February 20, 2026
  • February 20, 2026

Watch: Sindhu, Marin receive yellow cards during an ill-tempered match

by on October 21, 2023 0

PV Sindhu faced Carolina Marin in a heated match at the Denmark Open Super 750 tournament. Both players received yellow cards for verbal exchanges during the match. Sindhu struggled against Marin, who won 18-21, 21-19, 7-21 in a one-hour and 13-minute match. This marked Sindhu’s fifth consecutive loss to Marin, who had previously defeated...

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Curb on graphite export: China’s tech war with US intensifies

by on October 21, 2023 0

China has announced its intention to control the export of graphite, a key material for electric car batteries, citing national security concerns. This move comes in response to recent restrictions imposed by the United States on semiconductor sales to Chinese firms. The global demand for graphite used in batteries has increased by 250% since...

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US plans major H-1B revamp, changes may impact Indians

by on October 21, 2023 0

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a rule to modernize the H-1B specialty occupation worker program. The new rule aims to streamline eligibility requirements, improve program efficiency, and strengthen integrity measures. One significant change is that each individual will only be entered into the selection process once, regardless of the number...

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India’s balance not the same without injured Pandya: Dravid

by on October 21, 2023 0

Indian cricket coach Rahul Dravid suggests India may need to adjust their World Cup match against New Zealand due to the absence of injured all-rounder Hardik Pandya. Dravid sees this as an opportunity to experiment with different combinations, as Pandya injured his ankle during India’s seven-wicket win over Bangladesh.

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Pakistan professor apologises for teaching theory of evolution

by on October 21, 2023 0

A biology professor in Pakistan has apologized for teaching Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution, sparking concerns about extremism and freedom of expression in the country. Sher Ali, an assistant professor at a college in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, issued the apology on a stamp paper after organizing a seminar on women’s rights in Islam. Religious circles...

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Cash-for-query: Mahua, Dubey in fresh war of words

by on October 21, 2023 0

Lok Sabha MPs Nishikant Dubey and Mahua Moitra engaged in a war of words over the ongoing cash-for-query row. Dubey accused Moitra of compromising national security for money, while Moitra requested the National Informatics Centre (NIC) to release details of MPs to prove they were physically present when their IDs were accessed. Moitra also...

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Wasim Akram comes out in support of Virat Kohli

by on October 21, 2023 0

The expert opinions may have been divided over Virat Kohli’s approach to get to his hundred during the World Cup match against Bangladesh on Thursday but former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram extended his support to former India skipper for completing his 48th ton in ODIs. The controversy revolved around Kohli’s choice to decline singles...

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Why California’s supervolcano cooling down may be bad

by on October 21, 2023 0

Researchers at Caltech have used advanced imaging techniques to study the Long Valley Caldera, a dormant supervolcano in California. They have produced detailed underground images of the volcano’s magma chamber, revealing that it is covered by a solidified lid of crystallized rock. The research was conducted using fiber optic cables and distributed acoustic sensing...

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