Ms Dhoni: ‘He made us all believe’: How Dhoni is quietly shaping Jharkhand’s next generation | Cricket News

KOLKATA: Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s influence on Jharkhand cricket has never needed an official designation. Even after stepping away from the domestic cricket long ago, the former India captain continues to leave his imprint quietly, helping shape a young generation that is now beginning to make its presence felt at the highest domestic level across formats.East … Read more

In 1976, a Texas Czech festival began as a fundraiser; 50 years later, couples married that year returned to its parade as grandparents with their children and grandchildren

Representative image from Canva In the small city of West, Texas, a annual celebration of Czech heritage began in 1976 as a modest fundraiser to support the local community. What started as a single day of polka music, kolaches and a hometown parade has grown over five decades into one of the state’s most beloved … Read more

In 1865, settlers left rabbits on an uninhabited island as food for castaways; 127 years later, rescuers found a compact, thick-furred new island variety | World News

Lineup of six mixed coloured Enderby Island Rabbits. Image credits: Wikimedia Commons Rabbits were deliberately released on New Zealand’s remote Enderby Island in October 1865 to provide a potential food source for people who might be shipwrecked in the subantarctic Auckland Islands. The animals were brought from Australia and released in the hope that a … Read more

‘Plotting a super-tainted majority’: Congress taunts Centre over delay in Parliament prorogation | India News

File photo: Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh NEW DELHI: Congress on Friday mounted its attack against the centre over the delay in prorogation of Parliament after it adjourned sine die, accusing the government of plotting a “super tainted two-third majority” to get the Delimitation Bill passed in Lok Sabha.In a social media post on X, … Read more

‘Prioritise national interest’: Shashi Tharoor advises govt to keep Brics ‘non-West’ | India News

Shashi Tharoor says govt must keep Brics non-West and not let it appear anti-West. NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday cautioned that the Brics summit hosted by India should not appear to be an anti-West platform, as that would not be in sync with the country’s national interests.Tharoor, who served as a diplomat … Read more

Balcony gets only morning sunlight? These 5 exotic plants can still turn it into a lush green haven

Ornamental begonias, particularly varieties grown for their richly patterned, almost metallic-looking foliage, add a genuinely unusual visual texture that few other balcony plants can match. Like the other plants on this list, they generally prefer bright, indirect light and tend to scorch or fade when exposed to harsh, direct afternoon sun, making the softer conditions … Read more

Sourav Ganguly: ‘He is not being neglected’: Sourav Ganguly’s blunt verdict on Mohammed Shami | Cricket News

Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo) Sourav Ganguly has rejected the suggestion that Mohammed Shami is being overlooked by India’s selectors, saying the veteran pacer has already achieved plenty and remains “an absolute champion”.Shami has not played for India since the Champions Trophy 2025, where he was an important part of the side that won the title. … Read more

Wasim Akram: ‘Embarrassing’: Wasim Akram slams Pakistan’s shocking mid-tour changes | Cricket News

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has criticised the major changes made to the team in the middle of its England tour, calling the situation “embarrassing” and pointing to a lack of communication within the setup.Akram said Pakistan need more consistency and better communication if they want to improve their performances.“Consistency is the key, of course, … Read more