The bus crashed Thursday (July 16, 2026) night in the Kapchorwa District in eastern Uganda while returning from an educational tour to the region’s Sipi Falls waterfalls. (X/@PoliceUg) At least 20 children and one adult were killed when an elementary school bus crashed in the East African country of Uganda, police said Friday (July 17,…
MADURAI: Magic mushrooms, the illegal yet famed fungi of the Kodai hills that induce hallucination, are playing a trick on prosecutors.The question before the courts now is: Should they consider the quantity of the mushrooms or that of psilocybin, the psychoactive compound, in it? In the absence of a system to ascertain the active ingredient,…
For many people, a ring is a symbol of love and commitment, or it can be a fashion accessory. However, Vedic astrology believes that the finger on which a ring is worn has a symbolic significance, as each finger is linked to a certain planetary energy. In astrology, it is believed that wearing specific metals…
Rapper Bali gets candid on joining the show ‘Alliance.'(Image Credit: Instagram) Musical sensation, the man who gave an edge to the rap industry, is all set to take on a new challenge as he joins reality series ‘Alliance’. Known for his distinct style, he is looking forward to testing himself in an environment where strategy,…
PV Sindhu advanced to her first-ever Japan Open semi-final on Friday after former world champion Nozomi Okuhara withdrew due to injury ahead of their women’s singles quarter-final at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.The walkover sends the Indian star into the last four of the BWF Super 750 tournament for the first time in her career. Sindhu…
Image used for representational purposes. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Sri Lanka’s former police chief, who served between 2020 and 2023, has allegedly ended his life on Friday (July 17, 2026), according to police. Chandana Wickremaratna, the former Inspector General of Police, passed away around 7:30 this morning at Athurugiriya, an eastern suburb of…
A research scholar was shattered when his PhD admission at IIT Madras was cancelled last year, as he couldn’t take the mandatory comprehensive exam due to family issues and differences with his research guide. A first-generation learner from an agricultural family, his family’s hopes were pinned on him.Even as the future seemed bleak, he received…
Is the way you demonstrate love tied to your birthday? Psychologists say love languages stem from personality, upbringing and life experiences, not birthdays. But the astrologers are still at it trying to find the influence of birth dates on their love choices. As this is happening more and more today, here is a humorous look…
Virat Kohli and head coach Gautam Gambhir, India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has dismissed speculation of a rift between Virat Kohli and head coach Gautam Gambhir, saying the two are in regular communication and that there is no issue in their working relationship.Rumours about Kohli and Gambhir’s equation gained momentum on social media after visuals…
Anupam Kher completed the first shooting schedule of ‘Shri Ram Bhoomi’ in Ayodhya, calling it “not just a city, but an experience.” He shared a heartfelt note about spiritual enrichment and gratitude toward the team. The film traces the Ram Mandir’s journey, with Kher playing Ashok Singhal, alongside Ritwik Bhowmik and Amruta Khanvilkar. Veteran actor…