Old Trails Fire burns near Dwight Merkel Sports Complex (AP photo) More than 4,000 firefighters, backed by the National Guard and crews from over a dozen states, battled multiple wildfires across Washington state, US on Saturday as strong winds and extreme heat fuelled blazes that forced widespread evacuations and power outages.Governor Bob Ferguson declared a…
NEW DELHI: The I-T department on Saturday said that 5.9 crore returns had been filed till July 31, the deadline for most individuals to make their annual filing.The number is lower than the over 7.3 crore returns that were filed by Sept 16, 2025, which was the extended deadline for filing last year. The numbers…
‘Pathira Kurukkan’ announced: ‘In Harihar Nagar’ gang reunites; Jagadish-Mukesh-Siddique-Ashokan return in a comedy entertainer Malayalam cinema’s beloved quartet of Jagadish, Mukesh, Siddique and Ashokan is all set to reunite on the big screen.The actors, who became fan favourites through the iconic ‘In Harihar Nagar’ franchise and several other films together, are returning after a 16-year…
“Giving up is not my blood, Sir”/Instagram “I was told that my plan was impossible. So I decided to name it Project Possible”.It will be considered a black day in the world of mountaineering. The world has lost one of its greatest modern legends, Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja. The Nepal-born climber didn’t have ‘impossible’ word in…
Atacama Desert (Photo via Canva) Chile’s Atacama Desert is the driest non-polar desert on Earth, and it is not what we imagine a desert to be!While most deserts across the world are lined with large stretches of sand and golden dunes, this desert resembles the landscapes of Mars!This might sound like a movie green screen…
The Pisces Moon and Retrograde Saturn on August 2, 2026, will create a reflective and quiet mood. People can see their emotional patterns more clearly, the responsibilities they have not dealt with and the choices they have made in the past. Today’s lucky number and colour forecast provides practical direction for each zodiac sign on…
NEW DELHI: India’s warm-up match against a Sri Lanka XI ahead of the two-Test series has been shortened from four days to three days, the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed. The practice match will now be played from August 7 to August 9 at the Nondescripts Cricket Club (NCC) Ground in Colombo.In a statement, SLC…
Workers inspect debris of the Kinparo inn, founded in 1910, for conservation of a possible rebuilding in Yatsushiro, southern Japan An elderly woman apparently died of heat stroke while sheltering in her car, after the massive earthquake that killed over 30, as authorities warned of growing heat-related risks for evacuees amid sweltering temperatures.The woman, believed…
Glasgow: India’s Preeti Pawar, in blue, reacts after winning a gold medal (PTI Photo) Being the first off the blocks has its advantages. It can cause the jitters too. On Saturday, Preeti Pawar was the first to start the gold medal bout of the 10 Indians who had made the boxing finals at the Commonwealth…
7 Watering mistakes that can kill your cactus plant Cacti have built a reputation as the plant world’s ultimate survivors, the kind of greenery you can supposedly forget about for weeks and still find thriving when you remember it exists. That reputation isn’t entirely wrong, but it creates a dangerous blind spot for a lot…
Twitch streamer ExtraEmily is taking her content from livestreams to television with her own series, ExtraEmily: Creator Essentials. The new show is part of a partnership between creator company pocket.watch and major streaming platforms. The series has 15 episodes, with each episode running for about 22 minutes. It is made for a teen audience and…
India’s passenger vehicle industry is estimated to have posted one of its strongest monthly performances in July, with domestic dispatches rising by around 33% year-on-year to nearly 4.7 lakh units. Strong volumes from leading manufacturers, including Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai, along with robust growth reported by Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra, helped drive the…
