Spinner Kuldeep Yadav has requested leave from the BCCI for his wedding in the last week of November. This comes amid ongoing debate about his place in the playing XI for the upcoming South Africa Test series. His selection is contingent on pitch conditions and his recent performance, including his batting capabilities.
Dharali, near Gangotri, faces recurrent floods from the Kheer Gad river, turning disaster into a seasonal norm. Villagers brace for the river’s sudden surges, marking years by flood events rather than festivals. Despite past incidents causing significant damage to homes and livelihoods, no lives were lost between 2010 and 2018.
Scientists have developed a revolutionary laser treatment to prevent blindness. This non-invasive therapy uses ultra-short light pulses to naturally heal retinal damage. It targets diseases like diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration before vision loss occurs. Clinical trials are planned, with potential availability in five to seven years. This breakthrough offers hope for millions worldwide.
Arjun Ashokan celebrated his birthday with the release of the first look poster for his upcoming film, ‘Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies,’ where he plays Loco Lobo. Directed by Adhvaith Nair, the film boasts a stellar cast including Roshan Mathew and marks Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy’s Malayalam debut. The movie has completed 50 days of shooting in…
India’s Armoured Vehicles Nigam (AVANI), a premier producer of armoured platforms, is actively seeking international partners to expand its market reach. Targeting Africa, West Asia, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia, AVANI plans to export vehicles like the Arjun tank, T-90, and BMP2, alongside spare parts and maintenance support.
Kartik Aaryan, busy with multiple projects, is set to star in a zombie film directed by Vishnuvardhan, tentatively starting in July 2026. He plans to finish Anurag Basu’s film by November 2025 and then work on Nagzilla and Captain India, while exploring other film opportunities.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed affection for Bangladesh due to shared language and criticized the BJP-led central government and Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. She warned against rushing the process before the 2026 polls and accused the EC of losing impartiality, calling it a ‘BJP Commission’.
Caeleb Dressel, America’s top swimmer, has amassed a $5 million fortune by 2025 through race prizes, team deals, and endorsements. His journey from a high school standout to a financially savvy athlete is marked by numerous Olympic victories, including multiple golds in Rio, Tokyo, and Paris, solidifying his status as a sports icon.
For both nations, the Ashes series carries immense prestige, often regarded as being on par with the honour of winning a World Cup. Its name has a unique and storied origin rooted in cricket history. The term originated on August 29, 1882, when English journalist Reginald Shirley Brooks published a tongue-in-cheek obituary in the Sporting…
Shilpa Shetty rushed to Lilavati Hospital after her mother, Sunanda Shetty, was admitted. Fans expressed support online. Sunanda’s hospitalisation followed Shilpa withdrawing her overseas travel plea amid a ₹60-crore fraud case. Professionally, Shilpa judged a dance show, while Raj Kundra debuted on reality TV’s The Traitors.
