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The BCCI noted that all matches scheduled at the Chinnaswamy Stadium will be subject to clearance from the expert committee appointed by the Karnataka government. File photo | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday (March 11, 2026) announced the schedule for the first phase of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The first phase of the tournament will run from 28 March to 12 April.As three states are scheduled to undergo Assembly elections during this period, the full schedule will be released once the Election Commission announces the poll dates.…

New Zealand’s national airline said Thursday (March 12, 2026) it would cancel 1,100 flights over the next two months, pointing to the impact of the war in the Middle East.Air New Zealand chief executive Nikhil Ravishankar said around five percent of its flights will be cancelled, affecting 44,000 passengers.The cancelled flights are mostly on domestic routes within New Zealand but will also include some international flights, he said.Flights between New Zealand and the United States would not be impacted due to increased demand for alternative routes to Europe, Ravishankar added.“With the unprecedented volatility in jet fuel prices due to the…

A vagrant Demoiselle Crane photographed at Nemmeli salt pans on March 1, 2026 by Naman Bora. | Photo Credit: Naman Bora Marie Antoinette’s image has been shaped by words not her own, but consistently put in her mouth through the centuries. Two things she did not say continue to be misattributed to her. One, the suggestion that the poor French peasants could have cakes if they lacked bread. And the other, oddly, has to do with ornithology. She is believed to have given Demoiselle Crane its name impressed by its uber-feminine movements, largely dance-like. Anyone in India faintly familiar with…

Laxman and Dravid made Australia pay for its error in judgement with an epic partnership. | Photo Credit: File photo John Buchanan is one of the most successful coaches in cricket history. Apart from sustaining Australia’s position at the top of the Test rankings in the early 2000s, he guided the team to consecutive ODI World Cup triumphs in 2003 and 2007.Not surprisingly, Buchanan has an unblemished record in the quadrennial tournament as Australia did not lose a game in either edition.So watching Australia crash out in the first stage of the recently-concluded T20 World Cup would have been hard…

Smriti Mandhana. File | Photo Credit: PTI India opener Smriti Mandhana headlined the Indian presence in the women’s player draft for The Hundred, while compatriot Richa Ghosh secured a deal worth £50,000 (approximately ₹61 lakh) and all-rounder Deepti Sharma also earned a contract during the auction on Wednesday (March 11, 2026).A total of 178 players went under the hammer in the draft, while 28 had already been either retained or signed directly by franchises ahead of the event.The League will start on July 21 and conclude on August 16.Richa was snapped up by Manchester Super Giants for £50,000 after the…

India’s coach Gautam Gambhir, right, and BCCI Senior Men’s Selection Committee Chairman Ajit Agarkar during a training session on the eve of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final on March 7, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Gautam Gambhir said he relies primarily on his instinct when making decisions as a coach, stressing that he backs his judgement without depending heavily on data.Gambhir noted that every leader brings a unique vision and his approach on how the Indian team plays, conducts itself and operates reflects his personal philosophy during his tenure. “I think my instinct is what I trust…

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Representational file image. | Photo Credit: BISWARANJAN ROUT India has an overall coal stock of 210 million tonnes (MT) which would be adequate for about 88 days, the Union Ministry informed Wednesday (March 11, 2026) as India preps to spur coal production to ensure adequate availability for addressing peak power demand as summers approach, with an additional caveat emerging as natural gas supplies dry up because of the escalating conflict in West Asia.According to data from the Coal Ministry, pithead coal stock, or coal that has been mined and stored at the pithead for transporting to relevant sectors, with Coal…

A man shows an induction cooktop at a utensil store amid rising demand due to LPG shortages. File | Photo Credit: PTI E-commerce platforms have seen mounting demand for induction cooktops amid the West Asia crisis, which has led to public anxiety about disruptions to LPG supplies. While prices for cooktops have gone up, supplies remained available on e-commerce platforms in many cities, at least as of Wednesday (March 11, 2026).While a small minority of Indian households use induction cooktops, only 5% of households had “electric penetration” in their kitchens, Milind Deore, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency’s Secretary said in…

January 7, 2026 — It is day four of the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. England has lost one of its openers in the very first over of its second innings, and finds itself 179 runs adrift with the threat of another chastening defeat looming large. At the fag end of an arduous tour that has elicited questions about everything from their preparation to philosophy — Australia retained the urn at the earliest possible opportunity in Adelaide, and was 3-1 ahead going into the final Test — the visitors could be excused for harbouring thoughts about the…