Cristiano Ronaldo (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Former Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag has defended Cristiano Ronaldo, stating that the Portuguese striker was never the problem at the club, despite their contentious separation in 2023 when Ronaldo departed for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.Ten Hag addressed the situation following a pre-season friendly…
Mohammed Shami (Getty Images) KOLKATA: The national selectors will get a good chance to assess and pick India’s whiteball squad for the Asia Cup when almost all big names line up for the upcoming Duleep Trophy tournament later this month. The name of Mohammed Shami, featuring in the East Zone squad, raised interest as it…
The Centre held 47 awareness and knowledge classes in H1 2025, benefiting over 1,400 participants, alongside enrolling 1,300+ students in programmes/ Image: IACAD More than 3,600 people converted to Islam in Dubai in the first half of 2025, while hundreds more engaged with Islamic educational programmes and interactive initiatives, reflecting the growing impact of the…
UTTARKASHI: Five days after the flash flood flattened Uttarkashi’s Dharali village, residents were given cheques of Rs 5,000 each as “immediate relief” Friday. Calling the relief money “grossly inadequate” given the scale of destruction, many refused to accept it, saying it was an “insult to our suffering.” “We have lost everything, our families, homes, businesses…
US Secretary Linda McMahon launches nationwide tour to support education decentralisation. (AP Photo) US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has announced the launch of a nationwide education tour under the banner “Returning Education to the States.” The initiative involves visiting all 50 states, with the aim of highlighting state-led education models and promoting localised approaches…
Sushmita Sen addressed rumors surrounding her relationship with Lalit Modi, clarifying she never married him and responding to accusations of being a ‘gold digger.’ She dismissed the label, stating her preference for diamonds and emphasizing her commitment to marriage only when fully invested. Modi’s viral post showcasing their vacations sparked widespread speculation. Sushmita Sen once…
When we think of pollution, we usually picture traffic, smoke, and industrial waste. However, the air inside our homes can be just as harmful, sometimes even worse. In Indian cities, where high-rise living, limited ventilation, and cultural habits intersect, indoor air pollution is a growing and under-recognised concern. Many common items and practices release invisible…
Union Agriculture Secretary Devesh Chaturvedi on Saturday called for a decisive change in India’s agricultural policy — moving away from a purely utilitarian, output-driven model towards one shaped by ethical principles, as the country seeks to reconcile food security goals with environmental safeguards.Addressing the valedictory session of the M S Swaminathan Centenary International Conference, Chaturvedi…
Former Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal smiles (AP Photo) Rafael Nadal and his wife, Mery Perelló, have joyfully welcomed their second child, marking a tender new chapter for the retired tennis legend. The baby boy, named Miquel, was born at the Quirónsalud Palmaplanas Hospital in Palma. The name holds deep meaning for the couple. It…
New Zealand vs Zimbabwe (@BLACKCAPS on X) New Zealand achieved its largest test victory by defeating Zimbabwe by an innings and 359 runs in the second test, securing a 2-0 series win on Saturday. Zimbabwe, facing a 476-run deficit, was dismissed for 117 during an extended first session on Day 3 against New Zealand’s powerful…