The Indian women’s hockey team (Pic credit: Hockey India) NEW DELHI: Hockey India has seemingly reversed its controversial decision to make saffron the Indian hockey teams’ primary colour, with both the men’s and women’s sides set to return to their traditional blue jerseys at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan.The decision comes just weeks after…
El Niño is wreaking havoc not only on humans and the climate, but also animals. From ferocious tigers to little waddling penguins, everyone has been bearing their souls with the heightening heat that remains undefeated and overpowering. Amidst this, researchers in Chile have designed an unlikely new garment for injured penguins, snug red vests threaded…
The early part of the day lends itself to introspection and resolution, leading to a resurgence of confidence by midday. Professional endeavors might require discretion or careful planning, but clarity is likely to emerge later. In matters of love, expect some initial hesitation to give way to warmth and openness. Financial concerns should focus on…
Vishal Chaturvedi’s Hanuman Ansh has turned into one of the year’s biggest box-office surprises. What began as a relatively quiet theatrical release has picked up steadily on the back of strong word of mouth, with the devotional drama now attracting praise from several Bollywood celebrities. After Varun Dhawan, filmmaker Aditya Dhar, Kangana Ranaut and Madhur…
Rudy Giuliani, NYC mayor during the 9/11 attacks, says current Mayor Mamdani should not attend this week’s memorial ceremony. Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has said current Mayor Zohran Mamdani should not attend this week’s 9/11 memorial ceremony, criticising the Muslim mayor’s decision to take part in the commemoration.Giuliani made the remarks during an…
Abhimanyu Mishra vs Leon Luke Mendonca (Screengrab) BENGALURU: It was a dramatic start to Day 4 at the 2026 Global Chess League as the Ganges Grandmasters secured a 12-8 victory over the Alaskan Knights in a match defined by heartbreak, clock chaos, and a costly procedural blunder on the prodigy board.With the Alaskan Knights fighting…
The study, published in Nature, could also change how scientists identify links between gut bacteria and disease. The human gut is home to trillions of microorganisms that together form the gut microbiome. These microbes play important roles in digestion, immune function and metabolism. Now, researchers led by the University of Vienna have found that common…
Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan’s much-awaited film ‘Haiwaan’ has received a U/A 16+ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) ahead of its theatrical release on September 11, 2026. Directed by Priyadarshan, the action-packed film also features Boman Irani, Sharib Hashmi, Saiyami Kher and Shriya Pilgaonkar in pivotal roles. ‘Haiwaan’ receives U/A…
George Kamurasi (X Photo) What began as a troubled teenage life, followed by a second chance through football, has now taken George Desmond Kamurasi to a destination few could have imagined — the throne of Uganda’s historic Tooro Kingdom.At 36, Kamurasi is still better known around south-east London as “Big G”, the towering goalkeeper and…
Archaeologists have uncovered skeleton inside the jar at the ancient Roman colony of Deultum (Image Credit: Archaeologia Bulgarica via Live Science) More than 1,600 years ago, as violence swept through a Roman settlement in what is now Bulgaria, a man appears to have made a desperate attempt to survive. He climbed inside a huge ceramic…