The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) is gearing up for its third edition in Surat, featuring eight teams and a Porsche 911 for the MVP. Registrations have surged to 43 lakh, with Sachin Tendulkar highlighting the league’s role in unearthing talent and providing crucial opportunities, creating pathways from street to mainstream cricket.
FIDE is implementing a major rating system change from October 1, removing the 400-point rule for players rated 2650 and above. This reform means top grandmasters will gain minimal points against significantly lower-rated opponents, but face substantial penalties for draws or losses, aiming to curb “rating farming” and encourage competition among peers.
Singer Shreya Ghoshal visited the Indian women’s cricket team before their World Cup 2025 opener. She sang ‘Piyu Bole’ with the players. Ghoshal will perform the World Cup anthem. She will feature at the opening ceremony in Guwahati with Papon and the Shillong Chamber Choir. The event will honor Zubeen Garg.
Eye floaters are common, harmless specks caused by collagen clumps in the eye’s vitreous, often appearing with age. While usually benign, a sudden increase, flashes, or a curtain-like shadow signals a serious condition like retinal detachment requiring immediate medical attention. Lifestyle practices can ease discomfort, but severe cases might warrant medical procedures.
A University of Queensland study reveals black mamba venom employs a dual neurological attack, explaining why antivenoms often fail. Initially causing paralysis, the venom later triggers severe, uncontrolled muscle spasms after treatment. This groundbreaking discovery highlights urgent gaps in snakebite care, particularly in Africa, demanding new antivenoms to combat both stages of this complex, deadly…
The teaser for Ramesh Aravind’s psychological horror thriller ‘Daiji’ has been unveiled, introducing a demigod of spirits and its dark summoning ritual. Director Akash Srivatsa positions the film as a psychological puzzle with an investigative angle, hinting at a potential franchise. Fans are thrilled for the winter release, predicting a blockbuster.
Josh Hartnett, the ‘Oppenheimer’ actor, was involved in a car collision in Newfoundland, Canada, on September 25. As a passenger, he sustained minor injuries after his vehicle struck a police car, leading to a brief hospitalization. He has since been released and is back to work on his current filming project.
A 27-year-old woman, Arati Mishra, died after a container truck rammed into her two-wheeler on Thane’s Ghodbunder Highway late Monday. The truck driver, Danish Malik, lost control, causing fatal head injuries to Mishra, who was declared dead at the hospital. Police booked the absconding driver, investigating this sixth fatal mishap in Thane in 10 days.
Draymond Green created a stir at the Warriors media day. He jokingly stated LeBron James should not have a podcast. Green later admitted this was a playful jab at the Lakers star. James already co-hosts a popular show. This incident adds excitement to the upcoming Warriors-Lakers season opener. Green also shared his goal for a…
