KOCHI: Star shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa, who won the women’s doubles gold medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, says she is not a fan of badminton’s new 15×3 scoring system, arguing that the diet version strips the sport of the drama and intensity that have made it so riveting. The All India Senior Ranking Badminton Tournament,…
Arnav Vijay Paparkar plays a backhand against Joshua Craze of Great Britain during their Boys’ Singles first round match on day six of The Championships Wimbledon 2026 on July 04, 2026 in London, England. (Photo/Getty) Arnav Paparkar took the quieter route. He climbed the ladder one step at a time, starting with lower-level international tournaments…
Fitness influencer Connor Murphy, 32, died in Thailand as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding his death. Police said witnesses reported erratic behaviour before the incident, while investigators later recovered unused syringes and unidentified pills during a search. Murphy’s girlfriend denied seeing him use drugs. An autopsy and toxicology tests are underway to determine the official…
Mamata Banerjee loses cool, slaps TMC worker during protest NEW DELHI: A video showing Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief and former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee slapping a party worker during a protest march in Kolkata has gone viral on social media, triggering political reactions.The video was shared on X by BJP National spokesperson Pradeep…
A 187-foot-tall dipterocarp tree For decades, scientists believed that the tallest trees faced one of nature’s toughest challenges: Getting water from their roots to leaves hundreds of feet above the ground. Now, a study of towering trees in Southeast Asia suggests some of the world’s tallest flowering plants have evolved specialised systems to overcome that…
Saudi Arabia executes man convicted of burning wife alive A Saudi man convicted of murdering his wife by luring her to a remote desert area and setting her on fire was executed in the Tabuk region on Tuesday, the Saudi Ministry of Interior said.According to the ministry, the man persuaded his wife to accompany him…
The Railway Ministry has issued a fresh directive to all zonal railways, warning them to strictly implement cleaning, fumigation and pest-control protocols in pantry cars after repeated reports of unhygienic conditions, rodent infestations and poor maintenance.In a letter dated July 7, the ministry said complaints about dirty pantry cars and pest infestations continued despite repeated…
Argentinas fans display a banner depicting Leo Messi and Diego Armando Maradona, in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (left) and Argentina players singing ‘the fourth star’ in dressing room after win over Egypt. Argentina’s dressing room erupted in celebration after the team pulled off a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in the FIFA World…
A network of Telegram group allegedly used coded language to discuss sexual assaults, drugging methods and attacks on women, with prosecutors saying members disguised their activities behind terms such as ‘cars’, ‘fuel’ and ‘driving’.The groups called themselves the “German driving school for experts”, but prosecutors said the chats had a different purpose. According to court…
‘Dhamaal 4’ actress Anjali Anand refuses to let online trolls fat-shame her (Image Credits Instagram) ‘Dhamaal 4’ actress Anjali Anand refuses to let online trolls fat-shame her (Image Credits Instagram) ‘Dhamaal 4’ actress Anjali Anand refuses to let online trolls fat-shame her (Image Credits Instagram) ‘Dhamaal 4’ actress Anjali Anand refuses to let online trolls…