Schools shut, lockdown imposed in 61 Ahmednagar villages

The Ahmednagar district administration has imposed a 10-day lockdown in 61 villages that reported more than 10 cases of Covid-19 on a daily basis for the past few days. While announcing the decision, officials said that schools in these containment zones will remain shut while elsewhere they will reopen on…

IIT Madras launches two diploma courses in programming and data science

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras is launching two diploma programmes in programming and data science. The courses would be delivered through a comprehensive learning delivery model that competes with a classroom learning experience. The courses include lecture videos, lecture-based activity…

SAFF Championship Live Streaming: When and where to watch Indian football matches

SAFF Football Championship Live Streaming, All you need to know: India begin their SAFF Championships campaign against a plucky Bangladesh on Monday, knowing fully well that they are just “a little bit superior” than their opponents despite the domination in this regional tournament. Title favourites India…

Neha Dhupia dedicates post for newborn son: ‘Boy, you have brought us so much joy’

Actor Neha Dhupia on Monday penned a heartfelt post about becoming a mother for the second time. Neha and her husband Angad Bedi welcomed a baby boy on Sunday. Taking to Instagram to share a picture from her pregnancy photoshoot, Neha wrote, “Oh boy! … you have brought us so much joy.” Angad Bedi on Sunday took…

Bengal post-poll violence: CBI, SIT submit probe progress reports before Calcutta HC

The CBI and a special investigation team (SIT) of the West Bengal Police on Monday filed status reports before the Calcutta High Court on the ongoing probe into cases of post-poll violence in the state. The reports were submitted in sealed covers before a division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal and…

Explained: South Korea’s president considers banning dog meat, here is why

South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in has raised the possibility of banning the consumption of dog meat in the country. This comes at the time when there has been growing awareness of animal rights in South Korea and ongoing debate over the controversial practice of slaughtering dogs for food. In August this year,…

Real Madrid stunned by Espanyol 2-1 as poor form continues, remain ahead of Atletico Madrid on goal difference

Real Madrid’s poor form continued on Sunday, as they were defeated 2-1 by Espanyol in La Liga. It was Madrid’s third match in a row without a victory, including a stunning home loss in the Champions League to Moldovan club Sheriff and a scoreless home draw against Villarreal in the Spanish league. Raul De…

England can win T20 World Cup despite absence of Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer, says Jos Buttler

England can win the T20 World Cup this year despite the absence of talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes and fast bowler Jofra Archer. Buttler said that despite the absence of the star players, England still have match winners in their lineup. Coach Chris Silverwood named batter Liam Livingstone and fast bowler Tymal Mills…

The Ashes: Nasser Hussain slams Tim Paine for lack of ’empathy’ for England players

Australia captain Tim Paine did not show empathy as a fellow professional for England players when he said that the Ashes will go ahead regardless of whether Joe Root is there or not, said Nasser Hussain. The former England captain said that current skipper Root and the rest of the players have conducted themselves…

Happy birthday Rishabh Pant: Dinesh Karthik has an ‘advice’ for wicketkeepers when India star is batting

India’s star wicketkeeper-batsman and Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant turns 24 on Monday. The year has been one that could define Pant’s career as he cemented his place in the Indian team in all three formats of the game. His audacious approach towards batting, particularly in Test cricket, alongwith…