There was a method behind Devdutt Padikkal’s mastery in Galle. The left-hander did not simply rely on timing or patience to produce his maiden international hundred; he put into practice months of specific preparation designed to tackle spin-friendly conditions. Returning to India’s Test side after nearly two years, Padikkal produced an unbeaten 131 on the […]
Pain is one of the few experiences that can change the way people see themselves and the world around them. For Lebanese-American poet and writer Khalil Gibran, suffering was not simply something to endure or escape. He saw it as a difficult force that could open the mind to deeper understanding. In his celebrated 1923 […]
Welcome to the Island Where Egrets Rule A century after wildlife wardens began protecting a small island in Texas, the 35-acre site has become the world’s largest nesting colony for Reddish Egrets. Green Island sits in the Laguna Madre, a coastal lagoon in southern Texas. In 1923, Audubon Texas signed its first sanctuary lease with […]
Pratika Rawal’s much-anticipated county cricket stint with Warwickshire has been put on hold after the India opener received her maiden T20I call-up on Friday. Rawal was due to join the Bears for the remainder of the Metro Bank One-Day Cup, but her elevation to the India squad means she will no longer travel to Edgbaston. […]
People offering prayers at Mahatma Gandhi Mandir located at Shanti Nagar in Srikakulam on Saturday. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT The 80th Independence Day was marked with patriotic fervour at the Mahatma Gandhi Temple situated in Shanti Nagar, Srikakulam district, on Saturday (August 15, 2026). People from all walks of life, along with children from […]
Chantal Doecke at Onkaparinga River in Adelaide A commercial DNA test has helped an Australian woman discover that she has a twin brother living only a short flight away. Chantal Doecke was evacuated from Saigon as a newborn in 1975 and brought to Australia during Operation Babylift, an international effort to move children out of […]
Today’s Chinese zodiac outlook emphasizes the value of steady choices, patience, and practical routines across all signs. Most signs—Rat, Ox, Dragon, Snake, Goat, Monkey, and Pig—benefit from keeping things simple, reviewing details, and avoiding rushed or dramatic decisions. For Tiger, Rabbit, Horse, Dog, and Rooster, teamwork, reliable effort, and clear communication are highlighted. The Water […]
NRI couple in Ireland for 11 years to move back to Pune and raise daughters with grandparents. An Indian tech couple living in Ireland for more than a decade say they plan to move back to Pune by May next year, citing rising work pressure, concerns about artificial intelligence and the lack of family support […]
At times, things go wrong even when you try with all your might to ensure they are right. It was in the 1970s, that Times Beach, a small town in Missouri, attempted to solve a common problem for dirt roads by spreading residual oil to reduce dust. Years later, it was discovered that some of […]
Former Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Kendall Lamm has decided to hang up his cleats after 11 seasons in the NFL. The 34-year-old signed with the Baltimore Ravens earlier this month but stepped away just days later following a short stint in training camp. The Ravens placed him on the reserve/retired list on Friday, ending a […]
