Mohammad Rizwan leaves the ground after losing his wicket on day two of the second cricket test match between England and Pakistan in London, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. (AP Photo) Pakistan cricket was thrown into chaos after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made sweeping changes following the team’s defeats in the first two Tests against…
The August 15 summit also happened to fall on India’s 80th Independence Day. At an age when many people begin slowing down, 74-year-old T.J. Marce was preparing to climb Europe’s highest peak. The retired Kerala State Road Transport Corporation employee, Marce (74) from Wayanad has now summited Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, reaching…
The site was decommissioned. However, contamination remains underground. In 1967, the United States tried an unusual method to increase natural gas production. It detonated a 29-kiloton device and had an explosoion 4,227 feet below the ground in north-western New Mexico to stimulate the flow of natural gas.According to the US Department of Energy (DOE), the…
Glen Canyon Dam (Image Credit: Canva) For eight days in 1996, the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon experienced something unusual: a deliberately created flood. Scientists working with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and other agencies used Glen Canyon Dam to release water at rates reaching 45,000 cubic feet per second, creating a massive controlled…
When seven-year-old Emily Heaton told her father Jeremiah that she wanted to be a real-life princess, he, like other dads, did not laugh the request away or told her that princesses existed only in fairy tales. Instead, he took her request quite seriously and started researching whether there was anywhere on Earth that was not…
Today, Taurus individuals will feel the positive impact of Krittika’s energy, sharpening their judgement and enhancing overall clarity. This celestial event will aid in making decisions that truly serve personal interests, especially in career matters which demand a practical and adaptable stance. In relationships, there’s a call for emotional transparency and establishing healthy boundaries while…
Nepal floods exposed gaps in disaster monitoring and early-warning systems Nepal’s warning system came under scrutiny after a glacier collapse triggered devastating flash floods in Rasuwa on August 26, with authorities issuing a disaster alert 38 minutes after the ice-rock avalanche. The deadly floods have killed thousands and several remain missing.The collapse struck the Lhende…
Kareena Thapa was honoured with the PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar for her bravery during a fire in Amravati. Courage does not always announce itself. Sometimes, it appears in the middle of chaos- in the form of a teenager who sees danger, hears the panic around her and decides to step in. For Kareena Thapa, that…
A snake bite in the late 19th century offered little certainty about what would happen next. There were attempts to counter venom with chemicals and other remedies, but no established treatment could directly neutralise the poison. Then, in France in 1894, two research teams arrived at a very different idea. Albert Calmette, working within the…
Mukul Dev‘s untimely demise at the age of 54 left the film industry and audiences grieving last year. About two months after his death, the Ajay Devgn-Mrunal Thakur comic caper ‘Son Of Sardaar 2’ (2025) hit screens, featuring him in a significant role, which many assumed would be his last on-screen appearance. That assumption, however,…
First impressions can be strange. You may think someone is simply noticing your clothes or listening to what you say, but people often pick up on much smaller things without even realizing it. It could be the way you treat the person serving your coffee, whether you seem comfortable in your own skin or how…
Hampshire withdraw Scott Kuggeleijn (Image: X) Hampshire Cricket have confirmed that New Zealand all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn will not represent the club, following strong criticism from supporters over his inclusion in the squad for the County Championship. The 34-year-old was named in Hampshire’s 15-member squad on X ahead of their match against Warwickshire, although the county…
