File photo: Russian-born Harvard scientist Kseniia Petrova (Picture credit: AP) A Russian-born Harvard scientist, Kseniia Petrova, is at the centre of a complex legal battle in the United States after her arrest in February and subsequent detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The 30-year-old researcher at Harvard Medical School is facing deportation to Russia,…
The captaincy question for India in tests needs answering, and Ashwin can’t overlook Jadeja (Image via X/@ShubmanGill & Samayam Malayalam) The retirement of Virat Kohli leaves a massive void in India’s Test cricket team. The squad hasn’t been announced yet, and there has been no confirmation as to who will lead India in the Test…
Sunil Gavaskar (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has been bestowed with a special honour by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday, which officially named a board room after him at its Mumbai headquarters. The gesture celebrates Gavaskar’s historic feat of becoming the first cricketer to score…
Ahmedabad: India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after the team won the One Day International (ODI) cricket series against England, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav) Former South Africa batter Herschelle Gibbs on Friday has sparked a controversy on social media by saying Rohit Sharma is technically a better batter than…
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has appointed former New Zealand pacer Tim Southee as Specialist Skills Consultant for England’s men’s team across all formats until the conclusion of the Test series against India. The 36-year-old Southee, who is New Zealand’s highest wicket-taker in international cricket, will begin his role with the Test squad…
MG Motor India recently launched the MG Windsor Pro electric car in the Indian market, priced at Rs 17.49 lakh. It sits at the top of the Windsor EV range and brings notable upgrades in both design and features. For customers opting for MG’s Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) program, the Windsor EV Pro is priced at Rs…
10-year warranty on Yamaha India’s two-wheelers. Yamaha Motor has completed 40 years in the Indian market. To commemorate this major milestone, the company has announced a 10-Year total warranty program for its entire range of made-in-India motorcycles and scooters. Yamaha India’s 10-year warranty: Key details The ‘10-Year Total Warranty’ is structured as a 2-year standard…
NEW DELHI: A fierce corporate battle has broken out in online travel space, with serious national security undertones.EaseMyTrip founder Nishant Pitti has accused rival MakeMyTrip of endangering defence personnel by allegedly sharing booking data through a platform he claimed is “majorly owned by China”. In a provocative post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday evening,…
Blue-collar wages in India are rising at an annual rate of 5–6%, driven by strong demand for skilled talent across core industries and the growing adoption of performance-based incentives, according to Deloitte’s latest report released Thursday.The report, titled ‘Blue-Collar Workforce Trends 2025’, highlights a 10% increase in hiring intent for blue-collar roles in 2025, reflecting…
The government should ramp up efforts on programmes like the Smart Cities Mission and AMRUT to promote greener urban development and strengthen ecological resilience, a new report by the State Bank of India (SBI) recommended.According to the report, these initiatives are crucial in managing India’s rapid urban growth while safeguarding the environment. It explained that…