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KOLKATA: For Shannon Rowbury, the 2012 London Olympics never really ended.The US middle-distance runner finished sixth in the women’s 1500m final that night, believing she had missed out on an Olympic medal. But what followed over the next 13 years was the unravelling of one of the most tainted races in Olympic history.Turkey’s Asli Cakir…
Representative Image of an adult female snake with distinctive scales crossing a mountain road after being discovered by a persistent youth (AI-generated image) On October 18, 2024, Zhou Jiajun of the Zhejiang Forest Resources Monitoring Centre and local biology enthusiast Chen Haojun found the incomplete remains of an unusual snake while surveying the Kuocang Mountains…
Brad Pitt and the tale of his ‘haunted’ LA Mansion, which he purchased in 1994.(Image Credit: Instagram) They say every house comes with its own story, and Brad Pitt’s former LA mansion was no different, except for one thing: this tale had supernatural characters. In 1994, Brad Pitt bought a beautiful Los Angeles mansion, and…
Every parent wants what’s best for their child, and that instinct doesn’t just disappear once the child grows up. Many parents continue offering advice, stepping in to protect, and trying to guide every decision, even long after their child has technically become an adult. But according to family therapist and counsellor Archana Singhal, founder of…
Police arrested a self-styled Aghori for allegedly trespassing at a cremation ground UJJAIN: Police arrested a self-styled ‘Aghori’ on Tuesday for allegedly trespassing at a cremation ground and disturbing funeral rites after a video purportedly showing the accused consuming human flesh from a burning pyre went viral on social media.The accused, Kali alias Nand Giri,…
The death toll has crossed 1,100 as per police Nepal has launched a diplomatic push to seek climate-related compensation from major greenhouse gas emitters, as the country grapples with the devastating aftermath of deadly flash floods.Nepal foreign minister Shisir Khanal said the Himalayan nation contributes “virtually negligible” greenhouse gas emissions but is bearing a disproportionate…
This period presents a prime opportunity for Aquarius to prioritize household enhancements and make sound decisions. As career shifts align with family obligations, eliminating distractions will be advantageous. Romantic pursuits may flourish in an atmosphere of stability and comfort. With a potential uptick in household expenses, careful budgeting for upgrades and minimizing waste becomes essential….
From a cabbage to a £4 million mansion! (Photo: SWNS) A father who once won nothing more than a cabbage in a 1977 meat draw has now landed a dramatically bigger prize – a £4 million Georgian mansion in Bath, Somerset, along with £250,000 in cash.According to SWNS, Wayne Wood, 64, from Loughborough, Leicestershire, and…
An ancient Hindu temple in Pakistan’s Punjab was reportedly demolished, sparking demands from minority groups for an investigation and restoration NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday expressed deep concern over reports of the destruction of a historic Hindu temple in Pakistan’s Punjab province and called on the Pakistani government to conduct a prompt and transparent investigation…
India mobilised a record $127.23 billion through foreign-currency deposits under a special central bank programme aimed at strengthening the country’s foreign-exchange liquidity, highlighting the role of the overseas Indian community in supporting the economy during periods of market stress, the Reserve Bank of India said on Wednesday.Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank), or FCNR(B), deposits accounted for…
