The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in discussions with the Saudi Arabia Cricket Federation over plans to build a new cricket stadium in Jeddah, a proposal that has already received approval from the PCB’s Governing Board.According to sources quoted by PTI, PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi is leading the talks with Saudi cricket officials, and an…
Tired of lingering kitchen smells? Forget chemical cleaners! A simple, eco-friendly trick involves freezing white vinegar into ice cubes. The kitchen has been tidied up, the counter has been wiped, and you have even managed to light your favourite fragrance, but some unpleasant smell refuses to leave. This usually comes from a place right below…
Andy Burnham, Shabana Mahmood among top contenders (Images/AP) United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday, setting the stage for a leadership battle within the Labour Party and a contest to determine Britain’s next prime minister.Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, Starmer said he had informed King Charles III of his decision and…
NEW DELHI: The National Medical Commission (NMC) will end admissions to PG diploma courses after 2026-27 academic year and convert existing seats into MD/MS programmes, aiming to bring all specialist medical training under a single degree framework, reports Anuja Jaiswal .NMC on Monday directed all medical colleges and institutions offering PG diploma courses to apply…
Retirement-friendly cities of India (Canva) If you thought retirement is about slowing down, you were wrong. It is about choosing a place that offers quality of life, better healthcare, pleasant weather and safety. With India’s senior citizen population expected to reach nearly 347 million by 2050, according to the United Nations, retirement-friendly cities are becoming…
Wall Street benchmarks closed at record highs on Friday, as easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia fuelled a broad risk rally across global markets, sending equities higher and oil lower.The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite notched their third straight record closes, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average posted its strongest finish since late February. Gains…
Larry Ellison had $5 billion lined up to buy Apple and make Steve Jobs CEO—but Jobs said no Larry Ellison once had the money, the credit, and a fully worked-out plan to buy Apple outright. What he did not have was Steve Jobs’ agreement. The Oracle co-founder revealed in a 2016 USC commencement speech that…
Charles Babbage (Image: Wikipedia) The history of science and technology often features brilliant inventors whose ideas change the world forever. But every major invention is followed by people improving, applying, and expanding those ideas across industries and societies. One of the most meaningful quotes from pioneering mathematician and inventor Charles Babbage beautifully captures this deeper…
“Indian equity markets are expected to open on a strong positive note, with Gift Nifty trading around 23,456, up by 255 points, indicating robust opening cues for domestic indices. Global sentiment remains supportive amid easing concerns over major geopolitical developments and improving risk appetite across international markets. Positive global cues, coupled with stability in key…
Rob Dieperink (Image credit: KNVB) NEW DELHI: Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink has died at the age of 38, just weeks after he was removed from FIFA’s list of officials for the FIFA World Cup 2026.Dieperink had been selected to work as a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) at the tournament but was dropped in May…