A combination of satellite images shows the valleys near the Nepal-China border on August 23, 2026, before the devastating floods and on August 26, 2026, after the disaster. (Photo: Reuters) Satellite images taken before and after the deadly flash flood near Nepal’s border with Tibet reveal a striking change in the landscape: stretches of green…
Anaya Bangar’s return to competitive cricket now has a potential timeline, with March 2027 set as the key date in her bid to pursue elite women’s cricket in Australia and potentially earn a route into the Women’s Big Bash League.The former Mumbai U-19 cricketer has been cleared by Cricket Australia to play community cricket and…
Sunil Narine added another landmark to an extraordinary T20 career on Thursday, becoming only the second bowler in the history of the format to reach 650 wickets.The Trinbago Knight Riders spinner achieved the feat during their Caribbean Premier League 2026 clash against Saint Lucia Kings at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba. Playing his 611th…
(Representative image) DR’s technical monitoring metrics will enable countries to assess their capacity to anticipate, prepare for and adapt to drought (Photo: Reuters). NEW DELHI: Amid reports that three out of four people worldwide could face drought by 2050, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) during its 17th conference (COP17) on Wednesday took…
The search for the next James Bond has taken a rather unexpected turn, with a relatively unknown face joining the race to take on the role of the top British spy. Jack Barton emerges as surprise frontrunner to play Bond At a time when rumours are rife that along list of Hollywood A-list stars are…
MEA issues emergency helpline NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday issued emergency helpline numbers for its citizens stranded or affected by devastating flash floods in neighbouring Nepal, where intense flooding in the northern region bordering China has claimed more than 150 lives.The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu said Indian nationals seeking assistance or information could contact +977…
Actor Sonu Sood, actress Manisha Koirala and fashion designer Prabal Gurung have come forward to express solidarity with the people of Nepal as devastating floods ravaged towns, leaving many dead and over 400 missing.Sood, who has been personally championing various philanthropic and humanitarian work, took to social media to extend his support to those affected…
A petition to change the Nashville airport’s name to honor Dolly Parton gained traction after the news of her passing was shared online. The petition was originally posted in 2025. (Instagram) Following the news of Dolly Parton’s passing, a petition surfaced online, aiming to rename Tennessee’s Nashville International Airport after the iconic ‘9 to 5’…
Mohanlal shares Onam poster of ‘Athimanoharam’; actor appears as cop TS Lovelajan Mohanlal marked the Onam celebrations with a new poster from his upcoming Malayalam movie ‘Athimanoharam’. The actor shared the first-look glimpse on social media. Mohanlal appears as Sub Inspector TS Lovelajan The poster features Mohanlal in a police uniform. He plays Sub Inspector…
India’s Arshdeep Singh attends a training session ahead of the second one day international cricket match between India and Afghanistan in Lucknow, India, Tuesday, June 16, 2026.(AP Photo/Manish Swarup) BENGALURU: Pacer Arshdeep Singh’s last red-ball appearance before the ongoing 2026-27 domestic season-opener came in the Duleep Trophy last season.The Punjab pacer, primarily a white-ball specialist,…