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England batter Jos Buttler has paid an emotional tribute to his late father, who passed away a week ago. In an Instagram post on Monday, Buttler shared a cherished moment from England’s 2019 ICC World Cup triumph, where he is seen holding the trophy alongside his father. The post was captioned: “Rest in peace Dad, thank you for everything.” The tribute comes just days after Buttler took the field for Manchester Originals in The Hundred against Oval Invincibles on August 9, a match that turned out to be one of his most emotionally challenging outings. Difficult Day at the Office…

BDA to meet landowners for Peripheral Ring Road project, but disagreement over compensation rates threatens progress.The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) will from Monday hold consultations with landowners on compensation for the long-delayed 74-km Bengaluru Business Corridor (Peripheral Ring Road). Spread across 2,560 acres, the project aims to connect Hosur Road and Tumakuru Road, easing traffic congestion on the city’s outer roads.Also Read:Satellite Town Ring Road to reshape Bengaluru’s growth, drive real estate boom by 2035Eight committees, each led by a land acquisition officer, will conduct meetings at 18 locations, including Yelahanka mini Vidhana Soudha, Varthur nada kacheri, Huskur revenue office,…

New Delhi: A “124-year-old” woman from Bihar’s Siwan district, Minta Devi has become the face of the INDIA bloc’s protest raising “vote chori” (vote theft) allegations against the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the poll body’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state. On Tuesday, several Opposition MPs, including Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi, wore T-shirts with Minta Devi’s name and face printed on the front, and “124 Not Out” written on the back. The protest, held in front of Parliament’s Makar Dwar, saw participation from Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party chair Sonia Gandhi, TMC’s…

IND vs ENG: The recently concluded India vs England Test series has etched its name in cricket history, becoming the most-watched Test series on digital platforms. The five-match contest, which ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw, also marked Shubman Gill’s debut series as India’s Test captain. According to official streaming partner JioHotstar, over 170 million viewers tuned in to watch the thrilling encounters, clocking a staggering 65 billion minutes of watch time. Record-Breaking Digital Concurrency The fifth day of the series-deciding Test at the Kennington Oval saw an unprecedented 13 million concurrent viewers, the highest-ever for a Test match on…

When Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retired from Test cricket, many wondered if a younger Indian team could still attract massive audiences for the longest format. Those doubts were emphatically silenced as the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy 2025 between India and England not only pulled in huge crowds but also became the most‑watched Test series ever on any digital platform. The crowning moment came on Day 5 of the fifth Test at The Oval, with India chasing four wickets to win and square the series 2‑2. At that point, 1.3 crore concurrent viewers tuned in to JioHotstar, setting a new record for…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court’s order on the shifting of stray dogs to shelters has brought the Gandhis—Rahul, Priyanka, Maneka, and Varun—together to oppose it in one voice. It’s not often that the families of Sanjay and Rajiv speak in unison on any contentious subject, after Sanjay’s wife Maneka left Indira Gandhi’s home in 1982 following differences with her and subsequently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Her son Varun followed later to enter the BJP ranks. Reacting to the SC order, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took to the social media and termed the directive as a “step back…

Bengaluru’s monument adoption drive struggles as approvals, paperwork, and slow processes stall private participation.Bengaluru’s rich heritage, ranging from 18th-century forts to colonial-era landmarks, remains in limbo as Karnataka’s flagship ‘Adopt a Monument’ scheme has failed to attract a single private partner since its launch earlier this year.Also Read:Green line rush fears after yellow line launch, MP Tejasvi Surya seeks PDS installationThe initiative, modelled on the Centre’s ‘Adopt a Heritage’ programme, was designed to invite corporates, trusts, and individuals to take charge of maintenance, illumination, landscaping, and tourist amenities for historic structures. However, potential stakeholders say the process is bogged down…

It’s 2 AM, you’re scrolling on your phone, and suddenly all you can think about is hot ramen, extra peri-peri fries, a bag of chips, or PIZZA! While your taste buds might scream yum, your body is often trying to communicate something much deeper, from nutrient deficiencies to emotional triggers. 1. Salty Cravings – Your Body’s SOS Signal When you crave salty snacks like chips or fries, it’s often your body’s way of signaling: → Electrolyte Imbalance: Sweating from workouts, humid weather, or even stress can deplete sodium and potassium. → Low Blood Pressure: Salt naturally helps raise it,…

Sydney, Aug 12 (IANS) Climate change-driven heat extremes have wiped out 25-38 per cent of tropical bird populations since 1950, according to a study involving Australian scientists. The study found that while shifts in average temperature and rainfall have some influence, the biggest climate threat to birds, particularly in tropical regions, comes from exposure to extreme heat, according to an analysis released Tuesday on the University of Queensland website. Australian and European researchers analysed over 3,000 bird populations from 1950-2020, using weather data to separate climate impacts from human pressures such as habitat loss, in a dataset of 90,000 observations…

Sao Paulo, Aug 12 (IANS) Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court judge Alexandre de Moraes, who the United States sanctioned for putting former President Jair Bolsonaro on trial, praised Brazil’s constitution on Monday for guaranteeing a strong and independent judiciary by repelling external and internal pressures. “Since 1988, the Constitution has granted independence and autonomy to the judiciary — financial, administrative and operational autonomy — and its members full independence to judge in accordance with the Constitution and the law, without domestic, foreign, or any other type of pressure,” he said in a speech in the southeastern state of Sao Paulo. Moraes…