Tue, 21-Oct-2025

IMF delegation visits crisis-hit Sri Lanka with time running out

International Monetary Fund

Sri Lanka is in the midst of its biggest financial crisis since independence. The island nation put a stop on payments on a $12 billion debt in April. The UN has warned that rising inflation, a falling currency, and persistent fuel, food, and medical shortages could lead to a humanitarian crisis.   An IMF delegation … Read more

Fraser-Pryce astonishes in Paris Diamond League meeting

Fraser

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce matched her season’s best of 10.67 seconds to win the 100 meters at the Paris Diamond League meeting on Saturday. “It was a heavenly race and I’m content with the time,” said Fraser-Pryce in the wake of timing the twelfth quickest time ever. “It propels me to go occasion quicker.” Fraser-Pryce, the 35-year-old … Read more

New rules for running shoes after Paris Olympics

Cuban Dairon Robles

PARIS: Rules concerning new generation athletics shoes will be tightened after the Paris 2024 Olympics, World Athletics said on Thursday. The move comes at a time where carbon and foam soles in athletics shoes appears to be improving performances. Read More: Warholm and Thompson-Herah named World Athletes of the Year “A long-term sustainable and implementable solution for athletic shoes which balances … Read more

Shoaib Akhtar says he will ‘take the pain’ again if given a chance to play for Pakistan

Akhtar

Legendary Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar shared a video on his social media where he can be seen taking a painkiller injection in his knees after his operation was delayed by 2 months. Akhtar was one of the fastest bowlers during his career. However, his career was cut short amid several injuries. He was fondly known … Read more

Watch video: Toddlers dance in mud ‘slushy water’ goes viral

Watch video: Toddlers dance in mud 'slushy water' goes viral

Locals in Mangaluru, Karnataka, took a swim in filthy, slushy water as they celebrated ‘Kesard Onji Dina’ with zeal. The celebration involves people having a good time in muddy water, and it was certainly a Sunday well spent for the local kids. Children can be seen taking a plunge in the slush and dancing to … Read more