Month: July 2026

Sovereign King obliges in feature event

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Sovereign King obliges in feature event

 Adhiraj Singh Jodha’s ward Sovereign King, ridden by A. Sandesh, won the Dr. S.R. Captain Salver in a close finish from Kavya, the main event of the opening day’s races here on Friday (July 17). The winner is owned by Mr. Sudendu Shah, Mrs. Preeti C. Shah, Mrs. Vanita K. Shah, Mr. Rahul Shah, Mrs. Pooja S. Shah, Mrs. Hiral Shah, Mr. Chaitanya Shah & Mr. Vinod M. Mathurawala rep. Shah Equines LLP.  1. SEASON OPENER PLATE (Div. I) (1,000m): PALOMA (Suraj Narredu) 1,…

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India’s first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 set for lift-off

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India’s first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 set for lift-off

This photograph, taken on July 7, shows a Vikram-1 orbital rocket model displayed at the Skyroot Aerospace facility on the outskirts of Hyderabad. | Photo Credit: AFP Forty-six years after India successfully launched its first experimental Satellite Launch Vehicle-3 (SLV-3), history is set to repeat itself as Vikram-1, the country’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket,…

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Why does our body scent change distinctly as we age? Are there ways to manage it?

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Why does our body scent change distinctly as we age? Are there ways to manage it?

The compound that is the source of the scent clings to fabrics, particularly cotton. | Photo Credit: Shruti Singh/Unsplash — Mahua Ray A: The distinct scent often associated with ageing is primarily caused by a compound called 2-nonenal. Around 40 years, our bodies’ natural antioxidant defenses start to weaken, allowing certain fats on the skin…

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How has the use of VAR impacted FIFA World Cup 2026? | In Focus Podcast

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How has the use of VAR impacted FIFA World Cup 2026? | In Focus Podcast

In 2016, The International Football Association Board (IFAB), which oversees the laws of the game, approved trials for video referees. This edition marks the third time that VAR has been used in World Cups starting with the 2018 World Cup in Russia. This World Cup has also seen numerous instances where lovers of the game…

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FIFA World Cup 2026, Dallas Cowboys, AT & T Stadium and the Tendulkar connect

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FIFA World Cup 2026, Dallas Cowboys, AT & T Stadium and the Tendulkar connect

When Lionel Messi broke Miroslav Klose’s World Cup scoring record in Dallas, history travelled fast. Inside the stadium, supporters sent “25.9 terabytes of data” in roughly two hours — enough, Charlotte Jones notes, “to stream high-definition video for a year”. For Jones, the Dallas Cowboys’ executive vice president and chief brand officer, the number explained…

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Factional equations, community balance shape Congress’ deliberations over potential deputy mayor candidates

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Factional equations, community balance shape Congress’ deliberations over potential deputy mayor candidates

KOCHI Group affiliations within the Congress dominate discussions over potential contenders for the post of deputy mayor, the election to which is scheduled for July 29. The post fell vacant after incumbent Deepak Joy resigned on May 13, shortly after being elected as Thripunithura MLA. It has remained vacant since, drawing criticism from the opposition…

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FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 | An improbable relationship that has overcome many obstacles

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FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 | An improbable relationship that has overcome many obstacles

By the time Argentina’s players emerged from the tunnel on Wednesday evening, familiar songs had already begun rolling around the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The crowd came from Buenos Aires and Cordoba, from Rosario and Mendoza. But they also came with unmistakably different accents from Kolkata and Dhaka, from Kochi and Varanasi, from South Asian immigrant neighbourhoods…

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NEET results: Karnataka toppers lose marks in retest

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NEET results: Karnataka toppers lose marks in retest

Aspirants undergo security check as they enter the examination hall for the NEET-UG-2026 retest, in Bengaluru on June 21. | Photo Credit: ANI The much-awaited NEET-2026 retest results have been released, and the candidates are upset that they have lost good scores compared to the first NEET due to the tough questions. In this NEET…

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Series decider at Lord’s could well be Rohit Sharma’s final chance

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Series decider at Lord’s could well be Rohit Sharma’s final chance

Rohit Sharma has been below-par in the first two one-dayers against England. | Photo Credit: ANI Sporting greats confront two questions towards the end of their careers — how to consistently live up to their glorious past and how to keep themselves relevant for an uncertain future. Rohit Sharma has been in this situation for the past two…

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