Shan Masood and Babar Azam Pakistan’s successful Caribbean campaign has brought a significant boost in the latest ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, with captain Babar Azam returning to the top 10 while Abdullah Shafique and Sajid Khan also made notable gains. Babar’s rise comes after Pakistan secured an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in…
Dam removal on the Middle Fork Nooksack River, Washington (American Rivers photos) The United States removed 100 dams across 30 states in 2025, reconnecting more than 4,893 miles of rivers, according to a report by the organisation American Rivers. The organisation said it was the largest number of upstream river miles reconnected through dam removal…
Wamiqa Gabbi, who recently made waves with her Tamil outing DC, has reportedly joined the cast of director Prasanth Varma‘s mythological action epic Jai Hanuman, starring alongside Rishab Shetty. While her character details remain under wraps, the casting adds another significant name to the ensemble as the film continues production in Hyderabad.According to a report…
Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis (AP/PTI) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have announced a 16-member squad for the opening Test of their two-match series against India, with veteran wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella making his return to the Test side.Dhananjaya de Silva will captain the team, while Kamindu Mendis has been named his deputy. Dickwella has been included as…
A person uses his phone near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Wednesday. (File Photo) France has banned unsolicited telemarketing calls unless consumers have given prior permission, in a move described by a consumer advocacy group as a “small revolution” for consumers.The ban, which took effect on Tuesday, applies to businesses across all sectors. Companies can…
Filmmaker and former journalist Pratim D Gupta took to Instagram with a detailed post noting how the presence of Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi on a Kolkata shoot generated far greater excitement than Mani Ratnam‘s homecoming to the city or his work alongside cinematographer Avik Mukhopadhyay. Hrithik Roshan weighed in with a comment on the…
Representative Image (AI-generated) In 2019, researchers identified Koskarlı Cave near Trabzon, in Türkiye’s eastern Black Sea region. According to a study published in the journal Antiquity, later excavations at the cave revealed a 12,900-year-old hunter-gatherer layer containing a hearth, stone tools and personal ornaments. The findings provide rare archaeological evidence of human activity in the…
Gemini, Sagittarius, and Aquarius individuals prioritize their freedom in romantic partnerships. This need for independence can make them cautious about committing too soon. They thrive with partners who recognize and nurture their quest for knowledge and self-discovery. Strong connections are formed through mutual trust and respect, particularly when each partner fosters the other’s ambitions while…
Salman Khan and Nayanthara join SVC63 action schedule as Vamshi Paidipally builds Afghanistan set in Mumbai – Report Salman Khan is set to bring an Afghan backdrop to the big screen, but the actor will not travel to Afghanistan for the shoot. Director Vamshi Paidipally has reportedly recreated an Afghan village at Prime Focus Studio…
William (Bill) H. Gates, founder, technology advisor of Microsoft Corporation. Image Credit: Ken Shipp/ Wikimedia commons Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, has shifted from a global technology leader into the most significant private owner of farmland in the United States. His portfolio now spreads to approximately 242,000 acres of agricultural land, which represents a…