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For those of an older vintage who fell in love with cricket and its time-honoured traditions long before T20 became an all-pervasive part of the game, a six was a rare spectacle. An occasional occurrence that retained a tinge of novelty each time. For the ball to sail into the stands, a batter had to … Read more

The Humanities teach us to look at the world aesthetically and appreciate even “the meanest flower that blows”.   | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto There has been some bad news for the Humanities. A year ago, the University of Kent, the U.K., confirmed that it would phase out Art History, Anthropology, Health and Social Care, Journalism, … Read more

Viswanathan Anand became Asia’s third Grandmaster in 1988. Eugene Torre, the first from the continent to get that most important title for chess players, did it in 1974. He was also the first Asian to play at the Candidates, the qualifying event for the World Championship. He featured in 23 Olympiads for Philippines. He was … Read more

The Science Quiz: Entities that lie at the edge of physics 1 / 6 | Name the man in the picture. The mass of a subatomic particle named for him is very close to a figure that, if that had been the actual mass, could have destroyed the universe as we know it. Credit: Bengt … Read more

Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The recent signs of reconciliation between Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray and his estranged cousin and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Raj Thackeray have sent ripples through Maharashtra’s political landscape, drawing cautious optimism from allies and opponents alike—except for one key leader: Shiv Sena … Read more

Convenient and affordable snacks like chips, soft drinks and quick microwave meals have become a staple in the diet of many people today. However, beneath their appealing flavours and ease of access lies a concerning health issue: chronic inflammation. This persistent, low-grade inflammatory state is not merely a trendy health buzzword but a significant factor … Read more

A file image of vial of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine | Photo Credit: Reuters Although the incidence of measles, a highly contagious viral infection, is on a decline in Karnataka, several pockets in Ballari and BBMP have been consistently reporting higher number of cases since 2024. According to data from the State … Read more

Though many jobs are being created in the AI-focused global capability centres, the adoption of AI must be approached carefully to manage job disruptions. | Special Arrangement As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to penetrate various sectors and industries, the bitter truth emerges: job losses are becoming a reality. While many industry leaders assure that these … Read more

China was able to make up for the fall by finding newer markets or selling more to other trade partners. Trade data shows that despite facing tariff headwinds from the U.S., the world’s largest importer, China, the world’s largest exporter, has managed to increase its overall exports, till at least 2023. A series of tariff … Read more

Trigger warning: The following story has references to violence. Please avoid reading if you may be disturbed by the details. Nestled at an altitude of 8,000 feet in the midst of lush pine forests, only the jungle crows break the eerie silence around the Baisaran meadow, 5 kilometres from Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The chain-linked fencing … Read more