Jacob Bethell and Virat Kohli Fresh from the high-paced world of the IPL and straight into a Player-of-the-Match performance at Edgbaston, Jacob Bethell’s rise in international cricket continues at speed. But the 21-year-old all-rounder’s only light-hearted gripe about his jet-setting lifestyle? Hotel beds.“A lot of them are way too soft,” Bethell quipped after smashing a…
Imagine a future where a diagnosis of untreatable male infertility is no longer the end of the road – because science has found a way to produce human sperm from lab-engineered testicular tissue.This might sound like science fiction, but I’m leading a team of researchers at the University of Limerick (UL) to work on making…
US policy targeting Chinese students raises concerns over impact on research and technology. (AI Image) The US government recently announced plans to revoke visas for certain Chinese college students, citing national security concerns tied to affiliations with the Chinese Communist Party or studies in sensitive fields. The announcement, made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio,…
Rashmika Mandanna, who debuted in Bollywood with ‘Animal’, revealed acting wasn’t her childhood dream. Despite challenges, she embraced her career with gratitude, supported by family and friends. She advises taking bold chances and staying grounded amid success. Upcoming films include ‘Thama’, ‘Kuberaa’, and ‘Pushpa 3: The Rampage’. After making a striking entry into Bollywood with…
Cockroaches are not only pests that disgust most but can also cause many dangerous diseases to both adults and children. The younger and elderly populations need to be more vigilant, as they are more vulnerable owing to weak immunity. The most common disease that can happen on coming in contact with cockroaches or consuming the…
NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Saturday said the Indian Constitution has played a decisive role in ensuring the country’s unity and strength during times of crisis. Speaking at the inauguration of advocate chambers and a multi-level parking facility at the Allahabad high court, CJI B R Gavai underlined the enduring…
NEW DELHI: Bank branches in metropolitan areas have seen their share in overall credit decline to 58.7 per cent as of March 2025, down from 63.5 per cent five years ago, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) latest report.The central bank attributed this shift to faster credit growth in non-metro regions. “With higher…
Jonny Bairstow (IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: As English wicket-keeper batter Jonny Bairstow walked out to bat in his 100th Test at Dharamsala in 2024, Rohit Sharma was heard remarking, ‘Isko kuch bhi daal’ (Bowl any delivery to him). Rohit clearly didn’t think much of Bairstow’s capabilities. Even IPL franchises expressed a lack of confidence as…
Inter Milan will take on PSG in the Champions League final. (Reuters) The UEFA Champions League final offers French giants Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) a chance to script history as they face Inter Milan in Munich, Germany. PSG have never won the European tournament despite coming close in the final of the 2020 edition, where they…
Scientists in the UK have revived living cells from a southern white rhino that died in 2021, offering new hope for conservation efforts. This breakthrough, reported by the BBC, was achieved by Nature’s SAFE, a Shropshire-based charity. They successfully cultured millions of cells from a preserved skin sample taken before the rhino’s death. This pioneering…
