You type one word, hit send, and go back to your day. Your boss, meanwhile, is staring at “OK” wondering if they’ve done something wrong. This is the strange physics of workplace texting: the shorter the message, the more room it leaves for someone to think more, so much so that a two-letter message can…
Kuldeep Yadav (Image credit: SLC) Why did Kuldeep Yadav not bowl in the second innings of India’s warm-up game against Sri Lanka Cricket XI in Colombo? Was there an injury concern? India’s spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has explained the reason behind the decision, saying it was only about managing Kuldeep’s workload ahead of the…
Tamil Thai Vazhthu is an invocation to Mother Tamil from Manonmaniam, a play written by Manonmaniam Sundaranar in 1891. (Photo: PTI) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday moved a government resolution in the assembly making the rendition of Tamil Thai Vazhthu, the state song, mandatory at the beginning of official…
More than 20 US warships are currently deployed to the Middle East for military missions, including the naval blockade against Iran, according to CENTCOM. US Central Command (Centcom) said on Monday that its forces had redirected 55 commercial vessels, disabled two and boarded two others while enforcing Washington’s naval blockade against Iran. More than 20…
Stock market today: BSE Sensex jumps over 100 points, NSE Nifty50 opens above 24,590 Benchmark indices opened on a positive note, with BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty trading marginally higher in early deals. Nifty50 was up 26.45 points, or 0.11%, at 24,597, while BSE Sensex gained 103.09 points, or 0.13%, to trade at 78,602.26. Source…
Keith Urban feels relieved after Nicole Kidman finds her person. (Image credits: Instagram) Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban separated in 2025 after being together for nearly two decades. While initial reports claimed the country singer had found a new partner, they were soon dismissed. A year later, the decorated actress is now the centre of…
On August 10, 2026, ideas are set to surge, shaping key choices through concise communications and strategic meetings. Instead of lengthy discussions, focus on clear notes and well-timed decisions. Each zodiac will benefit from guidance on adaptable communication and reliable information. Taurus should prioritize checking storage and expiration dates when making bulk purchases, while Scorpio…
AP EAMCET 2026 phase 1 seat allotment result out The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has released the Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test (AP EAMCET) 2026 round 1 seat allotment result. Candidates who took part in the counselling can check and download their allotment result through the official…
No plant actually survives with zero light forever. Photosynthesis is non-negotiable for anything green, and even the toughest houseplant needs at least some ambient light to keep functioning. What “survives without sunlight” really means in practice is a handful of remarkably tolerant plants that thrive in very low, indirect light, the kind found in a…
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, left, with BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) head VVS Laxman. (PTI Photo) BENGALURU: VVS Laxman has revealed that he turned down the opportunity to succeed Rahul Dravid as India head coach in 2024, choosing instead to continue his work at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) and citing family considerations as…
