From Tilak Varma to Abhishek Sharma, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with fastest T20I centuries. This list also includes Rohit Sharma and Sanju Samson

Meet top 5 Indian batters with fastest T20I centuries

From Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Sikandar Raza, here's a look at the top five batters to score fastest T20I hundreds. This list also includes Sahil Chauhan, Muhammad Fahad and Abhishek Sharma.

From Abhishek Sharma to Sahil Chauhan, 5 batters with fastest T20I hundreds

Millie Bobby Brown is now a mother of two after adopting a baby boy with her husband, Jake Bongiovi. As the actress embarks on this beautiful journey, here's everything to know, from her Stranger Things stardom to her love story and family life.

Millie Bobby Brown becomes a mother of two: Inside her journey with Jake Bongiovi

Sector 36 to Nithari: Truth, Lies &amp; Murder: Here are the movies, shows and documentaries inspired by the Nithari killings. The Nithari killings came to light in 2006, when skeletal remains were discovered in a drain behind businessman Moninder Singh Pandher's house in Nithari.&nbsp;

Nithari Killings: Sector 36 to Truth, Lies & Murder, films and documentaries based on the case

Italy was the first country to operate the F-35 outside the US, landing jets at Amendola in December 2016. Beating Israel by hours, Italy also assembled the first international F-35 at its Cameri facility and completed the first ocean crossing.

Which country was the first to fly the F-35 outside the US?

7 Best Teen Series to Watch on Amazon Prime

This teen series featuring Adelaide Kane and Meghan follows the journey of Mary, Queen of Scots, who faces political and sexual intrigue in the treacherous world of the French court.

Based on the 1985 film, this American supernatural teen drama centres on Tyler Posey's character, a young werewolf defending his California town from various supernatural threats. Join him on his thrilling adventures.

This series follows teenage girls with diverse backgrounds who find themselves stranded on a remote island, unaware that they are part of a mysterious social experiment.

Based on Jenny Han's book, this series revolves around Belly, who finds herself entangled in a love triangle with two brothers, Conrad and Jeremiah. The series is about love, heartbreak and that one perfect summer.

This series is about the lives of half-brothers Nathan and Lucas as they navigate the ups and downs of life in the small town of Tree Hill. Their shared passion for basketball helps them form a unique bond.

Based on the iconic Superman story, a young Clark Kent grapples with his emerging superpowers. Witness his struggle to keep his abilities hidden from his loved ones in the town of Smallville.

Here are 7 teen series you need to watch on Amazon Prime.

Written by Rachna Bisht Rawat: The author tells stories of extraordinary human courage, of not just men in uniform but also those who loved them the most.

Written by General VP Malik: The author was the Army Chief during the Kargil War. He tells the whole story of the war from his perspective, giving us a glimpse of the strategies employed and the heroism he witnessed.

Written by Shrinjoy Chowdhury: The author is a journalist who covered the Kargil war for The Statesman. The book depicts what the journalists had to go through to get news of the war for the country.

Written by Brigadier (Retd) Ashok Malhotra: The author was posted at the headquarters of the 3 Infantry Division and took part in the war. He gives an insight into the battles fought and what the soldiers had to endure.

Edited by Peter R. Lavoy: This deep objective analysis of the war is written by analysts of India, Pakistan, and the United States. It offers a comprehensive account of the causes and consequences of the war.

5 Must-Read Books on Kargil War

8 Lifestyle Changes to Extend Your Life by Over 20 Years

Research by the US Department of Veteran Affairs suggests that adopting these simple 8 lifestyle changes can add 24 more years to a person's life.

The study finds that eating a plant-based diet can raise your chances of living a longer life by 21%.

Not becoming addicted to opioids was the second most important contributor to a longer life, reducing the risk of early death by 38%, the study found.

Never using tobacco reduced the risk of death by 29%, the study found. However, stopping smoking at any point in life confers major health benefits, experts say.


Getting at least seven to nine hours of sleep per night with no insomnia can reduce the risk of death from any cause by 18%.

Adding this one healthy behaviour decreases the risk of death by 46% from any cause when compared with those who did not exercise, the report suggests.

Stress is rampant in the US, with devastating consequences for health, experts say. Managing stress can reduce early death by 22%, the study found.

Binge drinking is having more than four alcoholic beverages a day. The report says that avoiding binge drinking can reduce the risk of death by 19%.

Being surrounded by positive social relationships helped longevity by 5%, the study found.

This is how Airports will look on Mars if and when established, as per AI images created using MidJourney. 

People are wearing space suites to visit this airport.

This is how it will look with Spaceships in the background. 

Landing on the red planet looks like this. 

Spaceships will also take off from this airport.

AI Imagines Airports on Mars

AI Imagines Successful Landing of Chandrayaan-3 

This is how Chandrayaan-3 will look if and when successful moon landing happens, as per AI images created using MidJourney 

Chandrayaan-3 successfully launched into orbit, it has begun its journey to the moon.

Chandrayaan-3 is expected to perform its 5th and final Earth-orbit raising  manoeuvre today. 

Chandrayaan-3 is expected to enter Moon-orbit successfully. 

Chandrayaan-3 is expected to have a successful landing on the moon on August 23-24, 2023. 

AI Imagines Successful Landing of Chandrayaan-3

August's full moon, also called Sturgeon Moon, is also a supermoon. It will be visible on August 1.

In the early morning hours of August 8, the Moon and Jupiter will appear just 2°39′ apart, and you can easily hop between them with your eyes.


The Perseid meteor shower is usually one of the most active and brightest meteor showers of the year. It will be visible around August 12-13.

On August 16, two weeks after the Super Sturgeon Moon, the month will witness a new moon called a Micromoon.

On August 27, the ringed planet, Saturn, lies on the opposite side of Earth to the Sun and is visible from sunset to sunrise.

This is the second Full Moon of August, making it a Blue Moon. A monthly Blue Moon is the second Full Moon in a calendar month with two Full Moons. It will be visible on August 31.

6 Upcoming Astronomical Events in August

5 Countries That Have Their Flags On The Moon

In 1969, the United States successfully planted its first flag on the moon during the manned Apollo 11 mission. After this, five more flags were planted by the US in their subsequent missions till 1972.

The national flag of China was first planted on the moon during its lunar landing mission Chang'e-3 in 2013. The flag was brought to the moon's dark side by the Chang'e-4 lander in 2019.







Soviet Union's Luna 2 spacecraft became the first man-made craft to reach the moon's surface on September 14, 1959. The spacecraft, which crash-landed on the moon's surface, was pre-planned and was carrying the Soviet flag.

On November 15, 2008, India landed its first flag on the moon after the unmanned lunar orbiter Chandrayaan-1 ejected its Moon Impact Probe (MIP). Till now, India has planted four flags on the lunar surface.

In 2019, Israel sent its first spacecraft to the moon which sent back its selfies with the flag planted on the lunar surface.

8 Indian-Origin Highest-Paid CEOs In United States

Sunder Pichai, born in Indian state of Tamil nadu, is the CEO of Alphabet Inc. and its subsidiary Google and drew a salary of $226 million in 2022.

Satya Nadella was born in Hyderabad, India and is currently the executive chairman and CEO of Microsoft. His salary was $49.9 million in 2021.


Indian-American business executive Shantanu Narayen is the chairman, president, and chief executive officer (CEO) of Adobe Inc. since December 2007 and was drawing a salary of $36.1 million in 2021.

Arvind Krishna has been serving as IBM’s Chairman and CEO since April 2020 and his salary was $14.9 million in 2021.

Sanjay Mehrotra was a co-founder of SanDisk and is currently the CEO of Micron Technology. His salary was $25.3 million in 2021.

Jay Chaudhry, an Indian-American billionaire entrepreneur, is the founder and CEO of cloud security company Zscaler and his reported salary was $41.35 million in 2022.

Anirudh Devgan, an Indian-American computer scientist, is currently serving as President and CEO of Cadence Design Systems. His salary was $32 million in 2022.

Ajei S Gopal has been president and CEO of ANSYS Inc. for the past five years and drew a salary of $21 million in 2022.   

8 Podcasts You Should Listen for Self-Improvement

Hosted by Psychology Professor Dr Laurie Santos, this podcast focuses on enhancing mental health and accessibility to concepts like meditation.

Hosted by Personal Trainer and fitness star Adrienne Herbert, this podcast motivates listeners to pursue their passions and success, featuring insights from leading coaches and innovators.

Former monk Jay Shetty conducts interviews with accomplished individuals, aiming to share wisdom and break free from societal pressures. The episodes range from personal growth to business strategies.

Host Nora McInerny brings guests to discuss their genuine feelings, creating a sense of connection and understanding for listeners.

Les Alfred's podcast dives into self-care, wellness, and cultivating a conscious approach to life.

Hosted by Sarah May B, this self-help podcast addresses various topics, including shame and loneliness, providing practical guidance for positive changes.

Hosted by Brene Brown, this podcast is a must-listen for personal growth and development.

If you don't want to read books on confidence and need a little help to gain confidence, then you must listen to this podcast by journalist and author Francesca Specter which offers guidance on gaining confidence, setting boundaries, and practising self-care.

Here are 8 podcasts you must listen to for self-improvement.

Popular Books To Read with Your Partner  

1. Getting the Love You Want by Dr. Harville Hendrix

Getting the Love, You Want has assisted couples in creating more devoted and contented relationships. It is a book of relationship advice that focuses on how our relationships are impacted by our childhood wounds. According to the book, we seek mates who share our parents' characteristics.

2. The Relationship Cure by Dr. John Gottman


The Relationship Cure is yet another outstanding book by relationship specialist Dr. John Gottman. The book offers a straightforward 5-step program for enhancing all types of relationships in your life, from marriage to siblings.

3. The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman


The Five Love Languages provide a vital understanding of how people express and receive love in various ways. You could strengthen your relationship by expressing your love and appreciation by learning the love language of your spouse (and vice versa).


The Notebook is a timeless love story of a couple as they deal with the difficulties of life, love, and grief. Their intense and enduring love inspires and acts as an inspiration that true love is deserving of sacrifice. Couples looking for a heartwarming book should pick up this compelling novel.



5. The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena

The Couple Next Door is a fascinating psychological suspense story that examines the issues of trust, private information, and lying in relationships. It's an excellent choice for couples looking to discover the darker aspects of relationships and love while also enjoying a good mystery.

6. Eight Dates by Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman


The book takes its readers on a journey of 8 different dates with each date focusing on a different relationship issue like conflict, trust, family, adventure, etc. The book encourages couples to stay open with their partners and talk about everything.

7. I Love You But I Don’t Trust You by Mira Kirshenbaum

The book talks about several factors that can cause mistrust in a relationship whether it can be a bad past relationship or everyday lives. The book helps couples in strengthening their relationship by avoiding mistakes that can cause mistrust.


7 Countries with Highest Population of Wild Tigers

India has 3,167 tigers and the country is home to 75% of the global tiger population and has seen a 25% increase in the number of tigers since 2014.

The next country on the list with a high tiger population is Russia, with around 480 wild tigers, as per the latest national tiger census conducted in the country in 2015.

Having a population of 371 wild tigers, Indonesia is third on the list, as per the latest IUCN estimate.

Nepal is fourth on the list with an estimated population of 355 tigers. The data is based on the 4th National Tiger and Prey Survey of the country.

As per a study conducted by the government-run Wildlife Conservation Office, Thailand has approximately 148 to 149 wild tigers, which is the highest number of wild tigers in Southeast Asia.

As per a survey conducted by WWF-Malaysia, the Malaysia Department of Wildlife and National Parks, the country has about 120 wild tigers.

Bangladesh has 106 tigers in the country, as per the first systematic survey conducted in 2015. These tigers mainly inhabit the Sunderbans- the world's largest mangrove forest.

 Check out the most popular rock bands of all time, according to Hello Music Theory

Founded in 1961. For more than 60 years, its music has been a vital piece of American culture.
More than 100 million albums sold worldwide.

Founded in 1970. The Run DMC mash-up Walk This Way, one of the first (and finest) rock/hip hop collaborations, was made by the band.


Immensely successful over the past 50 years. Sold over 100 million albums in the US alone. Joe Walsh has one of the smoothest guitar skills ever 


Springsteen & The E-Street Band are renowned for their powerful lyrics and gritty, tough voice. Famous singles include "Thunder Road" and "Dancing in the Dark."

One of the best glam rock bands, formed in 1985. All albums of the band are quite successful.


R.E.M. is among the best examples of the American virtue of being loyal to one's heritage. Founded in Athens, Georgia, in 1980.


Journey is a key American rock band. Best known for their classics "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Open Arms."


Check out the most popular rock bands of all time, according to Hello Music Theory

Popular American Rock Bands of All Time.

9 Must-Read Novels for Hopeless Romantics

The book depicts an unconventional love story between Lucy, a woman going through a breakup, and a merman she meets while swimming at the Venice beach.

Loosely inspired by the life of Laura Bush, the book tells how imperfect love unfolds over a long time and locks you in twists and turns.

The Malayalam romantic comedy is about a middle-aged couple, an archaeologist and a dubbing artist, who bond over their love for food.

The book is young adult fiction. The story begins when Eleanor and Park strike up an unlikely connection after sitting together on a school bus.

The book is well-researched, heartbreaking, thought-provoking and joyful. It explores sexuality, gender, and parenthood.

The book transports you to an Italian villa in the summer of 1983. It beautifully describes the relationship between Elio and Oliver.

It is a divinely funny book about the challenges of a good marriage and the delight and heartache of raising children. The story revolves around Graham Cavanaugh’s second wife, Audra, who is everything his first wife was not.

The memoir beautifully describes the magic and mayhem of New York in the 60s. Patti Smith, writer and poet, narrates her friendship and romance with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe.

The classic romance novel turned into the 2004 movie by the same name is a must-read for romance fanatics. 


There’s something calming and hopeful about reading a love story. Here are some of the best picks for hopeless romantics who believe in soul mates.

7 Best Cities To Go Shopping In The World

This city is the best place to go shopping for high-quality leather at affordable prices. One can get the best leather shoes at Mocasines Guido. Calle Murillo stands out with its tailoring services.

Individual boutiques, tourist shops and world-class bargains, this is what the shopping streets of Hong Kong offer visitors. In the Global Shopper City Index, Hong Kong claimed the title of best Asian shopping city.




In the best shops in Paris, shoppers don't get clothes, they purchase lifestyles. One can purchase designer goods at reduced prices. The city offers travellers many opportunities to splurge with secondhand bookshops, florists and cafes.

Kuala Lumpur hosts three of the world’s 10 largest malls which include 1 Utama, the fourth-largest mall in the world which has more than 650 shops, a huge rooftop garden with 500 varieties of exotic plants and the largest indoor rock climbing facility in Asia.

Ranked as the top European shopping city in Globe Shopper Index, London is the world’s top fashion shopping destination. It outstrips all European cities in the availability of international and local brands and the number of shops.

The city houses a mammoth flagship store of the global chain Isetan in Shinjuku which has eight separate buildings stretched along two blocks. It is also a heaven for foodies, selling Japanese bento boxes, French pastries as well as macaroons.

The best city ranked for shopping, New York boasts vintage shops, designer houses and showrooms. One can purchase pieces from every era of the last century of fashion. The city is also known for its sample sale stampedes that occur at ungodly hours and attract shoppers in huge numbers.

Animals That Are Most Loyal to Their Mates 

The wolf pair mates for life in order to establish their position as pack leaders. They produce a new litter every year to ensure the stability of the rest of the pack, as per a BBC Earth report. 


Eurasian beavers pair up and mate for life to increase their chances of survival. 


According to Thomas Geissman and Mathias Orgeldinger’s study, the gibbon pairs perform ‘duet’ songs, which are a series of their individual mating calls, combined into a song that becomes essential to their bond. 

A study on Behavioural Ecology and Sociobiology by David J. Gubernick and J. Cully Nordby discovered that the majority of mice remained loyal to their partner when they were placed with another mouse. 


These slow-moving lizards return to their same partners every year in the mating season. 

As per a study by Wey-Lim Wong and Stanislav Gorb, each individual Diplozoon paradoxum, a flatworm, conjoins with another so that it can reach adulthood. 

Once a male vulture finds a partner, a courtship pattern transpires that at times concludes with a mid-air mating dance.

Lifelong companionship is not only a concept for humans, but also for animals. Here's a list of the most loyal animal couples that serve #couplegoals

#CoupleGoals: Animals That Are Most Loyal to Their Mates 

The Yellow Wallpaper, by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

It tells the story of a woman who locks herself inside her bedroom due to her husband’s strict rules and obsesses over a yellow wallpaper. It’s just 16 pages and 6,000 words.

Poke the Box is like the little pep talk we all need. It reminds me of the significance pf pep talk, in just 96 pages. 

If You’re Not Yet Like Me, by Edan Lepucki

The book is clever, complex, and comedic. In 55 pages, it narrates a relationship far from a ‘rom-com’.

In mere 72 pages, this book teaches us how to motivate ourselves, win over our enemies, and survive in difficult situations. 

The book tells a lesser-known story about one of the early lifeboats to depart from the Titanic. 

The book narrates the heart-breaking story of Lennie and George in 107 pages. It’s a perfect read before a cosy afternoon nap.

We Should All Be Feminists, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

The 49-page book is a simple and thoughtful assessment of modern-day feminism.

The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

The book celebrates the innocence of childhood. It has 83 pages and is one of the most re-readable books.

The author delivered a deeply heartfelt address at Harvard in 2008. The book contains her wise words in 74 pages.

Looking for a quick afternoon read? Here’s a list of the best books under 100 pages.

9 Must-Read Books Under 100 Pages

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, New York

With an estimated 2 to 3 million attendees, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York is known as the most famous parade in the world and the entry of Santa Claus is the attraction of the three-hour-long parade.

Disney Main Street Electrical, California

Even the most aged adult will experience their inner child because of Disney's Main Street Electrical Parade. This spectacular event has been taking place in several parks at Disney over the years.

Tampa Gasparilla Pirate Festival, Florida

At Tampa's Gasparilla Pirate Festival every January, embrace your inner pirate. The festival promises "Pirates, Parades, and Piratechnics."The first weekend involves a family-friendly, alcohol-free parade that includes musical groups, dancing teams, and local clubs.

The Mardi Gras parade is one of the most magnificent events, lasting for two weeks and includes at least one parade every day. Each parade contains unique elements and themes that are kept unknown until the very last moment.

It is the biggest and oldest parade outside of China that takes place every year to commemorate Chinese New Year. It is a two-week celebration including fairs, marketplaces, and fashion pageants, with around 3 million people.

It is a massive, colourful march that combines a civil rights rally, a memorial service, and a celebration. It is currently among the biggest LGBTQ+ events in the globe and is held every year on the last Sunday of June.

Every year, one of the greatest Fourth of July parades in the country fills the streets of Alameda, California, with hot dogs, firecrackers, and red, white, and blue. A crowd of around 20,000 people attends the parade.

The Bud Billiken Parade, which draws more than 1.2 million spectators annually, is the biggest African American march in the country. The two-mile parade route travels through Chicago's Bronzeville neighbourhood across Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.

8 Famous Parades in the US

7 Historical Personalities Who Were Poisoned To Death  

The philosopher was found guilty of corrupting the youth and not acknowledging their gods and given a death sentence which he carried out himself by drinking poison, believed to be hemlock.


Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de León was shot an arrow dipped in the milky white sap extracted from a manchineel tree, which is highly poisonous, while he was on an expedition to search a rumoured fountain of youth.


As per legend, the last pharaoh of ancient Egypt Cleopatra committed suicide by enticing an asp (Egyptian cobra) to bite her. Cleopatra was known to have knowledge about poisons and their effects and was believed to have tested many on condemned prisoners.  

Famed general Napoleon Bonaparte believed that he was being poisoned by his British captors. After his death, the autopsy revealed that he had stomach cancer. Researchers even today speculate if his death was indeed hastened by toxic metals.


Arctic explorer Charles Francis Hall complained about gastrointestinal issues and other health problems, and the members of the expedition were accused of poisoning him. Later, autopsy found elevated levels of arsenic in his body which proved that his suspicions were right.  

Guangxu was throned as the emperor of the Qing dynasty at the age of four and in 1898 was placed under house arrest after a coup. He died at the age of 37 with suspicion of poisoning. In 2008, almost a century after Guangxu’s death, it was revealed the suspicions were true and that extremely high levels of arsenic were present in his body.  

Former Bosnian Croat military commander Slobodan Praljak was sentenced to 20 years of prison for war crimes. When his sentence was upheld by the judge, Praljak denied being a war criminal and quickly gulped down something from a vial. His action of taking poison was livestreamed on the website of the court, and he died in the hospital.

7 Historical Personalities Who Were Poisoned To Death

Written by Nickelodeon child star fame Jennette McCurdy, this book is about her experience growing up with an abusive parent, who forced her into acting, how her family relied on her at a young age, which ultimately encouraged her eating disorder and the relief she got after her mother died.  


Written by none other than the Duke of Sussex Prince Harry himself, this book spills his struggles to come to terms with his mother’s death and his pursuit of love and purpose in life. 

Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) 

This book tells some very honest, funny journey of Mindy Kaling, from being a child of immigrants parents to her career in Hollywood.

This inspiring memoir by Priyanka Chopra Jonas shares stories about her upbringing and family in India, her career in beauty pageants, her journey in Hollywood and her romantic life. 

The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times 

Authored by Michelle Obama, the book shares some amazing wisdom on how one should stay hopeful and balanced in life. 

This book by the blonde actress Pamela Anderson sheds light on her life, relationships and career and has searing prose with snippets of original poetry. 

Take a look at these 7 books you must read books by celebrities:

7 Must-Read Books by Celebrities 

7 Must-Read Books on Indian Armed Forces 

The book aims to introduce teenagers to the armed forces and tell them about the rigours and challenges, along with the thrill and adventure one goes through on joining the career in uniform. 

The book is about the 22-year-old Vijayant Thapar who was martyred in the Kargil War, having fought bravely in the crucial battles of Tololing and Knoll. 

Vijayant at Kargil, by Neha Dwivedi and VN Thapar 

This book series covers 28 stories of extraordinary courage and fearlessness, providing a glimpse into the kind of heroism our soldiers display in unimagined hostile conditions. 

India’s Most Fearless- I & II, by Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh 

The book deals with all factors that led to the Kargil War. General VP Malik (Retd) also explains in detail how the Indian political system works and how it coped with the Kargil scenario. 

Kargil: From Surprise to Victory, by General VP Malik 

This is a real-life account of a former fighter pilot of the Indian Air Force, Wing Commander (Retd) Dhirendra S Jafa, who was a prisoner of war (PoW) in Pakistan during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. 

Death Wasn’t Painful, by Dhirendra S Jafa 

This book by Probal Dasgupta is about the India-China conflicts and skirmishes that happened during the 1962 war. The author narrates how India lost the war during the 1962 conflict and achieved ‘decisive tactical advantage’ five years later in 1967. 

The book talks about events that happened on 9 December 1971 when the frigate of the Indian Navy was torpedoed by a Pakistani submarine and sank within minutes. This book is an attempt by Major General (Retd) Ian Cardozo to understand the happenings of that fateful day. 

The Sinking of INS Khukri, by Ian Cardozo 

6 Indian Space Startups You Should Know About 

This aerospace manufacturer and commercial launch service provider headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana, was started by Pawan Kumar Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka in 2018. On November 2018, the company introduced its first ‘Vikram 1’ launcher successfully. 