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India’s Sanju Samson, left, bats against Japan (AP/PTI) India survived a massive scare against Japan to clinch a thrilling two-run victory in the historic one-off T20 International in Sano on Tuesday, with the run-truncated contest producing one of the closest finishes in the team’s T20I history.After being reduced to just 32 for four in their five overs, India had their backs against the wall. But their spinners turned the contest around as Japan were restricted to 30 for nine in their five overs, allowing India to escape with a narrow victory.The result also saw India become the first team to…

Greek endurance athlete Asimina Inglezou completed Nepal’s Great Himalaya Trail on foot in 52 days, 6 hours and 23 minutes in 2024, earning the Guinness World Records title for the fastest female completion of the route. She undertook the challenge as part of the 2024 Great Himal Race, a demanding west-to-east crossing of Nepal that began in Hilsa and finished in the Kanchenjunga region. The journey took her through remote Himalayan landscapes, steep mountain terrain and routes involving substantial elevation changes. The event required participants to maintain their progress over several weeks while navigating challenging conditions. Inglezou’s achievement placed her…

Manoj Bajpayee has established himself as one of the most respected performers in Indian cinema over a career spanning more than three decades. After beginning with smaller roles, the actor gained widespread recognition with Satya in 1998 and went on to feature in films such as Shool, Raajneeti, Gangs of Wasseypur, Special 26 and Aligarh, among several others. In recent years, Bajpayee has also become a prominent name in the OTT space, particularly with projects such as ‘The Family Man’. As his career has evolved, the actor has become increasingly selective about the stories and characters he takes on. In…

Dr Liudmila Khokhlova received the Padma Shri thie year in June for her contribution to Hindi and Indian studies. When Dr Liudmila Khokhlova learnt that India had chosen her for the Padma Shri, the Russian scholar says she felt both happiness and a sense of responsibility. For someone who has spent decades studying Indian languages and teaching them to Russian students, the honour was deeply personal- but she says she still wondered whether she had done enough to deserve it.“When I came to know that I had received such a big award, of course I was very happy. I felt…

India beat Sri Lanka in the gold-medal match. (Pic credit: BCCI Women) NEW DELHI: Harmanpreet Kaur-led India opened their gold medal account at the Asian Games 2026 on Tuesday, defeating Sri Lanka in the women’s cricket final at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin to end the country’s wait for a top-podium finish in Aichi-Nagoya.The defending champions produced a dominant performance in the gold-medal clash, first posting a mammoth 216/3 after opting to bat before bowling out Sri Lanka for just 69 to seal a commanding 147-run victory.The result gave India their first gold and seventh medal overall at the Asian…

The artist became known locally as the ‘Warlock of Wesley Chapel’ because of the distinctive property he created. (Photos: The Warlock House) Lewis VanDercar spent decades transforming his property in Wesley Chapel, Florida, into an unusual space filled with sculptures, artwork, gardens, unconventional buildings and other creations. It is now being reopened for the first time, reviving the property’s Haloween tradition, Wesley Chapel Record reorted.The artist became known locally as the ‘Warlock of Wesley Chapel’ because of the distinctive property he created. His connection with Halloween also goes back to the 1970s, when he lived there with his family and…

Prince Harry makes his first comment about his daughter Lilibet since the family moved to the UK. So far the prince has attended two events, and Meghan Markle has not accompanied him on any of his outings. (Instagram) Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s move to the UK has become the royal talk of the town for the past week. Many have also been left wondering about how the family has been doing through the shift, especially their children, Lilibet and Archie. While the two have kept quiet on most parts of their life since shifting there, in a recent chat,…

Fashion designer Donatella Versace speaks before the unveiling of Miley Cyrus’ star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, California, U.S., May 22, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni Donatella Versace is getting ready for a new chapter, and this time, she’s building a brand of her own.The designer has announced an independent fashion and beauty venture with US-based digital retailer Revolve, around 18 months after stepping down as the creative head of Versace. Donatella will take on the role of chief creative officer, while Revolve will provide the technology, retail infrastructure and global reach.The new label doesn’t have a name…

Shafali Verma bats during the women’s gold medal match. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Shafali Verma continued her sensational run in T20I cricket in 2026, rewriting another record during India’s Asian Games gold-medal clash against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.The India opener became the highest run-scorer in a calendar year in women’s T20Is, surpassing South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt. Shafali’s 29-ball 48 in the gold-medal match took her tally for the year to 863 runs, moving past Wolvaardt’s 824.Shafali’s innings at Korogi Sports Park featured three fours and three sixes and came at a strike rate of 165.52. Although she fell short of…

Indonesia’s Flores Island was the site of a mangrove reforestation project launched in 2013, with native seedlings planted along the coast between Ende and Sikka. Ten years later, researchers surveyed restored areas at Bangkoor, Kolisia and Talibura to assess plant and animal diversity, carbon sequestration and energy storage. The study recorded 10 mangrove species and 10 fauna species across the three sites. Kolisia had the highest mangrove species richness, while Talibura had the highest fauna species richness. Restored stands also recorded carbon sequestration, although the researchers found differences in vegetation development between the three locations after a decade.What did scientists…