Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, gestures to the crowd after he lost to Mariano Navone, of Argentina, during the first round of the U.S. Open tennis championships Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Novak Djokovic’s first-round defeat at the 2026 US Open may have ended his campaign earlier than expected, but…
The Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR (SDSC SHAR), under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has started the application process for 97 technical and non-technical vacancies. Eligible candidates can apply online until November 9, 2026, through the official websites, shar.gov.in and apps.shar.gov.in.The recruitment drive is being conducted under Advertisement No. SDSC SHAR/RMT/03/2026. The available posts…
Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor is contesting his first election. Counting of votes for the Bankipur assembly by-election in Patna began on Monday, August 3, 2026. As of now, Kishor’s lead has widened to 14,953 votes over Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha after 25 rounds of counting, with 50,976 votes…
Ornamental begonias, particularly varieties grown for their richly patterned, almost metallic-looking foliage, add a genuinely unusual visual texture that few other balcony plants can match. Like the other plants on this list, they generally prefer bright, indirect light and tend to scorch or fade when exposed to harsh, direct afternoon sun, making the softer conditions…
Photo: @modermoder/ Instagram Julia Roberts has been one of Hollywood’s best-loved faces for more than three decades. She became a household name with Pretty Woman in 1990, and won the Oscar for Best Actress for Erin Brockovich. Her big smile and warm, down-to-earth charm have made audiences feel she is someone they know.But away from…
The Olympic Council of Asia has implemented a strict safeguarding code for the Asian Games. Inappropriate relationships and degrading language are strictly prohibited for all participants. Violations BENGALURU: Indian athletics contingent that landed in Japan ahead of the Asian Games had a harrowing time, waiting more than four hours for check-in after reaching the hotel…
England’s Ollie Robinson (AP Photo) Ollie Robinson has produced a remarkable statistical landmark in Test cricket, moving past Jasprit Bumrah to claim the best bowling average among bowlers with at least 20 Tests over the last 100 years.Robinson reached the mark during England’s second Test against Pakistan at Lord’s on Sunday, as his four-wicket burst…
Berkshire Hathaway reshuffles portfolio, raises Alphabet and homebuilder stakes Berkshire Hathaway is realigning its investment portfolio, putting more money into Google parent Alphabet and US homebuilders while cutting some of its holdings in financial companies and other stocks.The Omaha, Nebraska-based conglomerate bought roughly 48.1 million additional Alphabet shares during the second quarter, taking its total…
India captain Shubman Gill (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill has already started looking towards the 2027 ODI World Cup, and for India’s captain, the tournament represents more than another opportunity on the global stage. It is unfinished business.Gill, the world’s No. 1-ranked ODI batter, reflected on India’s heartbreaking end to the 2023 World Cup…
For many couples, the pressure to have a child can become a difficult part of married life. But can a woman’s inability to conceive be treated as a failure of the marriage?The Madras High Court has made its position clear: being childless by itself cannot amount to cruelty, and a wife cannot be blamed simply…
