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PV Sindhu spars with Ayush Shetty at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. (Photo: Tanuj Lakhina) New Delhi: In badminton, a point, a set, a match and, by extension, a title, can be decided not just by a drop shot, a smash or a fake at the net. External factors such as the weather, the draft and humidity play a huge role. And that could test the players when the BWF World Championships get underway in New Delhi on Monday.With Delhi facing irregular monsoon showers and humidity hovering between 70% and 90%, the air conditioners would be cranked up over the…

Aabid Surti (Image Credit: Wikipedia) Aabid Surti has spent decades being known for his work as an author, painter and cartoonist, but one of his most unusual missions began with something as ordinary as a dripping tap. In 2007, a leaking faucet made him think about how much water could be wasted one drop at a time. That thought eventually led him to start the Drop Dead Foundation, a water-conservation initiative through which he and a plumber have been visiting homes in Mumbai and repairing leaking taps for free. Over the years, the simple idea has helped save millions of…

Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday died on Friday. LONDON: Jason Arday, the Black former Cambridge university professor, has been found dead at his home after facing relentless public scrutiny and accusations of being a “DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) hire”.National Education Union general secretary Daniel Kebede said that Arday had been subjected to a “public and brutal takedown that unleashed a tirade of racism by the worst elements of the British media and right-wing commentariat”.The Metropolitan police said officers were called to Arday’s Battersea address just after 3 pm on Friday where he was found unresponsive. “His death is being…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced free online coaching for competitive examinations during his Independence Day address on August 15, 2026. The initiative seeks to ease the financial burden of costly coaching on poor and middle-class families, while using India’s digital infrastructure and educators to help students prepare from home without relocating to coaching hubs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day speech today, August 15, 2026, announced a major initiative aimed at students preparing for competitive examinations. The announcement comes amid growing concerns after the rising cost of private coaching and the financial pressure it places on families, particularly…

Aamir Khan was spotted outside a Mumbai pet clinic on Saturday alongside his former wife Kiran Rao and their 14-year-old son, Azad Rao Khan. A video of the family leaving the clinic has surfaced online, showing Azad appearing emotional while Aamir carries what looks like a pet carrier.The sighting has sparked concern and speculation among social media users. However, neither Aamir nor Kiran has disclosed the reason behind their visit or shared any update regarding their pet.In the video circulating online, Aamir and Kiran are seen accompanying Azad as they leave the clinic. Azad appears to be crying, while both…

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy (right) and Chirag Shetty (File photo) NEW DELHI: A recurring shoulder injury has been a source of frustration for Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and, at times, irritation for his partner Chirag Shetty, but the Indian doubles pair have no plans to change their aggressive approach as they target a strong showing at their first World Championships on home soil.Satwik has been managing the shoulder problem for the last few years, with recurring flare-ups making it difficult for the pair to maintain momentum after a good tournament. The duo won the Singapore Open Super 750, their first title in two years,…

Matthew McConaughey with his son Levi McConaughey. (Instagram/@officiallymcconaughey) From the iconic “Alright, alright, alright” in Dazed and Confused to becoming one of Hollywood’s most recognisable actors, Matthew McConaughey has spent decades learning what it takes to find his place in the industry. Now, as a father, he watches his son Levi take his first steps into the same world but he is careful not to hand him a ready-made path.McConaughey recently spoke about his son Levi, who is exploring acting, and made it clear that neither he nor his wife, Camila Alves McConaughey, is putting pressure on their children to…

The Farallon Islands Are Off Limits to Humans — but Not Wildlife Accidentally brought to the Farallon Islands by ships in the 19th century, non-native house mice have reached extremely high numbers, with densities of up to 1,270 mice per hectare. The rodents are disrupting the fragile ecosystem of the islands, located about 30 miles off the coast of San Francisco. Research published in Ecosphere by the Ecological Society of America, along with conservation reports from Point Blue Conservation Science and the San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society, describes how invasive house mice (Mus musculus) have changed the food web on…

IBPS PO MT XVI pre admit card out: Check download steps and August 23 exam details; direct link The IBPS PO MT pre admit card 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the pre admit card for the CRP PO/MT-XVI recruitment 2026. Candidates appearing for the preliminary examination can now download their call letters through the official IBPS website using their registration number or roll number and password or date of birth.The IBPS PO MT XVI preliminary examination is scheduled to be conducted on August 23, 2026. The recruitment drive is being held for 7,365 Probationary Officer/Management…

‘The Traitors 2’ Munawar Faruqui reveals why he broke down during the elmimination. Exclusive!(Image Credit: Instagram) Even before Munawar Faruqui entered the ‘The Traitors 2’ castle, he intimated his fellow contestants. Blame it on his experience with reality shows, or, as the contestants said, he was a smart and strong player in general; his skill became his foe. He was the first one to get eliminated by the ‘Circle of Shaqq.’ Though he has done other reality shows, this time was different. This elimination hit different, as in a rare moment, Munawar almost broke down. His eyes were teary, and…