NEW DELHI: Richa Ghosh produced a sensational counterattacking knock but her valiant effort ultimately went in vain as England held their nerve to register a thrilling five-run victory over India in a Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up match on Wednesday.After defeating West Indies by 26 runs in their first warm-up game, India came agonisingly close…
Shubhi Gupta (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: Imagine it is your first international chess tournament on your own. Your parents have burned a hole in their pockets to take you to the scenic country of Uzbekistan. There, you are supposed to play the toughest of opponents from across the globe. You reach the venue, and you…
DHSE Kerala defers Class 11 result announcement after rescheduled Gulf examinations completion Kerala DHSE postpones Plus One results date: The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala, has postponed the declaration of the First-Year Higher Secondary Examination (Plus One) results. The results, which were scheduled to be announced on June 10, 2026, will now be…
‘Toy Story 5’ drew strong early reactions after its world premiere in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening, with critics calling it emotional, funny, and one of the strongest animated films of 2026 so far. The new chapter brings back Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and the gang as they face a world shaped by technology. The…
This is one of your stronger days of the week, and people notice you. Honour, respect, and a sense of being valued can come through society, workplace circles, clients, relatives, or community spaces. Jupiter supports your public image, while the Moon adds visibility. Your name carries weight today.Yet there is an odd twist. Alongside happiness,…
Trump warned that Iranwould “have to pay the price” as negotiations took “too long”. Madhya Pradesh has withdrawn a proposed two-child norm for government jobs, reversing a long-standing eligibility restriction. Families of Air India AI171 crash victims are questioning compensation settlement terms before the official investigation is complete. An Indian-origin police officer was killed while…
A worn volume bound in faded red leather has been formally recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation as one of England’s earliest surviving paper-based archives. It is the kind of object most visitors would walk past without realising they are looking at something that predates printing presses, predates modern record keeping,…
Benchmark equity indices gave up most of their intraday gains on Wednesday, with the Sensex ending marginally higher and the Nifty closing in the red as renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran dampened investor sentiment.The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 64.42 points, or 0.09%, to settle at 73,983.18.The index had surged as much as…
Jemimah Rodrigues (AP Photo) India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has revealed how a timely message from cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar helped her stay grounded after one of the biggest moments of her career.Rodrigues played a match-winning unbeaten 127 against Australia in the Women’s ODI World Cup semifinal last year, helping India beat the dominant side and…
Arjuna Award trophy, being held by a recipient, during the National Sports and Adventure Awards 2023 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi. (left), and Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya (Photo/Agencies) More than six months after the selection committee submitted its recommendations, the National Sports Awards for 2025-26 are yet to be announced, leading to…