Image credit: Wrestling Federation of India NEW DELHI: Indian wrestling has suffered a doping setback ahead of the Asian Games, with Greco-Roman wrestler Deepanshu provisionally suspended by the National AntiDoping Agency (NADA) after failing an out-of-competition dope test for the prohibited anabolic steroid stanozolol.Deepanshu, who competes in the 130kg category, had won the Asian Games…
Uttar Pradesh’s Social Welfare Department (Samaj Kalyan Vibhag) has released the official timeline for the state’s scholarship scheme for the academic year 2026-27. Registration for Class 9 to 12 students opens today, August 11, 2026.This information comes from two official government orders issued by the department on July 20, 2026. One order covers the Pre-Matric…
Pleasure has a place in your schedule today, and that’s no small thing.Saturn usually keeps you focused on duty, but the Moon and Venus open a softer, more comfortable lane now. A family outing, picnic, meal outside, or short leisure plan is likely, and you should allow it without guilt. Not every day must be…
Quote of the day by Ludwig van Beethoven: “Don’t only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets; art deserves that, for it and knowledge can raise man to the divine” Our lives are surrounded by instant gratification, such as getting whatever we require right at our fingertips, be it through quick commerce…
Dramatic videos showing people running for safety as buildings collapse in clouds of dust and debris have emerged from Colombia after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the country’s west on Monday, killing at least 132 people and injuring more than 570, according to the Colombian Association of Capital Cities.The earthquake struck at 7:34 am local…
Rugs and carpets instantly take us back to Arabian Nights, the one on which Aladdin flew, but one of them placed right at the center of our homes can just add the right character to our homes.While most of us think of these rugs as an afterthought, something that comes after all the decor in…
Sarfaraz Khan (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has welcomed Sarfaraz Khan‘s return to India’s Test squad and backed him to make the playing XI against Sri Lanka, arguing that his ability against spin could make him a better option than Dhruv Jurel in the conditions expected in Galle.Sarfaraz was added to…
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Good news can lift the whole house today.The Moon supports joy through children and personal creativity, while Jupiter adds gains through risk-taking done with sense. That means the day has a playful current, but also a useful one. You may hear something encouraging from a child, a younger family member, or someone you guide. The…
NCERT granted deemed university status The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), the country’s national resource institution for school education, has been granted the status of an Institution Deemed to be University.The decision was taken after the University Grants Commission (UGC) examined NCERT’s application through an expert committee under the provisions of the…
Congress Warring predicts AAP govt collapse in Punjab (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring took a dig at chief minister Bhagwant Mann, saying the ongoing Vidhan Sabha session could be his last. The sharp jibe at Punjab CM came months prior to Punjab’s assembly elections set for early next year.Warring…
In cricket, as in life, fortunes can change in a short time. Over the years, Sarfaraz Khan has subtly expressed his frustration at being sidelined from the Indian Test team despite consistent performances in the Ranji Trophy.On Friday, the Mumbai batter posted a photo on Instagram from the 2019 Telugu film ‘Jersey’ with a caption…
