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Manisha Koirala supports Gen Z’s fight against corruption but urges young people to value experience, seek guidance and have a clear vision. Over the past few years, Gen Z has emerged as a powerful force in politics, raising questions about accountability, corruption and governance across countries, including Nepal and India. Speaking at the NDTV World Anvishka Summit in Kathmandu, Manisha Koirala reflected on the role of the younger generation in politics and offered advice to young people stepping into leadership.In September 2025, Nepal witnessed Gen Z-led protests that reportedly contributed to the fall of then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s…

There’s a particular satisfaction in walking up to a porch or balcony that’s clearly shifted with the season, planters that were bursting with summer petunias just weeks ago now glowing with warm oranges, deep burgundies, and that unmistakable cosy harvest-time feel. The good news is refreshing your outdoor planters for fall doesn’t require starting from scratch or spending a fortune; it’s really about swapping in a handful of seasonal stars and layering them thoughtfully. Whether you’re working with a grand front-porch display or a single pot by the door, here are simple, genuinely doable ways to give your planters that…

Shubman Gill (Image credit: Sri Lanka Cricket) NEW DELHI: India captain Shubman Gill on Thursday ruled out any injury concern for Mohammed Siraj after the pacer appeared to be below his best during the drawn second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.Siraj bowled at a reduced pace and often used a shorter run-up during the Test. His fitness also came under the scanner after he landed heavily while trying to take a catch in Sri Lanka’s first innings.Gill, however, made it clear that Siraj was not carrying an injury.’Firstly, Siraj is not injured’Gill said Siraj had not been feeling his…

Raelynn McMurchy (left) with her husband, Tucker, and daughter, Ella, launched an online petition over high power bills When Raelynn McMurchy opened her electricity bill this month, the amount was more than twice her family’s monthly rent. The bill totalled $1,373, including a $598 security deposit that her power company required after she fell behind on earlier payments. Faced with the choice of keeping the electricity on or paying for other basic needs, the Tulsa resident started an online petition calling for changes to the state’s rising energy costs. McMurchy is among a growing number of customers struggling to pay…

The June 2026 FMGE has triggered protests after just 12.38 per cent of candidates qualified, prompting calls for relief and a review of the paper. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has signaled that it is willing to consider genuine concerns raised by foreign medical graduates (FMGs) over the June 2026 Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) but has drawn a clear line on the issue of qualifying standards.A senior NBEMS official said examination reforms could be considered to make the process more transparent and candidate-friendly, but there would be no compromise on the minimum competency level expected…

From a tiny Tennessee cabin to a global empire, Dolly Parton never forgot her roots. (Photo: Getty Images) Dolly Parton never forgot where her remarkable journey began. Long before she became one of the world’s most successful singers, songwriters, actresses and philanthropists, Parton grew up in a humble two-room cabin in Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains with her parents and 11 siblings.According to a report by the New York Post, the Parton family cabin was located in Locust Ridge, outside Sevierville in east Tennessee. The modest home had just two rooms, a kitchen and a single bedroom, and lacked both electricity…

Giant African Snail (Photo via Canva) The Giant African Snail came to India nearly 180 years ago, and it seems that the creatures found their second home since then and never actually left what came in two shells, brought by a curious traveller, to garden in Kolkata.Today, this slow-moving, fist-sized mollusk can be easily spotted in monsoon-soaked gardens, vegetable patches, and even school campuses across states as far as Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, and Tamil Nadu.Unlike other invasive species that arrive by mistake, these snails were brought by a British naturalist who likely had no idea what he was setting…

India hammer Germany 3-1 (Photo by Hockey India) India ended their Women’s Hockey World Cup campaign on a high, beating Germany 3-1 in the fifth-sixth place classification match to secure their best-ever finish at the tournament in 52 years.The contest at Wagener Hockey Stadium was tightly fought in the opening half, with neither team able to find the breakthrough. Germany had the better share of penalty-corner opportunities, but their execution lacked precision.India’s best spell came in the second quarter when Navneet Kaur and Salima Tete combined to test German goalkeeper Finja Starck three times, only to be denied each time.India…

Toni and Jim Amey of Canfield donated their collection of Idora Park artifacts to the Mahoning Valley Historical Society. Work on the outside of a new $11.5 million museum dedicated to preserving the history of the Idora Park amusement complex has been completed in downtown Youngstown. The Mahoning Valley Historical Society (MVHS) said contractor Boak & Sons has finished replacing the roof of the four-storey building at 250 E. Federal St., along with major repairs to its windows and exterior masonry. The work clears the way for the next stage of the project, which will focus on designing the museum’s…

DU One-Year PG Admission 2026: Round 2 seats announced as candidates race to complete acceptance, verification and fee payment formalities The University of Delhi (DU) has announced the Round-II/III admission schedule for its One-Year Postgraduate (PG) programmes for the 2026-27 academic session. The university has published the detailed admission notice on its official admission portal, outlining the timelines for seat acceptance, application verification and fee payment.The Round 2 seat allocation list was released on August 26, 2026. Candidates who have been allotted seats in this round must complete the seat acceptance process by 11:59 pm on August 27.The admission process…