Author: Rahul M

Indian captain Shubman Gill has etched his name in the record books by surpassing Sunil Gavaskar’s long-standing record for the most runs scored by an Indian captain in a single Test series. Gill, who has been in sublime form throughout the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, reached 733 runs* during the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval, eclipsing Gavaskar’s mark of 732 runs set during the 1978-79 series against the West Indies. Dominating the England series Gill’s prolific form has been the hallmark of India’s campaign in England. Coming into the decider at The Oval, he had already accumulated…

Some of Israel’s most important Western allies, under political pressure from voters appalled by mounting evidence of starvation in the Gaza Strip, now say they will recognize a Palestinian state. President Donald Trump, himself convinced that Palestinians in Gaza are starving, has sent his Mideast envoy to Israel for the first time in months to look at the chaotic food distribution system. More scholars are debating whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Opinion polls in the United States and elsewhere show an increasingly negative view of Israel. And there is no clear plan to bring the war against Hamas…

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Israel on Thursday to discuss the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, as the death toll of Palestinians waiting for food and other aid continued to climb. Witkoff and U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee will inspect food distribution in Gaza on Friday, the White House said.At least 91 Palestinians were killed and more than 600 wounded while attempting to get aid in the past 24 hours, the Gaza Health Ministry said on Thursday. This includes 54 people killed while awaiting food in northern Gaza near the…

As potential parents, we’re confronted with a vast array of choices—most of which directly impact our child’s health and well-being. One such choice, often offered in the later stages of pregnancy, is saving your baby’s cord blood stem cells. This isn’t merely a medical decision—it’s a biological safeguard that may prove to be a lifesaver in the long run. There are 7 essential facts that all parents should know about stem cell banking before delivery, as shared by Dr. Mrinalini Chaturvedi, Medical Director, Cryoviva Life Sciences, India.    1. Cord Blood Stem Cells Are Powerful and Non-Controversial Umbilical cord blood,…

Former Tamil Nadu chief minister and AIADMK rebel O Panneerselvam on Thursday formally announced his exit from the BJP-led NDA, ending a strained and often ambiguous relationship with the coalition. The move, long anticipated within political circles, came after what supporters of Panneerselvam, commonly known as OPS, described as months of humiliation and political neglect by the BJP’s central leadership – with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, most recently, denying him an audience during his visit to the state. The announcement that OPS’s outfit AIADMK Cadres’ Rights Retrieval Committee was leaving the NDA was made by the ex-CM’s aide Panruti S…

For too long, the phrase “Hot Girl Summer” has dominated our social feeds, equated with youth, energy, glowing skin, and peak confidence. But what if we told you that Hot Flash July could be just as powerful—maybe even more so? Let’s own it. Women in their 40s and 50s are not just fading into the background—they’re rising, reclaiming space, and redefining what this phase of life looks and feels like. Midlife is no longer a crisis; it’s a clarion call to come into your most authentic self. And yes, while we may be sweating through a hot flash instead of…

Kolkata Knight Riders are once again in the spotlight, but not for reasons they would prefer. The hashtag ‘Sack Bravo From KKR’ has taken social media by storm as fans express frustration over the franchise’s dismal performance in the 2025 Indian Premier League. One of the major off-season changes leading into IPL 2025 was the appointment of Dwayne Bravo as the team mentor, replacing former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir. Gambhir had played a key role in guiding KKR to the IPL title in 2024, but under Bravo’s mentorship, the team has struggled significantly. KKR endured a disastrous 2025 campaign, finishing…

The Karnataka High Court on July 25 set out guidelines for compassionate job appointments, including assistance for widows and illiterate persons, while also directing the state to prepare a standard operating procedure (SOP) for making such appointments. A bench of Justices Mohammad Nawaz and K S Hemalekha of the high court’s Kalaburagi bench stated that regardless of whether applications are in the correct format or not, the authorities have to acknowledge them in 30 days along with information on the status of the application, any issues with documentation/formatting, limitation period, and rights of other dependents. The final decision has to…

The recent tariff move by US President Donald Trump has reignited global attention on the deepening tensions between Washington and Moscow. Trump announced that India would be subjected to a 25% tariff on its imports to the United States, along with additional unspecified penalty citing New Delhi’s continued purchase of energy and arms from Russia. Although the specific percentage of the additional penalty has not yet been disclosed, the announcement signals a growing impatience from the US over India’s trade relations with Russia. This measure has sparked concerns over potential diplomatic strains and economic impacts on bilateral relations. US imports…

Om Prakash Rajbhar, a two-time MLA and a former Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister, made a series of bold claims on Thursday as he is turning his attention to poll-bound Bihar after Uttar Pradesh. Speaking to NDTV, Rajbhar said that he will contest 30 seats in Bihar. “But, if we are not given a respectable number, then all options are open. My party is even prepared to contest 150 seats even if it helps or hurts the NDA,” he said, as quoted by NDTV. The Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party of Rabhar is a member of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance that…