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India’s historic 270-run win over England (ANI Photo) India’s emphatic 270-run victory over England in the first-ever women’s Test at Lord’s was more than just another famous overseas win. It further cemented one of the most remarkable records in women’s Test cricket. India have now gone 40 years without losing a Test match in England. The triumph also preserved India’s unbeaten record in women’s Tests on English soil. Across 10 Tests played in England since their first tour in 1986, India have won three and drawn seven, with Monday’s victory at Lord’s becoming the latest chapter in a remarkable run…

Dale Carnegie (Image: Wikipedia) Most people brace themselves for criticism and relax around praise, treating the two as opposites, one dangerous and one safe. Dale Carnegie flipped that instinct on its head. “Don’t be afraid of enemies who attack you,” he wrote. “Be afraid of the friends who flatter you.” Coming from a man who spent decades studying how people actually influence one another, that reversal is worth taking seriously rather than dismissing as a clever line. He built an entire career around the difference between honest human connection and the kind of hollow charm that only looks like it,…

Long before smartphones and social media check-ins, travellers had another way of preserving memories and it was through postage stamps and postal cancellations. Today it sounds like a nostalgic tradition. But for those who miss collecting stamps, worry not as the tradition has returned with a modern twist, thanks to the Karnataka Philately Passport. Let’s find out more about this unique travel trend:What happened in Bengaluru The concept caught wide attention after a number of people reportedly queued outside Bengaluru’s General Post Office as early as 5:30 AM to buy one of the limited-edition passports. There were only around 1,500…

The University of Delhi has received over 2.73 lakh registrations for undergraduate admissions under CSAS-UG 2026, with more than 2.06 lakh applicants completing their programme and college preferences. Commerce and humanities courses continue to dominate student choices, while the first seat allocation list is scheduled to be released on July 16 following the closure of the preference-editing window. More than 2.73 lakh aspirants have registered for undergraduate admissions at the University of Delhi (DU) for the 2026-27 academic session, with over 2.06 lakh candidates completing the programme and college preference-filling process under the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS-UG). The university…

After investing in a property in Ayodhya, Ranbir Kapoor has expanded his real estate portfolio by purchasing nearly 25 acres of land in Pune’s Mulshi taluka for Rs 16.42 crore, according to property registration.The deal, registered on April 30, 2026, includes four adjoining land parcels located in Pimpri village. The largest parcel, measuring 43,800 sq m, was acquired for Rs 7.07 crore. Another plot spread across 29,900 sq m was purchased for Rs 4.62 crore, while a 21,400 sq m parcel was bought for Rs 3.31 crore. The fourth and smallest parcel, measuring 8,900 sq m, was acquired for Rs…

Kranti Gaud (Getty Images) India fast bowler Kranti Gaud said earning a place on the iconic Lord’s honours board had been her personal target from the very start of the one-off Women’s Test, after her match-winning performance guided India to a historic 270-run victory over England.Gaud was the standout performer with the ball, claiming 5/37 in England’s first innings to hand India a decisive 115-run lead. She followed it up with figures of 2/54 in the second innings as England were bowled out for 186 while chasing an imposing target of 457. Her seven-wicket haul earned her the Player of…

Humans Fed Salmon to Canines 12,000 Years Ago, Study Suggests, Hinting at the Origin of Our Relationship With Dogs Early humans in Alaska were sharing their salmon catches with ancient canines 12,000 years ago. This shows that close relationships between humans and dog ancestors developed 2,000 years earlier than anyone previously thought in the Americas.The findings, published in the journal Science Advances, challenge long-held ideas about how and when wolves turned into tame companions. By studying chemical clues called stable carbon and nitrogen isotopes in fossilized bones, scientists discovered a diet packed with fish. This diet suggests these ancient animals…

In a recent update, the government of Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of Package Visa. It is a new digital initiative designed to simplify travel to Saudi by integrating tourist visa applications directly into curated travel bookings. The launch is currently underway through qualified travel and tourism service providers across selected international markets ahead of a broader rollout.The initiative builds on Saudi’s wider efforts to simplify visiting the country. Since launching the tourist e-Visa, Saudi has introduced several new ways to visit, including visa on arrival and the Stopover Transit Visa. Together, these initiatives have supported the country’s rapid…

Masturbation myths and exams: Why fear, not semen loss, may affect student performance. (AI Image) Board exams, entrance tests and college admissions already put enormous pressure on students. But for many adolescent boys, another source of stress quietly adds to the burden—misinformation about their own bodies.Many students grow up believing that masturbation or nightfall causes weakness, memory loss, poor concentration and declining academic performance. These myths, often passed on by friends, relatives, social media or unverified websites, leave teenagers feeling anxious and guilty about completely normal biological processes. Doctors say these misconceptions not only lack scientific evidence but can also…

Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam recalled Sanjay Dutt trembling with fear after being sentenced in the arms case, opposing leniency despite his top lawyers. Nikam clarified Dutt wasn’t a terrorist but regretted he could’ve helped prevent the 1993 blasts. Despite their courtroom battle, the two now share a cordial relationship. When actor Sanjay Dutt was arrested for illegally getting weapons from underworld people, some of the country’s top lawyers defended him in court. Still, he was sent to prison, a verdict that prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam says came after he strongly opposed any leniency for the actor. Recalling the day the verdict was…