BCCI office bearers at the 95th Annual General Meeting The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will complete 100 years in 2028 and plans to form a committee to organise year-long celebrations. The topic was brought up for discussion during the final phase of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) by an influential administrator…
Placing a money plant in harsh, direct sunlight, especially during peak afternoon hours, is one of the fastest ways to stress it. The plant is naturally suited to the dappled, filtered light of a forest understorey rather than open, unshaded exposure, which means strong direct rays can quickly scorch its leaves, leaving them yellowed, crisped…
Solar plants are currently being touted as the future bitcoins for economies and the environment. As futuristic as the approach towards them may be, they still rely on a process that is extremely traditional. Teams arrive at the site, move structures and install thousands of components to make up a structure that can span hundreds…
The rupee is stuck around the 95.7-96/dollar range. Why the mismatch with the record forex reserves data? India’s foreign exchange reserves are climbing to new record highs, thanks to the RBI’s FCNR(B) deposits scheme that has resulted in bumper inflows. Forex reserves are an important buffer that can help the central bank control any rapid…
For actors, success is often measured through opening-day numbers, hit films and comparisons with fellow stars. However, careers do not always follow the same trajectory, and Sundeep Kishan recently highlighted the pressure young actors face to constantly prove their success. During the Hyderabad promotions of his upcoming film ‘Sigma’, the actor spoke about why performers…
In the Everglades, the disappearance of mammals is changing more than the animals that remain. Burmese pythons have spread through southern Florida and prey heavily on medium-sized and larger mammals, leaving a wildlife community that is less varied than it once was. That change may also be altering the way mosquitoes encounter the animals they…
For years, Shruti Haasan had carried a fear that motherhood might not be possible for her. She had been told from a young age that PCOS could make conception difficult, a message that stayed with her and eventually made the subject of having children difficult to approach. Now, at 40, the actor says a conversation…
Mars enters Cancer on September 18, 2026, a sign of its debilitation. Exalted Jupiter in Cancer offers guidance for productive financial and professional options. This planetary mix can convert emotional motivation into practical long-term asset building plans. Opportunities may arise in real estate, home businesses, and family enterprises. Wisdom can turn pressure into strategy and…
Abhishek Sharma lit up a dead rubber with a 30-ball century as India completed a 3-0 series sweep over Afghanistan with a 127-run win in the third and final T20I in Delhi on Thursday.Abhishek tore into the Afghanistan bowling attack, scoring 108 off just 34 balls with 11 sixes. His innings took India to 221…
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge spans about 4.3 miles, connecting Sandy Point and Kent Island in Maryland. (Photo: Public domain) Maryland’s plan to replace the Chesapeake Bay Bridge is raising concerns among farmers and conservation groups on the state’s Eastern Shore. They say the new crossing could increase development pressure on farmland and other open land,…
Shiv Kapur (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images NEW DELHI: More than two decades after winning India’s only individual Asian Games golf gold, Shiv Kapur believes the country’s current crop of golfers has the talent to bring another medal home from Nagoya.The golf competition at the 2026 Asian Games begins on Sept 30, with India fielding…
Dragon fruit contains a genuinely impressive concentration of antioxidant compounds, including betalains, flavonoids, and hydroxycinnamates, all of which help the body neutralise free radicals responsible for cellular damage over time. Betalains, in particular, are the pigments responsible for the fruit’s vivid colour, and research suggests they may offer additional anti-inflammatory benefits beyond their antioxidant properties….
