England crush Pakistan by innings and 103 runs to go 1-0 up in 3-match Test series

England registered a thumping win by an innings and 103 runs against Pakistan at Headingley on Friday to go 1-0 up in the three-match Test series. The victory marks a brilliant start to Joe Root’s second stint as the ski…
Teachers on census work deemed to be on school duty; can't refuse assignment: Calcutta High Court

Kolkata: The Calcutta High Court on Friday said teachers deputed on census work would be deemed to be on school duty and clarified that they cannot refuse the assignment as the task is in the national interest.Disposing …
Jharkhand exam protesters attempt to burn CM's effigies, clash with police in Ranchi

Ranchi: A scuffle broke out on Friday between police and students protesting against alleged Jharkhand recruitment exam irregularities in Ranchi, with the agitators attempting to burn effigies of Chief Minister Hemant So…
FIFA World Cup final brawl: Leandro Paredes suspended for 10 matches, Argentina fined $321,000

Argentine football player Leandro Paredes has been slapped with a 10-match suspension for being involved in a brawl after his team lost to Spain in the World Cup final received a 10-match suspension for his part in a bra…
Changes in industrial approval: Cabinet nod to Bill for revamping Karnataka single window system for investors

Bengaluru: Karnataka is proposing a slew of changes to its industrial approvals regime, including a fully digital single window system and a ‘once only’ mechanism to spare investors from repeatedly submitting documents t…
Meghalaya tourism hit hard after attack on Assam vehicles in Shillong

Guwahati: Tourism–a sector that supports livelihood of 30 per cent of hilly Meghalaya’s population–seems to bear the immediate brunt of the violence in Shillong on Wednesday with tourists fast cancelling bookings. Seve…
Badminton World Championships | Treesa-Gayatri: A comeback nobody fathomed

Treesa-Gayatri: a comeback nobody fathomed
Badminton World Championships | Treesa, Gayatri soar high

Treesa, Gayatri soar high
Who are the Chin-Kukis? The identity debate at the heart of Manipur’s conflict
A name. An identity. A political fault line.The term “Chin-Kuki” has become part of a larger debate around identity, migration, ethnicity and belonging in Manipur.But who are the people referred to by this term? How …
Clarke hopes India Basketball League can revive basketball in the country

Clarke hopes IBL can revive Indian basketball