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Quote of the day by Carl Weathers (AP photo) People often get told to pick one path and pour everything into it, whether in sport, education or career. Carl Weathers, later known worldwide for playing Apollo Creed in the Rocky films, described a life that never really worked that way. “I majored in theater at San Diego State,” he said. “My one eye was on football, and my other eye was on Hollywood.” He was pursuing two very different ambitions at once, and honest enough later to admit that split focus came with a real cost, one that ultimately shaped…

For those dreaming of exploring Japan’s stunning futuristic cities, ancient temples and iconic Mount Fuji, this is for you! The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched a 10-day guided tour to Japan. It is a perfect tour package that will allow Indian travellers a hassle-free Japanese vacay! The package covers flights, hotels, visa, meals and sightseeing.Let’s find out more about details about this interesting package:ScheduleJapan Package (IRCTC)Package Name: Japan Ex DelhiDeparture: September 6, 2026 (from Delhi) Duration: 9 nights/10 daysPlaces included in the itinerary: Tokyo, Hakone, Hamamatsu, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Hiroshima (escorted tour)Package starting price: ₹3,45,999…

MCC revises NEET SS 2025 counselling schedule after Delhi High Court order, Round 2 registration resumes NEW DELHI: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has revised the schedule for Round 2 of NEET SS 2025 counselling following directions issued by the Delhi High Court. In a notice dated August 5, the committee said it has withdrawn its notification issued on August 3 with immediate effect and announced a fresh timeline for the counselling process.The decision follows an order passed by the Delhi High Court in Writ Petition (C) No. 11097/2026, titled Sunil & Anr. v. Medical Counselling Committee. The court permitted…

Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat passed away at the age 74 after his cancer relapsed. The ‘Lagaan’ actor remains one of the most loved villains in the entertainment industry especially in Telugu and Tamil cinema. South Indian stars including Pawan Kalyan, Prabhu Deva, and Vishnu Manchu, paid tribute to his life and work.Pawan Kalyan remembers working with himActor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan shared an emotional message on X, remembering acting with him in films.“May the soul of Shri Pradeep Rawat find peace. The demise of the renowned actor Shri Pradeep Rawat is heartbreaking. I pray to God…

L-R: Lovlina Borgohain, Jaismine Lamboria, Priya Ghanghas, Preeti Pawar, Sakshi Chaudhary and Arundhati Choudhary at the CWG 2026 in Glasgow. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Ten medals – seven gold and three silver. The No. 1 boxing nation at the Commonwealth Games for the first time in history.India’s campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow deserves every bit of the celebration it has received. The contingent finished ahead of traditional Commonwealth boxing powers such as England, Australia and Ireland, with the women’s team accounting for six of the seven gold medals.Yet, beneath the celebrations lies a bigger question. Has Indian…

Unrest continues in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as a crackdown by Pakistani authorities has triggered growing anger among residents. On Wednesday, members of the British Kashmiri diaspora held a protest in UK’s Bradford, expressing solidarity with the people of PoJK and backing the demands of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC).The protest came as Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is in the middle of its so-called assembly elections, while Islamabad has intensified security operations in the region.Protesters gathered in Bradford city centre carrying banners and placards, demanding the protection of fundamental rights, civil liberties and human dignity. Organisers said the rally aimed to draw…

Show your child who their friends are, and you will see who they are becoming. Chanakya believed that the company a person keeps shapes their character more than almost anything else. Children do not just share lunches and jokes with their friends. They absorb their attitudes, their language, their habits, and over time their values.Rather than choosing your child’s friends for them, teach them how to choose. Help them recognise the difference between friends who bring out the best in them and friends who lead them somewhere they do not want to go. Honesty, loyalty, and genuine kindness, these are…

AICTE opens applications for Mitacs Globalink Research Internship 2027 NEW DELHI: The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has opened applications for the AICTE–Mitacs Globalink Research Internship (GRI) 2027 programme, offering eligible Indian undergraduate students an opportunity to undertake fully funded research internships at universities in Canada. Applications opened on August 5 and will remain available until September 16.The programme follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between AICTE and Mitacs, Canada. Under the agreement, up to 300 Indian undergraduate students will be selected annually for three years beginning in 2027 to participate in 12-week research internships at participating…

Mustafa Zahid to recreate ‘Tera Mera Rishta’ for ‘Awarapan 2’ despite the ban on Pakistani artists? Emraan Hashmi’s 2007 film ‘Awarapan’ is remembered as much for its heartbreak-laced romance as for its chartbusting music. Now, with ‘Awarapan 2’ gearing up for the release, fans are wondering if its iconic songs will make a comeback. As per the latest report, Pakistani singer Mustafa Zahid, who lent his voice to the original ‘Tera Mera Rishta’, is in talks with producers Mukesh Bhatt and Vishesh Bhatt to record a reprised version of the track.Pakistani singer Mustafa Zahid to work on ‘Awarapan 2’ song?The…

Australia remain at the top of the World Test Championship standings. They have won seven of their eight matches, lost one, collected 84 points and have the best Points Percentage (PCT) of 87.50. Pakistan climbed to eighth after their win over the West Indies. They have won two and lost four of their six matches. Pakistan have 16 points and a PCT of 22.22. Pakistan climbed one place in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 points table after beating the West Indies by eight wickets in the second Test in Trinidad. The win helped Pakistan level the two-match series 1-1…