TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Big strides, assured footwork, smart use of the crease, fluent shots and solid defence. These were the highlights of Devdutt Padikkal’s unbeaten 142 off 164 balls at the Nondescript Cricket Club in Colombo on Saturday. The classy left-hander was not a starter when the squad was picked for the series. Still, the…
RBI changes deposit rules, allows differential bulk deposit rates and tighter disclosures. NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has overhauled rules governing bulk deposits, allowing banks to offer differential interest rates based on liquidity risk under the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) framework while mandating daily public disclosure of bulk deposit rates to improve…
Not every place needs to be modern or impressive to stay with us. Think of a quiet village lined with stone cottages, a secondhand bookshop hidden along a narrow lane, or a family-run cafe that has barely changed in decades; these often linger in the memory far longer than any glass-fronted new building ever could….
Arshad Nadeem (AFP Photo) Pakistan’s Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem has blamed the cold Glasgow weather for his disappointing performance at the Commonwealth Games. The defending champion finished ninth after failing to make the final three rounds, saying the low temperature made his body stiff and affected his usually smooth run-up.Nadeem managed 77.41 metres with…
Rupee rises 9 paise against US dollar Rupee began Friday on a strong note against the US dollar, gaining 9 paise to 95.65 as the American currency weakened in overseas markets.The recovery, however, remained constrained by elevated crude oil prices, according to forex traders.At the interbank foreign exchange, rupee started the session at 95.69 before…
NEW DELHI: “It felt really unreal. I felt like I was dreaming. I still feel like I’m dreaming.” That’s how Anahat Singh described the moment the Indian flag went up after she became the first Indian ever to win the World Junior Squash Championship.She carried that same disbelief during the virtual media interaction facilitated by…
Uttar Pradesh’s Social Welfare Department (Samaj Kalyan Vibhag) has released the official timeline for the state’s scholarship scheme for the academic year 2026-27. Registration for Class 9 to 12 students opens today, August 11, 2026.This information comes from two official government orders issued by the department on July 20, 2026. One order covers the Pre-Matric…
The August 15 summit also happened to fall on India’s 80th Independence Day. At an age when many people begin slowing down, 74-year-old T.J. Marce was preparing to climb Europe’s highest peak. The retired Kerala State Road Transport Corporation employee, Marce (74) from Wayanad has now summited Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, reaching…
IGNOU has extended the registration deadline for the July 2026 admission cycle to August 16, providing additional time for candidates to apply for undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and certificate programmes through ODL and online modes. IGNOU July admissions 2026: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the last date for fresh admissions to the…
Wellington and other historic UK schools expand in India, sparking debate over education inequality NEW DELHI: The names carry centuries of history. Harrow, Wellington, Queen Elizabeth, Shrewsbury — some of Britain’s most recognisable school brands are now finding new homes in India. But as these institutions enter one of the world’s fastest-growing education markets, they…
