India’s Anahat Singh created history by becoming the country’s first World Junior Squash champion after defeating Egypt’s Ruqayya Salem in the girls’ singles final of the World Squash Junior Championships 2026 at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada, on Saturday.Top seed Anahat beat second seed Salem 3-0 (11-3, 11-7, 11-9) to claim the title and end Egypt’s long run…
UAE Supreme Court overturns man’s death sentence. The UAE Federal Supreme Court has overturned an appeal court ruling that upheld the death sentence of a man convicted of murdering a woman and attempting to kill another man, finding that his right to a proper defence had not been adequately protected.The case has now been sent…
India’s Jhandu Kumar celebrates his bronze medal. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: When “Jhandu Kumar” echoed across the Commonwealth Games arena in Glasgow, it was no longer a name that invited ridicule. It was a name that had just delivered India’s first medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.For years, Bihar’s para powerlifter had endured taunts over…
In the 1930s, schools across the United States used buses that looked very different from one another. Some were blue, others were green, red, or even plain wooden vehicles. There was no standard colour, which often made them less noticeable on busy roads. In 1939, education expert Dr. Frank W. Cyr organized a conference to…
Gaurav Makhloga explains why many people end up staying in the US instead of returning. An Indian man living in the United States has spoken about why many people who move abroad with short-term plans to return home often end up settling there permanently, citing work prospects, lifestyle changes and the overall living environment as…
The eagerly awaited full trailer of Ramayana has run into an unexpected setback. Originally slated for release on July 24, 2026, the trailer was pulled just before its scheduled launch. While fans continue to wait for an official release, multiple clips believed to be from the unreleased promo have now surfaced online, sparking both excitement…
This week begins with a welcome clearing of the air, Pisces. Early on, your working conditions look better, anxiety starts loosening its grip, and there is relief around your father’s health or a father figure’s situation. At the same time, your mother’s health may need more care, so the home atmosphere may feel half relieved,…
Photo credit: X/@thedurandcup Mohun Bagan Super Giant began their Durand Cup campaign with a 1-0 win over arch-rivals East Bengal in the opening match of the tournament at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday.Sahal Abdul Samad scored the only goal of the match in the 52nd minute, while goalkeeper Vishal Kaith made a series of…
Austin Franco who did not want to work for a Jew boss said his account now has $25,000 donation money because of the controversy. Austin Franco, the controversial Cornell University student, who flatly refused to work with an NYC startup because the boss was Jewish, revealed that Cornell did not take any action against him…
Ishan Kishan (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: Ishan Kishan was the undisputed star with the bat as India sealed the T20I series against Zimbabwe on Saturday, but it was a comical run-out miss behind the stumps that had social media buzzing long after the final ball.The wicketkeeper-batter, who smashed a brilliant 81 off 44 deliveries to…
New coin; Nepal PM Balendra Shah The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the country’s central bank, announced on Saturday that it would mint a new one-rupee coin featuring a controversial map showing the territories of Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh and Kalapani, which are disputed with India.Kathmandu claims the territories as their own, whereas New Delhi maintains that these…
Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation: Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal and others celebrate the victory Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi following weeks of student protests over the NEET controversy and alleged exam paper leaks. While his resignation has been tendered, it is yet to receive official…
