Quote of the day by Galileo Galilei: “The book of the universe cannot be understood unless one first learns to…” |

The universe has fascinated humanity for centuries, but understanding it requires more than simply looking at the stars and planets. Galileo Galilei, one of history’s most influential astronomers and scientists, offered a powerful way of thinking about nature, arguing that the universe could be understood only by learning the language in which it was written….

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Here’s how Dolly Parton used her Whitney Houston royalties to give back to Nashville’s Black community |

Dolly Parton, the late singer-songwriter born in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, penned the song in 1973. It came out the following year as the second single off her 13th solo studio album, ‘Jolene’, according to Genius. The track hit the top of the Billboard Hot Country Chart on two separate occasions, with its 1982…

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Jasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson back; Hardik Pandya misses out as India announce squad for Afghanistan T20Is | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: India have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, with Jasprit Bumrah returning to the side while Hardik Pandya misses out after suffering a fresh setback in his comeback bid.Shreyas Iyer will continue to lead the side, with Tilak Varma as his deputy. Young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi,…

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In 1937, Pittsburgh built a 102-foot water tank that doubled as a park lookout; closed for decades, it is getting a $3 million restoration to reopen its 154-step climb and skyline view

Officials and parks supporters gather for a ceremony on Aug. 31, 2026. A 102-foot water tank in Pittsburgh that once also served as an observation post is set to welcome visitors again after being closed for decades, following a major restoration project. According to reports by WESA and TribLive, the North Park Observation Tower, built…

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Akshay Kumar, Ranbir Kapoor, Kartik Aaryan came forward to help veteran Sudhir Dalvi of ‘Sai Baba’ fame after hospital bill went to Rs 19 lakh, wife says he’s now recovering at home | Hindi Movie News

Veteran actor Sudhir Dalvi, widely remembered for his iconic portrayal of Sai Baba in the 1977 film Shirdi Ke Sai Baba, is slowly recovering at home following a serious health setback. The 86-year-old actor spent nearly a month at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital after being admitted on October 7, 2025, with sepsis, a potentially life-threatening infection…

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Punjab health scheme covers 12,467 sepsis treatments worth Rs 51.58 crore | India News

Punjab Health and family welfare minister Balbir Singh CHANDIGARH: Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) has covered 12,467 treatments for severe sepsis and septic shock at a cost of Rs 51.58 crore till September 1, highlighting the growing medical and financial burden of the life-threatening condition.According to data released by the Punjab health department, 10,961…

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Thailand steps up sex-worker raids as USS Abraham Lincoln set to dock with 5,000 sailors in Pattaya

The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln sails past Singapore. (AP Photo) The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is set to dock near Thailand’s Pattaya on Wednesday, bringing nearly 5,000 sailors and Marines to the popular tourist city, as local authorities step up police patrols and crack down on sex workers.Thai officials said the…

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‘Malamaal Weekly 2’: Esha Deol to make comeback post Dharmendra’s demise, Soniya Bansal also joins cast | Hindi Movie News

By April 2026, two months after initial reports, it emerged that Amit Joshi, the director behind ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya’ (2024), had been roped in to direct ‘Malamaal Weekly 2’. This was soon followed by news of Raveena Tandon and Parineeti Chopra being added to the cast, and on August 11, reports confirmed…

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Evening Newswrap: CJP calls off Sept 5 march after SC quashes FIRs; Congress says GDP must mean jobs & more | India News

The CJP on Tuesday called off its September 5 march after the Supreme Court quashed FIRs against students who participated in NEET protests. BJP and Congress clashed over India’s economic performance after GDP growth touched 7.8% in Q1 FY27. Congress questioned whether the growth was translating into jobs. PM Modi at the SCO Summit called…

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A four-month-old baby was buried without a marker in 1906; 120 years later her cemetery finally gave her a headstone | World News

Inglewood Park Cemetery. Image Credit: CBS In 1906, a 4-month-old baby named ‘Maytie Raker’ became the first person to be buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery in California. Her death came at the beginning of the cemetery’s long history, yet for the next 120 years, there was no marker to identify where she lay. Generations passed…

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