Asian Games 2026: Go for gold! Saurav Ghosal identifies India’s biggest challenge, and incentive | Asian Games 2026 News

Anahat Singh carries India’s gold medal hopes in squash at the 2026 Asian Games. (ANI) New Delhi: For the first time in 24 years, Saurav Ghosal will watch an Asian Games from the sidelines. The former India No. 1, whose first appearance in the continental event came in Busan 2002, stepped away after nine medals:…

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Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ sets the box office buzzing, nears Rs 20 crore in advance bookings as Day 1 inches towards Rs 10 crore |

Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ is heading towards its theatrical release with growing interest among moviegoers. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the action drama is scheduled to open worldwide on September 24. With bookings now underway across several centres, the film has started building momentum ahead of its first show. The latest ticket sales also offer an early…

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In 2017, June Thomas started rescuing ‘rez dogs’ from her home in Manitoba; after surveying 200 homes and helping sterilise 65+ animals, she has now opened an on-reserve shelter

In 2017, June Thomas began rescuing stray “rez dogs” from her own home on Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation in southern Manitoba, driven by concern for the many unvaccinated, unsterilised animals roaming the reserve. After surveying 200 homes, helping sterilise more than 65 dogs and cats and coordinating several on-reserve clinics, she has now opened…

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A $29,595 robot is scanning Colorado River water for DNA left by invasive fish before they can spread into new habitats |

The eDNA autosampler to monitor for invasive aquatic species. Image Credit: CPR/USGS The Colorado River is getting a new line of defence against invasive species, with a $29,595 environmental DNA autosampler being used to search for traces of unwanted fish and other aquatic threats. Instead of waiting to catch an invasive animal, the machine collects…

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Quote of the day by Helen Keller: “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing”; the travel lesson from a woman who travelled across 35 countries without sight or sound

Helen Keller in 1888 vacationing in Cape Cod (Wiki) For many travellers, the idea of adventure begins with a destination, a far away mountain or an unexplored beach, an unfamiliar city or a long road journey. But for Helen Keller, travelling anywhere was an adventure. For her, it was never simply about reaching a new…

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‘Celebrations are not meant for someone to die’: Bombay High Court pushes for decibel caps, ban on firecrackers on roads during festivals | Mumbai News

Mumbai: Bombay high court on Tuesday said the state govt and other authorities must measure the decibel levels of noise pollution at Ganpati pandals and processions, and take stringent action as per the law, including confiscation of the sound system. It also indicated that it will ban the burning of “highly toxic” and polluting firecrackers…

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