KOCHI/BHUBANESWAR: When Ancy Sojan overhauled a 22-year-old national record in the women’s long jump on Saturday, it shook awake Nattika, a tiny fishing hamlet in Kerala’s Thrissur district.Some 2,000 km away from the sand pit in Bhubaneswar where she had landed with 6.88m, two local auto-rickshaw drivers vicariously fulfilling their own sporting dreams as Kerala…
Turning tide: NHAI hits fast lane in arbitration on stricter monitoring NEW DELHI: NHAI, which handles the highest number of arbitration cases among govt agencies, seems to have seen its fortune change in some recent outcomes due to a greater focus on quality of arbitrators, stricter monitoring of cases and use of AI. Last week,…
Tata Motors has once again teased the Punch HBX, indicating that the rugged version of its popular micro SUV could be launched soon. The adventure-focused model has reappeared on the company’s official website and social media platforms, months after it was first showcased earlier this year. The brand, however, has not announced a launch date…
There’s a satisfying tone to the day, as if pieces begin falling into place. The Moon helps you achieve your goals and Jupiter is your ruler. It provides confidence, without making excessive sound. You’ll notice that your work will be noticed, and that can make a huge change in your mood.This is also a day…
Ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli is currently on his Europe tour and has received a permanent place at the Cinémathèque Française in Paris. The event became even more special because Oscar-winning filmmaker Costa-Gavras attended the celebration and spent nearly eight hours watching Rajamouli’s films and the masterclass. SS Rajamouli receives honour in Paris The ‘Varanasi’ director…
Shreyas Iyer (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer’s tenure as India’s T20I captain has begun in the worst possible fashion after Ireland scripted one of the biggest upsets in the format, sealing a historic 2-0 series victory with a dramatic one-run win in the second T20I at Stormont on Sunday.The defeat not only handed…
BENGALURU: The story of Nagarro cofounder Manas Human spans an unlikely arc — from the tea town of Dibrugarh in Assam and the classrooms of Delhi to the trading floor of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, where he helped build one of the world’s largest digital engineering companies. Born in Dibrugarh, Human spent part of his…
The day puts you in the notice of important people. Superiors, bosses, or authority figures may show support, and that can boost your confidence even if you began the morning feeling a little slow. Jupiter helps status matters, while the Moon brings openings through professional circles and side income routes.Yet the emotional picture at home…
Newly engaged singer Harry Styles and actress Zoe Kravitz are reportedly already planning their wedding.The couple, who have kept their relationship out of the public eye, are reportedly gearing up to tie the knot and are on the lookout for wedding venues. According to the latest reports on The Sun, the couple have reportedly set…
Australia’s Ellyse Perry in action during the Women’s T20 World Cup match between India and Australia at Lord’s Cricket Ground, in London, Sunday June 28, 2026. (AP) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted her team did not play to its expected level and said it was time to “rethink” after their six-wicket defeat to Australia knocked…