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‘Giving back to sport’ is a noble thought, and sometimes the overwhelming instinct of an athlete, as injuries and natural wear and tear snap at their heels and active careers wind down.India benefitted from its All England champions turning to coaching as an entire phalanx of shuttlers revived the relevance of badminton in the country by producing world beaters since 2009. But does the nation give back to these coaches or acknowledge their hard work when they go about building the sporting system brick by brick? Or are many former athletes left to rue their decision to share their court-experience…

Fiji may bring to mind a singular image of swaying palms, vibrant coral reefs, and turquoise lagoons, but it’s far from a one-size-fits-all destination. Whether you’re seeking a romantic getaway or family-friendly fun, scuba diving or cultural connection, there’s an island in this region for you. The best part? There are wonderful hotels in this area, most of which have their own private charters, helicopters, or sea planes that make it easy to reach them once you land on one of the two main islands, Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. There are more than 300 islands in the Fiji archipelago,…

Here are the key events on day 1,235 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.Here is how things stand on Sunday, July 13: Fighting Ukrainian officials said Russian air attacks overnight on Saturday killed at least two people in the western city of Chernivtsi and wounded 38 others across Ukraine. The raids also damaged civilian infrastructure from Kharkiv and Sumy in the northeast to Lviv, Lutsk and Chernivtsi in the west. The Russian Ministry of Defence said it attacked companies in Ukraine’s military-industrial complex in Lviv, Kharkiv and Lutsk, as well as a military aerodrome. The United Nations Human Rights monitoring mission…

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder and a form of dementia that affects memory, thinking, and behaviour. As symptoms become more severe, the disease can seriously affect a person’s ability to perform tasks that would otherwise be deemed routine, like brushing teeth, making a meal or even recognising family members.For many years, the leading theory has been that Alzheimer’s is caused when two harmful proteins called amyloid-beta and tau accumulate in the brain. This pile-up sets off a chain of events, eventually damaging nerve cells and leading to memory loss, confusion, and mood changes. This destruction doesn’t happen overnight.…

People en route to the holy cave shrine of ‘Amarnath’ during the annual pilgrimage, in Baltal, Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir, on July 12, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI The 12th batch of 7,049 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu on Sunday (July 13, 2025) to pay obeisance at the holy Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. In pictures: Amarnath Yatra begins in KashmirThe first batch of the Amarnath pilgrims on their way to Amarnath cave at Railpathri near Baltal, on July 3, 2025. The annual Amarnath Yatra that began on Thursday (July 3, 2025)…

Grok, which Musk promised would be an “edgy” truthteller following its launch in 2023, has been mired in controversy. | Photo Credit: Reuters Elon Musk’s startup xAI apologized on Saturday (July 12, 2025) for offensive posts published by its artificial intelligence assistant Grok this week, blaming them on a software update meant to make it function more like a human.After the Tuesday upgrade, Grok praised Nazi leader Adolf Hitler in the posts on social media platform X, and suggested that people with Jewish surnames were more likely to spread online hate. X deleted some of those posts several hours later,…

Deals and pricing updated as of 4:09 p.m. on July 11, 2025.Amazon Prime Day 2025 is almost over, but you can still score great Prime Day camping deals through the end of today, July 11, during the record four-day-long sale. Outdoor adventurers can find big discounts on all sorts of camping gear, from outerwear and hiking boots to sleeping bags and water purifiers, perfect for the next adventure.As a veteran camper who took her first trip at four months old, I’ve trekked through dozens of national and state parks, camped in 15+ US states and Canadian territories, and dealt with…

Retail giant Walmart has issued a recall of about 850,000 stainless steel water bottles in the United States after two customers suffered permanent vision loss as its faulty lids forcefully ejected in their faces, a July 10 US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) notice stated. The recall by Walmart covers “Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottles” which have been sold at Walmart’s stores across the US since 2017. The notice by US CPSC states that these products pose “serious impact and laceration hazards,” Associated Press reported. The CPSC notes that when a consumer tries to open the…

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. File | Photo Credit: AFP IIFL Home Finance, a company focused on the affordable housing segment, on Saturday (July 12, 2025) said it has secured a $100 million (about Rs 858 crore) financing from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). The partnership aims to significantly enhance access to affordable housing finance for economically weaker sections and lower income groups (EWS/LIG), while also promoting the adoption of green building standards across the housing sector, the company said in a release. On the demand side, IIFL Home Finance Ltd (IIFL HFL) will extend home loans to families, primarily…

Shivarajkumar in ‘Peddi’. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The makers of the upcoming Telugu film Peddi unveiled Kannada star Shivarajkumar’s character name on the special occasion of his birthday. The film, directed by Uppena fame Buchi Babu Sana, stars Ram Charan in the lead and is set for a global release on March 27, 2026.The film’s production house, Vriddhi Cinemas, took to its X account on Saturday to share a new poster featuring Shivarajkumar’s look. The veteran is set to play Gournaidu in the movie.Earlier, during Ram Navami, the makers also released a teaser titled ‘Peddi First Shot,’ where Ram…