The first ODI between India and New Zealand on January 23, 2019, saw a unique interruption when sunlight directly obstructed the batsmen’s view. This led to a half-hour halt in play at McLean Park, where the pitch is oriented East-West. Such interruptions had been noted before but only in domestic matches.
Read MoreThe GST Council’s recent decision to exempt R&D grants to educational institutions from GST marks a pivotal shift for India’s higher education and research sectors. This policy aims to alleviate financial pressures on institutions, foster public-private collaborations, and bolster innovation. By removing GST from these grants, the move supports India’s research ecosystem and aligns...
Read MoreScheduled for a 2027 launch, NASA’s Roman Space Telescope will explore dark matter, dark energy, and exoplanets with a field view 100 times broader than Hubble. Equipped with coronagraph technology for direct imaging of exoplanets and atmospheric analysis, it will work alongside Hubble and Webb telescopes to enhance cosmic understanding.
Read MoreSteve Smith described Virat Kohli’s mindset as akin to an Australian player, emphasizing his competitive nature. The upcoming 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy will see India and Australia face off in a five-match series. Smith noted that he shares messages with Kohli and looks forward to competing against him starting November 22.
Read MoreShivrajpur police in Kanpur Nagar district have lodged an FIR for an alleged attempt to derail the Bhiwani-bound Kalindi Express. The train’s loco-engine struck an LPG cylinder placed on the tracks, and a Molotov cocktail was found nearby. Six teams are investigating, and 12 suspects have been detained for questioning.
Read MoreApple is facing increased competition in China with the launch of Huawei’s Mate XT foldable smartphone. Priced at $2,800 and featuring a trifold design and advanced AI capabilities, the Mate XT will be released on September 20 alongside Apple’s iPhone 16 series. This intensifies the rivalry for market share in China’s high-end smartphone segment.
Read MoreVirender Sehwag’s transformation from a middle-order batsman to an opener was initiated by Zaheer Khan’s suggestion to then-captain Sourav Ganguly. Starting with ODIs in 2001 and Tests in 2002, this change led Sehwag to become one of cricket’s most successful openers, significantly contributing to India’s victories during his glittering career.
Read MoreSunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar have a profound bond of respect. Gavaskar, who was an inspiration to Tendulkar, recognized his potential early on. Tendulkar lived up to expectations by amassing 15921 Test runs and 51 centuries. Their relationship is founded on mutual admiration and a shared love for cricket. Tendulkar has always spoken highly...
Read MoreThe State Disaster Response Force recovered four more bodies from the debris of a landslide on the Kedarnath route, raising the death toll to five. The landslide hit between Gaurikund and Sonprayag, affecting pilgrims returning from Kedarnath shrine. Rescue operations were initially halted due to bad weather but resumed Tuesday morning.
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