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Where tigers no longer roar For centuries, tigers roared across vast landscapes stretching from the Caspian forests of western Asia to the tropical jungles of Southeast Asia and the Indonesian islands. Today, that sound has disappeared from many of those places. As the world marks International Tiger Day on July 29, the conversation often focuses…

NEW DELHI: Mirabai Chanu and Rishikanta Singh were congratulated by Manipur Chief Minister Khemchand Yumnam after winning medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. During a virtual interaction, the Chief Minister praised the two weightlifters for bringing glory to both Manipur and the country. Manipur CM interacted virtually with Mirabai Chanu and Rishikanta.Mirabai clinched the gold…

Priya Ghanghas and Preeti Pawar (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Priya Ghanghas (60kg) produced a stunning comeback to beat home favourite Niamh Mitchell, while Preeti Pawar and Jadumani Singh also reached the semifinals to assure India of at least three bronze medals at the Commonwealth Games boxing competition on Tuesday. However, Parveen Hooda and Kapil…

Gulveer Singh, of India, crosses the finish line to win the silver medal in the men’s 10,000 meters final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Indian long-distance runner Gulveer Singh scripted history by becoming the first Indian ever to win a medal in the men’s 10,000m at…

Finger click sparked a cheating scandal (Image: BBC/X) An amateur cricket match in England has found itself at the centre of a major controversy after a fielder was accused of using a finger-clicking trick to fool the umpire into giving a batter out. The incident, which has gone viral on social media and is now…

The internet is full of viral moments, but some of the most memorable ones come from genuine human errors. One such incident has caught the attention of social media users after a woman planning a weekend trip to Baguio in the Philippines mistakenly contacted a women’s jail while looking for accommodation. Instead of embarrassment or…

File Pic: FIFA president Gianni Infantino, right, with US President Donald Trump. (AP Photo) UEFA has launched a scathing attack on FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s ambitious proposal to create a $20 billion commercial company to manage the World Cup and other major tournaments, declaring that football’s governing institutions have crossed a dangerous line.The European football…

Glasgow: India’s Nirupama Devi (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) India’s Nirupama Devi saw her Commonwealth Games medal hopes come to a heartbreaking end after failing to register a total in the women’s 63kg weightlifting event on Tuesday. The Commonwealth Championships silver medallist looked well in contention after the snatch but suffered a dramatic collapse in the clean…

Sajan Prakash. (AP Photo) India enjoyed its best day yet at this edition of the Commonwealth Games on Monday, winning six medals to take its overall tally to 10. The Indian contingent will look to carry the momentum into Tuesday (July 28) with several medal hopefuls and crucial knockout contests lined up across weightlifting, boxing,…

Central Railway announces 246 Ganpati Special trains One of the most-awaited Hindu festivals is almost here and travellers must already be planning to head to Maharashtra’s Konkan region for Ganesh Chaturthi 2026. In a bid to manage the annual festive rush, Central Railway has announced 246 Ganpati Special train services. The news comes as a…

Eir is the Norse goddess associated with healing and medicine. Her name represents compassion, wellness and hope, offering a gentle yet meaningful choice for parents who wish to celebrate qualities of kindness, care and resilience. From the wisdom of Odin to the beauty of Freya and the resilience of Vidar, Norse mythology offers names filled…

Gukesh Dommaraju and Javokhir Sindarov (PTI/IANS Photos) NEW DELHI: The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has announced Geneva, Switzerland, as the host city for the 2026 FIDE World Championship Match, where reigning champion Gukesh Dommaraju will defend his crown against Uzbek challenger Javokhir Sindarov in what promises to be a historic showdown.The World Championship match will…