Rookie cornerback Zah Frazier’s promising start with the Chicago Bears faces an unexpected halt as a personal matter sidelines him for the 2025 season. Despite the setback, the Bears are committed to supporting Frazier, ensuring he remains engaged through meetings, training, and medical support. The team aims to prepare him for a strong comeback in…
Veteran actor Satish Shah passed away at 74 due to kidney ailments. Longtime collaborator Shekhar Suman fondly remembered their numerous film and TV projects, highlighting Shah’s fun-loving nature. Suman also shared a peculiar series of missed calls from Shah shortly before his death, adding a poignant layer to their last connection.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia acknowledged the need for soul-searching regarding Indian batters’ struggles against spin at home. He emphasized that players must adapt to various wicket conditions, advocating for a five-day wicket as ideal for Test cricket. Saikia also highlighted the team’s transition phase after key players’ departures.
Hyderabadis are increasingly embracing cycling tours for active and immersive holidays, both domestically and internationally. These tours offer a chance to slow down, connect with people and places, and break from routine. Participants highlight the joy of riding together, experiencing local culture, and forming lasting bonds within the group, making these trips refreshing and memorable.
Silver prices surged on Thursday, nearing a record high at Rs 1,84,000 per kg, following a volatile session. Meanwhile, gold saw a slight dip to Rs 1,31,600 per 10 grams due to profit-taking. International gold reached a new peak of $4,246.08 per ounce, driven by safe-haven demand amid US fiscal concerns and global tensions.
In September 2025, banks across India will observe several holidays, including Karma Puja, Onam, Id-e-Milad, Indrajatra, Navratra Sthapna, and Durga Puja. These holidays will affect bank operations in various states, with closures varying regionally.
US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil are impacting Indian refiners less than anticipated, as wider discounts on Russian crude offset expected volume drops. Refiners are sourcing from non-sanctioned suppliers, with increased discounts nearly compensating for reduced Russian cargo intake. This shift, coupled with a well-supplied global market, keeps procurement costs stable.
Eco-printing, a sustainable craft, is gaining traction in India, transforming textiles with natural dyes from flowers and leaves. Artisans like Nivetha Viswanathan and Bijoya Halder embrace the unpredictability of the process, using seasonal plants like marigold and eucalyptus on handwoven silk.
Priyanka Chopra and Dia Mirza reunited in New York City, sharing a heartfelt moment captured by Dia’s social media post. They expressed mutual admiration, with Dia praising Priyanka’s strength after ‘Heads of State’. Priyanka’s upcoming projects include ‘Citadel season 2’, ‘The Bluff’, and ‘Globe Trotter’. Dia recently starred in ‘Nadaaniyan’.
