KKR’s predicted playing XI (ANI) The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), three-time IPL champions, are gearing up for the 2026 season amid serious concerns in their pace bowling department. With Indian pacers Harshit Rana and Akash Deep ruled out due to injuries, and Sri Lankan speedster Matheesha Pathirana expected to miss the initial phase, the team…
Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday condemned remarks made by a UDF leader against Kayamkulam MLA U Prathibha, calling them “misogynistic and insulting”. The comments were made by IUML leader A Irshad during an election event ahead of the April 9 polls, where he alleged that Prathibha was “selling” her eloquence and beauty for…
Dogs are our best pals and one of those smart and empathetic creatures who instantly understand their hooman friends when anything goes wrong!Hunting is another outstanding trait of these four-legged friends, who use their grace, smarts, and tireless spirit in the field with their unflinching instincts and excellent hearing capabilities to sniff down suspects and…
There is something weirdly satisfying about a good personality test. Even when we know they aren’t exactly a clinical diagnosis, they act like little digital mirrors for the soul. They’re fun, they’re fast, and every once in a while, they hit you with a “wait, how did it know that?” moment.Most of the time, our…
Summer school holidays 2026 Summer school holidays 2026: Several states have announced extended summer holidays for schools following warnings from the India Meteorological Department that heatwave conditions are expected to intensify between mid-May and June. Temperatures across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Telangana have already crossed 45 degrees Celsius, leading authorities to close schools…
Punjab Kings’ captain Indian cricket player Shreyas Iyer watches the ball after playing a shot during the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 match between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on the outskirts of Chandigarh on March 31. NEW DELHI: The sports celebrity endorsement market is valued…
Peppers are hardy growers, but the wrong neighbours can quietly set them back.Image Credits: Google Gemini If you’ve caught the gardening hobby recently, chances are peppers are on your grow list. They are forgiving, productive and just right in a backyard raised bed or even a sunny balcony container. However, here’s something most beginning gardeners…
INDORE: In this village in Madhya Pradesh’s Burhanpur district, a swear word, even if not aimed at anybody, can not only extract a stiff fine out of your pocket but also compel you to pick up the broom.Wedged in a quiet corner of Burhanpur, Borsar village has found a unique way to make people regret…
Iranian blockade of Strait of Hormuz and the heavy price that global economy is paying these days bring back dark memories of a similar crisis that had enveloped the world nearly a decade after World War II had ended: the shutdown of the Suez Canal in the wake of a battle in which Egypt was…
The simple planting trick that makes flower beds look professionally designed. Image credit – Wikimedia Adding too many plants to your garden border could make it overcrowded and hectic. Some property owners choose to fill empty spaces by introducing more varieties of plants. However, this practice might not be effective based on the insights offered…