South Africa secured a thrilling 30-run victory over India in the first Test, with Simon Harmer’s eight wickets proving decisive. India, chasing 124, faltered to 93, hampered by the absence of captain Shubman Gill due to injury. Keshav Maharaj and Aiden Markram also played key roles in the win, giving the Proteas a 1-0 series…
Marathi thriller ‘Dashavatar’, starring Dilip Prabhavalkar, has transitioned from a successful theatrical run to OTT, in Marathi with English subtitles. The film, lauded for its narrative and music, achieved significant box office success and made history as the first Marathi film screened on IMAX. It chronicles an aging artist’s dedication to traditional folk theatre.
Veteran actor Prem Chopra, 90, was discharged from Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai after treatment for chest congestion and a viral lung infection. He has a pre-existing heart condition but was never in critical danger. He responded well to treatment and is now recovering at home.
Chhattisgarh’s Eklavya Model Residential Schools students clinched a remarkable second place nationwide at the 4th National Sports Competition in Odisha. The 516-member contingent secured an impressive 162 medals, including 55 golds, showcasing the state’s commitment to nurturing tribal talent and sports development. This achievement underscores dedicated efforts in enhancing education and athletic infrastructure.
Amid ongoing investigations into the Red Fort blast, law enforcement officials interrogated a surgeon hailing from Pathankot and a medical graduate from Ludhiana for their suspected ties to the case. After thorough questioning, both were released without charges.
Odisha hosted the 10th Film Preservation and Restoration Workshop India 2025, celebrating cinema legends and film heritage. Legendary actress Waheeda Rehman lauded the Film Heritage Foundation’s preservation efforts. Awards recognized contributions to archival films and the documentation of Odia cinema’s rich history.
The Bhilai Municipal Corporation has initiated a strict recovery drive against 193 defaulting industries for unpaid export tax, totaling approximately Rs 42 crore. Notices have been issued under the Chhattisgarh Municipal Corporation Act, with further legal action threatened for non-compliance. The corporation aims to ensure all liable industrial units fulfill their statutory financial obligations.
Astronomers have witnessed a massive star’s explosive death, a supernova, for the first time in its early stages. Observed by the VLT, the star, 15 times the Sun’s mass, exploded in an unusual olive-like shape, not the expected sphere. This discovery, occurring in galaxy NGC 3621, challenges existing supernova models and offers new insights into…
Modern weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro, originally for diabetes, are gaining attention for their ability to control appetite and promote weight loss by mimicking the GLP-1 hormone. While these drugs offer significant benefits, experts emphasize they are a ‘pause button,’ not a ‘delete button,’ requiring lifestyle changes for lasting results and carrying potential side…
From apology to action: Vatican hands back 62 artefacts to Canada; indigenous leaders to guide the return
