Justin Jefferson’s charity bowling event, aptly named ‘Strike Out Cancer’, successfully raised over $45,000 for cancer research. This heartwarming gathering united patients, survivors, and caregivers, all supporting the American Cancer Society. Among the attendees was seven-year-old Claire Van Epps, who, battling cancer, received Super Bowl LXI tickets. Jefferson’s initiative sheds light on cancer patients and
On October 26, Thomas van Tonder achieved a remarkable feat by completing a crossing under Bloukrans Bridge, navigating through 600 monkey bars in a challenging 280-meter course. This grueling challenge tested his grip strength, endurance, and mental fortitude as he prepared for two rigorous years. He triumphantly finished in 47 minutes and 37 seconds, showcasing
Jio Platforms celebrated a remarkable stock market entry, debuting at Rs 1,358 per share. The IPO attracted an impressive 22.19 times oversubscription, with bids surpassing Rs 7.4 lakh crore. Following this, the firm’s market capitalisation soared to around Rs 12.5 lakh crore, securing its position as India’s second most valuable company.
The Kerala government took action against police officials after lapses in investigating a fatal accident in Cheranallur. Kochi City Police Commissioner Kaliraj Mahesh Kumar has been transferred, along with the suspension of four personnel. Initial charges related to negligence were altered to culpable homicide as evidence of overspeeding emerged. Victim Jayabalakrishnan’s family is demanding further
A Bengaluru resident made a smart move by purchasing a 2015 Maruti Suzuki Celerio for Rs 3 lakh, aiming to ease his daily commute. By opting for an older model, he seeks to protect his newer sedan from the urban grind. After an auto-rickshaw incident lightly scratched his Celerio, his calm response drew nods of
Neeraj Yadav, a prominent para-athlete, was found dead at his residence and is believed to have died by suicide. He won three gold medals at the Asian Para Games, showcasing his talent in athletics. Yadav faced a doping case earlier in 2023 that impacted his career significantly. Despite his challenges, he represented India with great
Shashank Kanthariya was attacked by his wife Priya’s gym trainer, Pratap Singh, while sleeping at home. This incident occurred after Kanthariya discovered his wife’s affair and planned to leave the city. Priya had allegedly conspired with Singh to carry out the attack, leaving the door unlocked for him. Kanthariya’s daughter was unharmed during the assault,
A team of researchers has made a groundbreaking achievement by replicating the color-shifting glass of the ancient Roman Lycurgus Cup. Created 1,600 years ago, this unique glass displays stunning optical effects thanks to its tiny gold and silver nanoparticles. Their rigorous experimentation with both ancient and modern techniques opens doors for scientific advancements, extending beyond
The Jharkhand high court has acquitted a man previously sentenced for murder, citing severe flaws in his trial proceedings. Notably, the court highlighted that the accused was not adequately interrogated about crucial evidence, and his statement was recorded in English without a suitable translation. Additionally, eyewitness accounts were inconsistent, and physical evidence linking him to
Indian para-athletics was left in shock after three-time Asian Para Games gold medallist Neeraj Yadav allegedly died by suicide at a flat on Tuesday night. The 42-year-old, who competed in the F55 category, suspected to have consumed poison. A postmortem examination was underway at Delhi’s GTB Hospital on Wednesday at the time of filing the
