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The national selection committee is unlikely to blood any rookie IPL performer during the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas but a couple of tried-and-tested faces might have to brace up for disappointment when the squad is finalised by the end of this month. With the ICC making it mandatory to announce the provisional 15-member squad by May 1 cut-off date, Ajit Agarkar and his colleagues have some straightforward choices to make if every member of the team is fit. “There would not be any experimentation or left-field selections. All those who have played for India and have done…
Refuting the claims that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is putting up a “brave fight” against the BJP, Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Wednesday said that his actions suggest otherwise and alleged Gandhi is “hesitant” to contest from the BJP-ruled states. He further alleged that Mr Gandhi seeks refuge in states with considerably high minority population. Mr Azad took a dig at Gandhi and National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah, referring to them as “spoon-fed kids” rather than politicians, and said that both have done nothing on their own. “Why is Rahul Gandhi hesitant to…
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced the result of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2023 on Tuesday. While those who made it to the list celebrated their achievement, others might have been disheartened for not cracking one of the toughest exams in the country. In this regard, Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Jitin Yadav took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a heartfelt message with those who were not able to clear the exam. He shared his own experience of facing rejection and wrote, “Do not give up. Never. Be proud that you have come this far”. In his…
Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and World Bank chief Ajay Banga feature on Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2024 list in the ‘Leaders’ category. The magazine’s annual list is divided into several categories like ‘Leaders’, ‘Icons’ and ‘Titans’, among others. Some other prominent personalities on the ‘Leaders’ are Indian-origin US official Jigar Shah, Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni and Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi. In her first interview following Navalny’s death on February 16 in an Arctic penal colony, the 47-year-old Yulia Navalnaya said she chose to enter politics to keep her husband’s…
A storm hit the United Arab Emirates and Oman this week bringing record rainfall that flooded highways, inundated houses, grid-locked traffic and trapped people in their homes. At least 20 people were reported to have died in the deluge in Oman while another person was said to have died in floods in the UAE that closed government offices and schools for days. The storm had initially hit Oman on Sunday before it pounded the UAE on Tuesday, knocking out power and causing huge disruptions to flights as runways were turned into rivers. In the UAE, a record 254 millimetres (10…
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR) clash belonged to Sanju Samson’s side, thanks to a scintillating performance by Jos Buttler who scored an unbeaten ton to take his team home. Though the Royals emerged triumphant in the end, it wasn’t all smooth for them in the middle, with Buttler finding it tough to orchestrate a partnership in the middle. The England star did find partners in the form of Riyan Parag and Rovman Powell for brief periods but had to do most of the job himself. Seeing Buttler battle cramps and doubts to take the team through,…
Star India batter Virat Kohli is one of the most popular athletes in the world, with more than 800 million followers across social media platforms. Apart from his unmatched batting skills, Kohli’s fitness ethics also make him one of the most inspirational athletes in the world. In a viral video, Donuru Ananya Reddy, who secured third rank in UPSC CSE 2023 exams, has labelled Virat Kohli as an inspiration. “Virat Kohli, he is my favourite player and I think there’s a kind of inspiration and never give up kind of attitude he has. The discipline and his work is a…
With just weeks to go before the T20 World Cup 2024 squad is finalized, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) reportedly had a chat with skipper Rohit Sharma, head coach Rahul Dravid and selection committee chief Ajit Agarkar in Mumbai. A number of places are up for discussion, including the talismanic Virat Kohli and all-rounder Hardik Pandya. The debate over Kohli’s strike-rate has only enraged as the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 has progressed while Hardik’s below-par batting performance and sporadic bowling spells have left much to be desired. (IPL 2024 Points Table) As the BCCI meeting…
Two of the best-selling baby-food brands by Nestle in India contain high levels of added sugar, while such products are sugar-free in the United Kingdom, Germany Switzerland, and other developed nations, according to an investigation by Public Eye. The report said that Nestle, which is the world’s largest consumer goods company, adds sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products in several countries, a violation of international guidelines aimed at preventing obesity and chronic diseases. Violations were found only in Asian, African, and Latin American countries. Findings showed that in India, all 15 Cerelac baby products contain an average…
Another suspect involved in the Salman Khan firing case was detained from Haryana Wednesday night. As per police sources, this individual served as a liaison between the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and the shooters – Vicky Gupta, 24, and Sagar Kumar Palak, 21 – who are in police custody. On Sunday at 4:55 am, two men on a motorcycle fired five rounds outside Galaxy Apartments in Mumbai’s Bandra, where the actor resides, and fled from the spot. Sagar Kumar Palak, one of the two suspects, was allegedly provided with a gun just hours before the incident, sourced from the Bandra area…