New Delhi/Paris: An entire nation’s hopes were crushed under the weight of 100 grams. With hours to go before her gold medal bout on Wednesday, Vinesh Phogat stood on the scale — for her 50 kg category bout, she was 100 gm overweight, leading to an automatic disqualification on perhaps the biggest day of her … Read more
Students are out in force on the streets of Dhaka, no longer protesting but working to put a city back together after the dramatic events of the past few days. After Monday’s resignation of Bangladesh’s prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, subsequent looting and pockets of violence meant the initial jubilation quickly turned to concern. There were … Read more
New Delhi/Dhaka: Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh will take the oath on Thursday, Army Chief Gen. Waker-Uz-Zaman said. Addressing a press conference in Dhaka on Wednesday, Gen. Zaman said the interim government is likely to be sworn in at 8 pm on Thursday and the advisory council may have 15 members. Meanwhile, … Read more
Robert Jenrick has been criticised by a rival for the Conservative leadership and Muslim parliamentarians for saying police should “immediately arrest” any protesters shouting “Allahu Akbar”, the Arabic phrase that means God is great. The former immigration minister was speaking on Sky News about the accusations that police have been treating far-right marches and violence … Read more
For centuries, books have been sanctuaries, transporting readers to distant realms and offering solace in troubled times. Social media platforms have transformed into vibrant book communities, with BookTok and Bookstagram at their heart. What began as an online trend has blossomed into a cultural phenomenon, reshaping the publishing industry and rekindling our love for the … Read more
As his dreams of competing for a taekwondo Olympic medal evaporated in the frantic final seconds of his second contest of the day, Omar Yaser Ismail fell to his knees in disbelief. Even after his opponent, Adrián Vicente, comforted him and the audience recognised his immense efforts with a long, warm ovation, he remained rooted … Read more
Bangladesh was simmering ever since the country’s high court had in June reinstated a 30 per cent reservation in government jobs for the descendants of freedom fighters who fought in the 1971 liberation war, that was subsequently cut down by the Bangladesh Supreme Court to five per cent on July 21. (This quota, first introduced … Read more
Yunus name was first proposed for the top job by the coordinators of the students movement. | Photo: PTI 6 min read Last Updated : Aug 07 2024 | 10:03 PM IST Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is set to take oath as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government on Thursday, as he made a … Read more
Automatic p romotion contenders If England’s top flight is a poorer place without Leeds, the Championship can only be enhanced by the presence of Daniel Farke’s often thrillingly attacking team and their partisan fans. After losing the playoff final against Southampton last season, Leeds are on a mission to secure automatic promotion and, despite losing … Read more
Imagine your fears and anxieties come to life in stunning 3D. With Virtual reality (VR) therapy, tackling phobias and managing stress are as interactive and futuristic as your favourite game. Recent studies spotlight the promise of virtual reality (VR)-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for mental health treatment. VR can make daunting experiences feel more manageable … Read more