Virat Kohli (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu has appealed to Virat Kohli to reconsider his reported decision to retire from Test cricket. As per TOI reports, Kohli has conveyed his desire to step away from Test cricket, a move that has sent ripples through the Indian cricketing community.“Virat Kohli please don’t…
Image used for representative purposes MUMBAI: The suspension of IPL – India’s most heavily insured sporting event – has brought renewed scrutiny to the utility and limits of event insurance amid geopolitical tensions. Howden, the insurance broker to the BCCI, acknowledged the suspension and said it would wait for an official decision on cancellation or…
Wang Yi and Ajit Doval (R) NEW DELHI: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Saturday spoke with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on a phone call amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. While referring to India’s response to Pahalgam terror attack, Doval said, “War was not India’s choice and was not in the interests…
Image credits: Getty Images Bill Gates and his former wife, Melinda Gates, together founded the Gates Foundation in 2000. The aim of the foundation was to help all people lead healthy and productive lives, as every life has equal value. On May 8, 2025, the Gates Foundation celebrated its 25th anniversary with an announcement that…
Virat Kohli and Brian Lara NEW DELHI: Cricket legend Brian Lara has come out strongly in support of Virat Kohli, amid reports suggesting the Indian superstar may be contemplating retirement from Test cricket. On Saturday, the West Indian great expressed firm confidence that Kohli will continue to play the longest format, insisting that his presence…
India-UK FTA: It’s the joint success story of India’s Trade & Foreign Policy. (AI image) By Himanshu TewariThe recent announcement of India UK FTA is new in the series of bilateral FTAsnegotiated in the recent past – starting with Australia, followed by UAE and EFTA countries (Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Iceland). It demonstrates a very deliberate…
Bangladesh’s interim government on Saturday banned the Awami League, the party once led by deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.The decision was taken under the country’s anti-terrorism law and is expected to be formalised through a gazette notification on the next working day.The statement from Muhammad Yunus’s office described the action as a “statement of the…
Healthy fats are the fats that benefit the body and its functioning. These improve insulin levels, lower cholesterol, benefit blood glucose levels and most importantly are good for the heart, helping prevent any heart-related conditions. Healthy or good fats are monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as Omega-3 and Omega-6. These healthy fats…
Harbhajan Singh (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Following the agreement between India and Pakistan on a full and immediate ceasefire — effectively ending three days of intense cross-border firing — former India spinner Harbhajan Singh welcomed the move. Harbhajan, who represented India in 103 Tests, 236 ODIs, and 28 T20Is, shared his thoughts in a message…
Amazon is changing how it pays employees, focusing more on consistent top performance over time rather than one-time achievements.The new pay structure aims to reward employees who consistently perform at a high level and to reduce bonuses for those with less consistent records.According to an Amazon spokesperson, the new framework “better distinguishes between newer high…
