NOVEMBER 24, 2019
Brief Scorecard: India 347 for 9 dec (Kohli 136, Pujara 55, Rahane 51, Al-Amin 3-85, Ebadot 3-91) beat Bangladesh 106 (Ishant 5-22, Umesh 3-29) and 195 (Mushfiqur 74, Umesh 5-53, Ishant 4-56) by an innings and 46 runs
Umesh Yadav is delighted after picking up a wicket. - BCCI
KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL - It took India about...
NOVEMBER 24, 2019
In his earliest days in the White House, President Donald Trump was especially proud to show off the Oval’s Resolute Desk — a prop he still uses for photo ops and official visitors. - Alex Wong/Getty Images
The Oval Office is the traditional epicenter of power for American presidents, but a new one is emerging that’s more exclusive,...
NOVEMBER 23, 2019
Scientists say aging may impact the genome of dogs and humans in similar ways. Break out the calculator: They also found a new formula to calculate a dog’s age. - Getty Images
A new study proposes that aging may impact the genome of dogs and humans in similar ways.
Researchers analyzed the genomes of 104 labrador...
NOVEMBER 23, 2019
US Supreme Court
The impeachment inquiry into Donald Trump’s Ukraine dealings has hit a lull after a busy week of witness testimony. Now, all eyes have turned to the high court, where justices are weighing whether to take two cases about the president’s taxes that could end up influencing impeachment proceedings.
The justices don’t have to take the...
NOVEMBER 23, 2019
Cathay Pacific First Class - Tom Mascardo / flickr
A new study shows that 39% of Americans still choose to travel when they are sick – and that makes public transportation, from trains to planes, among the most germ-filled environments people can go.
The study was done for Vital Vio, a company that markets LED technology that it...
NOVEMBER 23, 2019
Brief Scorecard: Bangladesh 106 and 152 for 6 (Rahim 59*, Ishant 4-39) trail India 347 for 9 dec (Kohli 136, Pujara 55, Rahane 51, Al-Amin 3-85) by 89 runs
KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL - The first day-night Test in India threatens to be the shortest in the country. After two days - 916 legal deliveries - India...
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
Smartphones are among the devices affected by the new law
Russia has passed a law banning the sale of certain devices that are not pre-installed with Russian software.
The law will come into force in July 2020 and cover smartphones, computers and smart televisions.
Proponents of the legislation say it is aimed at promoting Russian technology and making it...
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
Pakistan on Thursday said the Siachen Glacier was a disputed territory that India could not open for tourism.
"India has made attempts to occupy the territory of Siachen. The disputed land cannot be opened for tourists," Pakistan foreign office spokesperson Muhammad Faisal said in Islamabad during a weekly press briefing.
Faisal said India had not formally conveyed...
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
Brief Scorecard: Day 1 at Stumps - India 174 for 3 (Kohli 59*, Rahane 23*) lead Bangladesh 106 (Shadman 29, Ishant 5-22) by 68 runs
Ishant Sharma celebrates his 10th five-wicket haul in Test cricket. - BCCI
KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL - Bangladesh won the toss and India everything else against a ball neither side were acquainted with on the...
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Leader of the Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn holds his party's general election manifesto at its launch in Birmingham, Britain November 21, 2019. (Photo: Reuters)
The Labour Party has promised to tender a 'formal apology' on behalf of the British government for the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre, and hold a 'public review' into the UK's role in the 1984...
