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Yashasvi Jaiswal etched his name into cricket’s record books with a truly unique feat during the fifth and final Test against England. The young Indian opener became the first cricketer in Test history to score 82 runs behind square en route to a century, a statistic unmatched across the 1,526 centuries recorded in the format’s long history. A Rare Achievement In his fluent knock of 118 runs, Jaiswal dominated the English bowling attack with precision and timing, particularly on the leg side. By the time he reached his hundred, 82 of his runs had come behind square, the highest ever…

The air we breathe may seem like a permanent feature of our planet, but new research suggests it’s far from eternal. A study published in Nature Geoscience by scientists from NASA and Japan’s Toho University paints a stark picture: Earth’s oxygen-rich atmosphere, which supports complex life, will likely collapse within the next billion years. Even more striking, the initial decline could begin as soon as 10,000 years from now—a blink of an eye in geological time. The sun’s warming could trigger a chain reaction Researchers led by Kazumi Ozaki of Toho University modeled the long-term evolution of Earth’s atmosphere, focusing…

BIAL partners with fragrance experts to infuse Terminal 2 with a calming signature scent, marking a new era in sensory travel design at Bengaluru airport.Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru has unveiled a unique initiative to transform passenger experience, by launching a signature fragrance called Dancing Bamboo at its Terminal 2. This carefully crafted scent is being diffused at critical touchpoints such as check-in counters and arrival zones, adding a new sensory dimension to the airport journey.Also Read: Bengaluru airport surges ahead overtaking Chennai in international passenger rankingsThe initiative, developed in collaboration with fragrance design studio Aerome, aims to create…

Former India batter Sanjay Bangar lavished praise on pacer Akash Deep’s fluent batting effort in the second innings that provided a vital boost to the visiting side in the ongoing fifth Test against England at The Oval. Akash played a memorable knock of 66 runs, laced with 12 fours and was involved in a 107-run third-wicket partnership with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. The duo not only rescued India’s innings but also set the platform for the batters to come. “Akash Deep took his chances early on against Bethell in the very first over, but after that, he was very, very thoughtful.…

WCL 2025 Final: South Africa clinch WCL 2025 title with dominant win over Pakistan as De Villiers scores third ton of the tournament; Raina praises AB and backs India’s decision to pull out. In a stunning display of power-hitting, AB de Villiers led South Africa Legends to a thumping 9-wicket win over Pakistan Legends in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 final on August 2. Chasing a challenging 196, the Proteas made a mockery of the target, gunning it down in just 16.5 overs, thanks to De Villiers’ breathtaking 120 off 60 balls his third century of the tournament.…

A human liver was transported across the city in under an hour using a metro train, creating a historic moment for urban mobility and medical emergencies in Bengaluru.In a groundbreaking development for emergency medical logistics, Bengaluru’s Namma Metro successfully facilitated the city’s first-ever organ transport via metro train on Friday night. The operation, executed with military-like precision by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), transported a donated human liver from Vydehi Hospital in Whitefield to Sparsh Hospital in Rajarajeshwari Nagar (R.R. Nagar) in just over an hour , a journey that would typically take over three hours by road during…

The 2025 World Championship of Legends (WCL) Final had an unexpected moment off the field when WCL owner Harshit Tomar made a surprising statement to anchor Karishma Kotak during a live post-match interview. When Kotak asked Tomar about his celebrations after the tournament’s conclusion, he replied with a smile, “I’m going to propose to you.” The remark left Kotak momentarily stunned as she responded, “Oh my God!” before quickly regaining her composure and continuing with the segment. WCL owner proposing Anchor on live after SA became champions _pic.twitter.com/o8fnjBGpb8 — Div_ (@div_yumm) August 2, 2025 Mixed Reactions Online The exchange…

The 2008 Malegaon blast case, in which several accused were linked to extremist groups, concluded this week following the acquittal of all seven accused, including former BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit, a parallel case from 2006 involving similarly placed suspects remains stalled in court. Despite the National Investigation Agency (NIA) naming operatives of Hindu outfits in its 2013 chargesheet in the 2006 case, the trial of the four accused has made no progress since 2019. Two of the men named in the 2006 blasts, Ramchandra Kalsangra and Sandeep Dange, are also accused of having played…

Nagavara loop ramp of Hebbal Flyover likely to open before Independence Day, aims to ease airport-bound congestion at one of Bengaluru’s busiest junctions.Bengaluru’s Hebbal Flyover, a long-standing traffic bottleneck, is set to see major relief as the newly constructed ramp from Nagavara is expected to open before August 15. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar confirmed the timeline earlier this week, stating that the much-delayed project is now in its final stages.Also Read:Bengaluru gears up for Gowri-Ganesha festival with BBMP’s 75 one-stop permit centersOriginally scheduled for completion by April 30 with a May inauguration, the new section has faced several…

BBMP announces 75 single-window centers across Bengaluru for smooth Gowri-Ganeshotsav celebrations; public, police, and BESCOM coordination emphasized. In preparation for this year’s Gowri-Ganesha festival, the BBMP has introduced a streamlined single-window permission system to manage festivities efficiently across the city. As in previous years, all approvals will be granted under this unified process through 75 sub-division offices.Also Read:PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Bengaluru’s Yellow Line metro on August 10To ensure effective implementation, the civic body has formed committees at each center comprising BBMP, Police, BESCOM, and Fire Department officials. Each of these centers will be overseen by a designated nodal officer.In…