January 2026

Balochistan students win global award for converting banana waste into fiber

Sarfraz from Quetta receives Discover Natural Fiber Initiative Award at competition held during Heimtextil expo A research project by Mohammad Sarfraz, a student of Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences, has received global recognition. The young researcher from Quetta has won the Discover Natural Fiber Initiative (DNFI) Award for producing fibers from

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NEW Strand’s Hints and Answers for Friday, January 16 (Game #684)

Looking for a different day? A new NEW Strands puzzle appears at midnight every day for your time zone – meaning some people always play ‘today’s game’ while others play ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for the Thursday puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strand’s Hints and Answers for Thursday, January 15 (Game #683). Strands is

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Prince William and Princess Kate reflect on their busy everyday life

The future king and queen split up into master key cases Prince William and Princess Kate had a busy day apart as they fulfilled their respective patron roles. Thursday, January 15, marked the Prince and Princess of Wales’ first solo engagements of 2026 to support causes close to their hearts. Kate, who just turned 44

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Free cancer, stroke, heart treatment schemes approved

Free diagnosis, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgical, medical facilities would be made available to cancer patients Advisor to Chief Minister on Health Khawaja Salman Rafique. PHOTO: ZAHOORUL HAQ LAHORE: Following the provincial cabinet, the Punjab Health Initiative Management Company (PHIMC) board has approved the implementation of the chief minister’s special initiatives for cancer patients, stroke care and

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NEW Connections Hints and Answers for Friday, January 16 (Game #950)

Good morning! Let’s play Connections, the NYT’s clever word game that challenges you to group answers into different categories. It can be difficult, so read on if you need Connections tips. What are you going to do when you’re done? Why, play some more puns of course. I also have daily Strands Hints and Answers

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