NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday soft-launched four digital tools and unveiled the mascots for Census 2027, “Pragati” (female) and “Vikas” (male).The mascots are meant to symbolise the equal participation of women and men in India’s journey toward becoming a developed nation by 2047.Developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing…
It’s been acclaimed as the knock of the century. No other innings evokes such fond memories and awe as VVS Laxman’s 281 at the Eden Gardens in 2001. The stylish Hyderabadi’s chutzpah and steely resolve allied beautifully in constructing a magnificent edifice that halted the bull run of Steve Waugh’s rampaging Aussies. Laxman vividly recounts…
Mumbai’s captain Siddhesh Lad celebrates his century on day two of a Ranji Trophy Elite Group D cricket match between Mumbai and Delhi, at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: Enjoying the form of his life, Mumbai captain Siddhesh Lad slammed his fifth hundred of the season – fourth…
Shashank Singh. (AFP Photo) Shashank Singh was not picked for the Punjab Kings’ clash against the Rajasthan Royals at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. The two sides are facing off in Match 40 of the season in what is a key contest between two top-four teams. At the toss, Riyan…
NEW DELHI: Gujarat, Maharashtra and UP have emerged as frontrunners in rooftop solar installations, even as over 23 lakh rooftop solar systems (RTS) were installed across the country in the last two years under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.Launched on Feb 13, 2024, with a financial outlay of Rs 75,021 crore, the scheme…
HONOLULU: The project director of a new solar telescope in Hawaii that will be the most powerful of its kind hopes scientists will be able to start observations at the facility in three months. The Daniel K Inouye Solar Telescope, at the summit of Haleakalā volcano on Maui, was supposed to open last fall. But…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: World Cup-winning former India cricketer Madan Lal has thrown his weight behind Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, insisting that the two batting giants must be allowed to decide the course of their international futures. In a strong endorsement of their longevity and current form, Lal said both players…
Himachal Board exam result (Representative Image) The Himachal Pradesh School Education Board has adopted a strict technology-backed strategy to conduct the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations. It has introduced CCTV-based monitoring across sensitive examination centres. The board administration has shifted into a high-alert operational mode ahead of the examinations. Board Chairman Dr. Rajesh…
OPSC OCS 2026 registration extended till March 12 The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has extended the application deadline for the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Examination 2026. Candidates who have not yet applied can now submit their forms until March 12, 2026 through the official OPSC website.The extension gives aspirants additional time to complete the…
Yuvraj Singh and Rishabh Pant (X-LSG) Mumbai: Before launching into IPL-2026, India’s ‘keeper-bat Rishabh Pant went through a few training sessions under the watchful eyes of India’s 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai last week. Pant, who leads the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, is working…
