For eight years, Survivor contestants had something to look forward to beyond the competition’s usual prize money. Singer Sia, a longtime admirer of the reality series, developed an unusual tradition of giving cash directly to players who caught her attention. The recipients were not necessarily the contestants who made it to the final or walked…
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has offered an insight into his unsuccessful stints as India’s captain, admitting that he did not always have complete control over team selection during his leadership years in the 1990s.Tendulkar, who represented India across formats during an international career spanning 24 years, addressed the subject during an ‘Ask Me Anything’ session…
The discovery was made at a house in the 1900 block of Fourth Street (CNN photo) A young couple in Pennsylvania, United States, discovered a live Civil War-era artillery shell while clearing out the basement of their recently purchased home on Sunday. The couple came across the suspicious object among belongings left behind by the…
What if one day you discover the world has no butterflies? Their velvety wings, dashing through the garden, a moving pop of colour in a world of darkness.Butterflies are not just there for aesthetic purposes. Their most important job is pollinating; a reduction in butterfly populations can mean a reduction in plant diversity, since wild…
On Wednesday, the numbers calculate to 7. This is the most silent number in the cycle, and it accomplishes the greatest work away from sound. If you have been on a quest for an answer or a decision for weeks, today asks you to do things differently. Step back and allow events to flow.Ketu influences…
Meet Anurag Rawat (@_the_distinctive_) Anurag Rawat once dreamt of being an army man. Considering he grew up in an Army family, he always saw himself wearing the uniform and serving the country just like his father. But destiny had other plans. Anurag was born with cerebral palsy, a neurological condition that affects movement and muscle…
The US dollar fell sharply against major currencies on Wednesday as early results from the US midterm elections showed Democrats making strong gains in their bid to wrest control of Congress from President Donald Trump’s Republicans. Investors sold stocks, moved away from the dollar and sought the safety of US Treasuries. The euro rose 0.5%…
Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film ‘King’ has reportedly secured pre-release deals worth Rs 665 crore. The figure places the project among the biggest commercial ventures in recent Hindi cinema.Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film has attracted substantial business interest before its theatrical release. However, its impressive pre-release numbers also come with significant expectations. The film…
MUMBAI: IRDAI has operationalised the Supreme Court’s directive to restructure motor insurance into four distinct sections, separating mandatory third-party liability and owner-driver personal accident cover from optional occupant liability, additional personal accident and own-damage covers. The new framework, which comes into force on Dec 15, 2026, seeks to make customers aware of what they are…
Women safety features (@explorerdivi) New Vande Bharat sleeper trains have become an example of safe travel for women. Now it’s a fact that for women travelling alone in India, an overnight train journey can bring certain concerns. Walking through dimly lit corridors, sharing coaches with strangers passengers and using washrooms late at night can be…
Each sign of the zodiac has its own set of traits that help to define their personalities and set them apart from each other. Wouldn’t it be nice to know what the universe has planned for you at the beginning of the day? Keep reading to find out if today will be lucky for you.ARIESLet…
New Zealand’s Michael Bracewell celebrates after scoring a half century during the T20 cricket international between New Zealand and India in Auckland, New Zealand, Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. MUMBAI: New Zealand may have lost the T20I series 3-2 but victories in the final two matches have boosted their belief ahead of the five-match ODI series…
