Paul Azinger criticized Rory McIlroy’s inconsistent handling of noisy Ryder Cup crowds, arguing McIlroy’s angry responses undermine calls for fan etiquette. Azinger stressed leaders must set an example, sparking broader discussions on player-fan interactions and the need for clear boundaries at major golf events.
Millions of ‘thangnang’ stink bugs (Udonga montana) have swarmed Sihfa village in Mizoram’s Saitual district since Monday, causing trees to bend and branches to break under their sheer weight. Villagers are actively collecting the bugs, which are a valuable source of oil and food, with some individuals gathering up to 5kg daily.
Mizoram farmers face widespread misery as ‘thingtam’ (bamboo flowering) has triggered a massive rodent population explosion, devastating 1,737 hectares of paddy and other crops for nearly 4,000 families across 122 villages. Authorities are supplying rodenticides and advising mass poisoning, but late farmer reports and funding shortages are hindering effective combat against the menace.
Al Ittihad is reportedly on the verge of appointing Sérgio Conceição, a passionate Portuguese coach known for his strict, no-nonsense approach. His arrival is expected to bring significant changes, including a shift to a compact 4-4-2 system with coordinated pressing, faster vertical transitions, and a stronger defensive structure.
Mizoram Governor Gen Vijay Kumar Singh, along with acting chief minister Vanlalhlana and other dignitaries, paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his 156th birth anniversary at Pachhunga University College. They subsequently participated in the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign. Concurrently, volunteers braved heavy rain to clean streets across Aizawl and villages, initiating the Cleanliness Week.
The Trump administration has urged nine top US universities, including UT Austin and MIT, to sign a “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” to secure priority access to federal funding. The compact demands tuition freezes, limits on international students, bans on DEI policies, and restrictions on political expression. Universities face funding risks if they…
Durga Puja in Shillong culminated joyfully on Vijaya Dashami, as devotees successfully immersed idols despite heavy rainfall. The Wah Umkhrah river was gushing due to incessant rain, prompting police and the Central Puja Committee to make full-proof arrangements for secured idol immersion, ensuring a safe conclusion to the festivities.
