NEW DELHI: English club cricketer Brian Devine, popularly known as “Clicky Ponting”, has received a two-year ban from cricket following a cheating scandal that attracted worldwide attention.The 38-year-old became infamous earlier this year after a video showed him clicking his fingers as the ball passed an opposing batter, seemingly trying to make it sound like…
AI’s reconstruction of the 1990 incident in which British Airways captain was pulled halfway out of the cockpit A British Airways captain was nearly pulled out of his aircraft after a cockpit window shattered at 24,000 feet during a flight from England to Spain in June 1990. As the aircraft lost pressure, the force pulled…
Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag India Under-19 began their Under-19 Asia Cup campaign with a 10-wicket win over Nepal Under-19 on Friday, after fast bowler Ishan Sood’s three-wicket spell with the new-ball set up a straightforward chase for the openers in Al Amerat, Oman.Aaryavir Sehwag and Lakshya Raichandani remained unbeaten as…
Ashton Kutcher’s nonprofit detects nearly 1.4 million suspected child abuse files in six months (Image Credit: Thorn) Technology has made it easier for children to connect with the world, but it has also created new ways for predators to exploit them. Tackling this problem requires more than removing harmful content after it appears online. It…
In 1996, Nicolas Cage bought a rare ‘Superman’ comic for USD 150,000, which was stolen; found 11 years later, and fetched USD 15 million at auction. (YouTube) Nicolas Cage is well known for his eccentric hobbies and purchases. From buying multiple real estate properties, such as two castles, to a dinosaur fossil, Cage has spent…
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Friday held that the film Doosra prima facie violated former India captain Sourav Ganguly’s personality and publicity rights, directing its producers to furnish an unconditional bank guarantee of Rs 2 crore while refusing to halt the film’s theatrical run.Justice Tejas Karia observed that Ganguly’s personality and publicity rights…
Heavy rainfall on the French island of Corsica has recently led to flooding and tragic fatalities. (Pic Credit: X Handle) Two people died after their vehicle was swept away by floodwaters triggered by heavy rainfall on the French island of Corsica, interior minister Laurent Nunez said on Friday.According to news agency Reuters, a 40-year-old woman…
India will aim to strengthen its lead in the five-match ODI series when it takes on New Zealand in the second match on Saturday at Hnry Stadium in Wellington. However, rain could become a major concern and potentially disrupt the contest.India head into the match with confidence after beating New Zealand by five wickets in…
Former DOJ civil rights chief Harmeet Dhillon/Image: Reuters Harmeet K Dhillon, an Indian-American lawyer who led a major shift in the US Justice Department’s civil rights enforcement priorities under President Donald Trump, has resigned from her position, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced on Thursday.Dhillon’s departure comes two days after Democrats regained control of both chambers…
Spiritual retreats have gained popularity as a means to escape stress and the fast pace of everyday life, attracting many who yearn for happiness and tranquility. This evening, somewhere a family is likely to bring home a shiny brass lota wrapped in paper. Somewhere else a silver coin will be slipped into a cupboard and…
