Siliguri Corridor gets Rs 2,077 crore highway boost Siliguri Corridor is set for a major infrastructure upgrade, with the Centre approving a Rs 2,077.18-crore project to four-lane the 31.02-km NH-327. The stretch links Bagdogra in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district with Galgalia in Bihar’s Kishanganj.Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari announced the approval on…
Steve McQueen, known for films including Bullitt and The Great Escape, lived in the Malibu house with his then-wife, actor Ali MacGraw, during the 1970s (Image Credit: The Luxury Level via Architectural Digest) A former Malibu beach house belonging to Hollywood actor Steve McQueen returned to the luxury property market in 2022 after changing hands…
Australian U-19 all-rounder Neel Patel with his family. (Photo Courtesy: Cricket NSW) New Delhi: Neel Patel’s first cricketing memory isn’t a cricket ground. It is the balcony of his family’s apartment in Australia, where his grandfather would bowl underarm to him and Patel, armed with a plastic foam bat, would try to hit the ball…
Dussehra, falling on October 20 this year, represents the victory of good over evil. The festival showcases the symbolic burning of Ravana’s effigy, which stands for the flaws of humanity, like pride and ego. Lord Rama exemplifies self-discipline and duty, honoring commitments without greed for power. Traditions highlight personal introspection to improve oneself, while families…
Riyan Parag (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has found himself in big trouble after he was allegedly using a vape-like device in the dressing room during Rajasthan Royals’ match against Punjab Kings at the Mullanpur Cricket Stadium. Parag’s visual of vaping quickly went viral, sparking a buzz on social media,…
For over a century, the industrial engines of Minnesota’s Iron Range drove the economy of Duluth. Raw iron ore moved down through the St. Louis River basin, feeding massive manufacturing plants along the shore. But that industrial output came with a long-term environmental tax. At Spirit Lake, which is a broad stretch of the river…
Khaos KookPhoto: davidsongifted.org Meet Khaos Kook, an 18-year-old violinist from Shoreline, Washington, whose concussion and seizure in 2024 kept him from playing for more than six months and forced him to rethink what it means to be a musician. During his recovery, he turned his personal struggle into a structured, evidence-based return-to-instrument protocol for injured…
Prince Yadav celebrates after taking the wicket of Virat Kohli. (IPL Photo) RCB superstar Virat Kohli was left stunned on Thursday night after Lucknow Super Giants pacer Prince Yadav cleaned him up for a two-ball duck at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. It was Kohli’s first duck in the IPL in 1110 days and only…
Referee Raphael Claus shows a red card to United States’ Folarin Balogun (right). (AP Photo) The United States booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina, but the night ended in heartbreak for striker Folarin Balogun, who created an unwanted piece of World Cup history.Balogun…
With the Moon positioned in Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, today calls for a disciplined approach, emphasizing unwavering commitment to long-term goals rather than momentary accolades. Engaging in structured activities and honoring commitments will yield fruitful results. To enhance productivity, it is wise to steer clear of extraneous responsibilities. This period serves as a reminder to prioritize…
President Donald Trump holds up a red card during a meeting with FIFA president Gianni Infantino FIFA has abandoned its controversial plan to sell a minority stake in its commercial operations, including the FIFA World Cup, following strong opposition from football federations and internal criticism.FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced on Friday that the proposal would…
High frequency indicators, including industrial output and GST collections, point to resilient domestic activity. MUMBAI: RBI is expected to leave interest rates unchanged at its monetary policy committee meeting on August 5 as economists see little case for an immediate policy move despite rising inflation risks, with rupee being stable, resilient domestic growth and uncertainty…
