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Aug

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Sports

BCCI vice-president opens up on farewell match for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, ‘Why are you worried?’

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's appearances on the cricket field have been sparse now as they have retired from Tests and T20Is. Amidst speculations around their future in ODI cricket, the BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla was asked about a farewell match for the duo. Here's his response: Lucknow: There is a lot of chatter around Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's future in Indian cricket, with several reports suggesting the star duo isn't in the plans of the team management for the ODI World Cup in 2027. However, it was also reported later that there have been no discussions on Rohit…

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23

Aug

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World

When Elon Musk called Sergio Gor, Trump’s next US ambassador to India, a ‘snake’

Sergio Gor does not have the best of relationships with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a former close aide of US President Donald Trump, and the SpaceX founder had once called him a 'snake' after he resigned from the Trump administration. Washington: Sergio Gor, Donald Trump's close political aide, was appointed as the next US ambassador to India on Friday (local time). In a post on 'Truth Social', Trump called Gor his 'close friend', who worked during his 'historic presidential campaign' and has published many of his best-selling books. Gor is currently serving as the director of the White House Presidential…

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23

Aug

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Lifestyle

This Kerala social worker visits homes of donors to harvest hair for wigs for cancer survivors

Social worker PA Zeenath sees her work as a calling, something she has to do. It is a calling that she has answered, with empathy and compassion, perhaps born out of her unfulfilled dream of becoming a nurse. For the past 20-odd years she has been doing her bit as a caregiver for HIV patients, those suffering from cancer and anybody else who might need her service. Zeenath is a part of the Snehatheeram Charitable Trust, Aluva, a support and care centre for those living with HIV AIDS; it also offers institutionalised home-based care for the terminally ill. However, rather than confining…

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23

Aug

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Politics

Siddaramaiah to join Rahul Gandhi’s Vote Adhikar Yatra in Bihar

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday announced he will join Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s ongoing ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Bihar on August 29, aimed at highlighting alleged irregularities in the state’s electoral rolls ahead of the 2025 Assembly elections.   “Rahul Gandhi ji took out a yatra in Bihar. I am going to join it on August 29th,” Siddaramaiah told reporters.   The 16-day yatra, now on its sixth day, has so far covered over 1,300 km across 20 districts and is expected to conclude in Patna on September 1. Congress leaders have termed the exercise as a response to…

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Aug

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Sports

Lionel Messi’s Argentina to tour India for a FIFA friendly game in November 2025

Argentina superstar Lionel Messi, in all probability, will tour India for a friendly game in November 2025. Argentina Football Association (AFA) confirmed in an official statement on Saturday (August 23). The opponents of Argentina in India are yet to be determined. New Delhi: Lionel Messi's Argentina is set to tour India later this year in November. They will be arriving in Kerala for a friendly match, the Argentina Football Association (AFA) confirmed on Saturday (August 23). However, their opponents in India are yet to be confirmed. It is not clear yet if Messi will travel with the squad for the…

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Aug

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World

Tourist bus with several Indian tourists onboard crashes on New York highway, 5 killed

New York bus crash: Several Indians were among 54 people onboard the tour bus, which crashed on a New York highway. New York: A tour bus carrying 54 passengers, including several Indians, crashed and rolled over on its side on an interstate highway in New York on Friday, killing five people and injuring many others, authorities said. How the crash happened The incident occurred shortly before 12:30 pm (local time) on the eastbound side of Interstate 90 in Pembroke, about 40 km east of Buffalo. According to state police Maj Andre Ray, the driver apparently became distracted, lost control of…

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23

Aug

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Entertainment

Govinda, wife Sunita headed for divorce?

Bollywood Superstar Govinda’s wife, Sunita Ahuja, came into the limelight as she recently became vocal about the couple’s divorce rumours. Now, the fresh media reports suggest that Sunita has filed for divorce on the basis of ‘adultery, cruelty, and desertion’ from Govinda in the Bandra Family Court.   The media reports claim that Sunita has accused Govinda of engaging in extramarital affairs, with specific allegations pointing to his conduct with co-stars and industry associates. The couple, who married in 1987 and have two children, have faced rumours of discord in the past, too.   Govinda was summoned by the court…

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Aug

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Former cricketer backs India to win Asia Cup under Suryakumar Yadav’s fearless captaincy

India's 15-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup was announced earlier this week, with Surya being named the captain while Shubman Gill was appointed his deputy. Despite a couple of key names missing from the team, the squad is strong and Virender Sehwag believes India can win the tournament. New Delhi: Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag is backing Team India to win the upcoming edition of the Asia Cup T20 in Dubai. He believes that the team has done well under Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy so far and that his fearless leadership will come to the fore in the UAE. For…

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Aug

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World

Trump appoints Tashkent-born Sergio Gor as next US ambassador to India | Who is he?

Born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on November 30, 1986, Sergio Gor's original last name was Gorokhovsky. In 1999, he and his family emigrated to Los Angeles, where he attended school. Later, he moved to George Washington University. Washington: President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) appointed close political aide Sergio Gor as the next US ambassador to India, and special envoy for South and Central Asian affairs. Gor is currently the director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office and will remain in this role until his confirmation. As a director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, Gor and his…

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22

Aug

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Sports

SA20 season 4’s playoffs venues announced, Cape Town’s Newlands to host final, check details

Cape Town hosted the final between the Sunrisers Eastern Cape and the Durban Super Giants in the second edition of the SA20. The venue will be hosting the final in the fourth edition, with playoff matches to take place at different venues. New Delhi: Cape Town's Newlands will be hosting the SA20 season four final as the organisers announced the venues for all the playoff matches for the upcoming edition of the tournament. SA20 will get underway on Boxing Day, December 26, with all six teams looking to put their best foot forward.  The playoffs will take place in Durban,…

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