Recent Views 4 Amit Mishra in the middle. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images) At the age of 42, Amit Mishra, the veteran leg-spinner, announced his retirement from professional cricket on Thursday after a 25-year career. He revealed his battle with depression after being sidelined for five years post his debut and expressed his desire for…
Recent Views 3 Salt, also known as sodium, is an essential nutrient that supports fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle activity. While the body needs small amounts, too much salt can be harmful, particularly for people with congestive heart failure (CHF). In CHF, the heart cannot pump blood effectively, and excess sodium leads to fluid…
Recent Views 5 Jealousy at work can show up in different ways – unnecessary rivalry, passive-aggressive remarks, or silent comparisons. No workplace is free from jealousy. Whether it’s a colleague competing for recognition or someone quietly undermining success, envy is always in the background.Yet, how we handle it depends a lot on our zodiac sign….
Recent Views 4 Your next plate of hilsa may well have its origins in Bharuch, Gujarat, rather than the usual fishing grounds of West Bengal or Bangladesh. According to ET, Bharuch has delivered a record 4,000 tonnes of hilsa across the country during July–August, at a time when imports from Bangladesh have yet to begin…
Recent Views 5 The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has approved a two-tier rate structure of 5% and 18%. Announcing the new GST reforms, union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said “We’ve reduced the slabs. There shall be only two slabs, and we are also addressing the issues of compensation cess”. The revised rates will…
Recent Views 5 MANGALURU: A woman was killed and two others were injured in a collision between a tanker lorry and a car on the National Highway near Kodapala of Sampaje village, Sullia taluk, on Wednesday. The deceased is Shobha, 47, wife of Ponnappa, a resident of Nellihudikeri, Siddapur, Madikeri.According to the police, the accident…
Recent Views 3 Representative image (AI image) NEW DELHI: The GST Council on Wednesday approved a sharp hike in taxes on sin and luxury goods, creating a new 40 per cent slab for items such as tobacco, pan masala, aerated drinks and premium vehicles. The move marks a major restructuring of the indirect tax system,…
Recent Views 4 A passenger on a train has gained viral attention on social media for using his personal cooler while sleeping, despite having three functioning fans directly above his seat. The video shows the traveler sleeping comfortably next to a portable cooler that was plugged into the train compartment’s electrical socket, sparking both amusement…
Recent Views 6 File Pic: Asia Cup trophy (Pic credit: ACC) The Asia Cup, Asia’s premier continental cricket tournament, has seen several transformations since its inception in 1984. Traditionally played in the 50-over format, the event underwent a historic shift in 2016 when it was staged as a T20 International (T20I) competition for the first…
Recent Views 6 NEW DELHI: Recalling his Independence-Day promise of a GST recast, PM Narendra Modi Thursday welcomed decisions taken by GST Council while underlining the role of his govt as the driver of the “Next-Generation reforms”.“Glad to state the GST council comprising the Union and States, has collectively agreed to the proposals submitted by…
