Times of India

Alabama's fragile sand dunes are being restored with discarded holiday trees, as students and volunteers team up to plant native vegetation along the coast. This innovative project marries sand trapping techniques with the introduction of native plants to stabilize the dunes. This effort not only protects essential infrastructure but also fosters crucial habitats for local wildlife, showcasing an eco-friendly method for coastal restoration and habitat recovery.

BAI secretary general Sanjay Mishra said the Super 750 event, scheduled for the last week of January 2028, would clash with heightened security protocols in the national capital around January 26.

In a shocking incident on Saturday, a woman reportedly murdered her husband in Kurukshetra using knives. Rajesh, a water supplier, suffered life-threatening abdominal injuries, including an open abdomen with protruding intestines. A post-mortem examination uncovered missing sections of his liver and right kidney. The couple had been residing together in Kurukshetra for approximately one year.

Yashasvi Jaiswal charged toward the bowler, making visible contact with Fernando's head. The Sri Lankan players stepped in, separated the two and prevented the situation from escalating. India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak felt Jaiswal shouldn't have gone so close and termed the incident as something that happened in the "heat of the moment".

A Detroit couple turned a vacant 1925 bank into a two-bedroom home after buying the abandoned building for $66,000 in 2013. They moved in while construction was still underway and restored much of it themselves, preserving features such as the old vaults, marble windowsills and copper entrance. The unusual home is now listed for $1.3 million.

Recent remarks questioned Netaji's freedom struggle contributions and the Indian National Army's achievements. Historical records and Nehru's statements contradict claims of him being a 'war criminal'. Bose's political journey involved disagreements with Congress and alliances for independence. Various political groups now claim facets of Netaji's ideology and nationalism. Debates continue over his death and the preservation of his legacy.

Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair have earned a lot of money through WWE contracts, championships, merchandise, endorsements and media work. Flair is generally accepted to be wealthier, although Bliss has built up a strong commercial profile for herself. Both performers have not released complete financial records, so all of the net worth figures are estimates.

Chennai police are searching Odisha for a couple suspected in a brutal murder case. Severed body parts of Hayathun Nisha were found in a suitcase aboard a train. Investigators recovered more remains from the suspects' rented Chennai residence. The couple is believed to have fled to Odisha after the discovery. Authorities are working to determine the motive behind the gruesome killing.

Ottawa said it would introduce “dollar-for-dollar” retaliatory tariffs from September 8. The move brought an end to talks that had started on February 1, 2025, after the first round of new US tariffs was imposed.

Conflicting explanations from the Indian camp have added intrigue to Kuldeep Yadav's absence from the Colombo Test, with the chinaman missing out as India handed Saransh Jain a debut. Kuldeep did travel with the team and was also spotted in the dugout alongside Sarfaraz Khan. The official word from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) remains "viral illness".

Around 300 individuals protested caste-based reservation in Delhi's Connaught Place, advocating for economic criteria over caste for government support and reforms in the quota system. Police detained over 20 protesters for demonstrating without permission. The "Reservation Hatao Andolan" organized the event, emphasizing that reforms should ensure benefits reach the truly needy across all communities.