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Indian women’s hockey team (Pic credit: Hockey India) NEW DELHI: India’s women hockey players have made an emotional appeal to save the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL), insisting that the competition has played a crucial role in building the confidence of a young side that is on the brink of its best-ever World Cup finish since 1974.With 11 World Cup debutants in the squad, India have suffered only one defeat against Olympic champions the Netherlands and held Olympic silver medallists China to a 2-2 draw in their opening match. A goalless draw against Australia ended their hopes of reaching the…

HRW report shows that drug gangs and rebel groups in Colombia are increasingly recruiting children Colombian drug gangs and rebel groups are increasingly recruiting children and training them for dangerous roles, including piloting drones loaded with explosives, Human Rights Watch said in a report published Monday.The rights watchdog said armed groups were using social media to lure children as they expanded their control over rural areas where they profit from drug trafficking, extortion and illegal mining.“Armed groups in Colombia are recruiting children with impunity,” Juanita Goebertus, Americas director at Human Rights Watch told news agency AP, warning that weak protection…

SBI Apprentice result 2026 out The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the result of the Apprentice Recruitment 2026. The bank has published the roll numbers of provisionally selected candidates for engagement as Apprentices in PDF format.Candidates who appeared for the recruitment examination can check the selection list on the official SBI website. The PDF contains the roll numbers of candidates who have been provisionally shortlisted for engagement.The recruitment drive is being conducted for 7,150 Apprentice posts under advertisement number CRPD/APPR/2026-27/07. The online application process was conducted from May 19 to June 15, 2026.SBI Apprentice result 2026: What does…

Celebrity events often bring unexpected moments, and the ‘Toxic’ pre-release event in Chennai had one such highlight involving director Vignesh Shivan and actress Kiara Advani. With the cast and crew gathering ahead of the film’s release, Vignesh’s speech brought laughter to the venue. His comments about Kiara’s career and his own experience as a filmmaker became one of the most talked-about moments from the event.Vignesh Shivan recalls meeting Kiara Advani before ‘Kabir Singh’Vignesh Shivan took the stage and addressed Kiara Advani directly, recalling an interesting connection from the early stage of their careers. He revealed that he had met her…

Tuesdays have a strange reputation in office life, not quite the fresh-start energy of a Monday, not close enough to the finish line to feel like Friday, just a long stretch of actual work sitting in the middle of the week. It’s exactly the kind of day where a little nudge of motivation goes further than people expect, and today’s quote of the day delivers precisely that: “Decide what you want, believe you can have it, and go after it.” Widely attributed to author and motivational speaker Jack Canfield, best known for co-creating the Chicken Soup for the Soul series,…

Shahbaz Ahmed (BCCI Photo) Shahbaz Ahmed’s commanding 167 and Anukul Roy’s five-wicket haul powered East Zone to an innings-and-210-run victory over North East Zone in the Duleep Trophy quarterfinal at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2 on Tuesday.East Zone first posted a massive 467 before Abhijit Sarkar’s five-wicket haul helped dismiss North East Zone for 111 in their first innings. Forced to follow on, North East Zone were bowled out for 146, with Anukul claiming five wickets as East Zone completed a dominant win.Shahbaz, Gharami build huge totalShahbaz was at the centre of East Zone’s big first-innings total, scoring…

Solar Neutrino Experiment 1 used a tank filled with chlorine-based perchloroethylene to detect neutrinos from the Sun. A gold mine in South Dakota once produced millions of ounces of precious metal. Today, the same site is being used to study some of the biggest mysteries in the universe.The Homestake Gold Mine in Lead, South Dakota, operated for 125 years before it closed in 2001. According to Sanford lab, during its lifetime, the mine produced about 41 million ounces of gold and 9 million ounces of silver, making it the largest and deepest gold mine in North America at the time.The…

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has activated the choice confirmation link for Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 Round 2 counselling. Candidates can confirm their choices through the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea.KEA declared the final KCET 2026 Round 2 seat allotment result on August 24, 2026. Candidates who have been allotted seats must now select the appropriate choice and complete the required admission process.Candidates can log in to confirm their choice by either scanning the QR code given on their verification slip or entering their application number and option entry Common Entrance Test (CET) number.KCET Round 2 counselling 2026: Important datesCandidates…

Kriti Sanon BREAKS SILENCE on Rakshabandhan ad backlash: ‘When will we stop telling women what to wear?’ Kriti Sanon has finally responded after her recent Rakshabandhan jewellery commercial sparked massive backlash online. Several social media users criticised the outfit she wore in the ad, with many claiming it resembled a bralette rather than traditional festive wear. The controversy escalated after actress Kangana Ranaut also weighed in, calling it “intentionally creepy.” Kriti has now shared a heartfelt note on Instagram, defending her choice and questioning why women continue to be judged based on their clothing.Kriti Sanon addresses backlashTaking to her Instagram…

Making fresh juice does not always require a mixer or a complicated appliance. Some fruits release plenty of liquid with a little pressure, while others can be broken down using simple kitchen tools. The trick is to use a method that suits the fruit rather than trying to process every fruit in the same way. Citrus fruits can be squeezed directly, while softer fruits can be grated or crushed before being strained. Even firm fruits can release their juice when finely grated and pressed through a clean cloth. These methods take a little more effort than using a mixer, but…