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In the week after the sex-criminal financier Jeffrey Epstein died, Anya (not her real name) opened the door of her New York apartment. Outside was Epstein’s brother, Mark, telling her she had to leave, she says.Anya had lived for years in one of several flats on East 66th Street in Manhattan used by Jeffrey Epstein to house women he abused. In one moment, she lost her home but escaped a nightmare. (Mark Epstein denies he was aware of his brother’s wrongdoing.)”I’m still struggling to reconcile with the fact that I was abused for years,” Anya says. “You were not chained…
For a few hours, Rohit Sharma appeared to be walking towards an ending he had neither announced nor chosen.Rohit Sharma walks off the pitch after being caught out by England’s Jos Buttler during the second ODI. (AP)Reports suggested that the selectors wanted to move beyond him after the ODI series against England, potentially turning the match at Lord’s into his final appearance for India. The timing made the speculation particularly uncomfortable. Rohit was still playing, still hoping to reach the 2027 World Cup and, crucially, had not publicly indicated that retirement was imminent.The Board of Control for Cricket in India…
England players train ahead of the third place play-off against France. | Photo Credit: Reuters There is perhaps no lonelier fixture in football than the World Cup third-place playoff. For 30 days, players dream only of one destination. They imagine lifting the trophy, hearing their anthem before the final and writing themselves into history. Then, in the space of 90 heart-breaking minutes in a semifinal, that dream disappears. But instead of going home to mourn, they are asked to lace up their boots once more and play a match neither side had ever wanted to qualify for.“None of these players,…
Devotees of Lord Shiva consider Sawan to be a sacred period. It is the time of Somwar vrat, Jalabhishek, Shivling puja, mantra chanting and temple going. Before Sawan ends, many devotees take short spiritual journeys, especially to renowned Shiva temples and Jyotirlingas. When choosing the temple for your Sawan 2026 visit, keep these factors in mind: weather, health, budget, and time. Travelling in the monsoon season can be spellbinding. Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most revered Shiva temples in India. It is also known as the Varanasi Golden Temple and is devoted to Lord…
Priyanka Chopra has built a career by embracing change, taking risks and reinventing herself at every stage of life. From winning the Miss World crown in 2000 to becoming one of Bollywood’s biggest stars and later carving a successful career in Hollywood, she has often spoken about the importance of growth over comparison. As she celebrates her 44th birthday on July 18, let’s revisit one of her inspiring quotes.In a competitive social media landscape, Priyanka Chopra’s message emphasizes personal growth over comparison. (AFP)During the Penguin Annual Lecture, Priyanka reflected on her journey, saying, “I was not here for breaking and…
Udhampur, July 18: At least four Amarnath pilgrims were injured early Saturday morning after their vehicle crashed into a stationary truck on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Udhampur.The accident occurred at Sangoor Chowk when a Toyota Innova, carrying pilgrims to the Baltal base camp, rammed into a dumper parked along the roadside from behind.Police personnel rushed to the spot immediately after the collision. The injured pilgrims were rescued and shifted to the Associated Hospital at Government Medical College (GMC), Udhampur, for treatment.Police have registered a case and launched an investigation to ascertain the exact cause of the accident.Further details are…
A 17-year-old girl died after 13 female students fell into a septic tank while cleaning it at a madrasa in Rajasthan’s Deeg district on Friday, police said.Police have identified the deceased as Rohin, a resident of Sakras village in Haryana. Police took custody of the body and sent it for postmortem.The 12 injured students were admitted to a nearby hospital and are undergoing treatment. The incident took place at Mill Madrasa in the Gopalgarh area, where students were allegedly assigned cleaning work.Police have identified the deceased as Rohin, a resident of Sakras village in Haryana. Police took custody of the…
The latest variant of the Eurofighter Typhoon takes to the air for the first time. (Image credit: Airbus) Europe is increasing defence investment to ward off the spectre of Russian aggression. The UK has unveiled its Storm Fighter loyal-wingman programme, while Germany is fielding its first Tranche-4 Eurofighter under Project Quadriga. These moves highlight a broader European push to modernise armed forces — including air power — to strengthen collective security on the continent. The shift is driven by the deteriorating security environment created by Russia’s war in Ukraine and by Washington urging allies to take greater ownership of their…
US President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino speak at a reception at Trump Tower in New York, Friday, July 17, 2026. (AP Photo) US President Donald Trump has said FIFA president Gianni Infantino made the right decision by suspending the red card shown to US striker Folarin Balogun ahead of the United States’ Round of 16 match against Belgium at the FIFA World Cup, a game the Americans eventually lost 4-1.Trump made the remarks during a reception at Trump Tower before a FIFA Council meeting on Friday, two days ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final.Trump and Infantino walked…
Thiruvananthapuram: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday expressed his “appreciation” for the “speed, efficiency, and capability” of the Kerala Fire & Rescue Service after being rescued from a stuck elevator at a private hotel in Thiruvananthapuram.The Thiruvananthapuram MP was trapped for nearly half an hour while arriving to attend the installation ceremony of the Rotary Club of Trivandrum East.Fire and Rescue Services personnel reached the spot promptly and utilised a hydraulic spreader to pry open the jammed lift doors, safely evacuating the leader.Read more: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor rescued after being trapped in hotel lift in KeralaLive EventsTaking to X,…