England has named a 12-man squad for the first Ashes Test, including Mark Wood and off-spinner Shoaib Bashir. The team is considering an all-pace attack or including Bashir, with pitch conditions influencing the final selection. Bashir’s inclusion comes after a finger injury and a challenging warm-up match.
SA20’s success stems from a deliberate name choice, aiming for global recognition and South African vibrancy. League Commissioner Graeme Smith revealed the strategy, emphasising how the league mirrors the IPL’s blueprint by nurturing local talent with international stars.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is making a grand return to Indian cinema with SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film ‘Varanasi’. She will be dubbing her own Telugu dialogues for the role of Mandakini. This sci-fi action adventure stars Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film’s teaser has already generated significant buzz among fans.
Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto 6 launch delay to November 2026 offers rival studios a much-needed reprieve. Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani called it a “stay of execution,” allowing for “uninterrupted work.” The massive anticipation for GTA 6 means developers are adjusting release plans to avoid its shadow, a concern echoed across the industry.
The Uttarakhand Medical Service Selection Board (UKMSSB) has released the Nursing Officer (NO) recruitment 2025 notification for 690 posts across the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Medical Education Department. Eligible candidates with B.Sc. Nursing or GNM qualifications can apply online at ukmssb.org. Vacancies are available for both male and female candidates across…
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed deep concern over the death of a Booth Level Officer in Jalpaiguri, attributing it to “unbearable pressure” from the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Reflecting on her formative years, actor Jahnavi Soni fondly recalls the joys of her favorite shows such as ‘Shakal Ka Boom Boom’ and ‘Shararat’.
A seven-year-old Japanese student, Konatsu Hasegawa, has impressed Bengaluru with her fluent Kannada during Rajyotsava celebrations. Her clear pronunciation and confident delivery of the language, which she chose as her second language, went viral on social media. The heartwarming display sparked discussions on language learning and cross-cultural appreciation.
Former Maoist commander Bhupati released an emotional video urging cadres to abandon armed struggle after reports of top leader Hidma’s death. Having surrendered with 60 others, Bhupati stated their group laid down arms a month ago, believing constitutional means are now more relevant for addressing people’s issues.
NASA’s Perseverance rover has discovered a peculiar boulder in Mars’s Jezero Crater, baffling scientists with its unusual texture, color, and composition. This ‘float rock,’ unlike surrounding formations, suggests an origin far from its current location, possibly from an impact or ancient geological event. The find promises to unlock new insights into Mars’s dynamic geological history…
