Alexander Blockx, of Belgium, left, meets Karen Khachanov, of Russia, at the net after Blockx was forced to retire due to an apparent injury during the quarterfinal round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, on Sept. 9, 2026, in New York. Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP NEW YORK—Karen Khachanov was prepared to go through a tough test to … Read more
The ranking is based on the PISA 2025 report which assessed 15-year-old students across 91 countries and economies. A classroom may look quiet from outside, but keeping a group of teenagers focused is not always easy. Students talking while the teacher is speaking, making noise, using phones or laptops and disturbing others can make it … Read more
iPhone and the craze (Image: AI) Apple has once again given the smartphone world something to talk about with the launch of its new iPhone 18 lineup. Within hours, conversations around the latest model have moved beyond its camera, design and new features to a much more familiar question: Who is upgrading, and why? Apple … Read more
There is a misconception that every anime has hundreds of episodes and you’ll have to invest a lot of time, but the truth is that there are many options that have lesser number of episodes and you don’t have to invest months into watching an anime. From psychological thrillers and emotional dramas to action-packed adventures, … Read more
Michael Jackson, known worldwide as the “King of Pop,” was one of the best-selling music artists in history and set a record by winning 8 Grammys in a single night, mostly for his album Thriller.Jackson is known across generations for his performance moves, from the moonwalk to his stage demeanour, which influenced pop culture for … Read more
Food safety officials have taken action against five establishments in Hyderabad’s Kukatpally area after inspections found a string of hygiene and food safety violations.The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) suspended the FSSAI licences of five food establishments on Wednesday. The action followed a special enforcement drive carried out in the … Read more
In this image provided by the Philippine Coast Guard, a survivor is assisted as he alights from a small boat after being rescued from a burning ferry off Palawan province, Philippines on Wednesday Sept. 9, 2026. Philippine Coast Guard via AP MANILA, Philippines—A fire broke out on a passenger ferry in waters off the western … Read more
Goa has practically become another character in the Drishyam franchise. Much of Vijay Salgaonkar’s story across the films has unfolded against the coastal state, so bringing Drishyam: The Conclusion back to Panjim for its trailer launch felt like a fitting full-circle moment.On Wednesday, the cast and crew gathered at INOX Panjim to unveil the trailer … Read more
Apple’s first foldable iPhone launched; iPhone Duo to be available in India from October 23 Apple finally gets a foldable iPhone, and Samsung’s response is basically: ‘We’ve seen this before’. Samsung appears to have made a cheeky jibe at Apple’s latest launch, and honestly, it didn’t hold backApple has finally entered the foldab phone club. … Read more
The Australian High Commissioner to India decided to do something unusual in order to take a break from his diplomatic routine.While diplomats usually travel in a certain way, with official cars, tight schedules, and controlled settings. He chose to skip the envoy and hop onto a regular train instead;The top Australian diplomat in India decided … Read more