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India’s KL Rahul and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore) Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has made a bold comparison between KL Rahul and Virat Kohli, saying the Indian wicketkeeper-batter possesses the same level of talent and technical ability as the batting great. However, Jaffer believes it is Kohli’s unmatched mentality and relentless consistency that have helped him scale unprecedented heights in international cricket.Rahul and Kohli have shared the Indian dressing room for over a decade, with the duo making their international careers around the same era. While Kohli has gone on to become one of the greatest batters of the…

A worker ant of the species Temnothorax nylanderi infected with the tapeworm Anomotaenia brevis, recognizable by its yellowish coloration, alongside an uninfected worker (Credit: Susanne Foitzik) Deep inside the damp leaf litter of the Lenneberg Forest near Mainz, Germany, tiny worker ants of the species Temnothorax nylanderi are living surprisingly long lives. While a normal worker ant usually leads a short, busy life of just one to two years, workers carrying a parasitic tapeworm called Anomotaenia brevis can live several times longer. Instead of dying young, their chances of staying alive start to match those of their queen, a royal…

For many travellers, the fastest route is not always the most appealing one. A flight can cut hours from a journey, yet some people still choose a train seat, a window view and the steady movement of a railway carriage. They may spend longer reaching their destination, but the experience along the way matters. The changing scenery, the ability to move around, and the quieter pace can make the journey feel less like a delay and more like part of the trip itself. This preference is not simply about avoiding planes. Psychology suggests that several different factors can shape why…

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar has turned into a sit-in site again. A day after police used tear gas and batons on thousands marching towards the Parliament, hundreds of supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) remain camped there, refusing to leave until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns. Delhi Police said nearly 180 people were injured in Monday’s crackdown, including both protesters and security personnel. At the centre of this movement is Abhijeet Dipke, a 30-year-old political communication strategist whose academic background explains a great deal about how a joke became a national…

Friends star Lisa Kudrow recalls eerie moments after her mother Nedra Stern’s death, says she believes her late mom ‘texted’ her from beyond: ‘It happened three times’ Friends star Lisa Kudrow has shared a deeply personal experience that she believes could have been a sign from her late mother, Nedra Stern, after her death in 2020.Speaking on Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown podcast, the actress, best known for playing the quirky Phoebe Buffay in the hit sitcom Friends, recalled a series of unexplained incidents that left her wondering whether her mother had somehow reached out to her from beyond.Lisa Kudrow says everyone…

Argentina’s Lionel Messi reacts after losing to Spain in the World Cup final. (AP Photo) The mystery surrounding Lionel Messi’s viral dressing-room speech before Argentina’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final has finally been addressed, with Alexis Mac Allister’s father dismissing speculation of an internal crisis and insisting the captain’s words were taken completely out of context.Carlos Mac Allister revealed that even he briefly wondered whether something had gone wrong inside the Argentina camp after watching footage of Messi repeatedly telling his teammates to “forget everything” before the final against Spain. The clip quickly spread across social media, fuelling theories that…

For most people, the Sahara is the ultimate symbol of endless sand, scorching heat and one of the harshest environments on Earth. Yet geology tells a remarkably different story. Beneath the dunes lie the remnants of ancient rivers, vast lakes and ecosystems that once supported hippos, crocodiles and thriving human communities. Scientists now know these dramatic transformations were not random events but part of a natural climate rhythm that has reshaped North Africa for millions of years. New research, combined with satellite discoveries and evidence preserved in ocean sediments, is revealing why the world’s largest hot desert repeatedly turned green,…

These five simple habits can help lift your mood in under 15 minutes. We all have days when everything feels a little too much. A stressful email, a long to-do list, an awkward conversation, or simply feeling mentally drained can quickly affect your mood. While some problems take time to solve, not every bad moment has to turn into a bad day.Sometimes, a small pause is all your mind needs. Even a few intentional minutes can help you reset, regain focus, and feel a little lighter. The key isn’t to ignore difficult emotions but to give yourself a chance to…

School holidays extended in J&K till July 26 As the southwest monsoon strengthens across northern India, school operations are beginning to reflect the changing weather. Jammu and Kashmir has extended school holidays till July 26, while neighbouring Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand remain on alert as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across the region over the coming days.The move in Jammu and Kashmir comes as authorities shift from dealing with a prolonged heatwave to preparing for heavy rain. Schools that were scheduled to reopen on July 20 after summer vacations will now remain closed for another week.J&K…

Shilpa Shetty’s premium restaurant chain, Bastian, has long been one of Mumbai’s most talked-about dining brands. The business grabbed widespread attention last year after author Shobhaa De claimed that one of its Mumbai outlets earned between Rs 2 crore and Rs 3 crore in a single night. While Shilpa later rejected those figures, her husband and businessman Raj Kundra has now opened up about the company’s growth, revealing that despite its success, neither of them takes money out of the business for personal use.During a conversation with Jai Madaan, Raj spoke about the role Vastu plays in their business decisions,…