Iranian currency sinks to record low as US works on new sanctions Iran’s rial hit rock bottom on Monday, falling to a record low as Washington prepared what it called an “economic D-Day”. The fresh sanctions are set to pile more pressure on an economy already battered by existing restrictions and a US naval blockade.The…
Lancashire wicketkeeper-batter Joe Moores was dismissed in an unusual manner during their County Championship match against Northamptonshire, becoming only the 43rd batter in first-class cricket history to be given out for obstructing the field, Wisden reported.Moores had scored two runs in Lancashire’s second innings when the incident occurred in the 33rd over.Northamptonshire pacer Luke Procter…
University pays students to play video games: How Roehampton’s esports scholarship is rewriting the rules of student funding What if there could be a scholarship for playing games? Ta-da! Wish granted. The University of Roehampton in the UK is offering esports scholarships to students who can demonstrate excellence in competitive gaming while keeping their academic…
Prasanth Varma’s mythological superhero universe is expanding with ‘Mahakali’. The makers have unveiled the first glimpse of the film, featuring Akshaye Khanna as Shukracharya, who calls for war. Starring Bhoomi Shetty in the lead, the film is one of the upcoming Telugu projects to watch out for. As the makers announced the film’s theatrical release…
Cocopeat has become a favourite among home gardeners because it is lightweight, easy to handle and useful in a wide range of gardening tasks. Made from the fibrous material found between the hard shell and outer husk of coconuts, cocopeat is commonly used as a growing medium and soil amendment. It can hold significant amounts…
Today’s Nadi horoscope presents insights driven by the planetary alignments. Your Moon sign reveals tailored counsel for your professional and personal spheres. The placement of Venus adds to your charm and finesse, enhancing your presentation skills. Additionally, Tripushkar Yoga is poised to amplify the outcomes of beneficial actions. Embrace these recommendations for greater clarity in…
India has generally relied on long-term LNG contracts with Qatar, the world’s second largest supplier of the fuel. Middle East war impact: The ongoing marine traffic disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz due to the US-Iran conflict are forcing India’s energy majors to purchase liquified natural gas or LNG at some of the highest prices…
The ICC on Monday confirmed the sanctions for India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka fast bowler Asitha Fernando for their altercation (IANS Image) India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando have each been fined 25 per cent of their match fees and handed one demerit point following their on-field altercation during…
UAE student Adam Ahmed wins gold for AI education platform and builds open-source coding tool. Why do some students avoid homework but spend hours playing video games?That question led 13-year-old Adam Ahmed, a Year 10 student from Sharjah in the UAE, to build an AI-powered education platform that would go on to receive international recognition….
Actor Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja are back in the spotlight following reports of marital discord. Fueling further speculation about a possible rift, the couple has reportedly stopped following each other on Instagram. Sunita Ahuja had filed for divorce Speculation about a discord between the actor and Sunita has been circulating for a while…
