On an uncharacteristically bright and sunny July afternoon at The Oval, Gautam Gambhir and Brendon McCullum were immersed in what seemed like a non-cricketing discussion barely a few metres away from the pitch where the series finale between England and India was about to be played. If a casual cricket fan was keeping a tab
Danger man Travis Head crunched his fourth century in as many Tests at Adelaide Oval on Friday as Australia built a 356-run lead over England to stand on the brink of retaining the Ashes. Travis Head crunched his fourth century in as many Tests at Adelaide Oval (REUTERS) The hosts were 271-4 at stumps on
Raising serious concerns over the functioning of the institute, the MP also questioned the utilisation of the substantial financial assistance KISS receives from various sources. KISS student murder: Tribal leader calls for CBI probe, audit of donations Photograph: (OTV) BJP Member of Parliament Balabhadra Majhi on Friday demanded a CBI investigation into the murder of
Updated 19 December 2025 at 09:57 IST The domestic equity markets opened with gains on Friday, tracking positive cues from Asian markets after the Bank of Japan (BoJ) raised interest rates to the highest level in 30 years. Bombay Stock Exchange | Image: ANI The domestic equity markets opened with gains on Friday, tracking positive
Updated 19 December 2025 at 11:14 IST The pollution levels in the national capital has not improved as Delhi woke up to poor air quality on Friday morning. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 387 at around 8 am, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category, according to data from the Central
Updated 19 December 2025 at 15:05 IST The Mississippi River Bridge, also known as the Black Hawk Bridge, was completed in 1931. It connects Lansing, Iowa, to Wisconsin. The landmark stands out for its unique cantilever design, a center arch and two tower-like trusses. This 100-Year-Old Cantilever Bridge Over Mississippi River Will Be Blown Up
Updated 19 December 2025 at 15:39 IST The first teaser trailer for Avengers: Doomsday revealed that Steve Rogers, the star-spangled Avenger portrayed by Chris Evans, will return in the next Marvel team-up adventure. A still from Avengers: Doomsday Leaked Teaser | Image: X The first teaser trailer of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ has been released along with
Updated 19 December 2025 at 10:54 IST In a historic move, the BOJ has raised its key interest rate to 0.75%, the highest in 30 years. Know how this Japan rate hike could impact global markets, cryptocurrency and Asia-Pacific economies. Bank of Japan interest rate decision | Image: Unsplash In a widely anticipated move, the
Updated 18 December 2025 at 16:03 IST EPFO’s EES-2025 offers 6-month compliance window from Nov 2025 for employers to voluntarily enroll eligible employees missed from EPF since July 2017. Deposit only employer’s share + interest/charges; penal damages capped at Rs 100. Supports “Social Security for All” vision. Employees’ Provident Fund Organization | Image: ANI The
Brad Pitt‘s wedding plans with his girlfriend are off the table currently, according to recent reporting. The two-time Oscar winner and his partner, Ines de Ramon, remain to keep a low-key relationship, even after appearing in a red carpet moment and moving in together. Focus on Privacy and Stability Talk of nuptials continues to be