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Australian captain Pat Cummins, leads his players from the field following their nine wicket loss to Banglade (Image via AP) Former Australia captains and batters Ricky Ponting and Matthew Hayden have called for changes to Australia’s Test team after Bangladesh inflicted a historic nine-wicket defeat on Pat Cummins’ side in Darwin.Australia were comprehensively outplayed in the opening Test, suffering their first Test defeat to Bangladesh on home soil. The result has prompted calls for the selectors to begin rebuilding the side ahead of the second Test in Mackay, Queensland, starting on August 22.Ponting, speaking to Channel 7, described the loss…

Photo: South Yorkshire Police/ BBC Most of us think of toddlers as the ones who need looking after and to be taken care of, and not the ones who come to the rescue. But sometimes even small children do something so surprising and quick-witted that it seems extraordinary.One such incident happened when a three-year-old remembered exactly what he’d been taught and acted on it without hesitation, in a moment of real danger.A 3-year-old James called the police helpline after his mother collapsedA video doing rounds on social media shows the recording between the police and the little baby, who dialed…

Deep in the heart of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where mist clings to the ridges and the forest hums with life, stands a quiet log cabin. It is the home of the Walker sisters, six unmarried women who refused to leave their mountain home, even as the world changed around them. Their story is one of resilience, independence and an unbreakable bond with the land they called home, as shared by the National Park Service (NPS). Read on to know more about them here:A family rooted in the SmokiesThe Walker family’s story began in the aftermath of the Civil…

PNB LBO recruitment 2026: Application deadline today for 545 Local Bank Officer posts PNB LBO recruitment 2026: Punjab National Bank (PNB) is conducting recruitment for Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I), with 545 vacancies available under the 2026-27 recruitment process. Candidates seeking to apply should note that the application deadline is today, August 16, 2026, according to the recruitment details provided for the current drive.The recruitment is being conducted through the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) registration portal. The recruitment notice was published on July 20, 2026. Candidates can apply for only one state…

Nearly six years after the passing of legendary singer S.P. Balasubrahmanyam (SPB), memories of his warmth, friendship and extraordinary musical journey continue to touch millions. Over the years, several people who worked closely with him have shared emotional stories, but music director Gangai Amaran has now revealed one of the most heartbreaking moments from the singer’s final days. Speaking in a recent interview, he recalled his last conversations with SPB and disclosed the wish the legendary singer carried while undergoing treatment in hospital.SPB wanted to see Ilaiyaraaja, reveals Gangai AmaranRecalling SPB’s final days in a chat with Indian Express, Gangai…

Bangladesh players pose for a team photo as they celebrate after defeating Australia (AP/PTI) Former Australia batter Mark Waugh has described Bangladesh’s stunning nine-wicket victory in Darwin as one of the biggest upsets he can remember in Australian cricket.Najmul Hossain Shanto’s side completed a historic win over Australia on Sunday, securing Bangladesh’s first Test victory on Australian soil and only their second win against Australia in the format.The visitors were in control for most of the opening Test and eventually chased down a target of just 57 in 14.2 overs, losing only one wicket in the process.Waugh, speaking during Fox…

​How to clean grout naturally: 7 easy ways to remove dirt and stains There’s a particular kind of despair that sets in when you notice just how grey your once-white bathroom grout has become, especially when you realise mopping over it for months did absolutely nothing. Grout’s rough, porous texture is brilliant at holding tiles in place and terrible at resisting dirt, soap scum, and mould, which is why it darkens faster than the tiles around it no matter how often you clean the floor. The good news is you don’t need harsh, fume-heavy commercial cleaners to sort it out.…

A Seattle-based creator posted a video recently with a title guaranteed to get clicks: “What’s the worst part about living in India?” The punchline? Everything he complained about actually makes the country objectively better than most places on Earth!Yuvaan Ibañez Garware, a Seattle-based content creator, has spent over 16 years in India. Born to a Colombian father and an Indian mother, he grew up in India before moving to Singapore and the United States for education. Currently working in the US, his background gives him a particular vantage point. He has lived on both sides of the comparison and isn’t…

UGC NET June 2026 answer key out: NTA opens objection window for 84 subjects UGC NET answer key 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer keys for 84 subjects of the UGC NET June 2026 examination today, August 16, 2026. Candidates can now view the provisional answers and their recorded responses through the official UGC NET website and challenge any question within the notified window.The UGC NET June 2026 examination was conducted from June 22 to June 30, 2026, across 87 subjects. The examination determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship, Assistant Professor positions and admission to…

Quote of the day by Sean Connery: ‘If you start thinking of your image…you’re in a trap. What’s important is that you’re doing the work that’s best for you,’ the ‘James Bond’ star’s words of wisdom on not caring about what other people think Sean Connery, one of the industry’s most revered names, always prioritised what he wanted in life as an individual. Over his 50 years in cinema, with over 90 acting credits before his official retirement in 2012, the actor featured in some of the most iconic films of all time. From ‘Mr. From the ‘James Bond’ franchise…