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Lena, Royal Legacy and Monterio shone when the horses were exercised here on Tuesday morning (July 28). Inner sand: 600m: Moon Oracle (rb) 39. Extended. 1000m: Blazing Pearl (Girish) 1-7, 600/39. Strode out well. 1200m: Refreshment (rb) 1-23, 1,000/1-8, 600/38.5. Stretched out well. Redefined (rb) 1-22, 1,000/1-7, 600/40. Pleased. Outer sand: 600m: Absolute Force (Salman)…
The Court is already facing daunting challenges, including the removal of its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, over sexual misconduct allegations. | Photo Credit: Reuters Chad announced plans on Monday (July 27, 2026) to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, accusing the judicial body of ineffectiveness and bias against African countries. The West African country submitted…
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Garlic being harvested at a farm in Udhagamandalam. Due to poor rainfall, the yield has come down, say farmers. | Photo Credit: M. Sathyamoorthy A lack of rainfall in The Nilgiris has begun severely affecting farmers in the district. According to officials, a rainfall deficit of anywhere between 30% and 70% has been recorded in…
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Fruits are sweet to attract animals. | Photo Credit: Jo Sonn/Unsplash — Mahua Ray A: The primary reason plant-based foods are rarely salty while animal products have a more savoury taste profile is because animals have nervous systems and blood and plants don’t. Animals generally need lots of sodium to maintain their extracellular fluids like…
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Argentina won 3-1 in extra time with help from the red-card decision that fuelled complaints, including from previous opponent Egypt, referees were favouring Lionel Messi’s team with decisions. File | Photo Credit: AP Football’s law-making panel clarified its guidance to referees which confirmed Switzerland forward Breel Embolo should not have been sent off in the…
‘Considerable’ number of people reported dead in Kumamoto mall after earthquake A “considerable number” of people have died in a shopping mall damaged by a major earthquake today in southwestern Japan, broadcaster TBS said. Police said that they could not confirm whether there were any fatalities at the mall in the town of Kashima. Emergency…
A judge ruled on Monday (July 27, 2026) that there is enough evidence to put D4vd on trial in the killing and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who authorities said had threatened to expose their relationship and crater the indie-pop singer’s rising career just a few days before his debut album dropped. “i will…
Golden Eye impressed when the horses were exercised here on Tuesday (July 28) morning. Inner sand: 600m: Land Of Plenty (app), Luke The Nuke (app) 42. Both were easy. Nostalgia (Mansoor) 40. Easy. Dashing Cheri (rb) 42. Easy. 800m: Adonis (S.J. Sunil) 52, 600/38. Moved well. Marius (Prasad) 1600/800m 56. Easy. Looking Like A Wow…
CEO of Swiggy-owned quick commerce platform Instamart, Amitesh Kumar Jha. Photo: Special Arrangements Amitesh Kumar Jha, CEO of Swiggy-owned quick commerce platform Instamart, has resigned to pursue other opportunities, a regulatory filing said on Tuesday (July 28, 2026). Nandita Sinha has been appointed as CEO — Instamart with effect from August 3, 2026, Swiggy informed…
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Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur. (File photo: X/@savitrii4bjp) Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur has said the government, in partnership with civil society organisations, is working towards making India free of child marriage by 2030. Also read | Where does India stand on child…