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They will now represent India in Puerto Rico, from December 8 to 10, 2026. (Photo credit: The Week) Two 14-year-old girls from Kerala have built a robotic system that cleans, preserves and digitises fragile palm-leaf manuscripts and their project has now taken them from a school robotics competition in Hyderabad to the international stage in Puerto Rico. Cathlin Marie Jeesan of Holy Grace Academy in Mala and Navika D. Nair of Naipunnya Public School in Kakkanad have developed Smriti 1.0. It is a system that combines robotics, controlled drying and artificial intelligence to handle old palm leaves and convert their…

India-Afghanistan 1st T20I gets DDCA backing (ANI photo) The first T20I between India and Afghanistan in New Delhi will go ahead as scheduled on September 13 despite concerns over security arrangements in the national capital during the BRICS Summit.The match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium had come under a cloud of uncertainty after the Delhi Police sought a change in the schedule because of the security requirements surrounding the high-profile summit. The Delhi District Cricket Association (DDCA), however, said on Thursday evening that there would be no change to the match date.“India–Afghanistan 1st T20I on 13 September at Arun Jaitley…

Gwyneth Paltrow’s California home. (Image Credit: Architectural Digest) Gwyneth Paltrow’s sprawling Montecito home began with a $4.9 million property purchase and a decision to start almost entirely from scratch. The actor and Goop founder bought 2.4 acres in the California community in 2016. Two homes dating from the late 1980s already stood on the land, but both were demolished to make way for a new residence. Six years later, the project had become a roughly 14,000-square-foot home combining high-end design with solar power and a system designed to reuse water. The timing of the project was significant. Paltrow bought the…

Picture Credit: Instagram Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran recently opened up about the importance of choosing the right stories and understanding what connects with today’s audiences. During a conversation with Yuvaa alongside Kareena Kapoor, the actor discussed changing audience expectations, the importance of good writing and why star power alone may not be enough to guarantee a film’s success.Prithviraj Sukumaran says he would watch Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha in a Bhansali filmDuring the discussion, the conversation turned to the kind of films that can immediately generate audience interest. Kareena Kapoor pointed out that today’s viewers are far more discerning than they…

BRICS (PC: digitalindia.gov.in) Delhi is all set to host one of the biggest diplomatic gatherings of the year which is the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit from September 11 to 13. With foreign leaders, senior officials and delegations arriving in the city, Delhi will see increased security, traffic diversions and restrictions.For residents and tourists, the biggest question is: Is September 11 a holiday in Delhi?The answer is Yes.Here’s everything you need to know:A holidayofficial noticeThe Delhi government has declared Friday, September 11, 2026, a holiday for its government offices, and public sector undertakings. The central government offices located in Delhi and…

East Zone’s captain Ishan Kishan, right, and Mohammed Shami pose with the trophy after winning the Duleep Trophy 2026-27. (PTI Photo) CHENNAI: Mohammed Shami has not played for India since March 2025 and his last Test appearance came more than three years ago, but the veteran pacer insists his motivation has not dipped. At 36, Shami says he remains driven to push himself towards the “next level” of his career.Shami marked his 100th first-class appearance on Thursday with a Duleep Trophy triumph, as East Zone defeated South Zone on the basis of a first-innings lead. The veteran fast bowler played…

Sunilkumar N Patel, 53, a New York resident, pleaded guilty in federal court in Missouri. An Indian national of Gujarati origin has pleaded guilty to his role in a multi-million-dollar illegal gambling conspiracy that allegedly operated through six businesses in southwest Missouri, generating nearly USD 9.36 million (approximately Rs 89 crore) in gross proceeds.Sunilkumar N Patel, 53, a New York resident, pleaded guilty in federal court in Missouri to charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and money laundering, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the Western…

The trailer of ‘Hunkkaar: The Roar’ is out, offering a first look at Aneet Padda’s character Meenu Rawat and a gripping story that unfolds through the worlds of police investigation, the courtroom and the media. Produced with Priyanka Chopra Jonas among its Executive Producers, the series explores how different perspectives can shape the truth surrounding a case. The ensemble cast includes Fatima Shaikh, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Arjun Mathur, Raghubir Yadav and Ram Kapoor.‘Hunkkaar: The Roar’ trailer introduces Aneet Padda’s Meenu RawatThe trailer follows Meenu Rawat, played by Aneet Padda, a young woman who refuses to be silenced despite growing scepticism…

Online shopping is supposed to make buying things easier, but for one man in Greater Noida, an order for an Android device ended in a bizarre surprise. Instead of receiving the electronic device he had paid for, he allegedly found cow dung inside the parcel. The incident was reported from the Dankaur police station area of Greater Noida, where a man identified as Akash Nagar approached the police after receiving the unexpected package. According to reports, he had ordered the device online for work and paid Rs 1,999 in advance.He paid Rs 1,999 for an Android deviceAccording to Akash, he…

Alexander Zverev (R) and Karen Khachanov (Reuters Photo) NEW YORK CITY: They are the same height, almost the same age, and go back a long way, both have spent years knocking on the door of Grand Slam success. Standing at 6 ft 6’, there’s little to separate Alexander Zverev and Karen Khachanov physically when they meet in the US Open semi-finals on Friday. But the German arrives as the top seed, Olympic gold medallist and now a major champion, while Khachanov, the world No. 50, is chasing a first Slam final.Zverev, 29, has already been here before. He reached the…