Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi was close to leaving the Lanka Premier League (LPL) after he was left out of Kandy Royals’ match against Colombo Capitals despite reportedly being told he would play as the team’s ‘Impact Player’.According to media reports, the franchise had informed Afridi before the match that he would be used as…
Quote of the day by Neil deGrasse Tyson (AI-generated image) Most professions reward certainty. A doctor is expected to diagnose, a lawyer to argue a clear position, a manager to make a firm call. Science runs on the opposite instinct. Neil deGrasse Tyson, the astrophysicist and director of the Hayden Planetarium, put it plainly in…
Which are top 10 gainers and losers on NSE & BSE today? Benchmark equity indices bounced back on Monday, with the Sensex rising 291 points and the Nifty reclaiming the 24,100 mark, supported by falling crude oil prices, fresh foreign fund inflows and optimism surrounding diplomatic progress in US-Iran negotiations.The 30-share BSE Sensex gained 291.17…
Forest & Environment Department, Sikkim Govt, and WWF-India NEW DELHI: In what represents only the second photographic record of Eurasian lynx — a medium-sized wild cat distinguished by its characteristic ear tufts and short tail — in the entire eastern Himalayan region, the species was photographed by a camera trap deployed at 5,250 metres on…
Chinese proverb of the day (AI-generated image) Some old proverbs survive because they sound poetic. Others survive because people keep realising they were probably right all along. This traditional Chinese proverb has been shared for generations.At first glance, the saying almost feels humorous. The comparison is unusual. Marriage, food, and gardening all appear in the…
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $963 million to $672.587 billion in the week ended June 19, reversing the previous week’s sharp decline, as a surge in gold reserves more than offset a fall in foreign currency assets, according to RBI data released on Friday, PTI reported.The country’s forex reserves had declined by $9.985 billion…
There’s warmth in your day, and much of it comes through partnership. Your spouse or dependable companion is a good-hearted person and this could be more beneficial than you imagine. Jupiter will bless your close friendships today, so help is not from grand speeches, but through practical presence or a suggestion, a request, or a…
The sea anemone Nematostella vectensis. In the enlarged section, the nematosomes—which are key to the immune system of these invertebrates—are highlighted. (Credit: HHU/Nida Kaya) A simple sea anemone (a small plant with white, red, blue or purple flowers that are shaped like cups and have dark centres) can distinguish helpful bacteria from harmful invaders despite…
You may wake with a clouded mood today, and that’s not your imagination. The Moon is stirring pressure and emotional heaviness, while Saturn places hurdles in routine work, so even ordinary tasks may feel slow or irritating. One missed reply, one traffic delay, one sharp word, and your mind could sink faster than usual.Don’t let…
Once a cleaner for coal-soiled wallpaper, a failing company found new life when its owner’s sister-in-law suggested its putty could be a children’s toy. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Before the smell of sweet, colourful dough came to represent childhood throughout the world, it was the aroma of a final bid to keep a failing company…