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At least two chartered flights carrying up to 150 greyhounds are set to fly to Australia’s eastern states, as a New Zealand ban on the sport comes into effect.Several greyhound trainers in New Zealand are responding to a new ban by moving their dogs to Australia with plans to continue in the sport, governing body Greyhound Racing New Zealand (GRNZ) told the BBC.While the ban across New Zealand takes effect on Saturday, the practice remains legal almost everywhere in Australia.The ban was first announced in December 2024, and legislated in April. Approximately 1,400 greyhounds will retire in New Zealand under…
West Indies captain Roston Chase is not at all complacent ahead of the second and last Test against Pakistan starting on Sunday at Port-of-Spain. The Caribbean team won the first game this past Tuesday by 90 runs after Pakistan failed to chase down 211, thanks to Jayden Seales’ five-for.Roston Chase and Babar Azam posing with the trophy. (AFP)The last few weeks have been quite fantastic for the West Indies at home. Not long ago, they also beat Sri Lanka 1-0 in a two-game rubber. Chase wants to win another series to make it two in two. The Windies captain doesn’t…
Cancer (Jun 22-Jul 22)Daily prediction says,This is one of those days when caution will serve you better than speed. You may feel more sensitive, slightly burdened, or extra alert to what could go wrong, but that awareness can help you avoid mistakes. Be careful while travelling, commuting or handling practical tasks, especially if you are distracted or rushing. Avoid unnecessary arguments, as they will drain your energy.Cancer Horoscope (Canva)A delayed reply, disappointing news or a minor family or official matter may briefly unsettle you, but it does not define the whole day. Your presence remains steady, and others may look…
In the era of fast-track technology and superseding comfort, there are people who still like turning pages. Who visit bookstores to buy their next read and revel in the fragrance of a fresh book. Then some take it easy and download their book on their Kindles. While one might believe it is all about preferences and convenience, the way you read your books actually says a lot about your psychology. According to science, people who prefer pages over pixels have seven unique psychological strengths.A preference for sustained concentrationThere are no ‘dings’ of notifications and no messages to distract. Print readers…
Ganderbal, Jul 31: A comprehensive review meeting on the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) Scheme and the Labour Codes was held today at the Conference Hall, Mini Secretariat, Ganderbal, under the chairmanship of Charandeep Singh, Labour Commissioner, Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting was co-chaired by Fahim Bihaqqi, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal.The meeting was convened to review the progress achieved under the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) Scheme, assess the preparedness of various departments for the implementation of the Labour Codes, and strengthen inter-departmental coordination for extending social security benefits to workers engaged across different sectors.While…
Anjali Rimi, an Indian-born transgender activist once lost her H-1B visa, became homeless after coming out, and rebuilt her life in the United States. Now, she is fighting to save one of the country’s only organizations dedicated to supporting transgender South Asian immigrants.Anjali Rimi, an Indian-born transgender activist. (Credits: Instagram)Rimi, who moved to the US from India in 2001 in search of better opportunities, says Parivar Bay Area, the nonprofit she co-founded in 2018, is on the verge of closure after losing key government funding. The funding crisis has forced the organization to suspend most of its programs since April,…
Air Marshal Bharti, during a visit to Siachen Glacier in October 2025. (Image credit: IAF) Air Marshal Awadesh Kumar Bharti, who was a key architect of the aerial aspect of Operation Sindoor, has retired after serving in the air force for 39 years. India had carried out Operation Sindoor in retribution to the Pahalgam terror attack. India struck multiple Pakistani air bases, radar sites, air defence weapons and terror strikes in this operation. Pakistan asked for a ceasefire soon after missile attacks carried out by the air force on May 10 last year.Commissioned into the Flying Branch in June 1987,…
Sivakarthikeyan’s latest social media post is the talk of the town as he shared a set of breathtaking pictures from Ooty. The actor was calm, enjoying the scenic location, surrounded by mist-covered hills and greenery.“A pause. A breeze,” he wrote. A little peace. Sivakarthikeyan did not mention if he was on a personal trip or a work visit but the stunning visuals have made fans buzz that the Seyon team could be shooting in Ooty. However, the makers have not yet officially announced the location of the ongoing schedule.Fresh schedule of ‘Seyon’ expected to begin soonThe buzz around Ooty comes…
In February this year — as I set out to plan a vacation with my sister — her travel checklist left me flummoxed. I were to find us a spot away from the urban chaos that had a beach, several sightseeing options, and authentic regional cuisine. And that is how we landed up spending four days in Dapoli, a small town in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri district.Our trip started with a visit to the 12th Century Kadyavarcha Ganpati temple famous for the idol of lord Ganesh wherein his trunk us turned toward the right, which is both rare and considered auspicious. There…
After days of silence and mounting criticism over his delayed response, Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Thursday (July 30, 2026) addressed the nation, urging calm and restraint as authorities reported another death following clashes that triggered unrest across the country’s southern plains.A curfew, initially imposed in Dewangunj Rural Municipality of Sunsari district, where the violence first erupted on Sunday, has since been extended to several districts, including Sarlahi, Dhanusha, Siraha and Saptari. The death toll since has risen to three.In his address, Mr. Shah said the government is treating the violence in Sunsari and other districts with the utmost…