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Elephants and Rajdhani (Instagram) Assam is a beautiful Northeastern state known for its exotic wildlife and dense jungles. The state has a close relationship with elephants. But sometimes, Assam’s wildlife comes much closer to everyday life than expected. Recently, an unexpected encounter between these gentle giants and a famous Indian train made the headlines. The whole incident was captured in a video and shared on social media.In August, the Down Rajdhani Express was temporarily stopped at Hawaipur in Assam’s Hojai district after a herd of elephants began crossing the railway tracks. The train was halted at around kilometre 167/8, under…

Grandmaster Anish Giri during the Global Chess League 2026, in Bengaluru. (PTI Photo) Israel’s men and women teams forfeited their sixth-round matches against the Netherlands and Bulgaria at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand on Monday after both opponents declined requests to change the schedule for Yom Kippur.The Israeli men’s team was due to face the Netherlands in the Open section, while the women’s team was scheduled to play Bulgaria. However, neither team showed up at the Silk Road International Exhibition Centre, leaving two empty tables and handing their opponents 4-0 wins by forfeit. The Netherlands had world No.…

Oregon student who went to South Korea on an exchange program was jailed there on charges of theft. His family seeks his release as South Korea bars his exit. A 20-year-old engineering student from Portland, Oregon, remained stuck in South Korea months after he was arrested during what his family described as a mental health crisis. Although a South Korean court acquitted him after finding that he lacked criminal responsibility, a prosecutor’s appeal and an exit restriction have prevented him from returning to the US, according to KOIN. His family members said they did not expect South Korea to be…

Monty Python star Eric Idle, 83, reflects on surviving pancreatic cancer, finding peace in Provence and his unforgettable conversation with Beatles legend George Harrison about death, rebirth and the afterlife. Monty Python star Eric Idle has opened up about mortality, his battle with pancreatic cancer, his enduring connection with the French countryside and his life away from the spotlight. At 83, the comedian and writer says he has found a sense of peace in Provence, where he spends around half the year.“I’d like to be buried here,” Idle told Radio Times in a recent interview while looking across the picturesque…

It has been part of the food habits of nomadic communities for generations. A traditional cheese made from yak milk in the high-altitude villages of Ladakh has found international recognition. Yak Churpi, made for generations by pastoral communities, won a gold medal at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026 in São Paulo, Brazil. The award brought attention to a cheese that is still difficult to find outside Ladakh. The gold-winning sample was made by Thenlay Nurboo. According to the official website of the Prime Minister’s Office, Yak Churpi-Soft from Nordic Farm, Leh, Ladakh was among the Indian products that…

Evgenii Romanov of Israel, Petar Arnaudov of Bulgaria, Nurgyul Salimova of Bulgaria (Photo by Rafal Oleksiewicz for FIDE) NEW DELHI: Israel Chess Federation chief Zvika Barkai has accused FIDE of failing to honour a prior agreement over scheduling arrangements for Yom Kippur, after both Israel’s men’s and women’s teams forfeited their Round 6 matches at the ongoing 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand on Monday. The forfeits followed a scheduling dispute over the observance of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.The trouble began over the weekend. Israel had requested an early start to their games so they could…

For decades, a stretch of Mill Brook in Athol, Massachusetts, was hidden beneath asphalt, largely out of sight beneath what had become a downtown parking area. This month, the small central Massachusetts town celebrated a very different landscape: the stream is flowing in the open again, new wetlands surround it and much of the former pavement has been replaced with greenery. The transformation, known as Mill Brook Crossing, was officially completed with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 16. Reporting by Streetsblog Massachusetts and the Athol Daily News, along with information from the Massachusetts government, shows how the project turned a…

Shah Rukh Khan visits Lalbaugcha Raja with Gauri Khan and Suhana Khan to seek Lord Ganesh’s blessings; joins evening aarti – Video Shah Rukh Khan visited the famous Lalbaugcha Raja pandal in Mumbai with his wife Gauri Khan and daughter Suhana Khan on Monday to seek Lord Ganesh’s blessings during Ganeshotsav. Photos and videos from his visit with family have surfaced on the internet. Let’s take a look.Shah Rukh Khan joins evening aarti at Lalbaugcha RajaNews agency ANI shared visuals of the family praying and taking part in the evening aarti. Shah Rukh Khan waved at fans inside the pandal…

NRI shares struggle of returning to India after years in US Returning to a familiar place does not always mean returning to the same life. People move on, relationships change, and the idea of “home” can feel different after years away. A Reddit post by an NRI has sparked discussion around this side of moving back to India.The person, who had been living in the US, shared their experience of trying to settle back after spending a significant amount of time abroad.Why the NRI returnedThe Reddit user said their parents had been worried about them and wanted them to be…

Indian women’s cricket team at the Asian Games Indian women’s cricket team will be in focus on September 22 as it takes on Sri Lanka in the Asian Games final, with a gold medal at stake.The defending champions have reached the final after a strong run in the tournament and are now one win away from retaining their Asian Games title. Victory would also give India its first gold medal of the Aichi-Nagoya Games.Shooting offers another medal opportunity for India, with Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Rakesh Mane competing in the 10m air rifle mixed team event.In wushu, Langlentombi Devi Hanjabam…