Shubman Gill has been appointed as India’s vice-captain for the Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE, replacing Axar Patel. The squad sees Jasprit Bumrah’s return, while Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer were omitted due to team composition and Abhishek Sharma’s inclusion.
Janmashtami, celebrating Lord Krishna’s birth, will be observed on August 15th and 16th in 2025, marking his 5252nd birthday. The festival includes fasting, decorating idols, midnight puja, and devotional songs. Dahi Handi will be celebrated on August 16th, symbolizing Krishna’s love for butter and promoting teamwork. Special foods like Maakhan Mishri and milk-based sweets will…
Virat Kohli’s exceptional batting prowess continues to shine in the ODI series against South Africa. Following a century in the first match, he delivered another magnificent hundred in the second, reaching the milestone in just 90 balls.
Wordle, the brainchild of Josh Wardle, continues to captivate millions with its daily word puzzles. The New York Times-owned game challenges players to guess a five-letter word in six attempts, using color-coded clues. Hints for August 8th’s puzzle included a word starting with ‘I’, containing three vowels, ending in ‘E’, and meaning to fill with…
Astrological insights highlight challenging dates for each zodiac sign, advising patience and introspection. Aries may face frustration with delays, while Taurus could experience financial shifts. Gemini needs to avoid mental clutter, and Cancer should manage rising emotions. Each sign is encouraged to adapt and focus on inner peace for long-term success.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US President Donald Trump and European leaders at the White House on Monday, opting for a black jacket instead of a formal suit. This contrasted with his pre-invasion attire of tailored suits, as since 2022, he has favored more casual, military-style clothing, including vyshyvanka.
Digital gold offers a modern alternative to traditional gold investments, providing 24-carat purity without making charges and allowing fractional purchases. Investors can opt for instant redemption or physical delivery, with safety dependent on platform transparency and vault partners. While accessible for gradual wealth building, potential investors must consider additional costs beyond GST and platform fees.
Uttarkashi DM Prashant Arya launched the Girl Child Ganga-Yamuna Scholarship Scheme, awarding Rs 21,000 to eight academically excelling girls. This initiative aims to bolster the ‘Save the Girl Child, Educate the Girl Child’ campaign. The event also recognized social workers and disaster responders, concluding Uttarakhand’s silver jubilee celebrations.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Tuesday. While Nifty50 was near 25,300, BSE Sensex was up over 180 points.
Bareilly Police arrested key accused Tazim following violent clashes over the ‘I Love Muhammad’ campaign. Tazim, a known cattle smuggler, fired at officers during his arrest; a weapon was recovered. Seventy-two people are now in custody, and ten FIRs have been filed.
