Ben Stokes’ shock retirement from international cricket during the third Test against New Zealand continues to dominate headlines, with former England captain Michael Vaughan suggesting that a breakdown in trust between Stokes and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) may have played a significant role in the all-rounder’s decision.Stokes has not spoken publicly since…
NEET-UG 2026 OMR row: Candidate seeks fresh verification after alleging response mismatch NEW DELHI: The controversy over NEET UG 2026 OMR sheets continues to gather attention, with another candidate alleging that the answer sheets made available to him by the National Testing Agency (NTA) do not reflect the responses he marked during the examination. After…
Typical children going to an elementary school in Japan mostly spend their free time studying, playing baseball or reading all the manga they can get their hands on. But Jo Nagai, a ten-year-old resident of Kobe, Japan decided to spend his spare time hand-raising swallowtail butterflies. Identified with the bright dots that outline their wings,…
For generations, indigenous communities in Arunachal Pradesh had been using a spice in their food for its citrusy, tongue-tingling flavour. The native plant was a part of their world and that’s all they knew. But today, the small spice is helping 200 families gain a livelihood while also protecting agricultural land.On autumn mornings, residents of…
AB de Villiers speaks about Bengaluru Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers says Bengaluru will always hold a special place in his heart, describing the city as the one that changed his life and gave him a connection with fans unlike anything he had experienced before.Speaking on The Times of India’s Bombay Sports Exchange…
Stock market recommendations: Divi’s Laboratories, Bajaj Finserv, Bharat Forge, and Coforge are the top stocks to buy recommended by Somil Mehta, Head of Retail Research at Mirae Asset Sharekhan for July 14, 2026:Divi’s Laboratories: Buy in the range of Rs 6930-6955; Stop Loss: Rs 6725; Target: Rs 7250On the weekly chart, the stock has given…
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has declared the Bachelor of Science (BSc) Nursing 2026 entrance examination results. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check and download their scorecards and merit list from the official website, aiimsexams.ac.in.The result has been released in two formats. Candidates can download the merit list PDF,…
New Delhi: Two squalls with wind speeds of up to 120kmph battered Delhi on Tuesday night, uprooting trees and snapping branches across the city and triggering at least 42 calls to Delhi Traffic Police, nearly 40 to the PWD control room and eight to NDMC.Even on Wednesday morning, fallen trees and hanging branches continued to…
This is the point where art meets tradition. Meenakari Banarasi sarees are handloom, luxurious pieces. Borrowed from jewellery making, meenakari brings jewel-toned color into the metallic zari work. The technique is inspired by the ancient art of meenakari enamel work, where craftsmen fused vivid colored enamel into gold and silver jewellery settings. On a saree,…
The decline of coral reefs is often described through bleaching events, rising sea temperatures and fading marine life. Less attention is paid to something that disappears at the same time: sound. A healthy reef is rarely quiet. Snapping shrimp, feeding fish and countless other marine animals create a constant underwater backdrop that helps young fish…