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The drama of Zion Canyon’s sheer Navajo sandstone towers and cliffs demand pedal assist. I consider myself a proficient cyclist, but I notch up my e-bike’s power boost so I can devote my energy to admiring the soft red glow of Watchman peak looming high above the Virgin River.It’s a late afternoon in early June and Zion National Park is the first stop on my four-day trip with EXP Journeys, a tour operator specializing in bespoke, high-touch adventure trips. I’m shocked that we have the paved Pa’Rus trail in Zion to ourselves, with the exception of a few lizards and…

In this photo provided by Indian Prime Minister’s Office, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands before their meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025. Indian Prime Minister’s Office/AP hide caption toggle caption Indian Prime Minister’s Office/AP TIANJIN, China — Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged on Sunday to resolve their border differences and bolster cooperation, ahead of the opening of a regional summit in Tianjin. Modi is on his first visit to China since relations between the…

Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Government has come up with an “action plan” to respond to the tariff escalation by the U.S., which includes short-, medium-, and long-term measures aimed at not only addressing the short-term pain points, but also increasing long-term competitiveness, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry told The Hindu. According to sources, the short-term measures include providing immediate liquidity and compliance relief to exporters and helping them maintain order levels and employment in vulnerable sectors. “The Government of India is proactively responding with a timely, well-calibrated, and comprehensive multi-tiered…

After Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra showcased sizzling chemistry in Vishal Bhardwaj’s Kaminey, filmmaker Kunal Kohli cast them together in his 2012 film Teri Meri Kahaani. At that time, the on-screen couple was reportedly dating in real life. In a recent interaction, Kunal spoke about his experience of working with stars while they are in a relationship. When asked about the experience of directing actors who are in a relationship in real life, he told Faridoon Shahryar, “It’s actually not fun because there are days when they are not talking. Then, the director has to take care of the situation,…

Allahabad High court. | Photo Credit: AFP The Allahabad High Court has nullified Uttar Pradesh government orders that led to reservation of over 79% of seats in government medical colleges in Ambedkar Nagar, Kannauj, Jalaun, and Saharanpur districts.The Lucknow Bench of the court has directed the State to fill the seats afresh in strict accordance with the Reservation Act of 2006, ensuring the reservation limit does not exceed the established 50% cap.The verdict was delivered by a bench of Justice Pankaj Bhatia on Thursday in response to a petition filed by NEET candidate Sabra Ahmed.The petitioner, who scored 523 marks…

Ukraine’s armed forces said on Sunday that despite Moscow’s claims of a successful summer offensive, Russian forces failed to gain full control of any major Ukrainian city and “grossly exaggerated” figures regarding captured territories. The chief of Russia’s general staff, Valery Gerasimov, said on Saturday that since March, Russia has captured more than 3,500 square km (1,351 square miles) of territory in Ukraine and taken control of 149 villages. “Despite Gerasimov’s claims, Russian forces have not gained full control over any major city,” the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces said in a statement on social media. “The figures presented…

Urban local bodies (ULBs) such as municipalities can no longer provide quality urban services on their own, and the private sector must look beyond housing to strengthen overall urban infrastructure, Housing and Urban Affairs Secretary Srinivas Katikithala said Friday. Addressing real estate body NAREDCO’s national convention, he pointed to a “dissonance” between where infrastructure is being developed and where real estate projects are coming up. Katikithala said Rs 10 lakh crore will be spent in urban areas over the next four years, and urged the private sector to realign its vision “away from mere housing” and towards delivering quality services.…

Use of common painkillers such as ibuprofen and paracetamol with an antibiotic could increase antibiotic resistance by amplifying bacteria’s growth into highly resistant organisms, indicating the role of non-antibiotics in driving the public health threat, according to a new study has found. The study’s findings, published in the journal ‘npj antimicrobials and resistance’, show that antibiotic resistance is more complex than previously thought and that “it’s not just about antibiotics anymore,” said Rietie Venter, lead researcher and associate professor of clinical and health sciences, University of South Australia. Antibiotic resistance — which a bacterium develops over time after repeated exposure…

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with officials during a welcoming ceremony at an airport upon his arrival for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, on August 31, 2025. Photo: Vladimir Smirnov/Reuters Russia and China have taken a common stand against “discriminatory sanctions” that hinder the socioeconomic development of BRICS member countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said.Mr. Putin, who arrived in Tianjin to attend the Shanghai Cooperation (SCO) summit, made the remarks in an interview with China’s state-run Xinhua news agency. He said that Russia and China are paying special attention to mobilising additional resources for critical…

Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek have proved they are only human, showing that even the best players in the world have to figure things out on the fly sometimes, as they fought back to claim victories at the US Open.Wimbledon champion Swiatek embodied the day’s theme of triumph through adversity, clawing her way back from 5-1 down in the opening set against Anna Kalinskaya before grinding out a 7-6(2), 6-4 win in their third-round match on Saturday.“I’m happy that I came back and kept … figuring out and problem-solving,” Swiatek said. “For sure, it wasn’t an easy match.”The world number…