India’s Abhishek Sharma (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) NEW DELHI: Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri has backed Indian opener Abhishek Sharma to bounce back from his poor run of form in the T20 World Cup, saying the young batter just needs to be patient. Abhishek suffered another setback in India’s big match against Pakistan in Colombo, getting…
JAMMU: A village defence guard (VDG) opened fire after allegedly spotting a terror suspect in a remote village in J&K’s Rajouri district, even as security forces intensified surveillance in the upper reaches of Chenab region — Doda and Kishtwar districts — officials said Wednesday.Officials said the VDG fired about six rounds in the air upon…
Former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee said his focus from childhood was only on bowling at 160kmph, and personal records or big wickets did not matter to him as long as he reached that speed. Lee said he set this goal when he was nine years old and worked towards it throughout his career.Lee, now…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main exam admit card 2026 on its official website, jeemain.nta.ac.in, soon. The JEE Main session 1 2026 will be conducted from January 21 to 29, 2026, in multiple shifts. The examination will be held at centres across India and abroad. As…
When Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla was conferred with the Ashok Chakra, it marked more than a personal milestone. It signalled a broader moment for India’s human space ambitions, a recognition of years of preparation, rigorous training, and an unwavering commitment to pushing the country’s scientific frontiers.For colleagues, he is simply “Shux”. For India, he stands…
Australia: Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Steve Smith (cover for Mitchell Marsh). Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (c), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer, Bradley Evans, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe…
What does on-screen marking mean for students? The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that Class 12 answer copies will be evaluated through On-Screen Marking (OSM). It will start with the 2026 board examinations. The decision, notified on February 9, 2026, is aimed at improving accuracy, speeding up evaluation, and bringing greater transparency…
At a time when students are constantly told to be “job-ready”, Nobel Prize–winning economist Esther Duflo offered a very different — and quietly powerful — message. Speaking at the 19th Jaipur Literature Festival, she reminded young people that the skills they are racing to acquire today may not be the ones that shape their careers…
Asian markets are mostly down on Friday as concerns about AI investments grow. Tech stocks took a hit, while gold and silver prices dropped from their record highs. Oil prices also fell as tensions between the US and Iran showed signs of easing. The market’s ups and downs this week were influenced by various factors,…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his greetings to the people of Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura on their 54th Statehood Day, honoring their vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and valuable contributions to India’s progress.Wishing the people of Manipur, PM Modi highlighted the state’s passion for sports, rich cultural heritage, and close bond with…
