When Vicky Singh Tomkyal ties a pillow to a cylinder to build strength for kicking in a professional ring, he focuses not on drawbacks but on chasing his dream of MMA. During the day, the young athlete adheres to rigorous training with stringent discipline and a strict diet. As the sun sets, he dons a…
Netherlands’ Bas de Leede celebrates his half century (right), and Tim de Leede’s portrait (left), at Arun Jaitley Stadium, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) There’s a portrait of Tim de Leede, Bas de Leede‘s father, hanging just outside of press box at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Like Bas de Leede, Tim de Leede…
A meningitis outbreak in the Canterbury area of Kent has left two young people dead and several others seriously ill, prompting a large public health response and emergency antibiotic distribution for students and close contacts.Health officials say at least 13 cases of invasive meningococcal disease, a severe bacterial infection that can cause meningitis and blood…
Gold price today: Gold prices surged on Wednesday, rising Rs 1,297 to Rs 1,52,715 per 10 grams in futures trade, driven by firm spot demand and fresh buying by speculators.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for April delivery climbed Rs 1,297, or 0.86%, to Rs 1,52,715 per 10 grams, with a business turnover…
The Higher Education Department, Odisha has released the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) Odisha +3 merit list 2026 round 3 for undergraduate admissions. In this round, 53,656 candidates have been allotted seats in participating colleges across the state.Candidates who applied for Odisha +3 admissions can now check their Round 3 allotment status by logging in…
The artist who redefined playback singing, who reinvented herself with every song, whose versatility saw no bounds, the one and only Asha Bhosle, passed away today in Mumbai. The news of her demise was confirmed by her son in a heartbreaking moment. It goes without saying that with her today, an era has come to…
A 21-year-old woman died in Limeira, Brazil, after being launched from a height of approximately 40 meters during a bungee jump activity without being connected to the safety rope, according to military police and witness accounts.Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, a physical education and sports management graduate, died at the scene at the so-called “Ponte…
RBI decided not to hike the repo rate, and the policy statement clearly explains the rationale. RBI’s monetary policy in August comes against a backdrop of rising global inflation and central banks raising rates to keep it in check. Yet, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra-led Monetary Policy Committee on Wednesday decided to keep the repo rate…
The European Central Bank (ECB) says the growing amount of cash being held, despite its declining use in daily transactions. (Representational photo) Despite the widespread use of contactless payments and smartphones across Europe, people are keeping more physical cash. The value of euro banknotes in circulation has increased sharply in recent years, as fears over…
A day after US President Donald Trump removed Attorney General Pam Bondi from office, a photograph showing her official portrait lying in a dustbin inside the Department of Justice (DOJ) has gone viral.The image was first reported by MS NOW and shows Bondi’s framed portrait placed upside down in an empty trash can. The portrait…
