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Dhruv Jurel’s second Test century was as much about his roots as it was about his growing confidence with the bat.After completing a composed unbeaten 115 against Sri Lanka on a rain-hit second day, the India wicketkeeper-batter unveiled a tattoo on his left bicep carrying the words ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’, a tribute to his family and the values he grew up with.“My grandfather was a farmer and my father a soldier. I don’t want to forget my roots and that celebration was for them,” Jurel told reporters on Monday after his memorable knock.The celebration came at the end of…

In 1999, American teacher Ronald Sakolsky was teaching English in Luoyang, China, when a television report about Yin Yuzhen, a woman battling desertification in Inner Mongolia’s Mu Us Sandy Land, moved him deeply. He decided to help and spent about two months raising $5,000 through a US-based charity to support Yin’s tree-planting work. The money helped her buy saplings as she and her family continued their efforts to hold back the desert. Over the years, the trees grew into a forest of more than 50,000 trees. Sakolsky and Yin first met in person in 2000 but eventually lost touch for…

A doctorate is supposed to be a degree that tests intellectual endurance and perseverance. Sometimes, students take approximately 10 years to complete the PhD. However, most universities cap the limit to 5 to 8 years. Recently, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has also limited the duration of its PhD programmes at eight years for all new registrations, following an internal review into why some doctoral projects were taking years to complete.The step is being considered important not only because it has introduced a deadline. It puts a larger question at the forefront about India’s research world: Should universities…

Who is Sriya Reddy playing Mahakali opposite Akshaye Khanna? Know about her cricketing family and ‘Salaar’ connection Sriya Reddy is once again attracting attention with her striking transformation in ‘Mahakali’, directed by Prashanth Neel. The film’s teaser has generated considerable interest, particularly because of Sriya’s fierce portrayal of Goddess Mahakali. Her brief appearance towards the end of the teaser, opposite Akshaye Khanna’s Shukracharya, has emerged as one of its biggest talking points. With a career spanning television and cinema, Sriya has steadily built a reputation for portraying strong and commanding characters.Sriya Reddy’s Mahakali avatar grabs attentionThe teaser of ‘Mahakali’ introduces…

An old pair of mismatched socks lying at the bottom of the drawers can seem destined for the trash. Yet the socks may have a number of uses in the house apart from staying in your footwear. There is one particular hack that allows you to use an old sock as a reusable mop cover to catch dust, hair, lint and debris. It takes almost no effort and costs nothing if you already have an old sock, and it’s useful if you need to clean quickly between regular mopping procedures.Pick the right old sockThe first step is to choose an…

India’s Dhruv Jurel celebrates his century as batting partner India’s Mohammed Siraj, left, watches during day two of the second cricket test match between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. (AP Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Off the pads and away it went in a flash for a boundary. The two fielders positioned at deep mid-wicket and long-on were mere spectators as Dhruv Jurel moved to 95, within striking distance of a well-deserved hundred. There was a slight delay for the right-hander as the ground staff rushed in with the big covers. However, the match…

Representative Image of gray ratsnakes inhabiting an old shed surrounded by dense trees and natural vegetation (AI-generated image) In central Mississippi, researchers stumbled across an abandoned shed covered in old snakeskins, an odd enough sight that they decided to set up cameras rather than simply walk away. What they eventually documented became a detailed study of gray ratsnakes, Pantherophis obsoletus alleghaniensis, after researchers Hensley and Hensley realised just how much snake activity was concentrated around the building. The shed itself, which researchers nicknamed the Snake Shed, turned out to serve several distinct purposes for the snakes gathering there, offering shelter,…

They missed IIT in 1984 and joined a new college; 40 years later, they redefined success. (Photo: X post) In 1984, they saw themselves as failures.They had tried to secure admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology and Regional Engineering Colleges, now known as many of the National Institutes of Technology. They did not make it.Instead, they joined a brand-new private engineering college in Nagpur as its first batch. At the time, the college had no long alumni list, no established reputation and no decades-old brand to reassure anxious parents.According to entrepreneur and YCCE alumnus Sandeep Mall, some parents were…

‘Batwara 1947’, Sunny Deol’s latest release, may have had a slow run at the box office, but the actor has found reassurance from old friend Salman Khan. Karan Deol, who is Sunny’s son and also stars in the film, revealed that Salman phoned the family after watching it to shower praise on Sunny’s performance.Salman Khan praised ‘Batwara 1947’In a recent conversation with Filmygyan, Karan opened up about Salman’s close bond with the Deol family, calling the superstar someone who has consistently been there for them. “He loves the family so much. He’s just so supportive. He’s always there. His love…

Old steel utensils can lose their shine over time. Regular use can leave behind cooking oil, food residue, and water marks. These build up gradually and can make the surface look dull and stained. Even utensils that once looked bright and polished can lose their original appearance with repeated use. That does not mean it needs replacing. In many cases, the problem is simply a layer of dirt left on the surface. The right cleaning method can loosen it without damaging the steel underneath. Some kitchen materials, such as baking soda, can help with stubborn residue. Vinegar is useful for…