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BAI secretary general Sanjay Mishra (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The 2028 India Open will be staged in Guwahati, with the Badminton Association of India (BAI) confirming that the tournament will temporarily move out of New Delhi due to Republic Day security arrangements.BAI secretary general Sanjay Mishra said the Super 750 event, scheduled for the last week of January 2028, would clash with heightened security protocols in the national capital around January 26.”The 2028 India Open will be held in the last week of January and due to the tournament dates clashing with Republic Day security arrangements in the National Capital,…

Gas refinery at the South Pars gas field in Asalouyeh, Iran. (AP Photo) Iran has discovered more than 7.5 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of natural gas in its southern Fars province, even as months of conflict with the US and Israel have disrupted the country’s energy sector.Around 5.7 tcf of the newly discovered gas is recoverable, Iranian oil minister Mohsen Paknejad told state television on Sunday. He said the recoverable reserves were equivalent to around 15 years of production from one phase of South Pars, the world’s largest gas field, which Iran shares with Qatar.The discovery also includes gas condensates…

Shekhar Suman recalls ideating with Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan for hours (Image Credits Instagram) Actor and television personality Shekhar Suman has revisited some memorable chapters of his career, including his association with veteran actor Jaya Bachchan. From getting his breakthrough television role in ‘Dekh Bhai Dekh’ through Jaya’s production company to working with her on the first live National Awards show, Suman recalled both the rewarding and chaotic experiences they shared. Looking back at the awards ceremony, he candidly described the live broadcast as a “huge disaster”, remembering an electrical failure and technical chaos that unfolded during the telecast.How…

Optical illusion personality tests trick the eyes and minds into believing what is seen first based on a person’s perspective.That’s the idea behind a viral optical illusion by artist Oleg Shupliak, who layers four hidden figures, and each one is said to reveal something different about what draws you into love.Whether you’re new to dating or you’ve been around the area a few times, it’s worth a look.And before you dive into the answers to which object represents what, take the test yourself.Here, take a look at the image.So, what did you spot first?Here’s what your eye’s first move might…

East Bengal produced a stunning performance to beat arch-rivals Mohun Bagan 4-1 and win the Durand Cup on Sunday.Edmund Lalrindika scored a hat-trick as East Bengal claimed their 17th title, drawing level with Mohun Bagan for the most trophies in the 135-year-old competition.East Bengal dominate the derbyEast Bengal came out firing and scored four goals in a remarkable first half. Bipin Singh opened the scoring in the 10th minute after being set up by captain Mohammed Rashid.Lalrindika then took over, scoring in the 12th and 22nd minutes to put East Bengal firmly in control. Mohun Bagan briefly gave their fans…

The European Central Bank (ECB) says the growing amount of cash being held, despite its declining use in daily transactions. (Representational photo) Despite the widespread use of contactless payments and smartphones across Europe, people are keeping more physical cash. The value of euro banknotes in circulation has increased sharply in recent years, as fears over war, cyber-attacks and other emergencies grow.According to European Central Bank (ECB) data, as reported by The Guardian, the total value of euro banknotes in circulation increased from about €1 trillion in 2016 to €1.6 trillion in June 2026. The number of notes has also increased,…

CET Cell issues rules for institutional-level admissions to vacant seats The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has issued guidelines for colleges to fill seats that remain vacant after the completion of all Centralised Admission Process (CAP) rounds for courses under the Department of Technical Education.As per the notice, colleges can begin institutional-level admissions only after all CAP rounds are completed. The vacant seats must be filled according to Rule 13 of the information brochure.The CET Cell has clarified that admissions against these seats must be given strictly on the basis of the inter-se merit of eligible candidates.Maharashtra CET…

Quote of the day by Anthony Hopkins: ‘Don’t have time to regret. We move on. Because we are acceptable for what we are… you just forgive yourself and move on,’ about the ‘Fracture’ actor’s confidence in himself to accept his mistakes (Instagram) Anthony Hopkins has been in the entertainment industry for decades and has accumulated a lot of wisdom and wealth over the years. Over the course of his career, he has worked in some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbuster movies, including ‘The Silence of the Lambs.’ Today’s quote is from one of his old interviews, showing how important it is…

Indian Woman In New Zealand Struggles To Find Doctor For Sick Child: ‘Perhaps India Is Best’For a parent, having a sick child and being told the next available doctor’s appointment is a week away can be incredibly stressful.That’s what an Indian woman living in New Zealand says she experienced recently, after her child had been dealing with a cough for 10 days. Her experience has now sparked a conversation online about the differences between healthcare in New Zealand and India.‘They don’t have any appointments for a week’Akriti Jaiswal Srivastava shared her experience in an Instagram video, explaining that she called…

TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: “I don’t think this is a relevant question…” was India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak’s response, after a pause, when he was asked whether Kuldeep Yadav would have played had he been fit. Kotak further explained the timeline of events and asserted that the chinaman was unavailable due to a “viral” illness and had been experiencing some discomfort since the team left Galle after the series opener.”He genuinely had viral when he left from there (Galle). If the team needs an off-spinner, there is no need to say that he (Kuldeep) isn’t well. If the guy is in…