“Water of Tears” is one of the strangest names a lake can have, but there is an interesting story behind it. Far from the madding crowd in the heart of the hills in Meghalaya, just a short drive from Shillong, lies a gorgeous expanse of water which carries an emotional name and it is known…
Heinrich Klaasen (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Having stepped away from a thriving international career to focus on the franchise circuit, former South Africa batter Heinrich Klaasen believes it is time T20 cricket is viewed almost as a separate sport — one in which professional leagues can flourish and help globalise cricket.The hard-hitting batter said cricketers…
BENGALURU: TCS CEO K Krithivasan on Friday said the company had constituted an oversight committee chaired by independent director Keki Mistry to review the investigation at its Nashik unit, which is under scrutiny over allegations of sexual harassment and religious coercion of employees.Krithivasan said while detailed reviews were ongoing, a preliminary examination of systems and…
MUMBAI: Staging a spirited recovery, stock markets pared early losses to close higher on Thursday, sensex rising by 185 points and Nifty settling above 22,700 on strong value buying in IT and banking shares and a sharp rebound in the rupee.Rebounding more than 2,000 points from the day’s low, sensex finally settled higher by 185…
NEW DELHI: TVK chief C Joseph Vijay on Sunday took oath as Tamil Nadu chief minister along with members of his new cabinet, as the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam formally assumed power in the state after its landmark electoral victory on May 4.Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office to Vijay and his ministers…
The ‘files’ of Bengaluru techies Atul Subhash, a software engineer with years of experience technology sector, sat quietly in front of a camera, composed and deliberate.Over the next 1 hour and 81 minutes, he recorded a final account of his anguish with striking calm, speaking without visible breakdown, as though he had rehearsed the moment…
NEW DELHI: Over 200 retired armed forces officers, former civil servants, diplomats and lawyers Tuesday accused leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of violating parliamentary decorum during the opposition’s protest and demanded his apology.“Rahul Gandhi, along with several MPs, was seen sitting on the steps of Parliament having tea and biscuits in a…
Easiest Houseplants to Keep Alive: Top 5 Beginner-Friendly Plants Keeping houseplants alive can sometimes feel like an uphill battle, even for people with years of plant-keeping. However, according to gardening experts, the secret to success is less about having a green thumb and more about choosing the right plants to start with.In a recent 2026…
Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz escalated sharply on Saturday after Iran reversed its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and warned vessels against approaching the area.Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the strait would remain shut until the United States lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports. “Therefore, from this evening, the…
Run clubs have quickly grown from small local fitness groups into a global lifestyle trend. What once attracted only serious runners has now become a social movement that includes beginners, fitness enthusiasts, and even people who usually avoid structured workouts. But what exactly are run clubs, and why are they suddenly everywhere? Image credit :…