PC: Guinness World Records At 14, Sheri Lynch was given a small grey hippopotamus plush by her best friend. She had no idea that the birthday present would still be part of her life more than four decades later, or that it would eventually sit alongside more than a thousand other hippo-themed objects. The US…
File photo: Moscow pumps face queues amid fuel shortages (Picture credit: Reuters) Russia is importing nearly 270,000 metric tonnes of refined fuel from Asia this month, using ship-to-ship transfers to bring in supplies as repeated Ukrainian attacks on its oil refineries reduce domestic fuel production, according to preliminary shipping data and trade sources cited by…
English singer Laura Wright performs Pakistan’s national anthem (Screengrabs) English singer Laura Wright performed Pakistan’s national anthem before the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley on Wednesday, where Joe Root’s return as England captain began with a strong start for the hosts.England won the toss and elected to bowl first in overcast conditions,…
The University of Mumbai (MU) has made the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID mandatory for students appearing in examinations during the 2026-27 academic year. Under the university’s latest examination-related instructions, students will have to enter their APAAR ID details through the designated login window to download their hall tickets.The requirement means students who…
Chiranjeevi’s upcoming collaboration with director Bobby Kolli is steadily taking shape, with production moving into an important stage. Tentatively titled ‘Mega158,’ the film has already completed around 40 days of shooting, according to industry sources. The team is reportedly happy with the footage captured so far, with the first half of the film locked in…
In the video, the woman is heard saying, “We are Gen-Z and we won’t tolerate this nonsense”, NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday reacted to a viral video showing a female tourist arguing with security personnel at a checkpoint in Kargil, saying the phrase “we are Gen Z” could become…
Quote of the day by John Cena (Image Credits: Instagram) Winning tells people plenty about what someone is capable of when everything is genuinely going their way. The considerably harder test tends to arrive later, once circumstances turn difficult and there is no obvious way out left available. John Cena, the American wrestler, actor and…
US exports from India stood at $87.31 billion in 2025-26, up from $86.51 billion in 2024-25. India’s dependence on the US as its biggest export market has remained largely unchanged despite President Donald Trump’s tariff measures and New Delhi’s efforts to diversify trade, according to an analysis of commerce ministry data.The US accounted for around…
José Mourinho and Real Madrid president Florentino Perez José Mourinho says Real Madrid can cope without Rodri despite the club making “a very good offer” to sign the Spain midfielder. Rodri officially joins Barcelona from Manchester City, ending Madrid’s hopes of bringing the World Cup’s best player to the Spanish capital.Mourinho revealed he spoke to…
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has opened the online registration window for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XXII on August 19, 2026. Law graduates and eligible candidates seeking to appear for the examination can now submit their applications through the designated online portal.The registration process will remain open until October 27. Candidates should…
