Mayank Yadav (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India speedster Mayank Yadav added another milestone to his growing reputation on Thursday, dismissing Zimbabwe opener Brian Bennett with the very first ball of the opening T20I in Harare to join an elite list of Indian bowlers.The express pacer became only the third India bowler to claim a…
Birds of prey have fascinated humans for centuries with their sharp vision, powerful talons, and extraordinary hunting skills. While they are often described as “dangerous,” these raptors are not villains of the animal kingdom. In fact, they are highly specialized hunters that play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of nature by controlling prey…
The road becomes narrow, steep and winding at higher elevations. California’s transport agency, Caltrans, will begin a major four-year project to repair a long stretch of Highway 4, including the historic Ebbetts Pass in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The work is now scheduled to start on August 3 after being delayed.The $36.4 million project will…
The prolonged US-Iran conflict has taken a heavy toll on Indian airlines, with around 26,000 international flights cancelled till July 20 as carriers continue to grapple with airspace restrictions across the Middle East.Apart from the large-scale cancellations, airlines have also faced flight diversions and delays, while longer flying routes have increased fuel consumption and operating…
Federal court denies Cher’s request of Mary Bono paying her legal fees. (Image credits: Instagram) Cher, fondly dubbed ‘Goddess of Pop,’ has to bear her own legal fees of USD 1 million in the case against Sonny Bono’s widow, Mary Bono. While the 80-year-old triumphed in the legal case for unpaid royalties in May 2024,…
Two scientists can notice the exact same odd result in a failed experiment and walk away from it completely differently. One sees a ruined sample, clears it off the bench, and moves on to the next attempt. The other stops, looks closer, and asks what could have caused something that was never supposed to happen….
Zinedine Zidane. (Reuters Photo) French football is on the verge of a new chapter, with the French Football Federation (FFF) set to unveil its new men’s national team head coach on Tuesday. Former Real Madrid boss and France legend Zinedine Zidane is widely expected to succeed Didier Deschamps, whose 14-year tenure came to an end…
For decades, the Strait of Hormuz has been the world’s most critical oil gateway, with millions of barrels of crude passing through it every day. But repeated disruptions to oil supplies across the globe have exposed just how vulnerable that dependence is, prompting Gulf nations to resort to an ambitious network of pipelines designed to…
Chongqing’s unique monorail Most cities build train stations beside buildings. But China is different. At first look, you’ll think it’s an illusion or an AI-created video. Because who would believe that a metro train can glide straight through the middle of a 19-storey apartment building! But it’s as true as it gets. In China’s Liziba…
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The more we learn about the world, the more we realise how much remains unknown. Yet people with the least understanding often express the greatest certainty, while true experts are usually more cautious in their conclusions. Charles Darwin’s thought-provoking observation, “Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge: it is those who know little, and…
London, July 23 (IANS) The Oval has been confirmed as the venue for the 2027 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final. The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final in 2027 will be played at The Oval, with the title clash scheduled from June 9 to 13. The venue will host the prestigious match for the…
