File Pic: Shooter Manish Narwal NEW DELHI: With less than a week to go before the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games starts, India’s preparations have been clouded by selection disputes, coaching omissions and administrative delays, leaving athletes in para shooting, cycling, badminton, table tennis and boccia grappling with uncertainty.On Monday, nine of India’s 13 selected para…
Actor RJ Mitte, best known for portraying Walter White Jr. in the acclaimed television series ‘Breaking Bad’, has tragically passed away. He was 34. According to media reports, the actor and disability rights advocate died by suicide, his representatives confirmed.As per the latest update on AP, the Brownsville Police Department received a call at 12.50…
Project Vaayu uses upcycled terracotta kulhads and a water-circulation system to cool classroom air through evaporation. (Photo courtesy: Action For Nature) The idea behind Project Vaayu began with a contrast that was difficult to ignore. In April 2024, as a severe heatwave swept across North India, 16-year-old Amaira Kapoor was struggling to concentrate in her…
India’s growth story remains strong India’s economy is expected to grow by 7% in both 2026 and 2027, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), keeping the country among the fastest-growing major economies despite growing uncertainties in the global outlook. Strong domestic demand, robust services activity and favourable demographic trends are expected to support this…
Siddaramaiah calls Karnataka HC’s 56% quota ruling a “serious setback”; Parameshwara hints at SC appeal. NEW DELHI: Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Monday termed the Karnataka high court’s decision to strike down the law enhancing reservation for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) a “serious setback” to historically marginalised communities.The law raised SC…
2 Pakistan army pilots killed (IANS photo) Two Pakistan army pilots were killed after a Mushshak training aircraft crashed near Balochistan’s Quetta on Monday due to a technical fault, as Dawn reported, citing the ISPR, the official media wing of the Pakistan armed forces.The Pakistan army identified the deceased as Major Husnain Shehzad Humayun, an…
New Zealand Cricket chief Geoff Allott (IANS Photo) What does India’s upcoming tour mean to New Zealand Cricket?It’s a massive moment. An Indian tour is always one we look forward to, but this will be the biggest tour we’ve ever had in New Zealand. It’s a record for us in terms of the amount of…
Audiences hoping to watch ‘Premada Oorali’ from the comfort of their homes will have to wait for an official update. The Kannada family drama, starring Sriram, continues to draw attention during its theatrical run, but its television and digital release plans remain undecided. With speculation about its OTT premiere spreading on social media, the film’s…
When we pick up tiny, dusty-blue berries, with a tiny star-shaped crown on top, and roll one between our fingers, it feels like a little marble. Bite into it, and we get a burst of sweetness with just a hint of tartness. These tasty and juicy fruits can be tossed into our morning oatmeal, folded…
Crude holds near $105 per barrel Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday after rising by nearly $2 a barrel in the previous session, as traders weighed the risks to supplies from attacks on Saudi Arabia against the prospect of additional diesel supplies from Russia.West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was trading at $92.84 a barrel, down…
