August 2026

U.S. influencer with Baby Joey (Instagram) A wildlife video surfaced on social media has left the world furious. Also a lesson for travellers. The footage shows a famous US influencer Sam Jones, aka Samantha Strable, snatching away a baby wombat (joey) from a roadside from the mother. The video is captured by her fellow male…

The Delhi high court has refused to grant bail to Olympic wrestler Sushil Kumar in the alleged murder of former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Dhankar.Justice Purushaindra Kumar dismissed Kumar’s bail plea on August 6, citing concerns about his ability to influence witnesses, his conduct before his arrest, the seriousness of the alleged offence and…

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday slammed Congress leader Shashi Tharoor for claiming that standing through the full rendition of Vande Mataram pushes the limits of human endurance.BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan said that Tharoor’s remark was at odds with the sacrifices of the freedom fighters who gave their lives for the country’s independence while…

Carolyn Carter had spent 50 years living in her modest home in Burbank, California, when a major residential development began transforming the neighbourhood around her. Properties along Hollywood Way were being acquired by the Chandler Group, and more than two dozen of Carter’s neighbours agreed to sell their homes. Carter, however, refused several lucrative offers…

The Adani Group has consistently rejected the allegations, describing them as baseless. The criminal securities fraud case against Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani has been permanently dismissed by a US federal judge, bringing to an end nearly two years of prosecution without the matter going to trial.US District Judge Nicholas…

For centuries, owning land has meant having a place that can be measured, divided and legally transferred. Dennis Hope thought he had found an exception. In the late 20th century, while considering how to make money from property, the unemployed American turned his attention away from land on Earth and towards the moon. He had…

Neha Dhupia has built a career that has consistently defied conventional expectations. Over more than two decades in the Hindi film industry, the actor has moved across genres and mediums rather than following the traditional trajectory often associated with actresses starting out. In an interview recently, Dhupia reflected on her unconventional career path, the opportunities…

Today, you might notice some slight changes in your behavior that could boost your alertness. However, information may trickle in slowly, causing potential disruptions in both work and personal commitments. You may face incomplete task transfers or require additional confirmations regarding reimbursements. Stay patient, double-check what’s needed, and safeguard your personal time. Refrain from offering…

UPSC CDS 2 exam 2026 date The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the schedule for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) 2 examination 2026. Candidates appearing for the exam can check the schedule on the official website, upsc.gov.in.The UPSC CDS 2 examination 2026 will be conducted on September 13, 2026. The exam will be…

DIY garden birdbath: 5 easy ideas using old household items There’s something quietly satisfying about watching a sparrow or bulbul splash around in a birdbath you made yourself, especially when it didn’t cost you a single rupee. With urban green cover shrinking and natural water sources getting harder for birds to find, even a small…