Peerless in modern-era, Jasprit Bumrah set for major landmark in Perth Test

Peerless in modern-era, Jasprit Bumrah set for major landmark in Perth Test

t Jasprit Bumrah is arguably the greatest fast bowler of the modern era. Even those who previously doubted his brilliance would have reconsidered after witnessing his tormenting of Australian batters on a lively Perth Stadium pitch during the opening Test of the much-discussed Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Over three days, Bumrah dismantled the aura surrounding the reigning … Read more

85% industry leaders call for major investments in quantum computing: Report – ET HealthWorld

85% industry leaders call for major investments in quantum computing: Report – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi : Eighty five per cent of executives and senior leaders surveyed advocate for intensified efforts in quantum research and talent development, underscoring the transformative potential of this technology, according to a report by Primus Partners. The survey that gathered insights from 200 senior executives and CXOs, reveals that sectors such as cybersecurity, healthcare, … Read more

What are the major challenges faced by Indian cities? | Explained

What are the major challenges faced by Indian cities? | Explained

The slums on the shores of Mumbai, against the skyscrapers under construction. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The story so far: October 31 is observed every year as World Cities Day. The world’s urban population has reached an estimated 4.7 billion, or 57.5% of the world’s total population, with projections to double by 2050. The … Read more

Two new dementia risks identified by major report

Two new dementia risks identified by major report

Getty Images Regular eye tests can detect problems early Treating failing eyesight and high cholesterol are two new ways to lower the risk of dementia developing, a major report suggests. Scientists have now identified 14 health issues which, if reduced or eliminated, could theoretically prevent nearly half of dementias in the world. Middle-aged people and … Read more

Peddavagu project’s bund suffers major breach

Peddavagu project’s bund suffers major breach

The Peddavagu medium irrigation project in Telangana’s Aswaraopeta mandal, bordering Andhra Pradesh, suffered a major breach on Thursday night resulting in inundation of vast tracts of agricultural lands in Gummadivalli and Kothuru, the downstream villages in Bhadradri Kothagudem district and in many villages in Eluru district of neighbouring A.P. No loss of life was reported. … Read more

Is unemployment a major factor in shaping the vote choice of the youth?

Is unemployment a major factor in shaping the vote choice of the youth?

For the upcoming Lok Sabha elections of 2024, Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have strategically crafted their narrative around four key pillars: the poor, the youth, women, and farmers, referring to them as the ‘chaar jatiyan‘ (four castes). This rhetoric is a departure from traditional caste politics in India, emphasising development and … Read more

Lok Sabha polls | Candidates of all 3 major parties in Sivaganga are crorepatis, as per affidavits

Lok Sabha polls | Candidates of all 3 major parties in Sivaganga are crorepatis, as per affidavits

Sitting MP and Congress candidate for Sivaganga Karti Chidambaram. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Affidavits filed before the Returning Officer at Sivaganga Parliamentary constituency reveal that candidates of all three major parties: the Congress, BJP and the AIADMK, are crorepatis. Congress: Karti P. Chidambaram Congress candidate Karti P. Chidambaram (52), who is the sitting MP … Read more

No major change in employment status or wages in 10 years: Data

No major change in employment status or wages in 10 years: Data

Women planting paddy seedlings in an agricultural field in Nagaon district of Assam. | Photo Credit: Ritu Raj Konwar On March 11, Bahutva Karnataka, a forum for concerned citizens and organisations, released a report titled ‘Employment, Wages and Inequality’, at the Press Club, Bengaluru. The report analyses the progress in various employment-related indicators in the … Read more