Indian-origin writer and British Future founder Sunder Katwala has been appointed to the board of the National Lottery Community Fund, one of the UK’s major organisations responsible for distributing grants to community groups and charities.Katwala, 52, began the four-year appointment this week. He will work with chair Dame Julia Cleverdon and other board members on…
Louisiana issues health alert amid outbreak of flesh-eating bacteria, warns beachgoers to be cautious. At least five people have been killed in Louisiana by deadly flesh-eating bacteria, prompting officials to issue an alert to beachgoers as the infection mostly occurs from exposure to seawater. Vibrio vulnificus is part of a wider group of Vibrio bacteria….
TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Big strides, assured footwork, smart use of the crease, fluent shots and solid defence. These were the highlights of Devdutt Padikkal’s unbeaten 142 off 164 balls at the Nondescript Cricket Club in Colombo on Saturday. The classy left-hander was not a starter when the squad was picked for the series. Still, the…
Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the University of Delhi’s official website, du.ac.in The University of Delhi (DU) has released the third merit list for undergraduate (UG) admissions 2026 today, August 8. Candidates can check the DU UG 2026 merit list on the official admission website at ugadmission.uod.ac.in or through du.ac.in.The third merit list…
I walk a winding dirt path through a sun-dappled forest, bathed in warm, late afternoon light. My posture is relaxed, my gait unhurried, embracing the peaceful, contemplative mood. “오늘 걷지 않으면 내일 뛰어야 한다” (Oneul geotji aneumyeon naeil ttwieoya handa) is a Korean proverb that roughly translates to “If you don’t walk today, you must…
Ruturaj Gaikwad named captain of West Zone in Duleep Trophy (Image: X) Worcestershire captain Jake Libby has overtaken India’s Ruturaj Gaikwad to record the highest List A batting average ever. His unbeaten 109 against Sussex, his third straight century with the same score, lifted his average to 61.4. Libby now has 2,456 List A runs,…
File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) A group of US Senate Democrats led by Colorado Senator John Hickenlooper has introduced a joint resolution seeking to end what they describe as unauthorised US military involvement against Iran, escalating a congressional challenge to President Donald Trump’s handling of the conflict.The measure, designated SJRes. 211,…
A heavy-lift helicopter carrying two people crashed while battling a wildfire in Utah, as firefighters across the US West faced rapidly spreading blazes and dangerous weather conditions, officials said Friday.There was no immediate information on the condition of the two people aboard the helicopter, with emergency crews unable to reach the crash site because of…
A new DHS proposal wants to eliminate the 60-day grace period for H-1B visa holders after they are laid off. American entrepreneur James Blunt, who speaks on social media about immigration issues, said he’s shocked but not surprised as the US administration drops another new proposal that would affect millions of foreign workers. When an…
Jemimah Rodrigues (File photo) India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the ongoing Hundred after suffering a hamstring injury while playing for Southern Brave, putting her participation in the upcoming Women’s T20 Asia Cup in doubt.Southern Brave confirmed on Saturday that Rodrigues will miss the rest of the tournament, with Australian all-rounder Charlie…
