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Cricket's zaniest of World Cups now stands diminished

India, Feb. 6 -- When news of Bangladesh's withdrawal from the ICC T20 World Cup hit, I was at the India-Bangladesh border, chatting to a BSF jawan. He was on his usual six-or-eight hour standingp dut... Read More


Archaeologist dismisses ASI's objections on Keeladi report

Chennai, Feb. 6 -- Archaeologist K Amarnath Ramakrishna, in a letter to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on February 2, said that there was no need to alter his 982-page report on the politica... Read More


Is focus on agri in US deal missing the woods for the tree(nut)s? | Number Theory

India, Feb. 6 -- The details of the Indo-US trade deal are not known but expected soon. A lot of the political reactions in India have been about the potentially harmful impact of the deal on our farm... Read More


CM Naidu appoints one-man committee to examine SIT report and fix responsibility in Tirumala laddu controversy

Hyderabad, Feb. 6 -- Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday announced formation of a one-man committee to conduct a comprehensive examination of the CBI-led special investigatio... Read More


LA 2028 blueprint for shooters: 6 medals, personalised plans, world-record mindset

India, Feb. 6 -- Three medals at the Paris Olympics have given the Indian shooting team reason to think big. An ambitious target of six medals has been set by the National Rifle Association of India f... Read More


Statewide drive ordered in Karnataka to track illegal foreign nationals

BENGALURU, Feb. 6 -- State home minister G Parameshwara said on Thursday that police have been instructed to begin a statewide exercise to identify foreign nationals living in the state without legal ... Read More


I spent weeks with the Realme 16 Pro Plus, and here's why it left me surprisingly conflicted

India, Feb. 6 -- Every few months, a new Realme smartphone lands in India, promising the sweet spot between performance and price. The Realme 16 Pro Plus, however, feels like a different story; it doe... Read More


Karnataka cabinet approves ballots for panchayat, civic polls

BENGALURU, Feb. 6 -- The Karnataka government has approved a major change to the way local elections will be conducted, deciding that upcoming civic and panchayat polls will use paper ballots rather t... Read More


Free bus ride scheme for senior women in UP may roll out soon

LUCKNOW, Feb. 6 -- After nearly four years of waiting, the Uttar Pradesh government may finally move to implement its long-promised free bus travel scheme for senior women, with the Uttar Pradesh Stat... Read More


Decade on, Shalimar Mall set to come back in new avatar this Oct

Panchkula, Feb. 6 -- Panchkula's iconic Shalimar Mall, closed for over a decade, is all set to reopen by October, promising a modern makeover and a revival of the city's lifestyle scene. Originally op... Read More