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There are moments in life when you are so defeated by the events that you believe it is the end, the limit has been reached and there is nothing you could possibly do to change it. But if you survive these dark moments, you are able to realise just how beautiful and expansive life can be. When it comes to Ram Gopal Kothari, there was a time he was standing at a Kolkata metro station ready to end his life, but today, he is the first Indian to run a marathon at the North Pole.At 44, he runs Epic Assurance…

Singer Sonu Thukral filed a police complaint alleging that a viral clip from his song “Jugni,” featuring Jacqueline Fernandez, was AI-doctored to show a wardrobe malfunction. He shared proof of the complaint on Instagram, promising to speak publicly soon. Neither Jacqueline nor others linked to the song have responded yet. Singer Sonu Thukral has lodged a police complaint after controversy erupted around his recently released song Jugni, starring actress Jacqueline Fernandez. A clip from the track has been circulating on social media, allegedly showing a wardrobe malfunction involving Jacqueline.Sonu Thukral alleges the viral clip was AI-doctoredOn Friday, Sonu, who sang…

Indian Para athletes script history (Images: Agencies) India’s para athletes delivered their finest-ever performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, matching the country’s cumulative medal tally from all previous editions in a single campaign. The 28-member Indian para contingent concluded its Glasgow campaign with seven medals, three gold, two silver and two bronze making it India’s most successful showing in Commonwealth Games para sport history. With no para events scheduled on the final day of competition, the tally was confirmed at the end of Saturday’s action.Best-ever Commonwealth Games campaignThe Glasgow performance represents a major leap forward for Indian para sports. Since…

US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump on Friday rejected claims that Iran was behind a series of cyberattacks targeting Minnesota’s water systems, instead blaming the state’s Democratic leadership without providing evidence.Speaking during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David, Trump said reports linking the attacks to Iran were unconvincing.”We heard in Minnesota there was a cyberattack and they blame it on Iran. I don’t think so. I blame Minnesota because they’re grossly incompetent,” Trump was quoted as saying by news agency Reuters. He also described Governor Tim Walz as “corrupt.”His remarks came even as US investigators continue examining whether…

In the era of fast-track technology and superseding comfort, there are people who still like turning pages. Who visit bookstores to buy their next read and revel in the fragrance of a fresh book. Then some take it easy and download their book on their Kindles. While one might believe it is all about preferences and convenience, the way you read your books actually says a lot about your psychology. According to science, people who prefer pages over pixels have seven unique psychological strengths.A preference for sustained concentrationThere are no ‘dings’ of notifications and no messages to distract. Print readers…

IGNOU has extended the registration deadline for the July 2026 admission cycle to August 16, providing additional time for candidates to apply for undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and certificate programmes through ODL and online modes. IGNOU July admissions 2026: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the last date for fresh admissions to the July 2026 academic session until August 16, 2026 for all notified programmes offered through the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online modes. With the revised schedule, candidates can now apply for a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, postgraduate diploma, and certificate programmes offered…

Naseeruddin Shah revealed he’s turned down multiple lifetime achievement awards, saying he doesn’t consider his work done. Speaking at a success party for “Main Vaapas Aaunga,” which crossed 50 days in theatres, he thanked audiences for their support. The veteran actor, known for “Sparsh” and “Iqbal,” continues to earn acclaim in his latest films. Naseeruddin Shah is receiving widespread praise for his performance in Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, a film that has done well both critically and commercially. His portrayal of JRD Tata in ‘Made in India’ has also drawn appreciation. Riding this wave of success, the veteran actor…

Growing up in Pakistan’s Punjab province, Fatima Zahra had few female boxing role models in her own country. She found one across the border in India’s MC Mary Kom, whose journey inspired her to take up the sport and eventually become Pakistan’s first female Commonwealth Games boxing medallist.The 22-year-old from Sargodha in Pakistan’s Punjab province won a bronze medal in the women’s 60kg event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, becoming the first Pakistani woman boxer to stand on a Commonwealth Games podium.After her medal-winning campaign, Fatima said the person who inspired her to take up boxing was India’s six-time…

Spain installs floating barrier in Ceuta after migrant surge leaves 67 dead Spanish authorities began installing a 500-metre floating barrier off the coast of Ceuta on Saturday following an unprecedented migrant surge from Morocco that left at least 67 people dead, according to Spanish officials.The pneumatic barrier, which stands 30 to 70 centimetres above water and extends up to one metre below the surface, is being laid on the Tarajal breakwater, one of the main entry points used by migrants attempting to reach the Spanish enclave. An outer line of anchored naval buoys will reinforce the structure, with a channel…

There was no expensive toy, no carefully planned activity and no adults telling them what to do. Just two six-year-olds, a pile of wooden boards, and a vivid imagination. The children had transformed the boards into a bridge over an imaginary river filled with crocodiles. They invented rules, negotiated turns, argued, laughed and solved problems as they played. Then, according to psychologist Peter Gray, a well-meaning parent stepped in and showed them the “proper” way to use the boards- with hammers and nails. The imaginative game came to an abrupt end. Within minutes, the children appeared bored and passive.The story,…