Across the world, cities are confronting a common challenge. As populations grow and development intensifies, urban areas are becoming hotter, noisier and increasingly disconnected from nature. Concrete surfaces absorb heat, biodiversity declines, and green spaces often struggle to keep pace with expansion. In response, an unconventional form of afforestation pioneered in Japan is gaining global…
LizLaz and Virat Kohli (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI:Virat Kohli is usually in the spotlight for his batting brilliance – big runs, match-winning knocks and his ability to chase down targets. But this time, the star batter has grabbed attention for a different reason. Kohli, currently featuring in IPL 2026, allegedly ‘liked’ a photo of…
Admissions have begun for the AICTE-approved B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science programme at the Nashik campus of Central Sanskrit University for the 2026–27 academic session.The university has said the four-year programme is open to candidates who have completed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM). Applicants should also have basic understanding of…
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) continued its upward trajectory in July, clocking its highest-ever monthly transaction value. According to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the platform touched a new peak in transaction volumes, while the value of transactions reached Rs 29.88 lakh crore in July.The platform processed 23.66 billion transactions…
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah on Wednesday refused to cut the ribbon at an event in Srinagar as it bore colours of the national flag. “Yeh nahin kaat sakte (We cannot cut this),” he said, turning to deputy CM Surinder Choudhary, who agreed.Omar was inaugurating the handicraft department’s ‘Know Your Artisans’ event at…
‘Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’ fame Shailesh Lodha recently celebrated his daughter Swara Lodha’s wedding in a grand yet intimate ceremony at the iconic Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur. While only close family and friends attended the festivities, videos and photos from the celebrations have now surfaced online, with one guest in particular leaving fans…
Messi and Mbappé’s Golden Boot battle could be decided by FIFA’s tiebreaker rules after dramatic finale. The race for the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is heading towards a finish remarkably similar to one of the closest battles in tournament history.Lionel Messi currently tops the standings with eight goals and four assists,…
Few movies survive the test of time like ‘Geethanjali,’ the classic romantic movie, featuring the talents of Nagarjuna Akkineni and Girija Shettar. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Mani Ratnam, marking his Telugu directorial debut, ‘Geethanjali’ is the beautiful tale of young lovers suffering from fatal diseases who fall in love. Their tragic yet hopeful love story…
Juan Manuel Cerundolo delivered the biggest upset of the French Open after rallying from two sets down to shock world No 1 Jannik Sinner. The 24-year-old Argentine produced a stunning comeback victory, winning 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1 to end Sinner’s 30-match winning streak and derail his bid for a maiden Roland Garros title and…
A surprising claim has surfaced around a well-known NFL figure following a recent claim made by Wyndham Clark. Wyndham Clark alleged that his then-girlfriend had cheated on him with Baker Mayfield. (L – Wyndham Clark/IG ; R – Baker Mayfield/IG) During an appearance on Barstool Sports’ Pardon My Take podcast, the U.S. Open champion alleged…
