For years, dust storms were part of everyday life in Kalgoorlie-Boulder. When the wind picked up, the outback mining city could disappear under choking clouds of red and grey dust, forcing people indoors and bringing the town to a standstill.Today, that problem is a fraction of what it once was. Thanks to a long-running greening…
Four young Mumbai cricketers — seam-bowling all-rounder Ayush Vartak, batter Ayaz Khan, opener Divyaansh Saksena and leg-spinner Vedant Gore — are taking part in the Delhi Capitals selection trials, which began on Monday and will run until Wednesday at the Just Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.The trials are being overseen by Delhi Capitals’ new coaching group,…
humpback whale (representative image) Something unusual may be unfolding in the Southern Ocean. In late June, whale watchers in southwest Western Australia reported a sharp drop in humpback whale sightings, around 60% below normal, just when the whales should have been migrating north to calve and feed. A week later, birdwatchers on Australia’s east coast…
USA cricketer Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy has been banned from all forms of cricket for eight years after being found guilty of breaching the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Anti-Corruption Code.According to a press release from the ICC, the 26-year-old’s punishment is linked to corruption during the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 tournament in the UAE. The ban…
Anupam Kher has jumped onto the viral ‘Mere Mehboob Qayamat Hogi’ trend, bringing along his ‘Khosla Ka Ghosla’ co-stars Boman Irani, Ranvir Shorey and Parvin Dabas for a hilarious recreation. The nostalgic video, shared by the veteran actor, has delighted fans as it reunites the beloved characters from the cult comedy while building excitement for…
Nmplol and Zoil exchanged public remarks after the self-gifting Twitch subscription controversy. (Image via: Instagram@nmplol & YouTube/@ChudToChad) What started with just 20 Twitch subscriptions has now turned into a full-blown streamer drama between Nmplol and Zoil. The whole thing began after Zoil admitted that he anonymously gifted himself 20 subs during a livestream. Soon after,…
Vijay’s final film ‘Jana Nayagan’ has been enjoying a solid run at the box office since its much awaited release on July 23. The film crossed the Rs 200 crore mark during its second weekend, remaining one of the top performing Tamil releases. However, with the start of the second working week, the film saw…
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters onboard Air Force One while returning to the White House, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) The US Central Command has asked military analysts for “new creative and unconventional ways to pressure and punish Iran” as Washington considers alternatives to bring Tehran to the negotiating table, CNN reported.A…
FSSAI cracks down on liquor brands over flavouring and misleading claims NEW DELHI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated enforcement action against several alcoholic beverage manufacturers, including makers of Old Monk, McDowell’s, Bagpiper, Antiquity Blue, Royal Challenge over the alleged use of non-permitted flavouring practices and misleading age-related claims, saying…
R Madhavan moved to Dubai a while ago for his son’s swimming career, so that Vedaant Madhavan could train there as at that point to be a swimmer. Vedaant has represented India at several global platforms. In an earlier interview, as Madhavan opened up on moving to Dubai, he also spoke about his costliest purchase…