India’s Neha competes for the ball with China’s Fan Yunxia during the women’s hockey gold medal match at the Asian Games in Gifu, Japan, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (AP) They came close in 1998, then again in 2018, but finished runners-up on both occasions after losing to South Korea and Japan respectively. But the Indian…
Global food prices rise to their highest level in nearly four years Global food prices climbed to their highest level in nearly four years in September, as disruptions to major trade routes and concerns over weather conditions pushed up prices of several key commodities.The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Food Price Index averaged…
Priyancka Jaiin has built a career in technology, but one of the skills closest to her heart came from her childhood. Long before she became a software engineer, she was learning the art of mehndi from her nani and dadi. Today, that childhood interest has become a serious creative side hustle. While working as a…
Michael B. Jordan’s words offer a simple reminder thatpersonal growth is an ongoing journey. His message is not about trying to become perfect overnight, but about looking at where you are, learning from your experiences and making a conscious effort to do better with time.Speaking to Extra at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, Jordan spoke…
Adult CCC coho spawning at Neefus Gulch. Image Credit: Christie Hemm Klok/Trout Unlimited/NOAA California’s Mendocino Coast rivers recorded an estimated 30,000 adult Central California Coast coho salmon during the 2024–25 spawning season, marking the largest return recorded there. The figure was twice the previous season’s record and far above the numbers seen during much of…
IPL – Sunrisers Hyderabad v Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad, India – May 22, 2026. Abhishek Sharma celebrates after reaching his half century. NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) retentions and releases discussions are underway across franchises as the deadline approaches, with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) opener Abhishek Sharma emerging…
Selecting crude involves more than just comparing headline discounts. By Sourav Mitra and Praveen RaiIndia’s search for the optimal crude import mix is a constant balancing act. As the world’s third-largest crude oil importer, and with around 88% of its crude needs met from abroad, India feels the impact of every price swing – from…
A small bedroom does not always need a bulky wardrobe to keep clothes organised. When floor space is limited, everyday clothing can be stored using walls, unused furniture and overlooked corners instead. From open clothes rails and floating shelves to old dressers and the space beneath the bed, simple alternatives can provide room for both…
‘Lust Stories 3’ arrived on September 18 and quickly won over audiences, continuing the anthology’s popularity. Among its four segments, Shakun Batra‘s chapter stood out for its nuanced look at where emotional mismatch meets physical chemistry, with Ali Fazal and Radhikka Madan in the lead roles. Fazal was already riding high on the success of…
Image: Society for Science Organic gardening is described as the natural, wholesome choice, yet an eighth grader from Ripon, California, has shown that animal-based fertiliser can carry a hidden microbial problem. Virinchi R. Madireddy tested cow, chicken, fish and bat manure for bacteria that survive an antibiotic, and cow manure turned out to hold the…