Mumbai: In line with the rule changes recommended by the Lord’s-based Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) recently, the BCCI has made changes to its playing conditions for the 2026-27 domestic season, as per which the final over of the day will have to be completed even if a wicket falls during the over.According to a note…
The station will drift with sea ice while an international team of scientists collects more than 10,000 samples. (Picture: Tara Ocean Foundation) A floating research station designed to drift with Arctic sea ice has left France to begin a major scientific mission that will study the rapidly changing polar region over the next two years.The…
Civil Aviation Minister Naidu The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is developing a digital platform on the eGCA portal for reporting aviation incidents, a move aimed at making the submission and processing of mandatory occurrence reports faster and more efficient.The initiative, intended to strengthen the country’s aviation safety oversight, was announced by civil aviation…
An image of the rediscovered coral reef by Gérard Zinzindohoué (Photo: Gérard Zinzindohoué) A deep-water coral reef off the coast of West Africa that was believed to be dead for six decades has been discovered alive and thriving more than 50 metres below the ocean surface.The forgotten reef was first identified off the coast of…
Some of the stars from the film fraternity have shared their support for the protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. Among some of the stars from South Indian film industry, actor Prakh Raj has been highly vocal about the issue. He has been sharing his support through social media posts and even reached out at…
Naming twins often means finding two names that feel connected while still giving each child an identity of their own. For many parents, rhyming names strike that balance. They sound harmonious without being the same, creating a pair that is memorable, easy to say and pleasing to hear. Some names differ by just one letter,…
Purple isn’t a colour you come across often in the wild. Greens help animals blend into forests, browns disappear into the ground, and bright reds or yellows usually serve as warning signs. But purple? That’s a rarity. In fact, many animals that appear purple aren’t actually producing purple pigment. Their colour is often the result…
Walk into almost any birthday or anniversary gathering and there is a good chance the cake appears at some point. Candles are lit, cameras come out and everyone pauses for the familiar ritual before the celebration continues. It has become such an accepted part of marking personal milestones that many people barely question it. Yet…
China on Monday indicated that President Xi Jinping’s planned visit to the United States in September remains on track, saying Beijing and Washington are maintaining communication on high-level exchanges despite recent tensions triggered by US President Donald Trump’s allegations of Chinese interference in American elections.Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said the two sides had…
Russia has strengthened its position as India’s largest crude oil supplier. (File PTI photo of Russian oil tanker) India’s crude oil imports from Russia continue to be near record highs in July, despite the Donald Trump administration not extending a sanctions waiver. Amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict, Russia has emerged as the key crude oil…
Spain lifts FIFA World Cup after 16 years (Image: ANI) Spain’s long-awaited FIFA World Cup triumph was overshadowed by tragedy after a 13-year-old boy lost his life and two others were injured when part of a historic fountain collapsed during victory celebrations early Monday.The incident occurred shortly after midnight at the Arbol Gordo fountain in…
A new home isn’t just a change of address. It’s where ordinary mornings will unfold, celebrations will happen, difficult days will end, and countless memories will quietly take shape. Maybe that’s why so many cultures have one thing in common. Before settling into a new house, they pause. They light a lamp, open the windows,…
