Banking operations at public sector banks across the country are likely to be disrupted on Tuesday as bank unions go ahead with a nationwide strike to press for the immediate implementation of a five-day work week.The strike, called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU)—an umbrella body of nine unions representing bank officers and…
Viswanathan Anand in Kolkata (Photo by Lennart Ootes) KOLKATA: Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand showed he remains a force to reckon with in a field increasingly dominated by youngsters, notching up two wins to emerge joint leader with 2.5 points after three rounds of the Rapid games on the opening day of the Tata Steel…
Ravindra Jadeja (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals kicked off their IPL 2026 campaign in dominant fashion, registering a crushing eight-wicket win over five-time champions Chennai Super Kings at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Monday.During the high-intensity clash, among several key moments, one that stood out was Ravindra Jadeja’s animated celebration after…
Mohammed Shami (Pic credit: LSG) NEW DELHI: Veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami has made it clear that retirement is far from his mind, insisting he will only step away from international cricket the day he feels “bored” — not because of age, selection snubs, or injuries.The 35-year-old, who last played for India during their triumphant…
Bangladesh was pushed back into turmoil this week after the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent youth leader of last year’s July Uprising, triggered violent protests, arson and a fresh diplomatic standoff with India.Hadi, 32, was shot in the head by masked gunmen in central Dhaka while launching his election campaign and died six…
Zimbabwe’s captain Sikandar Raza, center, with teammates leaves the ground after Sri Lanka’s inning during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo) Captain Sikandar Raza said the strong group-stage run by the Zimbabwe at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026…
NEW DELHI: India on Monday celebrated its 77th Republic Day with a grand parade at Kartavya Path, where the national flag was unfurled by President Droupadi Murmu as the national anthem played, accompanied by a 21-gun salute. The parade showcased the country’s military strength, cultural diversity and developmental journey. It also commemorated 150 years of…
Every school crisis tends to announce itself loudly. There are assemblies, letters home, emergency meetings and policy revisions drafted under pressure. But some of the most disruptive changes in education arrive without alarms. They enter quietly and reveal themselves only when harm has already been done.American schools are now confronting one such shift. Artificial intelligence,…
Supreme Court regularises BDS degrees of Rajasthan students In recent years, several admissions to private medical and dental colleges have come under legal scrutiny over deviations from NEET-based selection norms. One such long-running dispute involved students admitted to private dental colleges in Rajasthan during the 2016–17 academic session after qualifying criteria were relaxed at the…
Big Short investor Michael Burry has cast doubt on Tesla’s lofty valuation and warned that CEO Elon Musk’s newly approved $1 trillion compensation package could place even more strain on shareholder returns. In a weekend post on his Substack newsletter, Burry wrote that the electric-vehicle maker’s market value is “ridiculously overvalued” and has been “for…
