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India’s Selva Prabhu Thirumaran competes in the men’s triple jump final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Selva Prabhu believes food poisoning cost him a chance to win gold in Glasgow, saying a jump close to his personal best would have been enough to finish on top of the podium.Selva won bronze in the men’s triple jump with a best effort of 16.52m, finishing behind fellow Indian Praveen Chithravel (16.58m) and Scotland’s Jordon Scott (16.72m).”I wish I should have gotten that gold. I was really hoping for gold but what can be done when the…

Russia is increasingly pressuring men into military service through alleged coercion, detentions and beatings as voluntary recruitment slows (Image: Reuters) Russia is increasingly pressuring men into military service as voluntary recruitment slows, with military recruiters and police in some regions allegedly detaining men and coercing them into signing contracts to fight in Ukraine, according to The Wall Street Journal.The WSJ reported that the recruitment campaign has included men being stopped on streets, outside workplaces or during purported document checks and taken to military recruitment offices. Lawyers, rights activists and people who witnessed the incidents told the newspaper that some men…

DIY: Make natural air fresheners that keep your home smelling fresh all day Walk down the air freshener aisle of any store and the sheer number of sprays, plug-ins, and scented gels promising instant, all-day freshness can feel overwhelming, and increasingly, a little concerning too. Many commercial air fresheners rely on synthetic fragrance compounds that aren’t always great to breathe in regularly, and even products marketed as “green” or natural aren’t always meaningfully cleaner on that front. That’s pushed a lot of households toward making their own instead, using nothing more exotic than kitchen staples and a bottle of essential…

TN SSLC supplementary result 2026 declared The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu has announced the Tamil Nadu Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) Class 10 supplementary examination result 2026. Students who appeared for the supplementary examination can now check and download their marks memo from the official website, tnresults.nic.in.To access the result, students will have to log in using their exam roll number and date of birth.The online marks memo includes the subject-wise marks obtained by the candidate and their qualifying status. Students are advised to carefully check all the details mentioned on the marks memo after downloading it.The…

Vikrant Massey with niece at Musafir Cafe success party (Image Credits Instagram and Netflix) Vikrant Massey marked the success of his latest Netflix series, ‘Musafir Café’, with a celebration in Mumbai, but it was a candid, heartwarming family moment that ended up stealing the evening. A sweet interaction between the actor and his young niece quickly became the highlight of the night, striking a chord with fans online.Vikrant Massey’s sweet ‘chachu’ momentThe video captured Vikrant greeting his family before gently taking his niece by the hand and walking with her towards the photographers. The young girl, daughter of Vikrant’s brother…

All India Chess Federation (AICF) acts after Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta’s concerns NEW DELHI: The All India Chess Federation (AICF) is working to ensure the senior National Chess Championship is held later this year after concerns were raised over the tournament’s initial scheduling for March 2027.TimesofIndia.com has learnt that AICF officials are in constant touch with stakeholders, including the host state association, to finalise dates in the November-December window.The senior National Championship was earlier scheduled for March 25 to April 4, 2027, in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi, a move that would have meant no nationals in the 2026 calendar year.”The calendar was…

Florida AG James Uthmeier. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has urged Catholic schools across the state to recognise religious exemptions from mandatory vaccinations, warning that failure to do so could put their access to state-funded education voucher programmes at risk.In a letter sent to the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops on Friday, Uthmeier argued that Catholic doctrine does not prevent schools from accepting religious vaccine exemptions. He said schools receiving public scholarship funds should comply with Florida’s exemption laws.”I therefore urge Catholic schools to comply with Florida law and grant religious exemptions to school vaccine policies. Failure to comply could…

22-year-old BTech dropout claims he earns over ₹4.8 lakh a month and $100,000 a year For years, the idea that a top engineering college is the biggest ticket to a successful career has shaped the dreams of countless students. But social media continues to throw up stories that challenge that belief. A recent post by a young professional has become one such talking point, with many discussing whether skills, experience, and the choices people make after college can matter just as much as the name of the institute on their degree.Post starts a conversation onlineThe discussion began after 22-year-old growth…

Marathi film stars gather in Pune as Bharati Vidyapeeth launches Vishwajeet Marathi Celebrity Cricket League for Sangli showdown PUNE: The Trophy and Jersey Unveiling Ceremony, along with the Player Selection Event for the Vishwajeet Marathi Celebrity Cricket League (VMCCL), was held with great enthusiasm on Sunday at the Bharati Vidyapeeth Educational Campus, Dhankawadi, Pune. Organised on the lines of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the grand event brought together an impressive galaxy of Marathi film personalities, transforming the campus into a vibrant celebration of sports and entertainment.The ceremony was held under the chairmanship of Vishwajeet Kadam, Secretary, Bharati Vidyapeeth. The…

Rakul Preet Singh opens up on the complexity that drew her to playing Shurpanakha in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana (Image Credits Instagram) Rakul Preet Singh’s portrayal of Shurpanakha in the Nitesh Tiwari and Namit Malhotra’s ‘Ramayana Part 1’ trailer has struck a chord with fans, and the actress recently took a moment to reflect on what drew her to the role. Responding to a fan’s open letter on X (formerly Twitter), Rakul opened up about the character’s complexity and why she believes Shurpanakha deserves to be understood beyond the single moment she’s often remembered for.Rakul Preet Singh’s heartfelt reply to a…