File Pic: Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi (Image credit: AFP) Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi has offered a pointed response when asked whether he will remain at the helm for next year’s ODI World Cup, saying, “For now, I am the captain.”Afridi’s comments come amid fresh speculation over Pakistan’s leadership structure, with reports suggesting…
The Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC), Hyderabad, under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, has invited applications for the engagement of Industrial Training Institute (ITI) trade apprentices for the year 2026-27.A total of 432 tentative vacancies have been announced across various trades. Selected candidates will undergo apprenticeship training for a period of one year…
This is a pleasing, useful day with a touch of grace. The Moon supports gains and social exchange, while Venus sweetens your speech and personal charm. It’s evident that people are responding better than usual, regardless of whether you’re talking to the shopkeeper, your colleague or a friend or someone whom you’ve only spoken to…
Ricky Ponting (Getty Images) Australian great Ricky Ponting has suggested a radical change in the way cricket is marketed in the United States, saying administrators should consider dropping the word ‘cricket’ altogether and promoting the sport simply as ‘T20’.With the United States emerging as a key part of the International Cricket Council (ICC)’s global growth…
Fantasy, mythology and folklore-inspired names can give a child’s name an added layer of meaning. Whether connected to ancient mythology, Arthurian legend, Welsh tradition or classic literature, each name carries a story that has survived across generations. For parents searching for something elegant, distinctive and filled with imagination, these names offer a beautiful place to…
Inside Kishore Kumar’s iconic Gouri Kunj bungalow in Juhu, where he composed timeless songs and spoke to trees, now home to Virat Kohli’s One8 Commune Mumbai’s Juhu is home to several celebrity residences, but few carry the emotional and cultural significance of Gouri Kunj, the bungalow that once belonged to legendary singer and actor Kishore…
The American Dream was once a familiar path for international students. The ivory towers, the glass ceilings, the fascination with living in America and, of course, the prestige attached to it on social media had placed an expensive price tag on this dream. Many high-performing students aspired to get into a US university, earn a…
Arvind Raman makes TIME100 AI 2026: How he is helping the US evaluate advanced AI systems. (Photo: Kevin Cofer—DOC) When artificial intelligence becomes more powerful, one question becomes increasingly important: how do you know whether an AI system is safe enough to deploy?That question sits at the centre of Arvind Raman’s work. An Indian-origin technology…
Rice contains a large amount of starch. When rice is cooked, heat and water cause the starch granules to absorb water, swell and lose their original structure. This process, called gelatinisation, is what gives freshly cooked rice its soft, fluffy texture. Once the rice cools, however, the starch molecules gradually rearrange themselves and become more…
The Statue of Liberty stands as smoke from wildfires blankets the sky; US President Trump and FIFA president Infantino. (AP Photos) “We are holding Canada responsible.”With those words, US President Donald Trump thrust politics into the build-up to Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final, blaming Canada for the wildfire smoke that has blanketed parts of the…
