IPL 2026: After Mustafizur, Harshit Rana blows, KKR get cryptic Matheesha Pathirana boost | Cricket News

Harshit Rana and Mustafizur Rahman (Agency Photo) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders have run into multiple problems ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season. The team first lost Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) asked the franchise to release him from the squad.KKR had bought…

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‘We cannot replace USAID, but we can do big things’: conservation plots a future without American money | Conservation

On 22 January 2024, at the inauguration of the current Liberian president, Joseph Boakai, the US-based Liberian poet Patricia Jabbeh Wesley paid tribute to the west African nation’s tropical forests – one of the places where, she said, “our fathers came / centuries ago, and planted our umbilical cords / deep in the soil”. The…

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Women breaking barriers in skilled trades: Why more young professionals are choosing hands-on careers

Why more women are choosing skilled trades for stable, high-paying careers. (Getty Images) As industries grapple with a shortage of skilled workers and the future of white-collar jobs faces disruption from artificial intelligence, skilled trades are emerging as a promising career path. Yet, despite the rising demand and competitive wages, these professions—from plumbing to diesel…

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No gas, no problem: Ready-made meals and frozen foods take over Indian homes

The Middle East conflict continues to boil, sending ripples through global oil supplies. As concerns rise over liquified petroleum gas (LPG) shortages, Indian households are increasingly relying on ready-to-cook meals, frozen snacks, and no-cook foods. Retailers report a sharp rise in demand, with sales climbing up to 20% month-on-month as consumers seek alternatives to traditional…

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CBSE Class 12 Hindi exam 2026 analysis: Students call paper easy; download question paper PDF here

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the Class 12 Hindi Core and Hindi Elective examinations today, March 16, 2026, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at exam centres across the country.Students told TOI that the paper was largely easy and manageable, with most students saying that questions followed the expected exam pattern.Students who…

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Shreya Ghoshal secretly watched Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Fauji’ during music lessons, reveals her Guru Mahesh Chandra Sharma |

Shreya Ghoshal was shocked as her guru Mahesh Chandra Sharma shared how she ditched music classes to watch Fauji and Ramayan at his home. “Kids are naughty,” he laughed, praising her sincerity. An emotional letter from young Shreya moved the set. Fauji launched SRK’s iconic career in 1989. Famous singer Shreya Ghoshal was shocked when…

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Ministers consider granting Environment Agency police-style powers to tackle waste crime

  The UK Government is considering granting the Environment Agency ‘police-style’ powers to tackle waste. As part of the plans, enforcement officers would be able to arrest suspected criminals, seize assets, and search premises without a warrant. Waste criminals caught transporting and dealing with waste illegally could also face up to five years in prison…

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