Out of contention for CWG and Asian Games, Nikhat Zareen says boxers were ‘crushed’ in BFI vs SAI tussle during trials

Nikhat Zareen on Thursday said the last two weeks had been “torture” for boxers, who were affected by the dispute between the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI).SAI had objected to BFI’s assessment-based selection process after receiving complaints from several boxers. The assessment camp for selecting squads for this…

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In 1963, a homeowner knocking through a basement wall found an ancient underground city large enough to shelter thousands |

A routine renovation in Turkey’s Cappadocia in 1963 unearthed Derinkuyu, a vast underground city. This ancient marvel, extending 85 meters deep, housed thousands with residential areas, stables, and sophisticated ventilation. Most people who take a sledgehammer to a basement wall are looking for extra storage space or a hidden pipe. But in 1963, a homeowner…

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Supreme Court softens stand on NCERT judiciary chapter, says harsh remarks against academicians will be removed

The Supreme Court on Friday assured three academicians linked to the now-removed Class 8 NCERT sub-chapter titled “Corruption in Indian Judiciary” that it would delete certain strong observations earlier made against them, including remarks questioning their academic integrity and suggesting that institutions may hesitate to engage them professionally.According to ANI, the assurance came from a…

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‘I am 98 but still young’: Her husband died, her home fell silent – then Prabhavati Nani turned her kitchen into a thriving business

Not every trending moment begins with a startup pitch or a young founder chasing investment. Sometimes, it comes from a quiet home, a simple kitchen, and the decision to keep going even when life slows down. That is exactly why this example from Ahmedabad is drawing so much attention right now.It is not built on…

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In 2003, crews began removing non-native fish from the Grand Canyon; by 2006 rainbow trout’s share of the catch had fallen from about 90% to under 10%

In the depths of the Grand Canyon, scientists were trying to give native fish a better chance of survival, by taking other fish out of the Colorado River. A four-year fish-removal experiment conducted between 2003 and 2006 dramatically changed the composition of fish being caught in one section of the river. According to a 2011…

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