Author: HFG INSIDER 897

NEW DELHI: “Dukh hota hai. Mai iss bade chance ka wait kar rha tha par naam nahi aya [It hurts. I was waiting for this big opportunity, but my name didn’t come up],” a dejected Harsh Singh told Timesofindia.com after being left out of the Indian judo squad for the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya.Just a month ago, Harsh made history as the first-ever male Indian judoka to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow in the men’s 60kg category.Although he did not meet the Asian Games selection criteria, he hoped his gold medal-winning performance would…

Fire broke out on Tuesday at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex and was extinguished Six Chinese nationals were killed and nine others remain missing after a fire broke out at a gas chemical complex in Russia’s far eastern Amur region, according to the plant.The fire broke out on Tuesday at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex and was extinguished, the plant said on Telegram on Wednesday.A total of seven people were killed and 152 were treated for injuries, including 36 who were taken to hospitals, according to the plant, as cited by Reuters.An emergency services aircraft also arrived to transport injured…

UP government doubles MBBS, BDS intern stipend to Rs 25,000; 3,928 interns to benefit The Uttar Pradesh government has increased the monthly stipend for MBBS and BDS graduates undergoing mandatory rotatory internship from Rs 12,000 to Rs 25,000. The decision was approved by the state Cabinet on August 25, 2026, at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.The revised stipend will apply to interns at government medical colleges, state-run medical institutions and medical universities. Around 3,928 clinical interns across the state are expected to benefit from the decision. The increase represents a rise of more than 108 per cent…

Toxic Hindi version passed with A certificate from CBFC (Image Credits IMDb) Yash’s much-awaited ‘Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups’ has released today, August 26, but its Hindi version has undergone several changes before receiving certification. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) completed the certification process for the Hindi-dubbed version on August 25, just a day before its theatrical release.The Hindi version has been passed with an ‘A’ certificate after the makers made changes to certain dialogues, a drug-use sequence and the statutory warning. The development comes as the Geetu Mohandas directorial continues to generate strong pre-release interest, with advance…

Here’s where it’s worth being honest rather than just going along with the hype. In practice, this trick tends to fall short of the viral promise, since foil tears easily and often doesn’t stay properly in place once frost starts forming against it, which tends to create more mess rather than less. In real freezers, that means you can still end up with frost forming on exposed walls and shelves anyway, plus loose, torn foil to clean up on top of it. It’s also not a fix for the actual cause of frost buildup, a worn door seal, an incorrect…

Ramiz Raja and Imran Khan (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has spoken about the condition of Imran Khan, saying the former Pakistan Prime Minister is holding up despite spending nearly three years in prison. Ramiz spoke about Imran during a recent episode of the ‘Stick to Cricket’ podcast, where he was joined by former England captain Alastair Cook and broadcaster David Lloyd.The discussion came as concerns around Imran’s health and treatment continue to grow. A group of 21 former international captains from nine cricketing nations has written to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, asking for…

When people in the small Scottish town of Langholm set out to raise £6 million, they were not simply trying to buy a piece of countryside. Their campaign secured 10,500 acres and helped create the community-owned Tarras Valley Nature Reserve, turning an ambitious local vision into one of the region’s largest community-led conservation efforts. Now, that decision is shaping how the landscape is managed. According to Tarras Valley Nature Reserve, more than 190 hectares of degraded peatland at Middlemoss Head are being restored, with work focused on repairing damage that has left parts of the bog dry and vulnerable to…

AP EAMCET 2026 final phase allotment today: Check result, reporting dates and seat details AP EAMCET result 2026: The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) is scheduled to release the AP EAMCET 2026 final phase seat allotment result today, August 26, 2026. Candidates who participated in the final phase counselling can check their allotment status through the official AP EAPCET Admissions Portal once the result is released.The final phase allotment is the last stage of the state-level counselling process for undergraduate professional courses. Candidates who receive seats must complete online self-reporting and physical reporting at their allotted colleges…

Anil Kapoor has opened up about his experience of working on Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s ‘1942: A Love Story’ (1994), revealing that he was initially unsure about taking on the lead role. The actor, who had already worked with Chopra on the acclaimed ‘Parinda’ (1989), felt that the character required a younger actor. He also recalled feeling “insecure” while filming the film’s much-loved song “Ek Ladki Ko Dekha.”Anil Kapoor remembered shooting the track, which was composed by RD Burman, penned by Javed Akhtar and sung by Kumar Sanu. The actor noticed that the camera was largely focused on Manisha Koirala instead…

Rani Mukerji has always had a soft spot for Sabyasachi’s creations, and honestly, it’s easy to see why the combination works so well. At the designer’s Delhi store launch, the actress turned up in a cream silk saree that was understated, elegant and very much in keeping with her style.There was no need for an overly dramatic look here. The beauty was in how simple it felt.Rani wore a lustrous cream silk saree that draped beautifully around her. The soft, neutral colour worked particularly well against her complexion, giving the whole look a warm, polished feel. It was the kind…