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New DNA study ties Shroud of Turin to India, adding fresh twist to ancient mystery - The Australia Today
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (209+ words) For centuries, the Shroud of Turin has stood at the crossroads of faith, science and controversy. Now, fresh DNA analysis is adding another unexpected layer to the mystery'suggesting the famous relic may carry genetic traces linked to India. The linen…...
Konstas cut, Maxwell gone: Selectors swing axe as Cricket Australia makes brutal contract call
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (647+ words) Cricket Australia has overhauled its men's contract list for the 202627 season, rewarding key performers from the Ashes triumph while axing several high-profile names in a move that signals a clear shift towards Test cricket. The new 21-player list, trimmed from…...
Perth-born Ryan Williams fires stunning debut goal to power India to historic FIFA World Cup qualifier win
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (399+ words) In a remarkable story of passion, perseverance and national pride, Ryan Williams announced himself on the international stage for the India national football team with a dream debut'scoring the decisive goal in a landmark 21 victory over the Hong Kong national…...
Victoria taps footy to boost international student wellbeing
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (18+ words) Victoria taps footy to boost international student wellbeing'The Australia Today Victoria taps footy to boost international student wellbeing...
From food to football, Victoria’s vibrant week celebrating the power of diversity
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (308+ words) Victorians are being urged to embrace the state's rich multicultural identity as Cultural Diversity Week 2026 gets underway, bringing a packed program of food, music and community events across the state. Multicultural Affairs Minister Ingrid Stitt said the week was an…...
NZ set to compete with India’s Indian Premier League and Australia’s Big Bash League with new NZ20 league
1+ week, 1+ day ago (423+ words) New Zealand Cricket has moved to reshape its domestic Twenty20 landscape, endorsing a privately backed franchise competition as it seeks to keep pace with the booming global T20 economy. The governing body confirmed it has given in-principle support to the proposed NZ20 league,…...
200,000 immigrant truck drivers, many Indian, face licence cancellations after fatal Florida crash crackdown
2+ week, 3+ day ago (395+ words) Up to 200,000 immigrant truck drivers in the United States could lose their commercial driving licences as a new federal rule introduced by the Trump administration comes into force. The regulation, which took effect on Monday, prevents certain non-citizens " including asylum…...
Visa-free entry for Pacific nations back on NZ agenda amid regional mobility push
2+ week, 3+ day ago (389+ words) NZ First'supports the visa-free travel proposition'and Peters said he will seek to implement it within his current term (which finishes on 1 October ahead of a general election in early November). Other political parties, such as ACT and Labour, have withheld…...
Fijian Drua claim first win over Brumbies in historic Super Rugby clash
2+ week, 5+ day ago (387+ words) The Fijian Drua secured a landmark victory over the ACT Brumbies on Saturday, defeating the Australian side 4227 in the first Super Rugby Pacific match ever played in Ba. The result marked the Drua's first win against the Brumbies since the…...
What a walk through Lucknow reveals about India’s living past
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (344+ words) By Dr Madhurima Nayak Lucknow's origins can be traced to the Suryavanshi dynasty. The city was originally known as Lakhanapuri, named after Lakshmana, the brother of Sri Rama, and later evolved into the name Laukhnau. The presence of Lakshman Tila…...