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Born in Japan, and raised in Nepal during her early childhood, Aditi Paudel had always shown an affinity towards reading. Her earliest memory of reading is of her grandfather handing her a newspaper filled with intricate Devanagari script when she was still in preschool. But to the surprise of those around her, she was still able to make sense of the text. Over the years, she has only improved and the now 17-year-old high school senior in Tokyo was recently appointed as Japan’s first literacy ambassador, as per a report by The Japan Times.The World Literacy Foundation, a global nonprofit…

The 2026 Asian Games are around the corner, but cricket is already fighting a battle. The controversy over player accommodation and facilities in Aichi-Nagoya have raised serious questions about the administrative acumen of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and its current chief, Mohsin Naqvi. Several reports have already stated that the top teams like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan aren’t pleased with the below-par facilities for their cricketers. But who is to be blamed?Mohsin Naqvi, PCB and ACC chairman. (AFP)The Japanese organisers must take responsibility for the overall accommodation arrangements at the Games, but the ACC cannot escape…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been an extended affair as the football body increased the number of teams from 32 in 2022 to 48 from this edition onward. This has also resulted in the addition of a Round of 32 to the knockout stages for the first time. Although most of the results were as expected, the matches were thrilling for both neutral watchers and fans. As the Round of 32 comes to an end with Colombia’s 1-0 win over Ghana, here we look at the major talking points from this round.1. Germany and Spain: Contrasting fortunes of two…

If you have ever received an “okay” instead of the usual “okayyy” and immediately wondered what went wrong, you already understand the need for reassurance.It is not always about low confidence. Sometimes, the person has noticed a tiny change that nobody else considers important. A missing goodnight message. A different tone. A plan that was mentioned twice but never confirmed.CancerCancer remembers how a relationship used to feel.If you once called every evening and suddenly stop, they will notice. If you sound distracted for three days, they may start wondering whether the distance is deliberate. They probably will not ask directly…

Chettinad mansions (PC: Instagram) Tamil Nadu is one fascinating South Indian state that has been attracting travellers from across the globe with its stunning architecture and cultural beauty. But did you know there’s a rural side of the state, which looks like an ordinary village road, and can suddenly open into a world of towering mansions? At first, you’ll find it hard to believe, because it’s all made of Burmese teak doors, Italian marble and Belgian glass, looks absolutely incredible but also hauntingly abandoned!The mystery of abandoned mansionsNow this is Chettinad, a historic region in Tamil Nadu spread across 73…

The Bombay High Court on Monday granted no urgent interim stay on an order of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) prohibiting sale of a rum, but directed the company to submit a fresh design for its label next month for a review. On Monday, the maker of Old Monk rum said it would change the label, after the FSSAI, on scrutinizing it, had stopped its sales in Maharashtra.The HC also orally said the fine print about the added flavours was unreadable and passed no order for the rum maker to cheer about. The judges examined the…

Srinagar, Sep 01: Members of the Jammu and Kashmir Casual Daily Wagers Forum (JKCDF) on Tuesday held a protest at Press Enclave in Srinagar, demanding regularisation.Addressing the protesters, president Sajad Ahmed Parray, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said they demand that the committee formed for regularisation should submit its report, as promised. “The government should take the matter forward and resolve our issues. They promised regularisation and we want them to fulfil the promise,” he said.He said a 16-minute film highlighting the struggles and hardships of daily wagers would be released at Tagore Hall in Srinagar this afternoon.Parray…

7 long lasting deodorant for men (magnific)Shweta Pandey is a Senior Content Writer at Hindustan Times, with over 12 years of experience in beauty and wellness journalism, specialising in makeup, skincare, and hair care.She began her professional writing journey in 2011, entering the evolving world of digital lifestyle journalism as beauty and wellness content rapidly transformed in India. Over the years, she has worked with reputed digital media houses like India Today, the Times of India and Skymet Weather, steadily building credibility through well-researched features, product reviews, and trend analyses. Her career reflects consistent growth, moving from content contributor to…

The ongoing England vs Pakistan Test series has been dominated by fast bowlers, with batters from both sides struggling to cope with the challenging conditions. While England’s batting has somehow managed to remain respectable, Pakistan have been completely exposed, with their batting unit falling apart under pressure. Neither side has produced an individual century in the first two Tests of the three-match series, with England already taking an unassailable 2-0 lead. Pakistan’s struggles have been particularly alarming. They have failed to cross 200 in all four innings so far, underlining just how badly their batting has suffered. With one Test…

It has been hard not to despair while watching the ruinous floods swallow parts of Nepal, and harder, still knowing that the agony compounds each passing day for dozens of Indian families whose members remain unaccounted for.Social media is awash with desperate pleas, photos and details of the young and old, men and women, from Mumbai to Kolkata, posted by families searching for traces of life. The disaster unfolded when a melting glacier slammed into the valley below, unleashing a deadly cascade of rock and ice down the Bhote Kashi River, which flows from Tibet into Nepal.Among the 275 Indians…