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Sacramento's Nithika Rangan shines in spelling bee before quarter final exit

NATIONAL HARBOR, MARYLAND - MAY 29: Nithika Rangan, 14, of Sacramento, California, looks down at their lap before the start of the quarterfinals in the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center on May 29, 2024 in National Harbor, Maryland. After passing the first three rounds of the competition 148 spellers participated in the quarterfinals during the second day of the competition. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Anna Moneymaker / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Published on May 30, 2024 06:02 pm IST

Unique Names Day 2024: Date, history, significance

Every year, Unique Names Day is observed on March 5.
Published on Mar 04, 2024 07:58 pm IST

This year, Delhi has seen the earliest spell of severe AQI streak

Dense smog near the Yamuna River in New Delhi on Monday. (Sunil Ghosh /HT PHOTO)
Updated on Nov 07, 2023 06:00 am IST

Why do Indian Americans reign supreme in Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion?

Unleashing the spellbound brilliance. (Image Credit: The E.W. Scripps Company)
Published on Jun 03, 2023 10:41 am IST

Egypt unveils renovated wing of oldest museum with 113 spells from Book of Dead

A section of the 16-meter long papyrus named Waziri-1 Papyrus containing inscriptions from the Book of the Dead dating back to 50 BC, is displayed at the Egyptian museum in Cairo, Egypt. Egypt's ministry of tourism and antiquities unveiled a renovated wing within its 120-year-old museum, the first stage of a broader replenishment program for the palatial building.
Updated on Feb 21, 2023 01:12 pm IST

Kashmir, Himachal brace for fresh spell of snow, rain from November 23

Tourists enjoying a pony ride on a snow-capped trail at Kufri near Shimla after the last spell earlier this week.
Updated on Nov 21, 2020 10:02 pm IST

Fresh spell of snow in higher reaches of Himachal

Snow and rain is likely to continue in middle and higher hills of the state for the next two days.
Updated on Mar 27, 2020 07:31 pm IST

Weatherman forecasts another spell of snow, rain in Himachal

A sunny day in Shimla, which recorded a low of 6.2 degrees Celsius, on Monday. The state capital is among eight districts in the state where thunderstorm and lightning have been forecast.
Published on Feb 17, 2020 12:44 pm IST

Tanhaji crosses 100 cr: Ajay Devgn’s 5th consecutive film to enter the club, ends Saif Ali Khan’s dry spell

Tanhaji has crossed 100 crore at the domestic box office.
Updated on Aug 25, 2020 11:33 am IST

Ashes 2019: Jofra Archer’s spell reminds me of 2005 - Ricky Ponting

Umpire Aleem Dar warns England's bowler Jofra Archer that he has bowled two delivers above head height during play
Updated on Aug 18, 2019 01:43 pm IST

Another spell of heatwave from today in Delhi: IMD

People cover themselves to beat the heat during a hot summer day, in Noida
Published on Jun 30, 2019 04:28 am IST

Angela Merkel suffers new trembling spell ahead of G20

The shaking went on for about two minutes, according to a DPA photographer who was present.
Updated on Jun 27, 2019 06:54 pm IST

IPL 2019, KXIP vs DC: Sam Curran’s dramatic spell, hat-trick turning point as KXIP seal stunning win

Mohali: Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) player Sam Curran along with team members celebrates after claiming the wicket of DC's Colin Ingram during the Indian Premier League 2019
Updated on Apr 02, 2019 08:59 am IST

At below 6 degrees Celsius, Delhi shivers in longest cold spell over 13 years

A man holding a baby wrapped in a blanket stands next to a bonfire on a cold winter morning in New Delhi, India, December 19, 2018. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Updated on Dec 28, 2018 10:10 am IST

Longest cold spell in Delhi in 14 years; cold wave to continue

Residents of Delhi have more reason to complain about the cold this month -- the city is going through the longest cold spell in a December in at least 14 years, and it is likely to stay that way for some time.
Updated on Dec 28, 2018 08:08 am IST

Fantastic Beasts sequel casts a weak spell, says Rashid Irani

The one saving grace is that Eddie Redmayne is back as Newt Scamander, star pupil of Albus Dumbledore and key player in the fight against arch-villains.
Published on Nov 15, 2018 05:36 pm IST

FIFA World Cup superstitions putting a spell on players

Germany’s Julian Draxler gives himself a spritz of scent before a big game.
Updated on Jun 21, 2018 05:19 pm IST

4-day dry spell to be followed by rainy weekend in Chandigarh

A woman using an umbrella to brave the heat at Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh on Monday.
Updated on Jun 12, 2018 01:12 pm IST