and Georgios Frangulis (Image Via Getty) There has been a lot of talk around Aryna Sabalenka and her fiancé Georgios Frangulis. Many fans have noticed him sitting in the stands during her matches, and not everyone has been supportive. Some people even questioned how he manages his business while attending so many games….
TOI correspondent from Washington: Iran has moved to reassert control over the Strait of Hormuz within hours of Israel’s continued strikes in Lebanon, putting a squeeze on shipping movement just 48 hours before talks are scheduled to commence in Islamabad. Tehran’s actions—ranging from enhanced inspections to outright halts of tankers—have contradicted US claims that the…
Mangaluru: A severe shortage of teachers could hamper Dakshina Kannada (DK) district’s plan to introduce bilingual education in Kannada and English across all primary schools from the current academic year.The district is among 15 selected by the state govt for the rollout of the bilingual education model. However, education department officials said the transition would…
Smoke rises from Kuwait international airport after a drone strike (AP photo) An Indian national was the victim in the attack on Kuwait airport by Iranian drones earlier on Wednesday.“Embassy of India in Kuwait expresses its deepest condolences at the tragic demise of an Indian national due to an attack on the airport in Kuwait…
JAMMU: The annual pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Amarnath will start on July 3 and continue for 57 days, concluding on Raksha Bandhan on Aug 28.“Pilgrims between the ages of 13 and 70 can undertake the yatra. Registrations will begin on April 15… Registered pilgrims will receive group accident insurance with the sum assured…
Rajasthan Royals’ captain Riyan Parag (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) Riyan Parag’s lean run with the bat in IPL 2026 continued as the Rajasthan Royals captain endured another disappointing outing, scoring just 12 off 14 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders. While his leadership has remained calm and measured, his inability to contribute with the bat is starting…
Peter Siddle and Samit Patel (GettyImages) Peter Siddle and Samit Patel have been ruled out of this summer’s T20 Blast after falling foul of ECB regulations linked to their participation in an unsanctioned tournament earlier this year, as reported by ESPNcricinfo. Both players featured in the World Legends Pro T20 League held in Goa during…
