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The sobriquet Superfish aptly describes Kieren Perkins, one of Australia’s greatest distance swimmers and holder of 11 world records. These weren’t just any records—he was the first to hold the Olympic, world, Commonwealth, and Pan Pacific titles simultaneously. His childhood was marked by boldness and a few misadventures. At eight years old, he ran through […]
Globally, the struggle for transgender rights has been marked by exclusion and marginalisation. Despite these challenges, 17 transgender individuals from Surat are making themselves heard with a remarkable feat. They are said to be shattering misconceptions, one powerlifting competition at a time, and demonstrating that they are capable of achieving far more than society has […]
Maintaining a healthy liver is essential for overall well-being, as the organ plays a crucial role in several bodily processes. With liver diseases becoming increasingly common, experts highlight the importance of dietary choices in preventing conditions such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Health professionals emphasise that consuming a balanced diet can help prevent fat buildup […]
The Budget for 2025-2026 has introduced measures to combat cancer in India, which remains one of the most affected countries in terms of cases and deaths. The proposals include the establishment of day care cancer centres in all district hospitals within three years and a full exemption of cancer treatment drugs from basic customs duty. […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday nominated 10 individuals from various fields to support a nationwide campaign against obesity, a day after urging people to take steps to curb the health issue in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ broadcast. Among those nominated were Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, businessman Anand Mahindra, and actor Mohanlal. […]
A masterclass of a hundred against Pakistan when detractors were sharpening their knives against him. Who else but Virat Kohli is expected to pull off such feats? The man, the myth hit his 51st career century—sixth in ICC ODI tournaments, fourth against Pakistan, and his first-ever in this event—sealing the victory with a boundary to […]
It’s that time of year again—the battle of the Titans, where the cricket pitch isn’t the only thing getting crowded. As the India vs. Pakistan clash approaches, everyone from streaming platforms to cinemas and the pubs down the road are gearing up for the big day. Forget the usual Sunday vibe; this one’s a full-throttle […]
Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and his wife, Dhanashree Verma. are now divorced. The news, which had been circulating for months on social media, was confirmed after both parties appeared at the Bandra Family Court for their final hearing on Thursday. For months, cryptic posts shared by both Chahal and Dhanashree hinted at their troubled relationship, […]
The white ball gives India happy vibes. No lateral movement, no Scott Boland teeing himself up to unleash those grenades outside the off-stump, and no Tim Southee to probe hesitant bats. When it’s white ball, life is kind to India. India play Bangladesh in their Champions League opener today, a chance to reset themselves after […]
Former India and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter, Manoj Tiwary, has launched a scathing criticism of current senior national team head coach Gautam Gambhir. Tiwary and Gambhir have shared a past as teammates, not only in the Indian Premier League (IPL) but also for the Delhi state team. As Gambhir faces mounting criticism over his […]
Alcoholic beverages in the United States may soon feature cigarette-style risk warnings, as US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy has called for updated labels to underscore the link between alcohol consumption and seven types of cancer. In a statement, Dr Murthy highlighted the critical need for awareness. “Alcohol is a well-established, preventable cause of cancer […]
India captain Rohit Sharma has opened up about his decision to “stand down” from the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney, amid speculation about his form and future in Test cricket. The 38-year-old chose to miss the crucial match following a string of poor performances, which led to doubts about his Test career. […]
The final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia began on Friday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Trailing 2-1 in the five-match series, India must win this Test to retain the coveted trophy. With regular captain Rohit Sharma opting to rest, Jasprit Bumrah has been handed the captaincy. Gujarat pacer Bumrah leads the […]
A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati and the Bose Institute in Kolkata has developed an advanced injectable hydrogel for targeted breast cancer treatment. This hydrogel-based therapy delivers anti-cancer medications directly to tumour sites, significantly reducing the side effects typically associated with conventional cancer treatments such as surgery, which is […]
It has been a challenging week for Indian cricketer Shubman Gill. After losing his spot in the playing XI for the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, speculation now suggests that Gill may no longer captain the Gujarat Titans in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The rumours were sparked by a cryptic […]
Swiggy has unveiled its year-end report for 2024, offering insights into food trends observed across India between January 01 and November 22, 2024. As in previous years, biryani retained its title as the most popular dish ordered via the platform, with a staggering 83 million orders recorded. This equates to an average of 158 biryanis […]
Jay Shah stepped down as Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on November 30 to assume leadership of the International Cricket Council (ICC) from December 1. The 36-year-old cricket administrator had been serving as BCCI Secretary since 2019. The BCCI has announced a Special General Meeting (SGM) to be held at its […]
Mumbai Indians (MI) owner, Nita Ambani, has expressed her satisfaction with the team’s successful business during Sunday’s 2025 Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction. The franchise spent Rs 2.2 crore to sign four players—G Kamalini, Nadine de Klerk, Sanskriti Gupta and Akshita Maheshwari—completing their 18-member squad. The highlight of MI’s purchases was young Tamil Nadu wicketkeeper-batter […]
On Monday morning, Chennai’s airport was buzzing with excitement as thousands of fans gathered to welcome Gukesh Dommaraju, who had just returned from Singapore after winning the World Chess Championship. The 18-year-old chess prodigy made history by becoming only the second Indian, after Viswanathan Anand to clinch this prestigious title. Gukesh received a warm reception […]
India is the third most obese country in the world, after the United States and China. Obesity rates in India have increased significantly since COVID-19. Therefore, the All India Association for Advancing Research in Obesity (AIAARO) inaugurated its 17th Annual Conference, “Obesity India 2024,” in Ahmedabad on Friday to discuss obesity, one of the most […]
