NEW DELHI: For the first time against India and only the fourth time overall, Sri Lanka did the unthinkable in Colombo. After being forced to follow on and facing a huge 213-run first-innings deficit, Sri Lanka fought back brilliantly to save the second Test against India on Thursday. The match ended in a draw, with…
In Kyoto’s Arashiyama area, bamboo groves are frequently damaged by graffiti. Kyoto’s famous Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is facing growing damage from tourists carving names and other writing into its bamboo stalks. A city investigation found that around 350 bamboo plants along the popular walking path had been damaged since spring 2025.The damage has prompted Kyoto…
On August 28, 2026, Raksha Bandhan aligns with a partial lunar eclipse, but thankfully, it won’t be seen in India, meaning Soukt Kaal restrictions are off the table. Families can confidently engage in their customary Rakhi tying and spiritual practices. With Bhadra Kaal concluding before dawn, all morning rituals can proceed without interference, ensuring a…
The Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC), Hyderabad, under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, has invited applications for the engagement of Industrial Training Institute (ITI) trade apprentices for the year 2026-27.A total of 432 tentative vacancies have been announced across various trades. Selected candidates will undergo apprenticeship training for a period of one year…
Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s action-packed spy thriller Alpha is making its way to OTT, giving audiences another opportunity to watch the YRF Spy Universe film from home. The movie, which marked the franchise’s first female-led entry, will begin streaming from August 28.Netflix announced the digital premiere on August 27 with a post that read, “Get…
Pakistan head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and Babar Azam (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Moin Khan has warned that the country could find it increasingly difficult to arrange bilateral series with top teams if the national side continues to struggle. Moin, who played 69 Tests and 219 ODIs for Pakistan, also criticised the Pakistan…
Ramesh Sharma, 65, and Neelam Sharma, 64/Image: X An Indo-American doctor has made an urgent appeal for information about her parents after the couple went missing during catastrophic flash floods and landslides near the Nepal-China border while travelling on a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash.Radhika Sharma said her parents, Ramesh Sharma, 65, and Neelam Sharma, 64,…
Ramayana Part 1 exclusive 15 minute footage showcased at Big Cine Expo 2026 in Chennai (Image Credits IMDb) The much-awaited ‘Ramayana‘ received another boost in anticipation after 15 minutes of previously unreleased footage from the period epic was screened exclusively for exhibitors at Big Cine Expo 2026 in Chennai. Held on August 18 and 19,…
The blast took place at around 10 am local time near a supermarket in the Shushary neighbourhood. A Russian military lieutenant colonel was killed after a car exploded in St Petersburg on Thursday, while his wife, who was also in the vehicle, was seriously injured, Russian media reported.The blast took place at around 10 am…
AriesThe next 12 months can make your sibling relationship more communicative but occasionally argumentative. You may find yourselves discussing decisions that were previously considered personal, especially career, money or family responsibilities. Small disagreements can escalate simply because both sides want to be heard. The good part? This is also a strong period to clear an…