Archive: 2025 / 08 - Page 2
After being named a wild card for the 2025 BNP Paribas Open, Venus Williams declined the offer days later, citing prior commitments. The 44-year-old had not played since March 2024 and later accepted a wild card for the DC Open in July 2025, signaling a targeted return to competition after a 16-month break.
Top seed Taylor Fritz eased past Aleksandar Vukic and then Matteo Arnaldi to reach the DC Open quarterfinals, riding a 15-2 run since June. He fired 11 aces against Vukic, saved the only break point he faced, and kept his momentum from a Wimbledon semifinal. On the women’s side, Maria Sakkari ousted No. 2 seed Emma Navarro in straight sets.
Aug, 25 2025
Families across India are reviving the tradition of making kajal from used puja wicks. Here’s a clear, step-by-step guide with safety tips, ingredient choices, storage advice, and the cultural meaning behind it. Learn how to collect soot, mix a smooth paste, and avoid common mistakes while keeping the process hygienic and fire-safe.
Aug, 25 2025
Relentless monsoon rain has triggered flooding across Madhya Pradesh. The Narmada has overflowed in Dindori, isolating villages and submerging ghats, while homes in Satna have been inundated. The IMD issued an orange alert for Sheopur, Neemuch, and Mandsaur and yellow alerts for 16 more districts. SDRF and NDRF teams are conducting rescues as gusty winds and lightning persist.
The detailed August 24 forecast wasn’t available, so here’s a clear look at what late-August usually brings to Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan. We break down monsoon drivers, typical regional patterns, and practical safety tips. Expect humidity, shifting rain belts, and localised flooding risks, with lightning a frequent threat across the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
India Champions face South Africa Champions in Kirtipur, Nepal, on July 23 at 7:30 PM IST. Yuvraj Singh leads India; AB de Villiers captains South Africa. Expect a high-scoring T20 with names like Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Yusuf Pathan, and Imran Tahir. Watch on Sony Sports Network and stream on SonyLIV.
Cameron Green blasted a 47-ball century in Mackay, the second-fastest ODI hundred by an Australian and the quickest by an Aussie against South Africa. His unbeaten 118 capped a day of records: a 250-run opening stand, 431 by the top three, and a 164-run Green-Carey surge at 12.14 rpo. South Africa wilted, and 22-year-old Cooper Connolly grabbed 5/22, the best ODI figures by an Australian spinner.
A wild cat was pulled out of a 60-foot well after a careful rescue that balanced speed, safety, and animal welfare. The operation shows how wildlife teams work in tight spaces, why such incidents are rising near farms and villages, and what communities can do to prevent them. Here’s how the rescue typically unfolds and the steps that reduce risk for both people and animals.
Torrential evening rain swamped Noida on August 23, 2025, triggering hours of traffic jams, flooded basements, and power disruptions in pockets after an IMD red alert. Delhi stations logged up to 27 mm by 5:30 pm. The flood control room fielded dozens of complaints, with most cleared within an hour. Air quality improved to ‘satisfactory’, and authorities urged residents to avoid low-lying areas.
Aug, 25 2025
IMD has issued broad warnings for North India as heavy to very heavy rain targets Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. Delhi saw a wet, windy day and high humidity. With soils saturated, disaster risk is rising in Uttarkashi after early-August landslides. East Rajasthan and parts of Gujarat face extended risk through late August.
