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Shubman Gill and Dhananjaya De Silva (Agency Image) India will begin their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka on Saturday, August 15, with the first match set to take place in Galle.The series comes at an important stage for India’s Test side. While Gautam Gambhir’s tenure has brought major success in white-ball cricket, including the Champions Trophy in 2025, the Asia Cup and the T20 World Cup, India’s recent Test record has been a concern.India suffered home Test series whitewashes against New Zealand and South Africa, which have dented their World Test Championship campaign. Their red-ball schedule has also been…

The freedom struggle was fought in streets, prisons, fields and public squares, but resistance also found its way into Indian kitchens. As the Swadeshi movement gathered momentum, everyday choices about what people bought, cooked and consumed became political statements. Imported sugar was rejected, salt became the centre of a mass civil disobedience campaign, and even a humble piece of jaggery could represent the idea of economic self-reliance. Here are seven foods and food ingredients that acquired a distinctly political meaning during India’s struggle for independence. Source link

In September 1999, Joan Murray, a 47-year-old Bank of America executive from Charlotte, North Carolina, survived a skydiving accident that left her with devastating injuries. She had jumped from about 14,500 feet when her main parachute failed to open. Her reserve parachute deployed at roughly 700 feet but soon lost its effectiveness. Murray then struck the ground at around 80 mph. She landed on a mound of fire ants and was stung hundreds of times while seriously injured. Murray later said doctors believed the ant stings could have contributed to her survival, although the exact medical explanation was never established.…

IGNOU has introduced a one-year postgraduate route for students who have completed four-year undergraduate programmes, covering nine disciplines across arts, commerce and humanities. The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has announced one-year master’s programmes for graduates who have completed a four-year undergraduate programme (FYUP). Instead of spending another two years on a master’s degree, eligible FYUP graduates will have the option of completing selected postgraduate programmes in one year.The initiative is in line with the broader restructuring of higher education under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which places greater emphasis on flexibility, credit-based learning and the four-year undergraduate…

Warner Bros. has reportedly removed a behind-the-scenes video from ‘Supergirl’ after footage appearing to show AI-generated concept art for Jason Momoa’s Lobo sparked backlash online.The controversy began after fans noticed director Craig Gillespie and Jason discussing Lobo’s look on what appeared to be generative AI tools or image-generation tabs visible in the BTS clip. The footage has since been taken down, although screenshots and clips from the video have continued to circulate online.WATCH: Lobo concept artFans criticise use of AI in Lobo’s designSeveral fans criticised the apparent use of AI during the film’s concept-development process, particularly given the extensive existing…

India’s Rohit Sharma (ANI Photo) Rohit Sharma’s place in India’s plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup continues to generate debate, but former Australia opener Matthew Hayden believes the decision over how long the veteran batter wants to continue will ultimately rest with Rohit himself.Rohit, now retired from Test and T20I cricket, is exclusively playing ODIs for India. Hayden feels the 39-year-old will have to assess whether he still possesses the hunger, energy and motivation required to handle the demands of international cricket alongside the Indian Premier League.Speaking to ANI, Hayden said the retirement debate is something every veteran eventually…

AI-generated image via Canva Kitchen grease stains and spots are among the most annoying problems in the household, some of them being so stubborn that they cannot be removed easily.We often end up spending hours removing this kitchen dirt, rubbing and scrubbing the surfaces and using all sorts of chemicals, sprays, and cleaning agents.But what if you don’t need a cabinet full of expensive spray bottles to keep your home clean?Some of the best cleaning hacks are sitting quietly in your kitchen right now, and one of the simplest is a two-ingredient combo: baking soda and fresh orange juice.It might…

A Colorado mother found an unusual way to settle a familiar back-to-school disagreement after her fifth-grade son refused to take a first-day-of-school photograph. Keenesburg resident Amanda Stolz wanted to capture a traditional picture of her son Colton before he headed to school on Monday, August 10, but the youngster was not interested in posing. Stolz then turned to local police officer Jack Ross, who agreed to participate in a playful prank. Ross jokingly ‘arrested’ Colton, briefly placing him in handcuffs and posing with him near a police vehicle. Photos shared by Stolz showed the boy laughing throughout the staged encounter.…

CG Board second main result 2026 declared The Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (CGBSE), Raipur, has declared the second main or opportunity examination results for 2026 today, August 14. Students who appeared for the Class 10 and Class 12 supplementary examinations can now check their results online through the official website, cgbse.nic.in.The results are available through the board’s result portal. Students will need their roll number and captcha to access their scorecards.The result will show the student’s subject-wise marks and qualifying status.CGBSE 10th, 12th supplementary exams 2026The CGBSE Class 10 opportunity examination was conducted from July 9 to July 21,…

Selena Gomez, mom Mandy Teefey sued over alleged business fraud WSelena Gomez and her mother, Mandy Teefey, are facing a lawsuit from two companies that allege they were misled into investing more than USD 1 million in Wondermind Global, a mental health company that the investors claim was already struggling behind the scenes.Selena Gomez and mom sued by mental health companyAccording to the lawsuit obtained by TMZ, Wondermind SRS 44 LLC and Bespoke Wondermind LLC are suing Wondermind Global, Gomez, Teefey and former business partner Daniella Pierson. The companies allege that Gomez and Teefey made false representations about the company’s…