The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) has hired langurs and their handlers to tackle the issue of food-stealing monkeys at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, the venue for the second Test match between India and Bangladesh. Monkeys have previously been known to snatch food and drinks from television crews and cameramen positioned on elevated stands…
Diamond exports from India fell by 28% in FY2024, driven by worsening global economic conditions and rising competition from lab-grown diamonds (LGD). The country’s exports of cut and polished diamonds (CPD) are expected to drop to a decade-low of $12.5-13.0 billion in FY2025, reflecting an 18-19% year-on-year decline. This contraction is due to a 13-14%…
The Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park in Pune is planning to introduce four zebras—two males and two females—for the first time, with preparations for their arrival well underway. A 5,000-square-metre trench is almost complete, with only 20% of the work remaining. The zoo authorities are working on a feasibility report after a recent site visit to…
India’s men’s chess team delivered one of the most dominant performances in Chess Olympiad history, securing two gold medals at the Budapest event. The team played 44 games, losing only once, winning 27, and drawing the rest. Their outstanding performance culminated in a 3-1 win over Slovenia. Alongside the team triumph, four individual gold medals…
A fortnight after the tragic passing of her stepfather, Anil Mehta, Bollywood actor and television personality Malaika Arora, along with her family, attended a prayer meet in his memory at a Gurudwara in Santacruz, Mumbai. The ceremony, held on Monday, was attended by close family members and friends. Malaika was joined by her son Arhaan…
In a recent interview with Hauterrfly, actor Esha Deol opened up about the menstrual restrictions she faced at home and the absence of open discussions regarding bodily functions during her upbringing. She shared that during menstruation, she wasn’t allowed to visit the temple or pray, adding, “When it is over, you can wash your hair…
Rahi Anil Barve, director of the critically acclaimed Tumbbad, has announced that he will not be involved in the film’s sequel. This comes just days after producer and lead actor Sohum Shah revealed plans to continue the franchise, following the re-release of Tumbbad in theatres on September 13. Barve, who directed the original 2018 film,…
From fast chargers to wireless power banks and audio enhancements, there are several great accessories for the iPhone 16 that won’t break the bank. Even though the iPhone 16 comes with a premium price tag starting at Rs 79,900, you don’t have to spend a fortune on accessories. Here are five budget-friendly accessories that offer…
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has reported that two asteroids—2020 GE and 2024 RO11—are set to pass by Earth on September 24. Despite their close proximity, NASA reassures that both will pass at safe distances. Asteroid 2020 GE, the smaller of the two, measures around 26 feet in diameter, about the size of a bus, and…
India has unveiled a new initiative to offer fifty Quad scholarships, totaling $500,000, for students from the Indo-Pacific region to pursue a four-year undergraduate engineering program at a Government of India-funded technical institution. The announcement highlights India’s commitment to fostering educational ties and enhancing regional collaboration. The Quad partners praised the expansion of the Quad…
