Most people visit Jodhpur for its forts, palaces and postcard-perfect streets. Caron Rawnsley saw something else.While exploring the city more than a decade ago, the 80-year-old Irishman found himself drawn to its centuries-old stepwells. They were beautiful, but many had been left to decay. Some were filled with garbage. Others had simply been forgotten.He couldn’t…
Deepti Sharma (Getty Images) India all-rounder Deepti Sharma added another landmark to her illustrious career on the opening day of the one-off women’s Test against England at Lord’s, becoming the highest wicket-taker in the history of women’s international cricket. The 27-year-old went past legendary fast bowler Jhulan Goswami to move to the top of the…
Los Angeles Knight Riders beat San Francisco Unicorns (X) Los Angeles Knight Riders strengthened their Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 playoff push with an 11-run victory over San Francisco Unicorns in Dallas, a result that reshuffled the top of the standings for the second time on the day. After MI New York had earlier climbed…
Contrary to popular belief, fresh fish shouldn’t smell intensely fishy. In fact, truly fresh seafood has a clean, mild aroma that reminds many people of the sea. As the fish ages, bacteria naturally begin breaking down proteins, producing the strong odour many people associate with seafood. If the smell is overpowering, sour or unpleasant enough…
Image credit: Instagram/@akshaykumar Akshay Kumar, in his 50s often stuns his fans and audience with his early morning routines. At 58, the star maintains himself with so much dedication and discipline, that one would be curious to know his fitness habits.A practitioner of martial arts, Akshay is known for prioritising functional training, clean eating, and…
Paleontologists in Thailand have identified a new long-necked dinosaur species. This plant-eating creature, Uragasaurus kalasinensis, lived approximately 150 million years ago. Its neck was exceptionally long, making up half its total body length. Unique bony structures and air cavities set this dinosaur apart from others. This discovery marks the first Mamenchisauridae family find in mainland…
Donald Trump on Saturday warned Iran of a massive military response, saying “1,000 missiles are locked and loaded” and aimed at Tehran if it carried out any attempt to assassinate him, amid reports of an alleged new plot against the “sitting US president.“In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “1000 Missiles are Locked and…
Police said, based on information about extortion threats, crime branch personnel had been deployed a few days ago near homes of potential targets, all businessmen. GURGAON: More than 60 rounds were fired as a lane inside the city’s tony Sushant Lok colony – nestled between Beverly Park 1 and Essel Tower – became the scene…
The latest allegations come at a time when the NEET-UG paper leak had triggered a major political storm and forced govt to promise stricter safeguards in high-stakes exams New Delhi: An organised examination racket is operating across several states, according to Haryana-based advocate and student leader Deepak Dhankhar, who claims the UGC-NET Sociology question paper…
JAIPUR: The family of nine-year-old Amaira Meena, who died after allegedly jumping from the fourth floor of Neerja Modi School last year, has alleged that the police chargesheet filed in the case is incomplete and demanded the arrest of all those they hold responsible, including the school’s principal and founder.Addressing a press conference along with…