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Mitchell Starc of Australia (AP/PTI) Mitchell Starc moved past India great Kapil Dev on the all-time Test wicket-takers list on Friday, giving Australia a rare positive moment during a difficult first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin.Starc had matched Kapil’s tally of 434 Test wickets on Thursday after dismissing Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam. He went one step further on the second day when he removed wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das for a duck, taking his tally to 435 wickets and moving into 11th place among the highest wicket-takers in Test cricket.The milestone also strengthened Starc’s position as the second-most successful Australian pace bowler…

Serow- Mizoram’s state animal (Photo via Canva) A 41-year-old man was arrested in Mizoram’s Kolasib district for poaching and killing a serow, locally known as ‘saza’, the state animal of Mizoram. According to officials of the Environment, Forests and Climate Change Department, the accused, identified as R.T. Thanga, a resident of Kawnpui Hmarveng locality, was arrested by officials of the Kawnpui Forest Range during an operation, as mentioned in an AIR report.Officials said that Thanga was found in possession of the protected animal’s meat and trophy, and a case has since been registered, with further investigation underway.Cases like this one…

Fossils from Wyoming are revealing how forests responded when Earth experienced one of its most intense episodes of global warming around 56 million years ago. A new study, published in the journal Science on August 13, 2026, reconstructs the structure of forests during the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum, or PETM, and finds that their canopies became dramatically more open as temperatures rose and moisture became less available. The researchers estimate that forest canopy cover declined by about 60% and remained substantially reduced for more than 100,000 years before recovering. The finding offers a striking example of how climate-driven stress can alter…

WBJEEB has commenced the counselling process for ANM and GNM admissions for the 2026-27 academic session. Eligible candidates can register, pay the fee and fill their preferred choices from August 14 to 17. The counselling will be conducted in three rounds, with the first seat allotment result scheduled for August 19. WBJEE ANM and GNM counselling 2026: The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has released the counselling schedule for admission to Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (ANM) and General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) courses for the 2026-27 academic session. The registration and choice filling process is beginning today, August 14,…

While the online talk about him grows by the minute, a quiet social media post by Dhruv Vikram has grabbed attention. The actor recently posted a video of a tranquil beach at dusk to his Instagram Story. The clip captured waves reaching the shore, while a child and other visitors enjoyed the evening. Dhruv did not appear in the video and added no caption or message to explain the post.Dhruv Vikram’s beach video sparks fresh attention onlineThe timing of the post renewed social media users’ interest, as Dhruv’s name has been linked with his ‘Bison’ co-star Anupama Parameswaran. Anupama recently…

Dhananjaya de Silva and Shubman Gill. (TOI Photo) India captain Shubman Gill believes the team needs adequate preparation time before a Test series as it begins its latest World Test Championship campaign against Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday.With India targeting a place in the WTC final, Gill stressed that players need time to adapt to red-ball conditions, particularly when they move between formats and face different conditions overseas.“Very comfortable with the leadership role, we have been progressing well. Our goal is to play in the WTC final. We need to win 5-6 Tests for that. If we have an…

विटामिन की कमी से नींद की कमी (Designed By Magnific) The issue of hairlessness is one of the most prevalent well-being complaints by people of any age. The causes of acne and the many factors that are thought to trigger it, such as stress, hormonal changes, genetics and environmental factors, are also to be blamed, but one factor is being overlooked: nutrition. Today’s eating habits, the large amount of ultra-processed foods, the fact of having undergone drastically restrictive dieting or gut health problems, have resulted in not enough intake and absorption of essential vitamins and minerals for maintaining healthy hair…

In a small rural corner of Jackson County, Ohio, where the hills still bear the scars of coal mining, one family chose to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary this year not with fireworks or parades, but with shovels, seedlings and a promise to heal the land. Their 60-acre property, a former Abandoned Mine Land (AML) site for more than two decades, had long been a visible reminder of the region’s industrial past. Now, it is becoming part of a new story; one of forests, wildlife and growth, according to U.S. Department of the Interior- Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement.A…

Independence Day Speech (PTI Photo)(PTI08_14_2026_000107B) Every August 15, students across the country step up to the microphone to speak about India’s Independence Day. They recall the courage of Mahatma Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, Subhas Chandra Bose, Rani Lakshmibai, Sardar Patel and countless other freedom fighters whose sacrifices shaped the country’s journey to independence.But remembering their contribution is only the beginning. The real challenge for a student delivering an Independence Day speech is to present that history with sincerity, connect it with the meaning of freedom today and hold the audience’s attention without losing the solemnity of the occasion.With Independence Day being…

Suriya’s ‘Vishwanath And Sons’ has started its theatrical journey with encouraging early reviews from audiences. The film opened in cinemas today and has attracted attention for its family-friendly treatment, performances and lighter tone. While the initial box office figures are still developing, the positive word of mouth has created hopes for stronger collections over the weekend. The film is now expected to gain momentum as more viewers head to theatres.’Vishwanath And Sons’ opens strongAccording to Sacnilk, ‘Vishwanath And Sons’ has collected Rs 2.33 crore net in India on Day 1 so far, with the final figure yet to be reported.…