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NEW DELHI: International Cricket Council on Monday retained an unchanged list of match officials for the 2026-27 international season, with Nitin Menon continuing as the only Indian in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires.Following its annual review, the ICC decided to stick with the existing group of elite umpires and match referees after a comprehensive…
KL Rahul and Ricky Ponting (Image credit: BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Not just Arshdeep Singh, Shreyas Iyer and the Punjab Kings players knew the importance of dismissing KL Rahul early, but head coach Ricky Ponting too looked delighted after the crucial breakthrough during the IPL 2026 clash in Dharamsala.After Punjab Kings posted a mammoth 210/5…
Hill travel in north-east India has always existed slightly outside the country’s louder tourism circuits. The distances are longer, the weather shifts quickly, and many of the towns remain shaped more by local rhythms than by visitor infrastructure. That separation is part of the appeal. Summer arrives differently here as well. Mist replaces heatwaves, roads…
Homeowners often choose shrubs based on their nursery appearance, leading to overgrown landscapes that detract from curb appeal. It’s a particular kind of optimism that sets in when you’re at a plant nursery. You see neat rows of lush green shrubs packed into black plastic pots and envision them creating a beautiful border around your…
David Miller and Axar Patel (IPL) Delhi Capitals kept their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive with a stunning three-wicket win over Punjab Kings in a high-scoring thriller at Dharamsala on Monday. Chasing a daunting target of 211, DC rode on counterattacking half-centuries from David Miller and captain Axar Patel to complete the highest successful run…
The Royal Palace of Madrid houses extraordinary artworks, particularly its Baroque and Rococo ceiling frescoes by Italian masters like Tiepolo and Giaquinto. These paintings, adorning halls and chambers, celebrate Spanish monarchy, classical mythology, and religious devotion, showcasing a fusion of political meaning and artistic beauty that continues to captivate visitors. Old architectures are not just…
Chinese proverb of the day (AI-generated image) People find themselves in situations that are too big, too hard, or too powerful to control. These challenges can be technological, competitive, personal, work-related or societal in nature. In these situations, people react differently. Some avoid them altogether, while others try to fight them head-on. But neither approach…
Tim David and Rajat Patidar (PTI Photo) Tim David has been fined 30 per cent of his match fee and handed two demerit points for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s thrilling last-ball victory over Mumbai Indians in Raipur. The incident occurred during the emotional celebrations that followed RCB’s dramatic two-wicket…
When it comes to the most unique and intriguing royal residences in the world, Zabeel Palace in Dubai tops the chart. It is the official residence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates. He is also among the prime architects…
In today’s fast-scrolling social media world, most posts come and go in seconds. But once in a while, a video stops people because it feels real, simple, and deeply emotional. One such Instagram video is now being widely shared, showing a husband and wife standing by each other during a difficult phase of life.The video,…
Shreyas Iyer continued his remarkable consistency against Delhi Capitals on Monday, entering an elite IPL list previously occupied only by Virat Kohli and Rahul Dravid. The Punjab Kings captain scored an unbeaten 59 off 36 balls in Dharamsala, registering his third successive 50-plus score against DC. In doing so, Shreyas equalled a rare IPL record…
Museums are often discussed through collections, architecture or national importance, though attendance figures reveal something slightly different. The museums drawing the largest crowds tend to sit at the intersection of tourism, public memory, and cultural symbolism. Some occupy former royal palaces. Others became landmarks because entire cities grew around them over centuries. Visitor numbers also…
