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Typhoon ‘Dim-sum’: how Hong Kong put a tasty snack on the storm map Inspired by the mouth-watering snack, ‘Dim-sum’ has been added to the official list of names for future tropical cyclones in the western North Pacific and the South China Sea.However, it was not Hong Kong’s most popular choice. More than 20,000 people took part in the 2023 exercise that helped the Hong Kong Observatory build a reserve pool of locally representative cyclone names. “Milktea” emerged as the favourite, with “Dim-sum” finishing fourth.The Guardian reported that Hong Kong supplied “Dim-sum” as one of nine additions made to the cyclone…

Thousands of people in London take the metro every day. Lakhs of people hurry through London’s Underground stations, without even noticing the familiar phrase, “Mind the gap.” For most travellers, it is simply a regular announcement. But not for this old woman. At the Embankment Underground station, these three words carry deep emotion as they are the voice of a husband who left the world years ago.Long before smartphones and contactless tickets or AI-powered announcements, British actor Oswald Laurence recorded the iconic warning for the London Underground. His calm, reassuring voice echoed through Embankment station for years.A heart-touching tale of…

Clockwise from top left: Prof. Jitendra S. Sangwai, Prof. Ramakrishnan Swaminathan, Prof. Deepa Venkitesh, Prof. Thalappil Pradeep, Prof. Sujatha Srinivasan and Prof. Sundargopal Ghosh, the six IIT Madras professors selected for the prestigious ANRF J. C. Bose Grant. For students aspiring to become scientists, engineers or researchers, prestigious fellowships are more than just awards—they recognise years of innovation, perseverance and discoveries that create real-world impact. This year, six faculty members from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have been selected for the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) J. C. Bose Grant, one of India’s most prestigious honours for senior…

Filming for Grown Ups 3 has officially begun. Adam Sandler posted a photo on his social media account to announce the news to the world. (Instagram) Production for ‘Grown Ups 3’ has officially begun! According to the latest reports shared online, Adam Sandler is returning to the franchise and will also reunite with some of the older cast members. The actor recently announced that filming has officially begun after posting a series of photos from the film sets online on his account.‘Grown Ups 3’ has started filmingAdam Sandler recently took to his Instagram account to share a series of photos…

NEW DELHI: India will not have a single umpire or technical official at the upcoming FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup, starting on August 15 in the Netherlands and Belgium. It is the first time since the 1998 World Cup in Utrecht that no Indian official has been selected for the tournament. Most of the officials on the panel are from Europe.Only four Indian World Cup umpiresIndia has produced only four men’s Hockey World Cup umpires in the modern era – Amarjit Singh Bawa (1990), Tarlok Singh Bhullar (1994), Satinder Sharma (2002, 2006 and 2010), and RV Raghu Prasad (2010, 2014,…

Rob Zombie’s $6.5M Origami House Photo credit: Roy A. Smith Rob Zombie’s former Connecticut home is back on the market, and it looks less like a traditional celebrity mansion than a piece of folded modern art. Known as the “Origami House,” the unusual Weston estate is listed for $6.5 million and combines dramatic architecture with secluded grounds, a flowing koi sanctuary and rooms designed to blur the line between indoor and outdoor living.Located at 10 Dragonwood Lane, the property covers approximately 15.57 acres and includes an 8,586-square-foot residence with four bedrooms and five bathrooms. The home was previously owned by…

Onions are one of the most widely used vegetables in everyday cooking, yet they often begin sprouting long before they are used. A few weeks later, some bulbs turn soft while others develop mould or an unpleasant smell. It is a common kitchen problem that leads to unnecessary food waste. Although sprouted onions are not always unsafe to eat, they slowly lose their flavour, texture and overall quality. Early sprouting is often caused by storage conditions rather than the onions themselves, such as heat, excess moisture and poor airflow.6 simple storage tricks to prevent onions from sproutingAccording to the National…

Punjab National Bank (PNB) is accepting online applications for the recruitment of 545 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts under Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements can submit their applications through the official PNB website, pnb.bank.in.The registration process started on July 20, 2026, and will close on August 9, 2026. Candidates who are yet to apply should complete the process before the deadline.The selected candidates will be posted in the state for which they have applied. The pay scale for the LBO post ranges from Rs 48,480 to Rs 85,920.PNB LBO recruitment 2026: Eligibility and age…

Gareth Edwards has reportedly backed out of the Jurassic Park Rebirth sequel. The production company issued a statement about how great it was to work with the director. They are currently on the lookout for someone new to work on the franchise. (YouTube) Director Gareth Edwards had earlier been confirmed to work on the upcoming ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ sequel. However, according to the latest reports shared online, he has backed out of the project because of creative differences. Read ahead to know more about what happened.Gareth Edwards backs out of directing the ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ sequelThe Hollywood Reporter shared online…

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended all-rounder Hamza Nazar from all forms of cricket for two years and fined him Rs 1 million after finding that he provided misleading information while applying for a visa through the board.The decision was announced on Thursday following an internal inquiry.Hamza had recently emerged as one of the promising performers in Pakistan’s domestic circuit.He was reportedly in contention for Pakistan’s recent two-Test tour of the West Indies, but the visa-related issue ruled him out of selection.According to the PCB, the inquiry found that Hamza did not provide complete and accurate information…