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Mirabai Chanu won silver; India’s men’s and women’s skeet teams bag bronzes (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Mirabai Chanu finally ended her long wait for an Asian Games medal, winning silver in the women’s 49kg category on Wednesday.The 32-year-old lifted a total of 198kg (88kg+111kg) to finish second. The medal was India’s first Asian Games…
Incendiamoeba cascadensis can reproduce at 145°F, setting a heat-tolerance record for complex life. Image: NPR/Felix Mikus. Scientists have discovered a previously unknown amoeba in the geothermal streams of California’s Lassen Volcanic National Park that can reproduce at temperatures reaching 145°F (63°C). Named Incendiamoeba cascadensis, the organism has set a new heat-tolerance record for known eukaryotic…
Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ is heading towards its theatrical release with strong momentum at the ticket counters. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the action drama is set to arrive in cinemas on September 24, with paid premiere shows beginning on Wednesday evening. Despite receiving an ‘A’ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the film…
Optical illusions are brain teasers that trick the eyes and the brain into believing what they see first, depending on their focus and perspective. But what makes these images particularly interesting is that they have many objects cleverly and sneakily layered into one another. Only when you are convinced you’re seeing everything, you realise the…
Police said the accused Arvind Singh (35) opened fire with his rifle after an argument with priests. VARANASI: Two priests and a woman were allegedly shot dead by her husband during a dispute over a religious ritual in Shambhuganj village in Azamgarh on Tuesday evening.Police said the accused, Arvind Singh, 35, opened fire with his…
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams faces an unexpected delay due to a hamstring injury. The Bhagavad Gita offers wisdom on patience and acceptance during life’s disruptions. Athletes and individuals learn to separate effort from outcome while facing setbacks. Patience involves active engagement in suitable duties, not mere passivity. Accepting assistance and recognizing one’s resilience helps…
Manu Bhaker remembers late coach Jaspal Rana (Image credit: Agencies) NAGOYA: Manu Bhaker wore a disappointed look after finishing fifth (181.1) in the women’s 10m air pistol event. The position was unchanged from the previous edition of the Asian Games, but almost everything else had.In Hangzhou, she had been part of the gold-winning trio in…
Quote of the day by Diane Keaton: ‘You can’t hold on to happiness or a good moment, but it will be back. And the memory will stay,’ a powerful life lesson that highlights the importance of embracing every moment(Image Credit: Still from the movie Something’s Gotta Give 2003) Some of the best things in life…
Microsoft techie says excitement of living in US is fading after 2 years Moving abroad can change your life in ways you do not always expect. The excitement of a major move can be strong at first, but over time, even a completely new environment can become familiar. That shift can leave people wondering what…
Aamir Khan and his wife Gauri visited actress Rani Mukerji to offer their condolences following the demise of her mother, Krishna Mukerji.The couple was seen arriving together to pay their respects to the grieving family. Aamir joined a long list of Bollywood stars who were seen arriving at Rani’s house to offer the actress their…
