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Team Daily Chronicles: Zimbabwe and South Africa are currently engaged in a two-match Test series, with the first match taking place in Bulawayo. As the match progresses into the second day, an unexpected situation has arisen that could impact the course of the game. During the ongoing match, Zimbabwe’s player Brian Bennett sustained a head injury after a bouncer from South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj struck his helmet.  At the time, Bennett had scored 19 runs off 25 balls and was playing steadily. The injury resulted in Bennett experiencing mild concussion symptoms, prompting the Zimbabwe team management to make an immediate replacement. ALSO READ- Shefali Jariwala's father was against her 'Kanta Laga' performance... Initially, the physio conducted a concussion test and believed Bennett could continue batting.  However, after facing three more balls from Codi Yusuf in the next over, Bennett decided to leave the field. The Zimbabwe team later confirmed that Bennett’s concussi...

Team Daily Chronicles: Shefali Jariwala, a renowned actress and former Bigg Boss 13 contestant, passed away at the age of 42 due to a cardiac arrest. Her sudden demise has shocked fans and the entertainment industry alike.  Shefali is best known for her hit song 'Kanta Laga,' which earned her the nickname 'Kanta Laga Girl.' Early Career and 'Kanta Laga' Breakthrough Shefali Jariwala's career took off at a young age. When she was around 20 years old, she received an offer to perform in the famous song ' Kanta Laga .' At that time, she was pursuing engineering studies. According to a report by the Times of India, directors Radhika Rao and Vinay Saperu spotted her outside her college and approached her with the offer. Family Concerns and Overcoming Opposition However, her father was initially opposed to her taking up the song. In an old interview, Shefali Jariwala revealed that her father did not want her to perform in the song because it was quite b...

In our digital age, many of us spend hours glued to screens—whether for work, entertainment, or social media. While we focus on the content on our devices, we often overlook the incredible effort our eyes are exerting behind the scenes. Surprisingly, your eyes may be silently draining your energy, leaving you feeling sluggish and exhausted even if you haven't physically moved much during the day. The Constant Work of Your Eyes Think of your eyes as tiny athletes constantly on the move. They blink thousands of times daily, adjust focus, and adapt to varying light conditions—all without pause. According to ophthalmologist Dr. Piyush Kapur, Chairman of Healing Touch Eye Centre , our eyes work tirelessly, especially when we are fixated on screens for extended periods.  “If we sit in front of that screen the entire day, our eyes would surely be overworked,” he explains. This overexertion doesn’t go unnoticed; it manifests as headaches, dryness, blurry vision, and that sluggish feeli...

In Short: Drinking at least one cup of coffee daily is associated with a 16% lower risk of death from any cause. The benefit slightly increases to 17% for those who consume 2–3 cups per day. The addition of sugar and saturated fats may diminish these health benefits. Drinking black coffee or with minimal additives maximizes potential longevity benefits. No significant link was found between coffee consumption and reduced cancer risk. If you're a morning coffee enthusiast, rejoice — science now offers some compelling reasons to keep your daily ritual. A recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition  confirms that coffee might not only be a great way to start the day but could also be quietly adding years to your life. Researchers from Tufts University analyzed data spanning nearly two decades (1999-2018) from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). They found that coffee consumption is associated with a lower risk of mortality, especially when the be...

Vedanta Ltd, a prominent player in the mining and metals sector, has made significant moves to strengthen its financial position. On June 18, 2025, the company confirmed the sale of a 1.6% stake in its subsidiary, Hindustan Zinc, for an impressive ₹3,028 crore. This strategic decision is part of Vedanta's ongoing efforts to enhance its balance sheet and financial flexibility as it progresses towards a demerger into sector-focused entities. In a stock exchange filing, Vedanta announced that it sold 66.7 million shares of Hindustan Zinc to institutional investors through an accelerated bookbuild process. The shares were sold at a price of ₹453.97 each, reflecting a strong demand from investors. Following the announcement, Hindustan Zinc shares were trading at ₹457 apiece, down 6%, while Vedanta's shares saw a slight increase of 0.22%, trading at ₹460. In addition to the stake sale, Vedanta's Board of Directors declared a first interim dividend of ₹7 per equity share for the f...

Aadhar Card In a significant relief for Aadhaar card holders, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is set to launch a new mobile application, currently known as E-Aadhaar. This app will empower users to update various Aadhaar card details, including name, address, date of birth, and mobile number, from the comfort of their homes. This eliminates the need to visit Aadhaar centers for updates. Key Features of the E-Aadhaar App: •  Home-Based Updates: Update Aadhaar details without visiting a center. •  Change Key Information: Modify name, address, date of birth, and mobile number. •  QR Code Sharing: Enable QR code-based Aadhaar sharing. •  Secure Verification: Facilitate mobile-to-mobile and app-to-app Aadhaar verification. •  Secure Data Transfer: Securely transfer Aadhaar details. UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar stated that 2,000 out of approxim ately 1 lakh Aadhaar update machines have already been connected to this new system. DO FOLLOW US ON O...

In an innovative twist to travel influencing, India has unveiled its first AI travel influencer, Radhika Subramaniam , designed to capture the spirit of Gen Z. Radhika, a creation of Collective Artists Network, embarks on virtual adventures across India, sharing her experiences without ever leaving the digital realm. Beyond Physical Boundaries Unlike traditional influencers, Radhika transcends the limitations of physical travel. Using AI tools, she explores diverse landscapes and cultures, creating content that resonates with authenticity and inspires wanderlust. This opens up possibilities for endless exploration and cultural exchange in a sustainable way. Authenticity and Relatability Vijay Subramaniam, Founder and CEO of Collective Artists Network , emphasizes Radhika's relatability. She embodies the spirit of an adventurous friend, making audiences feel seen and connected to her virtual journeys. Radhika represents a new era of travel influencing, blendin...

Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband, Sanjay Kapoor , has passed away. He married Karisma Kapoor in 2003, but the two divorced in 2016.  Sanjay Kapoor was businessman and was also active in Bollywood.

The Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad claimed 241 lives, including Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, who recently vowed to quit flying to care for his elderly father, and First Officer Clive Kunder, whose family had strong ties to actor Vikrant Massey. Captain Sabharwal, 55, with over 8,300 hours of experience, had promised his father he would quit his job to care for him full-time. Kunder, 28, came from an aviation family - his mother was a former Air India flight attendant. The flight, AI-143 to London's Gatwick Airport, crashed 32 seconds after takeoff. Captain Sabharwal issued a "Mayday" call moments before contact was lost. The sole survivor, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, is recovering in the hospital. Air India CEO Campbell Wilson turned back his flight to Paris and flew to Ahmedabad to manage the response.

Dr. Pratik Joshi and his wife, Dr. Komi Vyas , along with their three children , were on their way to London to start a new chapter. Tragically, all five of them perished in the Ahmedabad plane crash. The family's last photograph was captured just before their Ahmedabad-London flight took off. The flight crashed shortly after takeoff, claiming the lives of 241 people on board and leaving only one survivor. Dr. Joshi had been working in London for six years, establishing his career and securing a future for his family. Dr. Vyas, a physician in Udaipur, resigned from her position just two days before the family was scheduled to fly to London. The couple and their children – 5-year-old twin boys Nakul and Pradyut, and 8-year-old daughter Miraya – all died in the Ahmedabad Air India plane crash. What was intended to be a fresh start for this family became their tragic end. These were just some of the 241 heartbreaking stories from the plane crash that has become India...

Ahmedabad : An Air India Flight (AI171) has crashed in the Meghani area near  Ahmedabad  Airport  in Gujarat. Visuals from  PTI  showed thick smoke rising from the crash site. CNN-News18   reports that there were   242 people on board the aircraft.  Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, head of India's directorate of civil aviation, told the Associated Press that the plane crashed into a residential area called Meghani Nagar. There were 232 passengers and 12 crew members on board, where 169 Indian nationals, 53 Britishers, 1 Canadian and 7 Portuguese nationals were boarded. Here are the live updates: We are closing this live blog here. Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, 40, has been confirmed as the only survivor of the Air India crash in Ahmedabad. Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu has arrived at the site of the Ahmedabad plane crash. Vijay Rupani was the passenger no. 12 in flight. Following the Ahmedabad plane crash, Air India has added a hotline number...