New Zealand’s captain Mitchel Santner (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: New Zealand were dealt an unexpected blow ahead of their crucial T20 World Cup clash against Canada after skipper Mitchell Santner was ruled out due to illness caused by what stand-in captain Daryl Mitchell described as a “dodgy burger.” With a Super 8 berth within touching…
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – SEPTEMBER 14: Sahibzada Farhan of Pakistan bats during the Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The much-awaited India vs Pakistan match in the T20 World Cup 2026 is all…
Today, keep an eye on your spending as tempting conveniences could derail your budget. When it comes to family, particularly with younger siblings, practice patience but steer clear of financial commitments. Be aware that relationships may feel the pressure; it’s best to sidestep arguments and shift to lighter topics. Expenses may rise faster than your…
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is accepting applications for its B.Ed programme for the 2026 session. Registration is underway and candidates can apply online through ignou-bed.samarth.edu.in. The last date to submit the application form is February 27, 2026. IGNOU offers the B.Ed course through open and distance learning mode. Admission will be based…
The upcoming Artemis II mission is shaping up to be one of those moments people remember for years. Not just because of the technology or the return to deep space, but because of who is on board. Among the four astronauts preparing for launch is Christina Koch, a name already familiar in spaceflight circles. She…
This is one of the most essential things that we check while planning a trip. And the first thing that we do is check out apps, or say third-party booking platforms, to find hotels that are under our budget, or whatever we are looking out for. Although these apps are often blamed for travel mishaps,…
Shahid Afridi and Babar Azam (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has strongly criticised Pakistan’s cricket selectors after the national team lost the ODI series 2–1 to Bangladesh national cricket team. The defeat came shortly after Pakistan’s disappointing campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, increasing pressure on the team’s…
Pakistan’s push to host US–Iran peace talks is being shaped as much by urgency as by opportunity. Islamabad is growing increasingly wary that its defence pact with Saudi Arabia could pull it deeper into a widening regional conflict.Pakistan is set to host a four-nation meeting with Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Egypt on March 30 in…
India has to make an important choice about Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI needs two big things: A lot of electricity, and very powerful computer chips called GPUs. These chips are super expensive—one chip can cost as much as a car! India already has many of these chips, but they use a huge amount of electricity….
1996: March was the worst of times. On March 13, the World Cup semi-final match was awarded to Sri Lanka by match referee Clive Lloyd after India’s dramatic collapse in front of a rioting crowd. 2001: March was the best of times. India would now dominate cricket — in all forms. In 44 BC, a soothsayer had said:…