Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic ‘Prince of Darkness,’ has passed away at 76, his family announced. Just weeks before, he reunited with Black Sabbath for a final performance in Birmingham, marking his ‘final bow’ after battling Parkinson’s. Osbourne’s career spanned groundbreaking albums, the Ozzfest festival, and reality TV fame, amassing a $220 million fortune.
In Jharkhand, a unique initiative called Kartik Oraon Ratri Pathshala (KORP) provides evening classes to children in around 100 villages. Founded by former IPS officer Arun Oroan, these ‘pathshalas’ offer academic support, computer skills, and training in arts and sports. Local youths volunteer as teachers, and the program receives community support.
Americans’ love for supplements is booming, with over 75% popping pills for better health. While multivitamins have mixed results, Vitamin D, Calcium, and Vitamin C require moderation. Iron supplements are crucial for deficiency, but excess can be harmful. Magnesium and Zinc, though beneficial, pose risks with high doses.
Assam is set to celebrate the birth centenary of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika with year-long tributes, including a commemorative coin release by Prime Minister Modi. The state government and BJP are honoring the maestro with events at his memorial and felicitating artists, highlighting his contributions and nationalistic beliefs.
England captain Ben Stokes expressed shock after a two-day defeat to Australia in the first Ashes Test. Despite a strong bowling performance, Travis Head’s century proved decisive. Stokes emphasized the need for the team to process the loss quickly and avoid carrying any “baggage” into the next match in Brisbane.
Derek King, a veteran with extensive NHL and AHL experience, has been named the new head coach of the Hershey Bears. Following Todd Nelson’s departure, King steps in to lead the defending Calder Cup champions. His prior experience includes an interim head coaching role with the Chicago Blackhawks, bringing a wealth of knowledge to the…
A 17-year-old girl’s mutilated body was discovered hanging from a tree after she went missing on October 27. Her father had previously reported her disappearance and suspected a local man. In a separate incident, a decomposed body of a 25-year-old woman was found at the Masanjor dam.
Despite a stellar run at the box office, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda’s romantic drama ‘Saiyaara’ sees a significant drop in collections on its fourth Thursday, earning just Rs 25 lakh due to competition from high-profile releases like ‘War 2’ and ‘Coolie’.
Shubman Gill emulated Virat Kohli by scoring his fifth century as captain in a calendar year, leading India to a commanding 518/5 declared. Despite a run-out controversy involving Yashasvi Jaiswal, Gill’s elegant 129 and contributions from lower-order batsmen set a strong foundation. The West Indies showed brief defiance but were reduced to 140/4 by Jadeja…
The Trump administration’s executive order mandates universities to publicly disclose applicants’ race, test scores, and GPAs, intensifying debates over fairness and diversity in college admissions. Following the Supreme Court’s ban on race-based admissions, the policy may push schools toward test-score-focused decisions, potentially disadvantaging low-income and minority students, while reshaping how merit and diversity are balanced…
