India survived a scare against Japan on Tuesday, edging the hosts by two runs in a rain-hit one-off T20 International that was reduced to five overs per side at the Sano International Cricket Stadium.Japan needed six runs from the last four balls while chasing India’s 32 for 4. But the match took another turn when…
An unusual education initiative in Kodaikanal’s Kombai-Perungadu tribal settlement is changing how children and families think about schooling. Instead of beginning with textbooks, teachers first arrived with nail cutters, hygiene lessons and conversations with parents. The initiative, called “School on Wheels”, was started in 2024 by My School Satya Surabhi to reach children who had…
A price board at a petrol station in Paris, France (Picture credit: Reuters) Diesel prices have surged to record levels in Europe and the United States as wars in Iran and Ukraine disrupt supplies from major producers and damage refineries, leaving limited options to prevent further gains.European diesel futures closed at an all-time high last…
Naorem Roshibina Devi (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Naorem Roshibina Devi has already established herself as one of India’s most consistent wushu performers at the Asian Games. On Tuesday, the Manipuri athlete added another chapter to that record, assuring herself of a third successive continental medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Games.Roshibina defeated Macao, China’s Chu Man Sin…
If you’ve spent your whole life slicing a lemon straight down the middle before squeezing each half over your food, actress Nauheed Cyrusi has some news for you, and it’s about to change how you look at citrus forever. She shared a video on her Instagram handle showing a completely different way to cut and…
Two century-old homes in Davenport that had once been marked for demolition have gained a new lease on life and are set to become homes for refugee families. Foundation of First Presbyterian Church and Tapestry Farms led an eighteen-month effort to transform these homes.The project was inspired by a concert in March 2025 by the…
The 72th National Film Awards took place today at Ekta Nagar in Kevadia, Gujarat, in a historic first for the prestigious event. For the first time in over 70 years, the National Film Awards ceremony took place outside New Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu presented the awards at the prestigious ceremony which was held against the…
The numerology of New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart has sparked curiosity. His birth number four indicates a strong sense of discipline and a penchant for structure. In contrast, his destiny number five reveals his adaptability and love for freedom. Together, these numbers suggest he excels in careful planning while maintaining a flexible mindset. Resilience…
Iran seeks a table to negotiate with the US as the military blockade of its ports continues and reports emerge of a potential resumption of strikes (Photo: Reuters). Iran on Tuesday reportedly offered to reopen the Hormuz Strait within seven days if the United States takes initial steps toward easing military pressure.Speaking to Kyodo news…
Trump-Xi summit puts tariffs, AI, rare earths and Taiwan in focus Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington on September 23 for a three-day state visit. When US President Donald Trump welcomes Xi to the White House, the two leaders will have plenty to talk about: tariffs, artificial intelligence, rare earths, Taiwan and Iran.India will…
Green dot or red dot? Soaps, shampoos and toothpaste to reveal if they are veg or non-vegThat green dot you usually look for on a food packet could soon have a new place to watch out for: your bathroom shelf.From soap and shampoo to toothpaste, cosmetics and other toiletries, products sold in India will now…
In 1878, Adeline Hornbek established a homestead in Colorado’s Florissant Valley, bringing with her years of experience in frontier life, cattle work and raising a family through repeated upheaval. She was no stranger to rebuilding. By then, she had already lost husband, raised children through difficult circumstances and watched an earlier ranch destroyed by a…
