Congress denounced Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi’s claim that secularism is a European concept as outrageous and unacceptable. Jairam Ramesh called for his dismissal, labeling him a disgrace. DMK also criticized Ravi, urging him to read the Constitution and understand India’s diverse linguistic and religious landscape. Ravi alleged Indira Gandhi introduced secularism during the...
Read MoreMichael Vaughan and Adam Gilchrist discussed a hypothetical IPL scenario where they had to choose between MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma. Vaughan selected Dhoni as the player and captain due to his winning record, sold Kohli for his high transfer value despite no IPL wins, and benched Rohit. Gilchrist agreed with this...
Read MoreStand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui recently bought an apartment in New Cuffe Parade for Rs. 6.09 crore. During his stay in Delhi for an event, police received intelligence about a threat to his life linked to a shooting incident investigation. Security was heightened, and Faruqui safely returned to Mumbai.
Read MoreThe University of Auckland has announced its India High Achievers Scholarship, offering Indian students up to Rs 16.6 lakh (NZD 20,000) for undergraduate or postgraduate programs in the 2025 intake. Eligible students must be Indian citizens, meet academic criteria, and hold a conditional or unconditional offer from the university. Applications are now open, with...
Read MoreScientists from NIWA in Wellington have discovered a new species of ghost shark named Harriotta avia in the deep waters around Australia and New Zealand. These chimaeras live on the ocean floor at depths reaching 2,600 metres and feed on crustaceans. The discovery highlights the challenges of studying these elusive deep-sea creatures.
Read MoreBJP leader Dilip Ghosh accused the TMC government of attempting to bribe the parents of a rape-murder victim to keep them silent. BJP leaders protested, demanding justice and criticizing the administration for preventing peaceful demonstrations. The BJP also called for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s resignation, alleging mishandling and cover-up in the case.
Read MoreRohit Sharma has become the only Indian player to win two T20 World Cups, first in 2007 under MS Dhoni and then in 2024 as captain. He is also the oldest captain to achieve this milestone. His career includes five T20I centuries and six IPL titles, marking him as a key figure in Indian...
Read MorePrime Minister Narendra Modi completed an intense 72-hour visit to the US, steering clear of interactions with 2024 Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. His packed schedule included discussions with President Joe Biden, participation in a Quad summit, addressing the UN Summit of the Future, and meetings with top CEOs.
Read MoreQualcomm’s potential acquisition of Intel may encounter significant challenges, including intense antitrust scrutiny and difficulties in managing Intel’s foundry business. While the deal could aid Qualcomm in diversifying beyond smartphones, analysts question its feasibility. As per an analyst, the reality of it actually occurring is very low. This aligns with Qualcomm’s strategy to expand...
Read MoreSteve Smith captained Australia in the 2017 Border Gavaskar Trophy against India, finishing as the top run-scorer with 499 runs. The series is remembered for Smith’s ‘brain fade’ moment during the second Test in Bengaluru when he sought DRS advice from the dressing room, leading to controversy and increased tension between both teams.
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