File Pic: Babar Azam (Video grab) Kevin Pietersen has taken a cheeky swipe at Pakistan’s dramatic squad reshuffle ahead of the third Test against England, joking that the team’s captain may need to spend an unusually long time answering questions about changes before the toss.Pakistan have made wholesale changes after losing the opening two Tests…
India’s GDP grows 7.8% in Q1 War next door. Markets on edge. Commodity prices swinging. Yet India’s growth engine continues to run strong, clocking a 7.8% GDP growth for the April-June quarter.The Q1 numbers for the financial year 2026-2027 are particularly significant as they beat expectations and comfortably exceeded the Reserve Bank of India’s 7%…
At 86, Mervin Raudabaugh had a decision to make over 261 acres of Pennsylvania farmland he had spent decades working. The land had caught the attention of data-centre developers, who reportedly put forward offers exceeding $15 million, including one estimate of about $60,000 an acre. On paper, it was the kind of figure that could…
September 2026 brings planetary shifts influencing hand mounts and their meanings. A strong Venus mount suggests increased interest in relationships and lifestyle improvements. Jupiter’s prominence indicates ambition and a desire for greater responsibility. Saturn’s well-developed area points to patience and long-term effort. Mercury’s influence highlights communication and business acumen for readers. September 2026 features a…
Ramayana The Introduction climax to end with Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman reveal, makers eye Baahubali-style frenzy (Image Credits IMDb and Instagram) With the release of ‘Ramayana’ Part 1 drawing closer, anticipation surrounding Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious adaptation of the epic continues to build. The film’s trailer, released on July 30, offered audiences a first look…
Misbah ul Haq (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has offered his resignation from the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) national selection committee, adding another dramatic twist to the turmoil surrounding the Test side after a sweeping overhaul of the squad and coaching staff.According to Geo News, sources close to Misbah said the former…
Centre expands Rs 35/kg sale to 19 cities amid supply concerns The Centre has widened its discounted onion sale to 19 cities, offering onions at Rs 35 per kg as prices rise following crop damage caused by rains in recent weeks.Delhi is among the cities covered by the intervention, with the Centre set to provide…
He started dry farming in California but moved to a 9.6-acre site near Veneta, Oregon, in 2007 Someone has rightly said that ‘Necessity is the mother of invention’. Over decades, weather patterns became less predictable across the Pacific Northwest, and farmers contended with hotter temperatures, drought and shrinking snowmelt that strained water supplies. It was…
Leo Leo’s anger is closely connected with self-respect.They can handle disagreement, but humiliation is another matter. Being insulted publicly, taken for granted or made to feel replaceable can cause them to withdraw almost instantly.A hurt Leo may not want anyone to see how deeply the situation affected them. Instead of arguing, they stop calling, reduce…
Malini Sharma, best known for ‘Raaz’, has been leading a low-profile life amid the Sahyadri Hills. Having walked away from the limelight when her career was at its peak, she now manages a farm stay in the region and has centred her life around promoting homemade food, handcrafted gifts, bread, and other locally sourced items….