United Arab Emirates (UAE) batter Asif Khan (Photo/ICC) UAE batter Asif Khan has been banned for 15 months after testing positive for a banned anabolic steroid during an out-of-competition doping test conducted last year.Asif tested positive for a metabolite of mesterolone in a sample collected on September 8, 2025. Mesterolone is an anabolic steroid used…
The lunar eclipse on August 28, 2026, carries deep spiritual significance. This event, often called a Blood Moon, offers hidden messages for reflection. It suggests unresolved emotional issues may need attention and immediate reactions are not always necessary. Detachment can create space for healing, which may begin with acceptance. The eclipse symbolizes the transience of…
IIT Bombay gives stray dogs QR IDs; internet says ‘Dogesh Bhai is a citizen’ QR codes are usually associated with payments, menus and quick access to information. But a video from IIT Bombay has shown one being used in a very different setting, for stray dogs on the campus.The unusual idea has caught social media…
The excitement around Yash’s much-awaited return to the big screen has been hit by an unwanted development. ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups,’ which arrived in theatres after months of anticipation, is facing piracy trouble as unauthorised recordings from the film have surfaced across social media platforms. Fans have now urged the makers to take…
A young graduate moves out of college, with fond hopes and aspirations to secure a prestigious job. She opens a job portal fervently, only to meet disappointment. She wants digital fluency, communication, workplace readiness, and practical experience. She looks for a course. Another problem appears: Which one is actually worth it?This is the paradox that…
“Emerging markets are driving growth for Nestlé across the board and India is leading the pack,” Nestle’s global CEO Philipp Navratil said. NEW DELHI: India emerged as the highest-performing market for Nestle in first half this year (CY2026) and is on track to be among its top five markets driven by “billionaire brands, volume-led growth…
Narendra Modi (Image credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stressed the importance of sports in building a healthy society and encouraged youngsters to choose “playgrounds over Playstations”. Speaking to athletes during the Khelo India Dialogue via video conferencing, the Prime Minister said sports should become a part of everyday life rather…
Sawan Purnima 2026 presents a date confusion with Purnima Tithi spanning two days. The Purnima Vrat will be observed on August 27, while the festival is on August 28. Devotees will perform puja during the morning hours of August 28 before Purnima ends. Moonrise on August 27 is important for those observing the Vrat. This…
Growing up in Amritsar in the 1960s, Singh had heard whispers that the woman he believed was his mother was not his biological mother at all. His grandmother, whom he knew as the person who raised him, was in fact his paternal grandmother. The truth about his birth remained largely a family secret. At eight,…
National Award-winning actress Manasi Parekh has been in the spotlight after her Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage coincided with reports of flash flooding in Tibet. The actress has been sharing moments from her spiritual journey on social media. She has also provided an update about her whereabouts amid the situation involving several pilgrims in the region.Manasi Parekh…