Elden Campbell. Image via: Rocky Widner / NBAE via Getty Images

Elden Campbell’s death has left former teammates, organizations, and the wider basketball community mourning a player remembered for his steady presence and generous spirit. Officials confirmed that the longtime NBA center died after a medical emergency while on a fishing trip in Broward County. Authorities ruled the death accidental, noting that Campbell drowned after collapsing soon after returning to shore. His family, teammates, and alma mater have since shared tributes honoring the 57-year-old champion’s impact.Campbell built a 15-year NBA career that earned admiration across several franchises, including the Lakers and Pistons. His passing has reopened memories of his years as a dependable interior anchor, his role in the Pistons’ 2004 championship run, and the relationships he maintained long after his final game.

Family shares details after Elden Campbell’s sudden passing

Elden Campbell’s sister, Sandra, told the New York Post that the former Lakers center had been out on the water when he collapsed shortly after dock­ing. “It was all the sudden,” she said. “He wasn’t sick. He was out fishing.” She added that their family is still processing the loss, noting, “He was such a big pillar and a staple to our family. He’s going to be terribly missed.”His family released a statement remembering Campbell as “a man to whom family meant everything — generous, funny, disciplined and kind, but could shut you down if required.” They emphasized his faith and said, “He passed doing what he loved: fishing out on the ocean, enjoying his idea of an ideal day.”Campbell is survived by his wife, Rosemary, their children Jay Lee, Jael, Ariel and Aaron, his sister, and his brothers Elwayne and Charles Jr.

NBA community honors Elden Campbell’s legacy

Tributes poured in from across the league as news spread. The Detroit Pistons called Campbell’s passing “deeply saddened and heartbroken,” adding that he “patrolled the paint with strength and skill, playing an important role during one of the most memorable chapters in franchise history.”Magic Johnson, who spent multiple seasons alongside him, wrote, “I loved throwing lobs to Elden because he could jump out the gym and had so much talent! Cookie and I are praying for his family and Lakers Nation as they mourn during this difficult time. Rest in peace Big E!”Clemson University, where Campbell remains the program’s all-time leading scorer, also honored him, revealing his long-standing connection to the school and his commitment to returning and supporting the Tigers after retirement.Campbell’s career totaled 1,044 NBA games, more than 10,000 points, and a championship ring.Also Read: Carmelo Anthony sends worrying message for Anthony Davis following Chris Paul’s departure from Clippers

MUMBAI: For more than a century, tuberculosis (TB) has held the world in its grip — a patient, persistent disease that outlives generations. Caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, it defies time and medicine alike. Despite antibiotics, despite vaccines, despite decades of public health campaigns, the numbers refuse to fall where we want them to. In 2023 alone, an estimated 10.8 million people fell ill and 1.25 million died. India, burdened more heavily than any other nation, reported over 2.6 million cases in 2024. In plain terms — TB hasn’t gone anywhere. It continues to thrive, and scientists are still trying to answer the uncomfortable question: why?Part of the answer lies in TB’s shapeshifting nature. Once inside the body, the bacteria can slip into a sleep-like phase — latent or dormant TB — a kind of biological hibernation. Here, they remain alive, yet still. Silent tenants. No cough, no fever, no sign. People carrying latent TB don’t spread the disease, and for years nothing happens. But the quiet doesn’t mean safety. All it takes is a weakened immune system — another illness, HIV, certain medications — and TB can wake up. This is where medicine struggles. Most antibiotics target bacteria that are active and dividing. Dormant ones, barely growing, dodge the blow. They sit through treatment, unbothered, and survive — a phenomenon known as antibiotic tolerance.A research team led by Prof. Shobhna Kapoor (Department of Chemistry, IIT Bombay) and Prof. Marie-Isabel Aguilar (Monash University) decided to probe this stubborn mystery. Why are dormant TB bacteria so unaffected by antibiotics? Their findings, now published in Chemical Science, reveal how TB endures even under treatment — and how dismantling this defence might make existing drugs far more potent.Earlier research hinted that the answer might lie not inside the bacterium, but around it — within the fortress-like membrane made of fats, or lipids. Prof. Kapoor’s team followed that clue. They analysed how bacterial membranes change as TB moves from an active phase into dormancy, and whether those alterations affect the ability of drugs to get in.Working with live TB bacteria would be hazardous, so they turned to its gentler cousin — Mycobacterium smegmatis. Close enough to mimic TB behaviour, but safe for laboratory handling. They cultivated the bacteria under two conditions: one actively dividing, the other mimicking a dormant, slow-growing state.Then came the drugs — four familiar TB warriors: rifabutin, moxifloxacin, amikacin, and clarithromycin. The results were unmissable. Dormant bacteria required two to ten times more drug concentration for the same effect. As Prof. Kapoor puts it, “the same drug that worked well in the early stage of the disease would now be needed at a much higher concentration to kill the dormant/persistent TB cells. This change was not caused by genetic mutations, which usually explain antibiotic resistance.” The strain used showed no resistance-linked mutations. Something else was at play — likely the membrane itself.To understand what changed between the two states, the team mapped the membrane like a molecular census using advanced mass spectrometry. They identified over 270 lipids. Active bacteria brimmed with glycerophospholipids and glycolipids; dormant cells, meanwhile, were thick-skinned — packed with fatty acyls, wax-like and defensive. Lead author Ms. Anjana Menon, PhD scholar at the IITB-Monash Research Academy, explains, “We found clear differences between the lipid profiles of active and dormant cells.”The physical outcome was striking. Using fluorescence-based techniques, the researchers measured membrane fluidity — how tightly the lipids were packed. Active membranes were loose, fluid. Dormant ones felt like armour — rigid and ordered. Even cardiolipin, a lipid that keeps membranes flexible, dipped dramatically. “Cardiolipin helps keep the membrane slightly loose. When its level falls, the membrane becomes tighter and less permeable,” Ms. Menon notes.The team then tracked rifabutin’s journey. It slipped easily into active cells, but stopped at the door of dormant ones. “The rigid outer layer becomes the main barrier. It is the bacterium’s first and strongest line of defence,” says Prof. Kapoor.If the wall is the problem, weakening it might be the key. Instead of crafting brand-new antibiotics, the team suggests boosting old ones. “Even old drugs can work better if combined with a molecule that loosens the outer membrane,” says Prof. Kapoor. Enter antimicrobial peptides — small proteins that gently pry open membranes. They don’t kill bacteria alone, but paired with antibiotics, they help drugs seep through. “These peptides alone don’t kill the bacteria, but when combined with antibiotics, they help the drugs enter and act more effectively,” Prof. Kapoor adds.The next step is to repeat the study with real TB bacteria under high-security lab conditions. “Our lipid analysis is very detailed. It can easily be applied in labs that work with the actual TB strain,” shares Ms. Menon. If successful, this could shorten treatment, improve outcomes, and chip away at a disease that has refused to leave for a hundred years.

MUMBAI: Business inflation expectations in India have inched up modestly in October, even as companies continue to report subdued sales but brighter profit outlook, according to the latest round of the Business Inflation Expectations Survey (BIES) conducted by the Misra Centre for Financial Markets and Economy at IIM Ahmedabad.The one-year-ahead business inflation expectation rose 18 basis points to 3.97% in October 2025, up from 3.79% in September. Over the past year, expectations have held near 4.14%, suggesting an anchored medium-term view among firms despite uneven demand conditions. Uncertainty levels remained unchanged, with the variance-based measure of expected unit cost increases steady at 1.90%, indicating no meaningful shift in perception of input-price volatility.Conducted monthly since 2017, BIES polls business leaders — the price setters in the economy — rather than consumers, seeking probabilistic assessments of inflation, input costs, sales, and profit sentiment. The October 2025 round marks the 102nd edition, drawing responses from around 900 manufacturing-sector firms.A supplementary question — included in alternate months to coincide with the RBI’s bi-monthly policy cycle — asked respondents to project one-year-ahead CPI headline inflation. Businesses now expect it at 3.83%, sharply lower than the 4.27% reported in August 2025, signaling a notable softening in retail inflation outlook. CPI expectation uncertainty eased as well, down to 0.87% from 0.95%.On cost dynamics, October data showed little evidence of intensifying pressure. The share of firms expecting a significant or very significant cost increase (>6%) declined slightly to 24% from 25% in September, maintaining a gentle downward trend. The reading reinforces the survey’s broader finding — pricing stress remains contained, and firms do not foresee an escalation in input costs in the near term.Sales, however, tell a more sobering story. Between June and October 2025, over 60% of companies reported sales ‘much less than normal’ or ‘somewhat less than normal’. Only around 38% reported ‘about normal’ or better sales levels during September–October, a proportion that has largely flatlined in recent months.Yet, the mood on profits has brightened. The proportion of firms expecting ‘about normal’ or higher profit margins surged to 37% in October, up sharply from 26% in September. Respondents attributed the improvement to easing cost burdens rather than stronger demand. With input prices less threatening, businesses appear more confident about retaining margins even as sales recover slowly.Taken together, the October readings paint a picture of steady inflation expectations, softening retail inflation projections, and improving profitability despite lacklustre sales. The survey points to muted cost-push risks, offering comfort to policymakers amid the RBI’s ongoing balancing act of growth and price stability.The coming months will reveal whether firms’ optimism on margins hardens into a broader recovery — one that lifts sales alongside profits. For now, businesses see inflation staying within manageable bounds, even as they wait for demand to pick up pace.

The much-anticipated 2nd Test of the Ashes series between Australia and England kicked off at the iconic Brisbane Cricket Ground on December 4, 2025. Playing a day-night match under pink-ball conditions, the two cricketing giants clashed again, with intense battles unfolding both with the bat and ball. The Gabba pitch offered fair assistance to the bowlers early on, leading to a gripping contest that captivated fans worldwide. Australia aimed to capitalize on their momentum after the first Test, while England looked to stabilize and build on their innings.​

Alex Carey grabs a screamer to dismiss Gus Atkinson on Day 1

One of the standout moments came late in the day when Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey showcased exceptional athleticism and reflexes to pluck an extraordinary catch. At 66.2 overs, Mitchell Starc delivered a full-length delivery to England’s Gus Atkinson, who top-edged the ball. Both Carey and Marnus Labuschagne sprinted back shoulder-to-shoulder, diving for the flying ball. In a spectacular display of skill and composure, Carey secured the catch running backwards, wrapping his gloves firmly around the ball despite the challenging trajectory and high speed.

The catch was so exceptional that officials even checked if the ball had clipped the Spidercam wires above the field, but it was deemed clean. This pivotal wicket gave Starc his fifth of the innings and shifted the momentum firmly in Australia’s favour as they bowled England out for 264/8 at that stage.​

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#MitchellStarc bags his fifth wicket but what a take from Alex Carey, sprinting back, diving full stretch and holding on under pressure! 🤯💪
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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) December 4, 2025

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England dominate with Joe Root’s maiden ton in Australia on the opening day

On the batting front, England dominated the majority of the day at the Gabba, reaching a commendable 325/9 at stumps. Joe Root was the standout performer, crafting a patient and masterful innings of 135 runs off 202 balls, including 15 boundaries, which marked his maiden Test century in Australia and his 40th overall. Root’s innings stabilized England after an early scare where key batters Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope fell cheaply to Mitchell Starc. Root adeptly married defense and attack, rotating the strike and punishing loose deliveries while partners around him struggled to build partnerships.

Zak Crawley provided strong support with a well-compiled 76 before succumbing to Michael Neser. Other contributions came from Harry Brook (31), Ben Stokes (19), and Will Jacks (19), but the lower order, including Atkinson and Brydon Carse, faltered under Starc’s relentless bowling. England’s innings saw several critical partnerships, including a 117-run stand for the third wicket between Crawley and Root, but Starc’s six-wicket haul and Carey’s spectacular wicketkeeping ensured Australia kept the pressure on.​

With Jofra Archer unbeaten on 32* and Root still at the crease at stumps, England ended the day with solid momentum on the scoreboard but facing a powerful Australian bowling attack under lights. The pink ball’s influence and the Gabba’s fast, bouncy conditions promise an enthralling contest in this Ashes battle for supremacy.

Also READ: Ashes 2025-26: Fans go wild as Joe Root smashes maiden Test ton on Australian soil

Top 5 richest NFL players of all-time

The NFL has grown into a financial powerhouse where players turn their on-field success into long-term business wins. Many stars earn far beyond their salaries through smart investments, brand deals, and ventures that keep paying even after retirement. Their financial journeys show how discipline, strategy, and timing can redefine an athlete’s legacy.This list dives straight into the league’s wealthiest names and how they built their fortunes. From record-setting quarterbacks to players who mastered the business world early, each story proves that money in football comes from far more than trophies. These athletes combined talent with opportunity and turned their careers into thriving financial empires.

Richest NFL players of all-time

Tom Brady – 300 million dollarsTom Brady may have retired in 2023, but his financial reach continues to grow. Celebrity Net Worth places him at 300 million dollars, a figure built on decades of elite play and smart business decisions. In 2022 alone, he earned 75 million dollars from salary and endorsements with Aston Martin, Under Armour, and TAG Heuer. After leading the New England Patriots for 19 seasons and winning a seventh Super Bowl with Tampa Bay, he expanded his empire through a deal with Fox Sports and his wellness company TB12. Brady’s choices show how a player can turn fame into a long-term business platform.

Aaron Rodgers – 200 million dollarsAaron Rodgers remains one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in the NFL and one of its sharpest earners. Celebrity Net Worth estimates his wealth at 200 million dollars. His three-year, 150 million dollar extension with the Green Bay Packers in 2022 made him the highest-paid quarterback at that time. He later signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025 worth an estimated 10 million dollars. Rodgers boosts his income with partnerships that include State Farm, Adidas, Pizza Hut, and Bose. He also invests in tech startups and real estate and is a minority owner of the Milwaukee Bucks.Kirk Cousins – about 180 million dollarsMinnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins built his fortune through consistent play and a focus on guaranteed money. Celebrity Net Worth places him near 180 million dollars. His steady rise comes from major contracts, brand deals like Tostitos, and smart investments. One source noted, “Cousins has had large guaranteed contracts, and endorsement deals.” His approach matches his own words: “I’m going to keep my head down and just keep working — that’s how I control my outcome.” Cousins may not generate as many headlines as others, but his financial discipline makes him one of the league’s strongest earners.Russell Wilson – 165 million dollarsRussell Wilson signed a one-year, 10.5 million dollar deal with the New York Giants in 2025, but his largest payday came from a five-year, 245 million dollar contract with the Denver Broncos in 2022. Celebrity Net Worth estimates him at 165 million dollars. His endorsements include Nike, Bose, Amazon, and Mercedes-Benz. Wilson also invests actively, holding stakes in Seattle Sounders FC and his own clothing brand, Good Man Brand. Alongside his wife Ciara, he supports education and health initiatives through the Why Not You Foundation.Matthew Stafford – 150 million dollarsMatthew Stafford helped deliver a Super Bowl win for the Los Angeles Rams in 2022 and strengthened his financial standing with a 160 million dollar contract extension the same year. The team restructured his deal in 2025 to guarantee more money for the upcoming seasons. With a net worth of 150 million dollars, he also profits from endorsements with Nike, Pepsi, and Ford. Stafford invests heavily in real estate, including a nearly 20 million dollar home in Los Angeles. His charitable work supports Detroit communities by providing medical care, food, and housing to families in need.Also Read: Jason Kelce Shares Raw Truth About the Heartbreaking Pregnancy Loss He and Kylie Suffered in 2018

Palesh Muchhal, Smriti Mandhana (left), and Palak Muchhal

Singer Palak Muchhal has spoken for the first time about the postponement of her brother Palash Muchhal and India women’s cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana’s wedding, saying both families are trying to stay positive after unexpected health emergencies forced a delay in the ceremony. The wedding, scheduled for November 23, was put on hold after Mandhana’s father and Palash were hospitalised on consecutive days.Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal’s wedding, scheduled for November 23, was postponed after health-related issues in the family.

The developments began when Mandhana’s father, Shriniwas, became unwell on the day of the ceremony and was taken to a hospital. A day later, groom-to-be Palash Muchhal was also admitted to a hospital in Sangli, Mandhana’s hometown. He was later shifted to Mumbai for treatment and rest.Singer Palak Muchhal has now commented publicly for the first time on the postponement of her brother Palash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana’s wedding. In a conversation with Filmfare, Palak spoke about how both families are dealing with the situation.What did Palak say?When asked how the family is managing the circumstances, Palak said, “I think the families have been through a very tough time. Like you just said, I would just want to repeat that we would like to believe in positivity at this time. We would like to spread positivity as much as we can. We are also trying to stay strong.”How the events unfoldedSmriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal were set to get married on November 23. The couple and their families had taken part in pre-wedding functions and were seen dancing together during the celebrations. On the wedding day, however, Smriti’s father fell ill and was moved to the hospital.Mandhana’s manager later confirmed that the wedding had been postponed and said the families decided to delay the event due to these health issues. After the announcement, Mandhana deleted all wedding-related posts from her Instagram account. Some photos of the two are still visible on Palash’s social media pages.Both Shriniwas and Palash have since been discharged from hospital care and are recovering. The families have not yet announced a new date for the wedding.

Ten hours on plastic chairs, midnight boarding, pre-match heebie-jeebies. Mumbai City FC’s journey to a Super Cup semi-final became the face of a nationwide air travel meltdown as IndiGo cancellations and delays left thousands stranded across India.The former ISL champions reached Goa Thursday morning after their Wednesday afternoon flight was cancelled amid widespread disruption. “After nearly 10 hou-rs at the airport, endless que-ues, and enough chaos to test anyone’s match-day patience, the boys stuck together,” the club posted on social media.They were far from alone. At least 14 IndiGo flights to Goa were cancelled and over 25 delayed. Across Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Lucknow and Bhubaneswar, terminals overflowed with stranded passengers, rescheduled departures collapsed without warning and airfares spiked to international levels.“My mother-in-law passed away this morning. We paid Rs 40,000 for two one-way tickets to Trivandrum,” said Gopan Nair, stuck at Mumbai airport’s boarding gate after a four-hour delay. “The funeral was postponed so we could attend, but we’re stuck here.”As cancellations mounted, fares turned punishing. One-way economy tickets from Kolkata to Bengaluru surged to between Rs 21,000 and Rs 1 lakh. Same-day fares from Mumbai to Delhi touched Rs 23,000. Kolkata-Delhi fares rose to Rs 25,000–Rs 84,000. “A UK round trip costs around Rs 80,000. People paid nearly that for a one-way domestic ticket,” said Anjani Dhanuka of Travel Agents Association of India.In Kolkata, MBA student Nishita Chowdhury learned her Mumbai flight was cancelled only after reaching the airport, a day before an exam. Avik Sarkar, flying from Bengaluru to Kolkata for travel to Arunachal Pradesh, had his flight cancelled mid-evening. “The rebooking link didn’t work. I had to pay Rs 24,000 for a new ticket. Now I may miss my next connection,” he said.Others arrived — without luggage. Rakesh Rastogi landed in Kolkata after a 14-hour delay only to find his bags still in Delhi. “We came for a wedding. We arrived without our clothes,” he said. CISF reinforcements were called in as tensions rose at the terminal.At Pune airport, 19 delayed and 11 grounded aircraft occupied most parking bays. Some passengers were trapped inside planes for up to five hours after landing. “The captain said even ATC had no clue when we would deboard,” said Megh Gandhi.In Lucknow, passengers shouted slogans against IndiGo. “No updates, no communication, no responsibility,” posted Dhruv Choudhary. Travel agent Sarvesh Pandey discovered his rescheduled flight had departed without notification, costing him two days and a family function.At Chennai airport, there was similar chaos. “People are sitting on the floor. There’s no proper communication,” said advocate Brahma Puthran, whose Kochi-bound flight was pushed back by hours after being cancelled the previous night.In Guwahati, passengers bound for Aizawl said they were told no flights were available for two days. “They promised refunds but no food or hotels,” one traveller said. Some tried humour to cope. “Getting a flight to Mumbai this weekend is like finding a last-minute Coldplay ticket,” one passenger posted.