Bengaluru: A tireless pacer, a sharp fielder, a dependable batter and Karnataka’s most successful captain, R Vinay Kumar is set for a fresh challenge with his home team. The 42-year-old’s appointment as the head coach of the state senior team was on Thursday ratified by the KSCA managing committee.This will be Vinay’s maiden senior domestic … Read more
Florida’s rainbow snake reappeared after 51 years, and one photograph confirmed it (Image: The Chesapeake Bay Program) For decades, the rainbow snake appeared to have vanished from parts of Florida where it had once been documented. That changed in February 2020, when hiker Tracey Cauthen encountered a strikingly colourful snake while walking through Ocala National … Read more
Yash, speaking at the ‘Toxic’ album launch event, opened up about his experience working alongside co-star Kiara Advani, applauding her commitment to the role despite her pregnancy at the time. He revealed that he and director Geetu Mohandas went out of their way to shield and support her on set, likening themselves to “bouncers and … Read more
Traffic diversions, the Raidurg land auction row and voter-list allegations are among the key issues in Hyderabad today HYDERABAD: Hyderabad is seeing a mix of civic, political and law-and-order stories today. Traffic management around KBR Park is in focus after police interacted with walkers over a proposed one-way traffic system around the popular green space.Separately, … Read more
Reliance Digital ‘Digital India Sale Crazy Offers’ (D.I.S.C.O.) is live across Reliance Digital stores, RelianceDigital.in, and MyJio Stores until August 16. Reliance Digital has rolled out its ‘Digital India Sale Crazy Offers’ (D.I.S.C.O.) just in time for Independence Day. The annual sale event, now with a brand-new name, has a bigger line-up of offers this … Read more
Since Independence, the Indian Army’s standard infantry rifle has undergone several major changes, shaped by evolving battlefields, operational requirements and advances in small-arms technology. The journey from the British Lee-Enfield to the Russian-origin AK-203 reflects the Army’s effort to balance firepower, reliability, weight and ammunition requirements.A service rifle is the standard-issue firearm provided to infantry … Read more
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi paid a heartfelt tribute to the late legendary actress Sridevi.The ‘Umrao Jaan’ actress remembered Sridevi for her remarkable versatility and the wide range of characters she brought to life on screen. On the occasion of Sridevi’s birthday, Shabana took to social media to reflect on the late actress’ extraordinary talent.Remembering her … Read more
File Pic: FIFA President Gianni Infantino (AP Photo) Six Arab football federations have thrown their weight behind Gianni Infantino, declaring their “full support” for the embattled FIFA president as opposition to his controversial World Cup investment plan continues to grow.The backing came from Morocco, Qatar, Egypt, Mauritania, Lebanon and Sudan on Thursday, with four of … Read more
In a chat with us, she talks about the indie music scene and the different worlds of playback singing and independent music. Shakthisree Gopalan feels she is returning to her roots with her recent independent single, Old Friend. The singer, who began her journey as an independent artiste before establishing herself as a sought-after playback … Read more
Top level, internal CPC politics is the reason Beijing keeps up aggressive border rhetoricMEA’s statement earlier this week that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India, and that the state of India-China border will reflect on larger ties with Beijing, is a pointed message to Chinese leadership. This comes in the wake of GOI … Read more