Anvay Dravid, son of cricket legend Rahul Dravid, has been appointed captain of the Karnataka U-19 team for the upcoming Vinoo Mankad Trophy. The wicketkeeper-batter recently played for India U-19 and will lead his state in the one-day tournament in Visakhapatnam, scheduled from October 8-16.
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, have developed an innovative nature-based wastewater treatment system utilising taro plants and an engineered "zig-zag flow" design. This low-energy, compact technology offers a promising solution for treating highly polluted swine wastewater in decentralised livestock farms, particularly in rural and resource-limited regions.
That voice, that intensity, that honesty in every performance he was completely his own. Nana Patekar was truly one of a kind.'
Festive season sounds lovely until you remember the heavy lehengas, complicated sari drapes, tight blouses and jewellery that starts feeling like a workout by dessert.
This International Coffee Day, let's raise a mug to some delicious and rather unusual coffee drinks from India and around the world.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav released two cheetahs, Vyom and Neera, into the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve, making it the state's third cheetah habitat. This expansion is part of India's Cheetah Project, which has seen the big cat population grow to 60. The initiative aims to boost wildlife tourism and local economies, with the government also supporting villagers through revenue sharing and homestay schemes.
'Through dance, we explore the many expressions of love across India's literature, music and storytelling traditions.'
Nitesh Siwach has secured India's first silver medal in Greco-Roman wrestling at the Asian Games since 1962, despite missing out on gold in the men's 97kg final against Japan's Yuri Nakazato.
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Paralympic Committee of India president Devendra Jhajharia on Thursday strongly defended the selection process for the upcoming Asian Para Games, insisting that all criteria prescribed by the PCI, Sports Ministry and SAI had been followed, while also leaving the door open for addressing concerns raised by protesting athletes.
India's Anish Bhanwala has qualified for the men's 25m rapid fire pistol finals at the Asian Games, despite finishing ninth in qualification. He advanced due to a competition rule limiting two shooters per nation in the final, which saw a Korean competitor step aside. This final is the last shooting event of the Games, where India has already secured 15 medals.
AI infrastructure firm AM Intelligence announced plans to invest over USD 20 billion in the next 15 months to significantly expand its data centre capacity, including firm orders for 20,000 NVIDIA Rubin GPUs. This expansion will bring its total capacity to 100 Megawatt initially, with a broader goal of 1 GW of compute-as-a-service capacity globally, establishing it as a major buyer of advanced AI hardware.
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President Droupadi Murmu hosted Swiss President Guy Parmelin at a banquet featuring exquisite delicacies from Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The curated menu highlighted unique regional ingredients and culinary traditions, serving as a cultural exchange alongside significant bilateral discussions on trade, migration, nuclear energy, and defence.
The Mizoram government has announced a cash reward of Rs 40 lakh each for hockey players Lalremsiami and Lalthantluangi, who were part of the Indian women's team that won gold at the Asian Games. Chief Minister Lalduhoma felicitated the athletes, highlighting their historic achievement for the state and the government's commitment to promoting hockey through schemes and infrastructure development.
Explore the intriguing journey of Isha Rikhi, the Punjabi actress and model currently making waves on Bigg Boss 20, as she navigates her career and recent high-profile separation from rapper Badshah.
Aneet Padda is bringing the fire to the screen with Hunkkar: The Roar, but her personal style is a completely different story.
Lovepreet Gill, Punjabi model and actress, is making a significant impact as a strong contestant on Bigg Boss 20.
India's kurash campaign at the Asian Games concluded with Vipin Kumar's pre-quarterfinal defeat in the men's 66kg event. He lost to South Korea's Hyeonsu Yoon, marking the end of India's participation in the sport with one bronze medal won by Pincky Balhara.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is actively pursuing a strategy to expand cricket in China, leveraging the sport's recent inclusion in the Olympics. Plans include establishing a Centre of Excellence, supporting a Tier 2 event, and promoting women's cricket, with significant investment and collaboration with the Chinese Cricket Association to embed the sport deeper into the country's sporting system.
Indian track cycling teams have qualified for the first round heats in both men's and women's team sprint events, as well as the women's team pursuit competition at the Asian Games.
The power suit has officially left the boardroom. Celebrities are taking classic tailoring and giving it a serious fashion upgrade wearing blazers as capes, swapping trousers for shorts, ditching shirts altogether and adding corsets, chokers and statement jewellery into the mix.
All-rounder Suryansh Shedge has been named as a replacement for the injured Hardik Pandya in the India A squad for the upcoming three-match one-day series against Australia A in Puducherry, with Pandya ruled out due to a fresh injury concern preventing him from bowling pain-free.
Bigg Boss 6 contestant Imam Siddique has posted a letter to Salman Khan, seeking clarification and correction about mentioning his name on Bigg Boss 20.
Priyanka Chahar Choudhary -- who has already won hearts in Naagin and Udaariyaan, besides being one of the most talked-about contestants of Bigg Boss 16 -- enters the power-packed world of Rise & Fall 2, she's bringing plenty of glamour along for the ride.
The sari may be timeless, but the blouse is having a serious main-character moment. From giant bows and corsets to dramatic back details, halter necks and sheer overlays, celebrities are proving that the right blouse can completely change the personality of a sari.
Presley Gerber passed away at a rehabilitation facility, with his cause of death currently undetermined as an autopsy is pending.
'My biggest fear about AI is that humans are going to rush to deploy it before AI is ready.'
Dr Smriti Nathani explains whether de-tanning soaps and scrubs work, which ingredients may help pigmentation, and why over-exfoliation can worsen skin darkening.
Indian 100m hurdler Jyothi Yarraji, a silver medallist from the last edition, withdrew from her first-round heat race in Nagoya after experiencing pain during warm-up, despite having received last-minute fitness clearance for a minor knee stress.
BCCI President Mithun Manhas lauded the Indian men's cricket team for retaining their Asian Games gold medal, highlighting their exceptional performance under pressure against arch-rivals Pakistan and commending individual contributions from players like Tilak Varma and Abhishek Sharma.
Nikhil Rasal from Satara and Adarsh Mitra Mandal of Gharat Aali, Alibag, have used their Ganpati decorations to highlight the work and public service associated with Tukaram Mundhe, commissioner of food and drug administration turning the festival into a platform for social awareness.
Over centuries, the beloved deity travelled across Asia, acquiring new names, forms and traditions along the way.
The internet has found its latest crush, and Tanya Mishra is clearly enjoying the attention. The model-turned-actor has been flooding social media with glamorous photoshoots, fashion moments and viral videos, with her Instagram following now crossing 1.2 million.
Interventional cardiologist Dr Vijay Surase tells you how simple habits like sitting for too long or doomscrolling for hours can put your heart at risk.
Instant noodles continued to be a favourite worldwide, with consumption climbing to an estimated 124.21 billion servings last year.
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The Congress party in Maharashtra has accused the police of illegally entering its Mumbai headquarters, Tilak Bhawan, and arresting tribal students and NSUI members who were protesting. While the police deny these claims, stating no arrests were made from the building, the Congress has threatened to gherao the Chief Minister's residence if the detained individuals are not released, escalating a political confrontation over student protests.
Wadhwa Group Holdings Ltd, the holding company of real estate developer The Wadhwa Group, has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) using the confidential route, keeping offer details private for now.
Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Sushma Andhare has called for a CBI probe into the murder of party leader Pradeep Purnekar in Thane, alleging it was a contract killing and citing potential political pressure on local police. Opposition parties have also announced a protest march to the Thane police commissioner's office, while Shiv Sena MP Jyoti Waghmare accused opposition leaders of politicising the tragedy. Police have made arrests in connection with the murder.
