Air passengers can now cancel or modify their tickets without paying additional charges within 48 hours of booking, subject to certain conditions, after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) revised refund norms. Under the amended civil aviation requirements (CAR) for ‘Refund of Airline Tickets to Passengers of Public Transport Undertakings’, airlines have also been…
Pakistan players (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has stirred debate at the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 after urging Pakistan to make a bold selection call ahead of their must-win Super 8 clash against England in Pallekele on Tuesday. Taking to social media, Ashwin advised Pakistan to promote Fakhar Zaman to the…
Clothing waste in Chile’s Atacama Desert. Dropping unwanted clothes into a donation bank often feels like one of the easiest environmental choices a person can make. It suggests reuse instead of waste, and generosity instead of landfill. In many cases, that instinct is worthwhile. Good-quality garments are resold, reused, repaired or redistributed, helping extend the…
The digital news industry has delayed an uncomfortable conversation for too long: how to fund credible journalism sustainably in an environment conditioned to expect content for free. While reach expanded rapidly, revenue models struggled to keep pace. Advertising alone, once seen as the backbone of digital media, is no longer sufficient to support the depth…
Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela Some ideas still stand out in a world where success is often measured by money, accomplishments, or fame. These ideas are simple and deep. One of these ideas comes from Nelson Mandela, whose life and work changed not only South Africa but also how people around the world…
A recent study sheds light on why colorectal cancer is showing up more often in younger adults, pointing to a stiffer colon as a potential early warning sign. Driven by years of low—grade inflammation, this tissue hardening seems to create the perfect storm for tumors to take hold and grow faster. Experts behind the research…
An India-based medical student reportedly built and operated a popular AI-generated Instagram influencer that amassed millions of followers by posting patriotic, political and lifestyle content aimed at conservative audiences in the United States, according to a WIRED report cited by the New York Post. The account featured a blonde virtual influencer named “Emily Hart,” who…
South Africa’s Marco Jansen celebrates with teammates the wicket of India’s Tilak Varma (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) India endured a nightmare start to their Super 8 campaign in the T20 World Cup as South Africa handed them a crushing 76-run defeat at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday night. Chasing 187/7, the hosts’ batting…
Jasprit Bumrah (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah stands on the verge of a monumental milestone as he needs just three wickets to reach 500 international scalps, a feat that could coincide with one of the most crucial matches of India’s T20 World Cup campaign. The must-win clash against Zimbabwe in Chennai…
How to remove pet hair from clothes using a simple wet wipe (Image source: AI-Generated) Anyone who lives with pets will know how stubborn pet hair is: it clings to clothes, blankets, and couch covers, even after repeated washing. Still, there’s one less-known laundry trick that many pet owners can utilise: popping a wet wipe…