NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL campaign took another hit as Chennai Super Kings handed them a 32-run defeat on a tricky, two-paced pitch. Chasing 193, KKR never really looked in control and eventually finished at 160/7. The loss exposed issues in their batting approach and overall planning, with the team now losing four of…
Wisconsin Board to Vote on Jay Rothman’s Removal (AI image) The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents is set to vote on Tuesday evening on whether to terminate system president Jay Rothman, escalating a leadership standoff that has raised concerns over governance and transparency in one of the largest public university systems in the United…
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) subscribers will soon be able to withdraw provident fund money directly through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), with testing of the facility already completed, Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday. The move is part of a broader push by EPFO to improve service delivery and simplify access for over…
The spine-bellied sea snake, also known as the short sea snake, is among the most common sea snakes which is mostly caught accidentally in fishing nets across the Indian Ocean. It has a relatively short, thick body with dark bands. Its venom is quite powerful, enough to immobilise fish rapidly. Where to spot it in…
Finance leaders from across the world will meet in Washington this week under the shadow of the Middle East conflict, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank expected to lower growth forecasts and raise inflation projections as the war disrupts the global economy, according to Reuters report.The conflict marks the third major…
Royal Enfield has announced plans to set up a new greenfield manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh as the company looks to expand production capacity amid rising demand. The new plant is proposed to come up in Tada, near Tirupati, with the company planning an investment of around Rs 2,500 crore.The project will be implemented in…
Kevin Pietersen, Lalit Modi Lalit Modi has rejected former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen’s claim that The Hundred could become the UK’s version of the Indian Premier League in the next few years, saying no tournament can match the IPL.Pietersen had written on X that The Hundred “won’t die in 3 years’ time, it’ll become a…
Harvard University has announced a major crackdown on grade inflation, making it harder for undergraduates to earn A grades from 2027. As reported by the Associated Press, the move has triggered a wider debate over academic rigor, student stress and whether elite universities are redefining what excellence truly means in modern higher education. At Harvard…
Mould in bathrooms is more than an eyesore; it’s a health hazard linked to respiratory issues. Experts emphasize managing moisture through ventilation and absorbers, especially in older homes. Stepping into a room where one feels as if they have entered the rain forest after taking a hot shower is refreshing, but the moisture left behind…
JEE Advanced 2026 category-wise expected cut-off JEE Advanced 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has concluded the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2026 for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 on May 17. The institute has also released the question papers on the official website after the examination.Paper 1 was conducted in the…