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Novak Djokovic | Photo Credit: Reuters To see small victories in defeats and not wallow in self pity are qualities that separate the greats from the ordinary.Most players who would have received the kind of shellacking that Jannik Sinner gave Novak Djokovic in Friday’s Wimbledon semifinal – 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in two hours and 20 minutes – would have felt morose, incapable, and left to question their life choices.But not Djokovic. He doffed his hat to the Italian World No. 1, accepted his inadequacies, located a few green shoots in his own game, and looked upbeat about the future.When you…

Trail Blazer and Invincible Force caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Sunday (Aug. 9) morning.Inner sand:600m: Dreams Come True (Walkar) 42. Easy. 800m: Destroyer (rb) 55, 600/41. Moved fluently. Sixty Four Squares (Dashrath), Absolute Serenity (app) 52, 600/39. They moved level freely. Fay (T.S. Jodha) 52, 600/38. Moved freely. Running Away (Saurav) 55, 600/40. Easy. Go Tonto (Bhawani) 54, 600/39. Worked freely. Axlrod (T.S. Jodha) 53, 600/39. Moved well. Trail Blazer (Gore) 49, 600/37. Impressed. Caliph (Bharat) 57, 600/43. Easy.1000m: Remarkable (Bhawani) 1-6, 800/52, 600/39. Worked well. Dare Devil (Yash) 1-10, 800/54, 600/40. Worked freely. Abhyankar…

Since judo started as a demonstration sport in 1986 in Edinburgh, it has had a chequered journey in the Commonwealth Games.A casual glance at how the sport has progressed in the Games will show how judo has been in and out of the programme over the years.After Edinburgh, from 1990 to 2014, it remained an optional sport, not being included in the 1994 Victoria and 1998 Kuala Lumpur Games, before being included in the 2002 Manchester Games and again going out of favour in 2006 Melbourne and 2010 Delhi. While it was included in the 2014 Glasgow Games, it was…

The Capricorn Moon in Shravana Nakshatra will focus on responsible communication and learning. Valuable information will come from experienced people and careful observation. Steady progress is favored over quick reactions on this particular day. Each zodiac sign receives specific advice for navigating these energies. Listen carefully and pay attention to instructions for steady advancement. On August 26, 2026, the Capricorn Moon will be in Shravana Nakshatra, which will put a spotlight on responsible communication, reputation, learning, and listening. Valuable information can be obtained from experienced people, formal instructions or careful observation. The day is better for steady progress than for…

At age 12, Bihar’s Satyam Kumar cracked IIT-JEE, one of India’s toughest competitive exams. At an age when most children are still getting used to secondary school, Satyam Kumar was preparing for one of India’s toughest entrance examinations. At 12, the boy from Bihar cracked the IIT-JEE. A year later, he returned to the exam and secured an All India Rank of 670.What followed was not just another story of an unusually young student entering an IIT. Satyam went on to study electrical engineering at IIT Kanpur, work on robotics and research projects, pursue a PhD in the US and…

Tata Steel has secured interim protection against coercive action in connection with an approximately INR 1,755.11 crore demand raised by the District Mining Office (DMO), Ramgarh, Jharkhand, over alleged excess extraction of mineral coal from its West Bokaro Colliery.In an exchange filing, Tata Steel said the Revisional Authority, Ministry of Coal, Government of India, has admitted the company’s revision application challenging the demand and directed the respondents not to take any coercive steps against it during the pendency of the proceedings.The dispute dates back to a demand notice dated March 30, 2026, which Tata Steel received on April 3. The…

Srinagar, Aug 25: At an age when most children are still discovering the joy of play, five-year-old Mir Amaal Madani is already learning the discipline of balance, flexibility and determination—and dreaming of taking Kashmir to the national and international Yogasana stage.Amaal recently caught attention after winning a silver medal at the 7th Srinagar District Yogasana Championship, held at Sher-e-Kashmir Indoor Stadium, marking an encouraging beginning to what could be a remarkable sporting journey.For the little champion, however, the silver is not the destination. It is only the beginning.With remarkable confidence for her age, Amaal says her dream is to win…

Just as its beloved barely there skin tints fade in a long-wear scenario, the “no-makeup makeup” era is beginning to dissipate. Although the minimalist beauty trend (defined by bare eyes and glowing skin) went platinum thanks to Hailey Bieber variants, community-based social media platform Reddit observed an 81% year-over-year decline in views to “no-makeup makeup” mentions, according to its first-ever beauty report, titled “The People’s Beauty Index,” released this month. With more than 130 million daily active users flocking to Reddit for genuine (read: transparent) product reviews and conversations, the platform’s new report tracked the biggest shifts within its beauty-related…

Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic Bandra bungalow, Mannat, could soon be ready to welcome the actor and his family back home. Renovation and repair work at the landmark property is expected to be completed by December 2026, with work likely to wrap up over the next two to three months, according to a source close to the actor.Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic Bandra bungalow Mannat’s renovation is expected to be completed by December, sources told Hindustan Times Real Estate.S (HT Files)Khan, along with his wife Gauri Khan and their children Aryan, Suhana and AbRam, moved out of Mannat in 2025 as extensive…

Millions of Social Security recipients are waiting for the next cost-of-living adjustment, with the 2027 COLA expected to be announced on October 14, 2026 after the final inflation data needed for the calculation is released.Social Security COLA 2027: When the increase will be announced and what to expect. (Representational image) (Unsplash)The current estimate points to a 3.4% increase, although that figure is not official and could still change before the Social Security Administration announces the final adjustment.According to USA TODAY, independent Social Security and Medicare analyst Mary Johnson currently estimates a 3.4% COLA for 2027. The estimate followed the release…