4 min readGuwahatiFeb 16, 2026 06:12 PM IST First published on: Feb 16, 2026 at 06:09 PM IST Dramatic scenes played out at former state Congress president Bhupen Borah’s Guwahati residence after he submitted his resignation from the party, with senior leaders from the state unit and the All India Congress Committee rushing there and…
When we want to weigh something, the process is simple. We place it on a weighing machine or on a traditional balance. The number appears and we instantly know how heavy the object is. But imagine a far stranger question. What if the thing you want to weigh is the very ground beneath the scale?…
4 min readMumbaiMar 4, 2026 09:18 PM IST Following days of deliberations and disagreements, Maharashtra’s Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) on Wednesday reached a consensus on its lone Rajya Sabha candidate, deciding to renominate NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar to the Upper House. The MVA’s announcement came after the Congress high command conveyed its decision…
Some might call the game of cricket a bat-and-ball game. While the definition may have worked back in the 16th century when it was first played in South-East England, it may receive unfavourable support now. We are now living in the 21 st century, and as things have undergone changes, evolution so to speak, the…
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Suryakumar Yadav. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has warned that nothing short of a “special effort” will be enough when the defending champions face England in a blockbuster T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai, even as he lavished praise on Sanju Samson for keeping…
New Delhi: Punjab National Bank (PNB) has issued an important advisory to all its branches after facing a major setback in a consumer complaint related to operations in a joint account. The issue came to light after a dispute between joint account holders over the issuance of a Debit Card and change of registered mobile…
Jonathan Trott (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Following Afghanistan’s final group-stage match in the 2026 T20 World Cup, outgoing coach Jonathan Trott took time to reflect on his tenure with the national side and share his thoughts about future coaching opportunities. Trott’s time at the helm concluded on Thursday after Afghanistan was eliminated from the…
Rain covers are placed back onto the pitch prior to the Super 8 match between New Zealand and Pakistan at R. Premadasa Stadium on February 21, 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (Photo/Getty Images) The Super Eight clash between Pakistan and New Zealand in the Twenty20 World Cup was washed out without a ball being bowled…
Soaking almonds overnight can also help to break down the hard outer shell, making them easier to chew and less likely to cause digestive issues as soaking removes the outer tamasik layer and enhances digestibility. Additionally, soaking almonds can make them taste sweeter and more flavorful. There are many benefits to soaked almonds, including improved…
Donald Trump tariffs (AI image) US President Donald Trump is livid and his fresh tariff warnings after announcing a 15% global tariff are signs of the global economic turbulence that may unfold in the coming days. The US Supreme Court has struck down Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, prompting the American president to first levy a 10%…