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Former Australia opener David Warner has been convicted of mid-range drink-driving by a Sydney court and fined AUD 1,500, with the 39-year-old also required to have an interlock device fitted to his vehicle before he can drive again.Warner pleaded guilty to the charge last month after he was caught in a random breath test on…
Quote of the day by Hayden Panettiere: ‘People can tell when you’re happy with being you and when you’re not…the way you carry yourself and that light coming out of your eyes are the most attractive things about you,’ life lesson from ‘Heroes’ star explaining that self-acceptance and self-worth are keys to happiness. (Instagram) Hayden…
Garlic can transform a simple dal, sabzi or curry, but peeling it is rarely the part anyone looks forward to. The papery skin sticks to your fingers, tiny pieces get everywhere and, before you know it, the kitchen smells strongly of garlic. If you are peeling an entire bulb for a big batch of cooking,…
Khel Ratna goes vacant; 17 athletes receive Arjuna Awards (Images: ANI) NEW DELHI: The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, India’s highest sporting honour, will have no recipient for 2025, with the government not recommending any sportsperson for the prestigious award. It is only the third time since the award was instituted in 1991-92 that no…
For every venomous species that grabs headlines and horror-movie cameos, there are dozens of snake species quietly going about their business without a single drop of dangerous venom to their name, roughly 85 percent of the world’s snakes fall into this harmless category. These non-venomous snakes still play a genuinely important ecological role, keeping rodent,…
For generations, Iceland offered travellers something almost unimaginable in much of the world: spectacular lakes, bluest lagoons and black sand beaches; all this without the persistent buzz and bite of mosquitoes. But this unusual distinction ended in October 2025, when Björn Hjaltason discovered not one but three mosquitoes in a garden in Kjós, a rural…
R Ashwin and Sanjay Manjrekar (Agency Image) Ravichandran Ashwin has opened up about the criticism he faced early in his international career, recalling how a strongly worded assessment from former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar left him angry and hurt after a difficult tour of Australia. Ashwin’s struggles came during India’s 2011-12 tour of Australia, where…
And then there’s the Ilkal saree from Karnataka, for those who want to do something a little different. Ilkal sarees are recognised for their distinctive weaving technique, including the traditional Tope Teni method used to join the body and pallu. They often come in brighter colours with striking borders and traditional designs. So if an…
18 years of Virat Kohli (AI Genarated Image) On August 18, 2008, a 19-year-old Virat Kohli walked out at Dambulla and scored 12 on his India debut. Eighteen years later, the boy who was once a surprise selection has become one of the defining figures of modern cricket: a batter, captain, standard-setter, survivor and, perhaps…
Devdutt Padikkal and KL Rahul (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Devdutt Padikkal’s alertness gave KL Rahul a second chance during India’s second innings in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Tuesday. India had lost Yashasvi Jaiswal early, with Asitha Fernando getting him caught behind with the third ball of the first over….
Indian vegetarian food is hardly limited to dal, sabzi and paneer. Across the world, other cuisines have built equally comforting dishes around lentils, chickpeas, potatoes, aubergines, beans, rice and plenty of spice. Many of these dishes use familiar ingredients but bring them together in completely different ways. The surprise is how easily some of these…
Image credit: Hockey India India’s Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign suffered a big setback after they lost 2-4 to England in their second Pool D match on Monday. India were ahead 2-1 at half-time after goals from captain Harmanpreet Singh and Dilpreet Singh. But England came back strongly in the second half, scoring three goals…
