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Cardinal Baselios Cleemis Catholicos Bava and CM V D Satheesan on Saturday Thiruvananthapuram: Major Archbishop Cardinal Baselios Cleemis Catholicos Bava is a beacon of light spreading hope and compassion in Kerala society, CM V D Satheesan said on Saturday.Speaking at the concluding session of the celebrations marking the silver jubilee of Bava’s episcopal ordination, Satheesan said the Cardinal had been a source of solace, reaching people as a small ray of light even in places and human hearts surrounded by darkness.The silver jubilee celebrations began with a concelebrated Holy Mass at 9am, with Bava as the principal celebrant. Cardinal Oswald…

Union home minister Amit Shah, CM Suvendu Adhikari and others at Saturday’s meeting on Gorkhaland Siliguri: Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday chaired a tripartite meeting with Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, Centre-appointed interlocutor and former deputy NSA Pankaj Kumar Singh and political parties of the region and decided that Singh would steer the move for a permanent political solution for the Hills within the framework of the Constitution.Adhikari reiterated that Bengal govt will not accept any proposal on the state’s division but was ready to work towards any other permanent solution.A committee led by Singh will draft the political…

A gallery that has remained closed to the public since World War Two is to reopen at London’s Natural History Museum next month.The gallery, which has remained hidden from view since 1943, will reopen from 16 September, featuring 50 objects which show our evolving relationship with the natural world.The exhibition, named Nature and Us, is part of a transformation project called NHM150, which aims to open a new or revamped showcase every year until the museum’s 150th anniversary in 2031.Dr Doug Gurr, director of the NHM, said: “For the first time in over 80 years, visitors will be able to…

Manchester United’s fans had endured a bad enough day on the banks of the River Humber when Hull City’s stadium announcer gleefully piped up midway through the second half.He had “an important announcement” for them. Two trains back to Manchester from the city centre station had been cancelled. The roar from the home fans matched that for their side’s two first-half goals that sealed a first ever top-flight win over United – and first in league meetings since a Second Division encounter in 1974.”You should have come in a taxi,” they sang. Football supporters can be a cruel breed.As they…

Marnus Labuschagne’s prolonged, difficult run with the bat continues, and former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has now had enough. After the No.3 batter lasted just nine balls in the middle in the first innings of the second Test against Bangladesh on Saturday, the 2003 and 2007 World Cup-winning captain urged the Australian management to consider a change and bring someone else into the lineup.Marnus Labuschagne failed yet again on Saturday. (AFP)Labuschagne’s latest failure has once again raised questions over his place in the Australian Test side, with Ponting publicly backing the idea of giving someone else an opportunity. The 32-year-old…

The Indian men’s hockey team conceded two goals in the final quarter despite a flawless first half to lose 1-3 against reigning Olympic champions the Netherlands and crash out of the semifinal race of the ongoing FIH World Cup in Amstelveen on Saturday (August 22, 2026).Also read | Hockey World Cup | India enters the next round with a mountain to climbIndia needed to win this match at all costs to reach the last four stage, but despite a good start, the team committed mistakes in the final 10 minutes to get knocked out of podium contention.India will now play…

The celestial arrangement today inspires a deep reflection on inefficient practices and the optimization of daily activities. As professionals reassess their strategies, they might uncover new pathways to success. While some zodiac signs should remain vigilant with their communications and finances, others, particularly Sagittarius and Aries, may enjoy significant career advancements and rapid developments. This day fosters a conducive atmosphere for careful planning and strategic adjustments. Mula Nakshatra rules the day. The Moon transits Sagittarius. This combination may also make people question the ways that no longer work. Some professionals may rethink their business approach, role or assignment.How to Navigate…

10 things you should do in the first 10 minutes after checking into a hotel room The first thing most people do after checking into a hotel? Drop the bags, look at the bed, and finally breathe after the journey. Fair enough. But before you get too comfortable, spend a few minutes checking the room.It is not about being overly cautious. Some things are simply easier to sort out when you have just arrived, rather than at midnight or five minutes before checkout.1. Look around before opening your suitcaseTake a quick walk around the room first. Check the bed area,…

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 22: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that educational institutions are not merely producing educated girls but are nurturing confident young women, whose confidence provides a strong assurance that the future of Jammu and Kashmir is secure.The Chief Minister was addressing the Annual Day function, titled ‘Clock Tower Cosmos’, organised by Presentation Convent Higher Secondary School, Rajbagh, Srinagar. The school is also commemorating 250 years of the Presentation Congregation and its own 90-year legacy in Kashmir.Former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah, MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq, Provincial Leader-North India Sister Gleetus Rani, Principal Presentation Convent Higher Secondary School Mary…

NEW DELHI: The atmosphere inside the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Saturday evening was electric. It was pulsating with the noise being made by the boisterous 8,000-strong crowd, hopes rising as the Indian women’s doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand put on a brilliant early fight in the semi-finals.New Delhi, India – Aug. 22, 2026: India’s Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Pullela compete against China’s Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning during their women’s doubles semifinal match at the BWF World Championships 2026 in New Delhi, India, on Saturday, August 22, 2026. (Photo by Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)The…