Jadeja becomes first Indian to play 50 World Test Championship matches

Trump revives '51st state' jibe as US-Canada trade talks collapse over tariffs

Trade negotiations between the United States and Canada have broken down after Canada halted discussions, citing last-minute demands it considered unreasonable. The US negotiating team stated that Canada rejected a proposal to reduce tariffs on critical products. In response, President Donald Trump reimposed tariffs and revived his remarks about Canada potentially becoming the 51st US state. Trump suggested Canada seeks the benefits of statehood without the corresponding obligations. The collapse marks a significant deterioration in trade relations between the two neighboring countries.

'India could use water as weapon': Pak minister as IWT remains in abeyance

Virginia Beach's Mount Trashmore: How a Landfill Became America's First Landfill Park

Mount Trashmore Park in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is a pioneering example of landfill-to-parkland transformation in the United States. The 165-acre recreational space was originally a large garbage landfill before being repurposed and opened to the public in 1973. Today, the park features lakes, walking trails, and playgrounds, drawing visitors seeking green community spaces. The site is widely regarded as a model for innovative land reclamation practices. Its success highlights how former waste sites can be sustainably converted into valuable public amenities.

Cancer survivor father watches son Saransh Jain debut for India in Colombo Test

Saransh Jain made his Test debut for India in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, fulfilling a dream for his father Subodh Jain, who has battled cancer for over a decade. Subodh had long held onto the hope of seeing his son represent India at the highest level, which kept him fighting through his illness. Saransh's path to Test cricket was far from straightforward, as he had at one point considered quitting the sport altogether. The young cricketer's persistence, combined with the guidance of coach Chandrakant Pandit and his father's resilience, helped him establish himself as a domestic stalwart before earning his national call-up.