Birds have long been admired for their colourful feathers, melodious songs and graceful movements. From tiny songbirds to elegant doves and magnificent peacocks, they bring a sense of freedom, beauty and joy to the natural world. Their charm also makes them a lovely source of inspiration for baby names. For parents looking for a name…
Your senses are a surprisingly good first filter. Be wary of sweets that look unnaturally bright, especially in yellow and orange, because that can be a sign of synthetic colours. Smell them too, since a strange, sour or soapy smell and a bitter taste are warning signs. For mawa, try the palm test. Pure mawa…
NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s remarkable rise in Indian cricket has reached another milestone, with the teenage batting sensation appointed captain of Bihar’s senior team at just 15 for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) on Friday announced a 17-member squad for the opening two matches of the domestic T20 tournament,…
An Air Canada Boeing 767 carrying 61 passengers and eight crew members ran completely out of fuel at 41,000 feet over Manitoba after a mistake in converting metric measurements caused ground staff to put less than half the required fuel into the aircraft. The pilots managed to glide the 132-tonne plane for 17 minutes without…
PV Sindhu and Harmanpreet Singh NEW DELHI: Olympic medallists PV Sindhu and Harmanpreet Singh will helm the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Athletes’ Commission, according to a notification issued by the Electoral Officer on Friday.Sindhu will become the chairperson of the Athletes’ Commission, while Harmanpreet has been declared unopposed for the post of vice-chairperson. Mirabai Chanu…
Image Credit: Nike/Website Michael Jordan‘s Jordan Brand has marked the 10th anniversary of its Wings initiative after helping more than 4,000 students worldwide access educational opportunities through scholarships, mentorship and creative programmes. The initiative, established to help young people overcome barriers to education and personal development, reached another milestone in 2025 by awarding scholarships to…
5 things people unknowingly do that make their refrigerators smell There is a particular kind of disappointment that comes from opening the refrigerator expecting to find something delicious and being welcomed by a strange smell instead. You check the leftover food, move a few containers around and even sniff the vegetable drawer to identify the…
CBS reported that Trump wanted Harmeet K Dhillon to be fired after he saw her 60 Minutes interview in October. CBS News reported that President Donald Trump wanted assistant attorney general Harmeet Dhillon to be fired immediately after Trump watched her October 18 appearance on 60 Minutes, discussing the government’s election integrity efforts. The report…
In 1985, while doing stunts for ‘Armour of God’ in Yugoslavia, Jackie Chan was gravely injured; years later, he continues to live with a hole in his head. The injury is now covered with a prosthetic to protect his brain. Image credit (Jackie Chan Instagram) Did you know that veteran icon Jackie Chan currently lives…
Pet box in Vande Bharat sleeper Good news for dog parents who often prefer trains but struggle to find a convenient way to travel long distances with their fur friends. As per reports, Indian Railways has introduced a dedicated pet box facility in its Vande Bharat Sleeper trains. It’s a facility that allows passengers to…
Ventimiglia and wife Jarah Mariano lost their home and another house under construction in the 2025 LA fires (AP photo) Actor Milo Ventimiglia has shared an update on his family’s life nearly two years after the Los Angeles wildfires destroyed their home and another house they were preparing to move into. In January 2025, the…
Imane Khelif (Getty Images) Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is preparing to return to the boxing ring on December 15 in Paris, marking her first fight since winning gold at the 2024 Olympic Games.The 27-year-old will take on 21-year-old Dutch boxer Clarida Sarabia in a six-round professional bout.The fight was announced at a press conference in…
