Indoor plants offer beauty and variety. Some houseplants are rare and unique. These plants have unusual leaf shapes or striking colors. They are hard to grow or found in specific regions. Collectors pay high prices for these gems. Variegated Monstera Deliciosa and Philodendron Spiritus Sancti are examples. Alocasia ‘Black Velvet’ and Calathea Orbifolia are also…
A man’s body was found days after his wife was arrested for his alleged murder. Police believe Rita Kumari, with her lover Arvind Bharti, strangled Sanju Bharti in an SUV and dumped his body. The investigation gained traction after an accomplice’s arrest, leading to the recovery of the victim’s remains. Arvind remains at large.
Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi addressed the complexities of future warfare, including cyber and space domains, while speaking in his hometown. He highlighted India’s successful Operation Sindoor, emphasizing the targeting of terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan without harming civilians. Dwivedi also subtly criticized US President Donald Trump’s claims of mediating India-Pakistan peace.
Following a shooting outside Disha Patani’s Bareilly home, her father, Jagdish Patani, a retired police officer, confronted two armed men on a motorcycle who opened fire. A group claimed responsibility, citing insults to saints, potentially linking the attack to a controversy involving Disha’s sister, Khushboo, and her criticism of a godman’s remarks.
Catastrophic floods in Texas’s Hill Country on July 4th unleashed heart-wrenching pleas for help. Newly released 911 recordings reveal the terrifying minute-by-minute descent into chaos as the Guadalupe River surged. Over 400 calls detail desperate survivors trapped in cabins, trees, and on rooftops, with at least 136 lives tragically lost statewide, including many at summer…
Political leaders across party lines have condemned the attack on Chief Justice of India, Justice BR Gavai. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the CJI, calling the act reprehensible and unacceptable in society. Opposition leaders expressed anguish, labeling the incident “unprecedented, shameful and abhorrent,” and an assault on the Constitution and judiciary.
Indian pacer Harshit Rana discussed the mental challenges of being dropped from the national team. He spoke about the emotional impact of being excluded from the squad after initial selection. Rana highlighted the supportive environment within the team despite the pressures. He emphasised the importance of maintaining a love for cricket.
In the FIDE Grand Swiss, Nihal Sarin’s Candidates hopes dimmed after losing to Alireza Firouzja, while Arjun Erigaisi boosted Indian hopes with a win. Alireza joined the lead pack, and Praggnanandhaa eyes Candidates qualification through tournament scores. Vaishali remains in contention in the women’s section, trailing leader Kateryna Lagno by half a point.
Vinayak Shukla, a wicketkeeper from Kanpur, overcame obstacles to represent Oman in the ongoing Asia Cup after moving in 2021. Balancing his job as a Data Operator with cricket, Shukla debuted for Oman in 2024. Despite Oman’s exit from the tournament, Shukla is excited to play against India and reunite with childhood friends.
