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Indian powerlifter Keyaa Kunal Banerji’s remarkable 140kg deadlift was supposed to be a moment of sporting celebration. Instead, the viral attention surrounding her silver-medal-winning performance at the 2026 IPF World Sub-Junior & Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships has exposed her to a deeply disturbing side of online fame.The 21-year-old powerlifter has revealed that she has faced sexual harassment, impersonation, conversations about her ethnicity, ancestry and caste, and what she described as thousands of AI-generated images using manipulated versions of her face and body.Banerji opened up about the experience through a series of Instagram stories, explaining why she had created a new…

More than five decades ago, civil engineers in northern Illinois carried out a major engineering experiment by using 246,000 cubic yards of coal fly ash beneath 7,500 feet of a major expressway embankment. The pioneering project, completed in 1972 near Waukegan along the US Route 41 corridor, was one of the earliest large-scale examples of recycling industrial waste for American highway construction. Long-term monitoring showed that the alternative fill performed very well, with no signs of structural settlement, frost heave or problems caused by rising groundwater. Detailed technical studies of the project were later published by the National Cooperative Highway…

Richard O’Sullivan, best known for playing Robin Tripp in the 1970s sitcoms ‘Man About the House’ and Robin’s Nest’, has passed away at the age of 82. Over his career, he also took on notable roles in ‘Doctor at Large’, ‘Dick Turpin’, and the 1980s sitcom ‘Me and My Girl’, sharing the screen with Tim Brooke-Taylor, Joanne Ridley, and Joan Sanderson.Richard O’Sullivan passes away at Brinsworth HouseAccording to BBC, O’Sullivan passed away with close family by his side at Brinsworth House, the Royal Variety Charity’s care home in west London, where he had made his home for the past 23…

Hala is an Arabic name commonly associated with the luminous ring or halo that can appear around the Moon. Its short and graceful sound makes it easy to use, while its meaning creates a beautiful connection to moonlight and the night sky.Moon-inspired names can give a baby girl a name with both beauty and symbolism. Whether parents prefer the direct meaning of Luna, Chandra or Mahina, the mythology behind Selene, Artemis or Diana, or the more subtle lunar imagery of Aylin, Neoma or Hala, each name offers a unique connection to the Moon and the night sky.(All Image Credits: Canva)…

Pakistan Coach Mike Hesson. (PTI Photo) Pakistan’s interim red-ball coach Mike Hesson has distanced himself from the decision to release seven players from the Test squad ahead of the third and final Test against England, saying three senior players had already been sent home before he was asked to take charge.The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made sweeping changes after the visitors suffered heavy defeats in the first two Tests. England won the series opener by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley before securing a 194-run victory at Lord’s to take an unassailable 2-0 lead.Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Imam-ul-Haq,…

A huge area of alpine wilderness in southern Colorado has been permanently protected from commercial development after the family of late publishing tycoon Malcolm Forbes donated an 80,000-acre conservation easement. The agreement, managed by Colorado Open Lands, is the largest donated conservation easement in Colorado’s history. It permanently limits subdivision and commercial development on the historic Trinchera Ranch, protecting large areas of pine forests, mountain peaks and important wildlife habitats in the Sangre de Cristo mountain range. The landmark agreement completes 35 years of stewardship by the Forbes family, which first bought the historic property in 1969. Through the easement,…

Tukaram Mundhe, who now heads Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as its Commissioner, has been in the news for his aggressive crackdowns on restaurants and other food establishments. His firm stance against safety and hygiene violations earned him the nickname “real-life Singham” across social media. As his online popularity keeps climbing, even Bollywood has taken notice, with Manoj Bajpayee becoming the latest actor, after Salman Khan, to publicly comment on the FDA chief.Manoj Bajpayee questions why honesty is being celebratedManoj praised Mundhe for approaching his duties with sincerity. At the same time, commenting on the buzz surrounding the officer’s…

Bengaluru woman checks August expenses, stunned by Rs 1.8 lakh total: ‘Is this normal?’ A monthly expense check can sometimes raise more questions than answers. One Bengaluru woman found herself doing exactly that after going through her spending for August. What began as a look at her own finances soon turned into an online conversation about how differently people manage their money.The discussion brought out very different experiences. Some users felt the amount was reasonable, while others said they manage their monthly needs with a much smaller budget. A few also questioned what had been counted in the total.She checked…

Krishna Janmashtami (Pic credit: Sehwag’s X post) Star Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant, former India stars Virender Sehwag and Suresh Raina, Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah extended festive greetings to fans and devotees on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami on Friday.Kohli, Pant, Sehwag lead cricketers’ wishesKohli took to his Instagram story to share his wishes, writing, “Jai Shri Krishna, Happy Janmashtami to everyone.”Pant, meanwhile, posted his message on X, writing, “Wishing everyone a blessed Janmashtami.”Sehwag also turned to X to share his festive greetings, invoking Lord Krishna and his childhood persona.”Haathi…

Seattle Mariners unveil Legacy Plaza honoring iconic 2001 flag-raising moment An iconic moment of national unity and sporting triumph after 9/11 has been turned into a permanent bronze statue at T-Mobile Park, as the Seattle Mariners unveiled a monument showing two of their legendary players carrying the American flag around the field. The monument, located just inside the stadium’s centre-field gate as part of the team’s newly opened Legacy Plaza, shows former outfielders Mike Cameron and Mark McLemore running with the Stars and Stripes after the Mariners won the American League West division title on 19 September 2001. The ceremony…