NEW DELHI: Want to age more slowly? The answer may lie not just in exercise and diet, but also in a trip to the theatre, museum or even the cinema.A new study by Japanese researchers has found that older adults who engage more frequently in cultural activities tend to have a lower physiological age—a measure…
NEW DELHI: India’s warm-up match against a Sri Lanka XI ahead of the two-Test series has been shortened from four days to three days, the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed. The practice match will now be played from August 7 to August 9 at the Nondescripts Cricket Club (NCC) Ground in Colombo.In a statement, SLC…
Salman Khan’s authenticity resonates with Gen Z, share creators of ‘Bhai Ke Dohe’, the collection of the actor’s tweets Salman Khan’s tweets (now X posts) and Instagram captions are a goldmine of quirk, wit and his signature style that the internet can’t help but be fascinated by. Be it his ‘It’s done bro’ caption for…
“Giving up is not my blood, Sir”/Instagram “I was told that my plan was impossible. So I decided to name it Project Possible”.It will be considered a black day in the world of mountaineering. The world has lost one of its greatest modern legends, Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja. The Nepal-born climber didn’t have ‘impossible’ word in…
Joe Root and Stephen Fleming (Agency Image) Joe Root has hailed incoming England Test coach Stephen Fleming as a major reason behind his enthusiasm for leading the side again, saying the former New Zealand captain’s vision has left him excited about the team’s future.England confirmed Fleming as their new Test coach earlier this week after…
Workers inspect debris of the Kinparo inn, founded in 1910, for conservation of a possible rebuilding in Yatsushiro, southern Japan An elderly woman apparently died of heat stroke while sheltering in her car, after the massive earthquake that killed over 30, as authorities warned of growing heat-related risks for evacuees amid sweltering temperatures.The woman, believed…
NEW DELHI: Even as exclusive breastfeeding rates have improved globally over the past decade, India continues to lag behind, with the proportion of infants exclusively breastfed for the first six months declining from 63.7% in NFHS-5 (2019-21) to 55.8% in NFHS-6 (2023-24).Ahead of World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7), the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF…
Gautam Gambhir (Image credit: ICC Photo) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta believes head coach Gautam Gambhir will be under pressure when India begin their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka in Galle on August 15. India have lost Test series against New Zealand, Australia and South Africa under Gambhir, and will now look to bounce…
Bafta and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Justin Hardy passed away following a heart attack after completing his final film, ‘Wrath of the Gods’.Image credit (Instagram) Justin Hardy, the acclaimed British filmmaker and son of legendary director Robin Hardy, has passed away aged 61 following a heart attack on Friday night. Hardy, a Bafta and Emmy-nominated writer and…
7 Watering mistakes that can kill your cactus plant Cacti have built a reputation as the plant world’s ultimate survivors, the kind of greenery you can supposedly forget about for weeks and still find thriving when you remember it exists. That reputation isn’t entirely wrong, but it creates a dangerous blind spot for a lot…
Canada’s new rules direct immigration officers to examine both the amount and source of an applicant’s fund Canada has updated its instructions for assessing study permit applications, introducing closer checks on whether international students have enough money to support themselves during their studies. The updated guidance, dated July 24, 2026, directs immigration officers to examine…
Old Trails Fire burns near Dwight Merkel Sports Complex (AP photo) More than 4,000 firefighters, backed by the National Guard and crews from over a dozen states, battled multiple wildfires across Washington state, US on Saturday as strong winds and extreme heat fuelled blazes that forced widespread evacuations and power outages.Governor Bob Ferguson declared a…
Jack Osbourne shared a glimpse of his mischievous daughter. (Image credits: Instagram) Jack Osbourne, the youngest son of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, shared an adorable moment with his four-month-old daughter on Instagram. On Friday, July 31, 2026, the 40-year-old posted a picture of his youngest child from their nature trip, showing the mischievous ‘Ozzy’ spark….
A 15-year-old girl who appeared in a viral video allegedly making objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: “I got a second life,” said the 15-year-old girl who appeared in a viral video allegedly making objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The teenager was reacting after the PM said the “misguided children” who…
Maren Morris described the couple’s heartfelt vows as “beautiful,” saying they perfectly blended deep emotion with playful humour during the ceremony.Image credit (Instagram) Country singer Maren Morris shared details about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding vows, describing the exchange as “beautiful” and saying it struck a balance between heartfelt emotion and playful humour. Morris…
The video, shared by Shrikant on his Instagram page Bhukkhad Musafir has gone viral. For many Indian parents, love has never been expressed through expensive gifts or grand gestures. It has often looked like skipping small comforts, saving every rupee, and quietly putting their children’s needs ahead of their own. A viral Instagram video is…
Raj Thackeray alleges donation theft at Siddhivinayak Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday alleged that donations worth Rs 18 crore were being siphoned off annually at Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple and claimed that Rs 1,400 crore had been stolen at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.“Every year, Rs 18 crore was being stolen,” Thackeray…
The Telugu romantic drama ‘Chennai Love Story’ is continuing its run in theatres. After enjoying a solid first week collection, the film directed by Ravi Namburii and starring Kiran Abbavaram and Gouri Priya is maintaining a steady pace as it is currently in its second weekend. The second weekend collections show a rise from the…
US President Donald Trump mimicked the sound of Patriot missile interceptions with repeated “bing, bing, bing” noises as he praised American air defence capabilities, while also signalling that Washington has not yet agreed to let Ukraine manufacture the missile system.Speaking during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David on Friday, Trump cited the interception of what…
Glasgow: India’s Preeti Pawar, in blue, reacts after winning a gold medal (PTI Photo) Being the first off the blocks has its advantages. It can cause the jitters too. On Saturday, Preeti Pawar was the first to start the gold medal bout of the 10 Indians who had made the boxing finals at the Commonwealth…
