A public disagreement has surfaced within the National Conference as Education Minister Sakina Itoo criticized MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi for his accusations against Omar Abdullah’s government regarding efforts to restore statehood and Article 370. Itoo challenged Mehdi’s own actions in Parliament, while Mehdi defended his record, citing meetings with Amit Shah and raising various issues.
Christiaan Bezuidenhout, currently competing at The Open Championship, faced a near-fatal incident at age two when he unknowingly ingested rat poison. This event led to long-term health issues, including a stutter, impacting his early life and career.
Canada’s Citizenship Act is undergoing a significant overhaul with Bill C-3, set to eliminate the “first-generation limit” on citizenship by descent. This amendment will allow individuals previously excluded due to their Canadian parent’s birth abroad to gain citizenship. Going forward, a “substantial connection” to Canada will enable Canadian parents born abroad to pass citizenship to…
The ICC has suspended USA Cricket (USAC) due to concerns about its leadership and governance, aiming to restructure the sport’s administration in a key emerging market. Despite the suspension, the USA men’s team will still participate in the upcoming T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
Michael Vaughan slammed the Eden Gardens pitch after India’s Test defeat to South Africa, calling it ‘awful’. However, Gautam Gambhir defended the conditions, stating they were precisely what the team desired. Despite the controversy, South Africa secured a victory within three days, highlighting the challenging nature of the surface for both sides.
An aggressive solar storm has caused Blue Origin to delay the anticipated launch of its colossal New Glenn rocket, meant to carry Nasa’s Mars orbiters, from sunny Florida. After initially grounding the mission because of inclement weather, the launch has now been postponed due to fears of radiation spikes affecting the spacecraft’s systems.
The Minnesota Lynx completed a stunning comeback against the Golden State Valkyries in Game 2, erasing a 17-point deficit to secure a 75-74 victory and sweep the series. Napheesa Collier’s clutch performance, including the game-winning basket, propelled the Lynx forward. Minnesota’s resilience and experience proved decisive as they outscored the Valkyries 26-11 in the fourth…
A Japanese architecture firm has 3D printed a house entirely from local soil, boasting five times the strength of its predecessor, marking a climate-friendly construction advancement. Separately, scientists in London discovered that keratin extracted from sheep wool can repair tooth enamel by forming a protective, crystal-like coating, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic resins…
Sundar Pichai’s rise from product manager to Google CEO reflects a leadership style rooted in humility, self-discipline, and strategic clarity. Worth $1.1 billion, he shares eight guiding lessons—from embracing discomfort and seeking challenge to building mission-driven teams—that offer a powerful blueprint for professional growth, personal fulfilment, and impact beyond financial success.
Indian hockey legend Manuel Frederick, a goalkeeper who represented the nation at the 1972 Munich Olympics, has passed away at 78 after a battle with cancer. Known for his ferocious style and lightning reflexes, Frederick also won a silver medal at the 1973 World Cup and inspired younger generations of players.
