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11 Oct

Not Just Muscle: The Smart Power of Richa Ghosh’s World Cup Surge

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During a Senior Women’s T20 Trophy match in October 2019, Bengal found themselves at 35/2 after 10.3 overs when 16-year-old Richa Ghosh came out to bat. At the Saurashtra Cricket Stadium in Rajkot, she would go on to score 67 runs off 36 balls, hitting two sixes and nine fours, which helped Bengal reach a total of 136/7 – with over 100 runs being made after the 10-over mark. Bengal's victory over Delhi by 60 runs that day was more than sufficient. Richa believes that the knock was instrumental in her receiving a call-up to the Indian squad at the…

11 Oct

Historic Near-Earth Passage Observed Over South Pole

Mohini BarmanInternational

October 2025, the meter-sized asteroid 2025 TF passed just 428±7 km above the surface of Antarctica — one of the closest near-Earth flybys ever recorded. Though it posed no danger, the event offers scientists a rare opportunity to study asteroid dynamics at close range. Observatories and radar stations in the Southern Hemisphere mobilized to collect data. The event was part of ongoing research into near-Earth objects (NEOs) and planetary defense. It underscores how even small space objects can come astonishingly close to Earth. For science media worldwide, the story is a compelling space event. For South Asian science outlets (Nepal,…

11 Oct

JSW MG Motor India launches Windsor Inspire Edition, celebrates 1-year milestone with Nitin Gadkari

Business BureauBusiness

JSW MG Motor India on Thursday launched the limited-edition Windsor Inspire Edition to commemorate one year of its best-selling electric vehicle, the Windsor, which has crossed 40,000 units in India. Unveiled at the residence of Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari, the edition features a striking Pearl White and Starry Black dual-tone exterior, 18-inch all-black alloy wheels with rose gold cladding, and premium Sangria Red and Black leather interiors with 135-degree recline aero lounge seats. Shri Gadkari lauded the initiative, highlighting India’s growing electric mobility sector. “Clean mobility is essential for our environment and positions India…

11 Oct

Except for my pay, I have nothing: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma upholds fiscal responsibility

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has publicly asserted that he possesses no personal property other than his government salary, dismissing opposition claims about his and his family’s financial assets. His remarks came on Thursday while responding to questions from reporters about allegations made by political opponents regarding the wealth of his family. Sarma, known for his sharp responses, clarified his position in a composed yet firm tone. “I don’t have any property at all. My wife works for her own wellbeing — she does not steal or take anything unlawfully. If someone earns through honest means, what’s wrong with…

11 Oct

New Delhi to Host Second WHO Traditional Medicine Summit in December

Mohini BarmanIndia

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of India have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-host the Second Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi from December 17 to 19, 2025. The summit aims to bring together global experts, practitioners, policymakers, and researchers to scale integration of traditional medicine into health systems, promote evidence-based practices, and explore harmonization frameworks. The MoU was signed in the presence of India's Minister of AYUSH and senior WHO officials. India has positioned itself as a leader in traditional health care, combining Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha systems with modern medicine.…

10 Oct

The Drifting Window: Why Implantation Timing Matters in IVF Failures

Business BureauBusiness

In-vitro fertilisation (IVF) has come a long way from being a single-step laboratory process to a deeply personalised treatment pathway. Yet, even with genetically healthy embryos and precise transfers, some cycles fail inexplicably. Scientific evidence has started pointing to a less obvious factor: the timing of implantation. This ‘window’ of receptivity in the endometrium, once thought to be universally predictable, is now recognised as unique to each woman says Dr Sonali Mandal Bandyopadhyay, Fertility Specialist at Birla Fertility & IVF, Howrah. The hidden variable in failed cycles Traditionally, embryo transfer is performed five days after progesterone initiation during a frozen…

10 Oct

After wrist surgery, Maxwell hopes to return for the latter stages of the India T20s

Banasree SarkarSports

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has provided an update following surgery on his fractured wrist, stating that he hopes to make a comeback starting on October 29 during the latter stages of the T20I series against India. At Tauranga's Bay Oval, Maxwell lost the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy T20I series last month after breaking his wrist bowling in the nets to fellow all-rounder Mitchell Owen. Last week, in an attempt to hasten his recuperation, he had surgery to repair his shattered right wrist. However, Maxwell was left off of Australia's roster for the first two Twenty20 Internationals against India, but they were able…

10 Oct

Tata Capital IPO allotment status finalised!

Purbalee DuttaFinance

The highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) of Tata Capital Ltd, a Tata Sons subsidiary, attracted fair interest from investors. The subscription window was open from October 6 to 8, and the IPO allotment was finalized on October 9. Tata Capital shares are set to list on October 13 on both the BSE and NSE. With the allotment completed, equity shares will be credited to successful bidders’ demat accounts, while refunds for unsuccessful applicants will be processed on October 10. Investors can check the allotment status via the BSE, NSE, or the IPO registrar’s website—MUFG Intime India Pvt. Ltd. As…

10 Oct

How Lifestyle and Diet Impact Digestive Health and fatty Liver Diseases

Business BureauBusiness

Dr. Adi Rakesh Kumar is a Consultant Gastroenterologist, Therapeutic Endoscopist & Endosonologist at Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad said, Liver function and digestive health are intimately related, and both are greatly impacted by food and lifestyle decisions. The immune system and nutrition absorption are supported by maintaining optimal digestive health, and fatty liver illnesses, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), can be prevented and treated with a healthy diet and lifestyle. Lifestyle Factors Affecting Digestive Health - A balanced diet that supports a healthy gut microbiome—the billions of bacteria that reside in the intestines—is the first step toward digestive wellness. This microbial…

10 Oct

Bangladesh Parties Agree to Referendum Over Reform Charter

Mohini BarmanBangladesh

Bangladesh’s major political parties have collectively endorsed holding a nationwide referendum on a proposed reform charter, but disagreement remains over when it should occur. The 28-page "July Charter" includes sweeping changes such as term limits for prime ministers, stronger checks and balances, and recognition of Bangladesh as multiethnic and multi-religious. Interim leader Muhammad Yunus supports rapid implementation, while some groups argue for holding the referendum only after parliamentary elections in early 2026. The charter is viewed as a response to last year’s mass protests that deposed Sheikh Hasina amid frustrations over corruption and authoritarianism. For Bangladeshi media, this is a…