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We fans have an extraordinary tendency to play up the success of the underdogs. Earlier this week, when Bangladesh beat Australia in the first Test in their own backyard in Darwin, not only the Bangladeshi media and fans went wild with their celebrations and paeans but the global media was also gleeful, especially those in England. Having been thrashed by Ireland and England in white-ball cricket recently, the Indians, too, felt good about the Bangladeshi triumph.Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto gets a reality check in Mackay. (AFP)Of course, one can’t take away the credit from Bangladesh for beating Australia in…

Raksha Bandhan in 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, August 28. Purnima Tithi begins on August 27, but Bhadra Kaal makes it inauspicious. The safest time for tying the Rakhi is the morning of August 28. This ensures the ritual is performed after Bhadra ends and while Purnima Tithi is present. The auspicious Rakhi Muhurat in New Delhi is from 5:57 AM to 9:48 AM. Raksha Bandhan 2026 will be observed on Friday, 28th August, 2026 in India. Purnima Tithi will begin on August 27 and will go until the morning of August 28. This could cause a lot of…

For 11-year-old Atharv Sood, the night sky was once simply a source of wonder. He would spend time observing the Moon, Jupiter, stars, and distant galaxies, trying to understand what existed beyond Earth. Today, that curiosity has taken him a step closer to real astronomical research. According to an article published by India Today, Atharv recently participated in Phase I of the All-India Asteroid Search Campaign (AIASC) 2026 as part of Satya School’s Young Scientist Program and was credited with three preliminary asteroid detections. His work also earned recognition from the International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC), where he was listed…

Srinagar: Kashmir’s ace cyclist and two-time Guinness World Record holder Adil Teli has left for Japan to participate in the prestigious UCI Gran Fondo World Series, where he will compete against cyclists from across the world.Teli earned his qualification for the championship through his performance at the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycling Challenge in February 2026, securing his place among the qualifiers for the international event.A native of Kashmir, Teli has emerged as one of the region’s most prominent cyclists, gaining recognition for his extraordinary endurance and long-distance cycling achievements. He has previously etched his name in the Guinness World Records…

Shantanu Mukherji, popularly known as Bollywood singer Shaan, and his wife, Radhika Mukherji, have purchased three flats in Bandra West, Mumbai, from developer NVK Realty LLP for a total consideration of ₹47.64 crore, according to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix.Shantanu Mukherji, popularly known as Bollywood singer Shaan, and his wife, Radhika Mukherji, have purchased three flats in Bandra West, Mumbai, for a total consideration of ₹47.64 crore (Photo: Instagram)The apartments are located on higher floors of the Palmera project on Turner Road in Bandra West and have a combined area of 6,267.87 sq ft. Each unit was purchased…

Right after Sunny Deol-starrer Batwara 1947 released in theatres, comparisons between the film and Ranveer Singh’s juggernaut Dhurandhar ensued. Now, in a recent interaction, director Rajkumar Santoshi spoke about the depiction of masculinity in films and how violence is often being used merely as proof of masculinity. In this regard, he also explained how Sunny Deol’s character in Batwara 1947 is different.Rajkumar Santoshi opened up on Batwara 1947 being compared with Dhurandhar.‘People are using bad words, drinking; it’s so cheap’Speaking to India Today, Rajkumar called Aditya Dhar “a very fine director”, pointing out the success of Uri: The Surgical Strike…

Protests outside Rahul Gandhi’s residence against Cong leaders calling Sajjan Kumar ‘hero’ . Photo credit: IANS NEW DELHI: Sikh leaders and families affected by the 1984 anti-Sikh riots staged a protest outside Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s residence in New Delhi on Saturday, demanding an apology over remarks by some Congress leaders describing former party leader Sajjan Kumar as a “hero” and “role model”.The protest, led by Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) president Harmeet Singh Kalka and general secretary Jagdeep Singh Kahlon, took place amid heavy police barricading outside Gandhi’s residence at 5, Sunehri Bagh Road.A DSGMC leader questioned whether…

Rishabh Pant’s return to Delhi Capitals has already sparked debate over the franchise’s captaincy plans, but former India opener Wasim Jaffer believes the wicketkeeper-batter should stay away from the leadership role if it is offered to him.Pant made a high-profile return to DC following the 2026 IPL season after the franchise agreed a trade with Lucknow Super Giants. The 28-year-old was valued at Rs 15 crore in the deal, taking a Rs 12 crore pay cut from his previous LSG salary, while left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav moved to Lucknow for Rs 13.50 crore.Pant had led LSG for two seasons, but…

Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said his party would not break alliances, asserting that the fight is against the BJP as he accused the ruling party of pursuing policies benefiting big business groups.Addressing reporters at the party headquarters here, Yadav said, “The Samajwadi Party never breaks alliances. When the Samajwadi Party agrees to move forward with others, it stands by them, and we have always honoured our commitments.”He said the party’s objective is to form a government committed to social justice based on socialist ideology and solidarity with the ‘PDA’ — ‘pichhda’ (backward classes), Dalit and ‘alpsankhyak’…

India’s fight against lifestyle diseases has moved well beyond diabetes and heart disease. There is a quieter crisis growing alongside them, one that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: Chronic kidney disease (CKD). More people in India are now progressing to dialysis and kidney transplants than at any previous point in time. What makes this especially concerning is that kidney damage tends to build up slowly over many years, often without any clear warning signs. By the time a person feels something is wrong, the disease has frequently already reached a serious stage. This reality alone makes awareness and early preventive…