Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz NEW YORK CITY: Aryna Sabalenka was distracted by the smell of cannabis wafting through Louis Armstrong Stadium midway through the opening set of her US Open third-round match against Kamilla Rakhimova. The world No. 1 turned to chair umpire Eva Asderaki-Moore to raise the issue.“Someone is smoking weed,” she said,…
File photo: Russian President Vladimir Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian forces not to launch strikes against Kyiv for three days as US special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visit Moscow for talks on the war in Ukraine, Reuters reported on Saturday, citing the Kremlin.Putin is due to hold talks with Witkoff…
Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy (AP Photo) For decades, Italian Formula 1 fans have dreamed of seeing one of their own arrive at Monza with the world championship within reach. In 2026, that wait finally ended. Andrea Kimi Antonelli heads into the Italian Grand Prix as the Formula 1 World Championship leader, becoming…
Vande Bharat crossing Sambar Lake in Rajasthan (Instagram) There are train journeys that take you from one city to another, and then there is Vande Bharat speeding past one of the most gorgeous locations in the country, the Sambar Lake in Rajasthan. The striking video was captured by Jaipur-based photographer Yogesh Sevkani, known on Instagram…
Masked protesters disrupt traffic at Britain’s busiest ferry port in Dover, UK Groups of masked men blocked roads leading to Britain’s busiest ferry port in Dover on Saturday in what officials said appeared to be an anti-immigration protest, disrupting traffic around the major cross-Channel hub.The Port of Dover said all traffic in and out of…
Sugar prices jumped 11.9%, while cereal and vegetable oil prices rose 2.2% and 0.6%, respectively World food prices rose to their highest level since late 2022 in August as extreme weather, geopolitical tensions and disruptions to trade routes heightened concerns over supplies of key agricultural commodities, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on…
Recently, director and actor Gautham Menon had a sweet interaction with actor Yogi Babu and his wife Manju Bhargavi. They presented Gautham with a round-shaped gift. This simple interaction between the actor and the filmmaker gained many followers on the internet. The video of the meeting is circulating on social media, reigniting conversations about Gautham…
Wild saiga antelope. Image Credit: Andrey Giljov/Wikipedia In 2015, Kazakhstan’s vast grasslands became the scene of one of the most devastating wildlife losses in recent history. Around 200,000 saiga antelopes died within weeks, leaving a population already weakened by poaching and earlier declines facing another impossible setback. The disaster wiped out more than two thirds…
Every few months, a new video of IPS officer Sameer Sharma resurfaces online, and every time, it strikes the same chord. His story is simple to state but hard to imagine: a young man with a genuinely rocky academic record who went on to crack one of the toughest examinations in the country, the UPSC…
Swiggy menu leaves the internet wondering what will actually be delivered A food delivery menu has sparked an unexpected discussion online after one of its customization choices left a customer wondering what would actually arrive at the doorstep.The menu featured Aloo Pyaaz Ka Parantha with options including Jain, Less Spicy, Swaminarayan, and More Spicy. Pratik…
Taurus Weekly Horoscope (06.09.26 to 12.09.26)General:This week asks for grit first and comfort later. The opening days are work heavy, and you may feel both tense and slightly restless, as if your mind is running ahead while your body drags behind. Still, don’t confuse fatigue with weakness. You are stronger than your mood at the…
File Pic: Matthew Hayden during his time with Pakistan team. NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket has once again found itself engulfed in turmoil, and former Australia opener Matthew Hayden believes the underlying problem has remained unchanged for years.Hayden, who has previously worked with Pakistan as batting coach and team mentor, said the constant instability surrounding the…
