Nature has long shaped Japanese culture, and nowhere is this more evident than in its baby names. Inspired by the changing seasons, delicate blossoms and the fleeting beauty of spring, many Japanese baby girl names carry meanings that reflect harmony, renewal and grace. Among these, cherry blossoms, or sakura, hold a special place, symbolising beauty,…
India’s Hardik Pandya, right, celebrates with teammate Ishan Kishan (AP Photo) The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) revamped format for the 2027 ODI World Cup has not only increased the possibility of India and Pakistan facing each other three times during the tournament, but it has also reignited criticism over how inclusive cricket’s biggest event really…
Actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has been discharged from the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai after he underwent shoulder surgery. On his discharge, his wife Anna Lezhneva, shared the update on his health and thanked the doctors. Anna Lezhneva’s post Anna Lezhneva took to her Instagram handle to share pictures…
2026 Candidates women champion Vaishali with her mother (FIDE Photo) The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has approved a new qualification system for the 2028 FIDE Candidates Tournament and the 2028 FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament. These events decide who will challenge for the World Championship titles. The updated rules are designed to make qualification fairer by…
Monsoon season brings mosquitoes and mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue and malaria. Several home remedies offer effective and health-friendly mosquito protection. Essential oils such as neem and citronella can be used in sprays or diffusers. Camphor and garlic sprays create natural barriers against these bothersome insects. Certain plants and lemon with cloves also help deter mosquitoes…
There’s always that one cat people can’t stop talking about. Not because it’s unusually fluffy or has striking blue eyes, but because of its sheer size. Some domestic cats grow so big that visitors often mistake them for small dogs. They stretch across sofas, take up most of the bed, and can leave first-time guests…
Tom Cruise, the charismatic and invincible action star, dons a new mask for Alejandro González Iñárritu’s upcoming dark comedy-satire, ‘Digger.’ The four-time Academy Award nominee revealed that he put on layers of makeup and costumes to communicate through physicality. Making his first non-franchise film in almost a decade, the 64-year-old found his lenses, colour, and…
Aamir Khan and Gauri Sprat wedding Aamir Khan‘s intimate wedding to longtime partner Gauri Spratt on July 5, 2026, has been one of the most talked-about celebrity events that has taken place of late. While the ceremony was attended by close family members, his children, Ira, Junaid, Azad, mother, and close friends from the fraternity,…
Kia India has unveiled the much-anticipated Syros EV. The company has also opened pre-bookings for the electric SUV at Rs 25,000 through its official website and dealerships across the country. The Syros EV is being offered with two battery pack options and claims an ARAI-certified driving range of up to 526 km.The bigger 51.4 kWh…
A Blinkit delivery has become the center of a viral social media conversation, but not because of what was ordered. Instead, it was an envelope labelled ‘Confidential Photos’ that left a Gurugram woman stunned and searching for answers. For a few tense moments, she believed something was seriously wrong. The truth, however, turned out to…