Ashraya Angan Charitable Trust organized 'Vaividhyam-2026', a dance competition for special children at Mangaluru Town Hall. Students from various special schools across Dakshina Kannada showcased their talents. The event was inaugurated by Ganesh S. Rao and presided over by Vinay Bhat of Karnataka Bank. Judges Praxila Jain and Elton Ziff encouraged the participants. Winners received trophies and cash prizes, while all participants were honored with medals and certificates to promote inclusivity. https://udayavani.com/district-news/vaividhyam-2026-dance-competition-a-platform-for-the-talents-of-special-children-661958

Kannada actor Shivarajkumar recently shared his thoughts on life, stardom, and aging in an interview. Having recently celebrated his 64th birthday and recovered from a health crisis, he emphasized that change is the law of nature. He spoke about the temporary nature of stardom and becoming emotional while remembering his late brother Puneeth Rajkumar, noting that death is as real as life. He stressed the importance of accepting reality and choosing roles that suit one's age while continuing to work with sincerity. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/sandalwood/shivarajkumar-on-stardom-age-life-appu-emotional-interview-gvd/articleshow-mfebcmf

Indian ODI captain Shubman Gill opposed the proposal to reduce ODI cricket from 50 to 40 overs. Amid concerns over falling popularity due to T20s, Gill suggested that organizing more triangular series would be a better solution than cutting overs. This comes ahead of India's ODI series against England starting July 14. https://www.prajavani.net/sports/cricket/shubman-gill-opposes-reducing-odi-overs-4121719

The Indian women's cricket team achieved a historic 270-run victory against England in a one-off Test match held at Lord's. India posted 285 in the first innings and 341/7 declared in the second, thanks to Yastika Bhatia's century. England was bowled out for 170 and 186 in their respective innings. Sneha Rana took 4 wickets in the second innings, while Kranti Goud was named Player of the Match for taking 7 wickets in total. https://www.prajavani.net/sports/cricket/india-women-historic-test-win-lords-4120993

The upcoming India vs England ODI series starting July 14 is set to decide the top spot in ICC ODI rankings. Indian stars Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma are in contention to overtake New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell for the World No. 1 position. Gill currently sits at 2nd place, followed by Kohli at 3rd and Rohit at 4th. With impressive past averages in England, the Indian trio looks to dominate the rankings while India continues to lead the ICC ODI team rankings. https://tv9kannada.com/photo-gallery/cricket-photos/india-vs-england-odi-series-rohit-kohli-gill-rankings-battle-1211477.html

Ashadha Amavasya 2026, falling on July 14, coincides with Bhaumavati Amavasya. It is a highly auspicious day for ancestral rites (Pitri Tarpan), cow worship, and spiritual practices. Due to the combustion of Jupiter (Guru Astama) starting this day until August 12, auspicious events like weddings and housewarmings are prohibited. However, the period is ideal for meditation and charity. Performing special prayers to Lord Hanuman can help alleviate Mangal Dosha and debt issues. Followers are advised to maintain a Sattvic diet and avoid non-vegetarian food, onion, and garlic. https://tv9kannada.com/spiritual/ashadha-amavasya-2026-bhaumavati-yoga-significance-and-rituals-for-prosperity-1211631.html

The horoscope for July 14, 2026, predicts a successful day for Aries with pending tasks being completed and increased social status. Leo may see financial improvements and recovery of stuck funds. Taurus and Scorpio need to control their expenses, while Gemini should avoid hasty decisions. Libra is likely to see growth in wealth and happiness in personal relationships. Aquarius needs to be cautious with strangers and legal matters, and Pisces will benefit from paternal advice and reunions with old friends. https://kannada.asianetnews.com/gallery/daily-horoscope/today-prediction-horoscope-of-14-july-2026-suh-fkdbep2

The Indian women's cricket team led by Harmanpreet Kaur created history at Lord's by defeating England by 270 runs in the first-ever women's Test match held at the iconic venue. Yastika Bhatia became the first woman to score a Test century at Lord's, while Kranti Goud became the first female bowler to take a five-wicket haul in an innings there. Chasing 457, England was bowled out for 186 on Day 4, thanks to Sneh Rana's 4-wicket haul and Deepti Sharma's clinical bowling. Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh also contributed significantly to this historic victory. http://zeenews.india.com/kannada/sports/team-india-womens-historic-victory-at-lords-389640

The Indian cricket team, led by Shreyas Iyer, has lost its top spot in the ICC T20 rankings after a series of defeats against Ireland (0-2) and England (0-4). The team faced criticism for losing six consecutive T20 matches. Commentator Sanjay Manjrekar highlighted the influence of IPL on players' performance, while Captain Shreyas Iyer attributed the losses to the inability to quickly adapt to local weather conditions and environments. https://www.prajavani.net/sports/cricket/india-drops-from-top-t-twenty-rankings-4121252

Sakleshpur MLA Cement Manju launched the Karnataka Raitha Suraksha Fasal Bima Yojana and crop survey awareness campaign. The initiative aims to protect farmers from financial distress due to natural calamities. The deadline for insurance registration is July 15, 2026, for areca nut and black pepper, and July 31, 2026, for paddy. The campaign will cover 26 village panchayats in the taluk via mobile publicity vehicles to educate farmers on registration methods and government schemes. https://publicnext.com/news/district/hassan/government/kn/farmers-to-register-crop-insurance-mla-cement-manju-launches-awareness-campaign-in-sakleshpur-1275141