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Yuvraj Singh recalls time when he was diagnosed with Cancer, ‘doctor told I had only 3-6 months to live’

Yuvraj Singh recalls time when he was diagnosed with Cancer, ‘doctor told I had only 3-6 months to live’

New Delhi: Yuvraj Singh opened up recently on his battle with cancer in a podcast with former England cricketer Michael Vaughan. During his interaction, the former India cricketer recalled that the doctor had told him that he had only three to six months left to live. Yuvraj had won the player of the tournament award at the 2011 World Cup, which India won, and was at the peak of his career then. Moreover, a spot in the Indian team had also opened up when Sourav Ganguly announced his retirement. Yuvraj was desperate to play Tests for India at the time…
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TCS Q4 Results: IT major announces final dividend of Rs 31, profit after tax inches up 1.35%

TCS Q4 Results: IT major announces final dividend of Rs 31, profit after tax inches up 1.35%

Mumbai: Country's largest IT services company, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS), has announced its quarterly results for the quarter ending March 31, 2206. The company has reported a 12.22 per cent jump in its March-quarter net profit to Rs 13,718 crore. The IT major had reported a net profit of Rs 12,224 crore in the January-March period a year ago, and Rs 10,657 crore in the preceding December quarter. According to the information shared with the exchanges, for the fiscal year 2025-26, its profit after tax inched up 1.35 per cent to Rs 49,210 crore, as against Rs 48,553 crore…
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Rashid Khan set to skip Tests to prolong international career, to play only one match per year

Rashid Khan set to skip Tests to prolong international career, to play only one match per year

New Delhi: Rashid Khan is cutting down on playing Test cricket to prolong his international career for Afghanistan. He is the captain of the team in T20Is but was told to step back from red-ball cricket after his back injury in 2023. He once played a Test against medical advice and ended up bowling 55 overs. However, the spin bowler is now functioning on a one Test match per year system to keep himself fit. He played only one Test match last year, against Zimbabwe in January and might or might not play against India, scheduled to take place in…
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Iran War LIVE: Ceasefire pushed to brink after Israel kills Hezbollah chief’s aide, Hormuz remains shut

Iran War LIVE: Ceasefire pushed to brink after Israel kills Hezbollah chief’s aide, Hormuz remains shut

New Delhi: A ceasefire agreement to pause the war in Iran appeared to be on the verge of collapse after the Islamic Republic once again closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon. The White House called for the vital waterway to be reopened and attempted to keep peace negotiations on course. Both the US and Iran declared victory following the agreement, and global leaders voiced relief, even as drones and missiles continued to strike Iran and Gulf Arab states. Meanwhile, Israel intensified its offensive against the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon, targeting several commercial and…
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Jenna Ortega nearly quit acting

Jenna Ortega nearly quit acting

Actor Jenna Ortega has recently revealed that she was on the verge of quitting acting just before she landed her breakthrough role in the hit Netflix series โ€œYouโ€. ย  After moving on from children's television, Ortega admitted that she began to doubt her future in the industry as a teenager. ย  "I didn't know what else I was gonna do," Ortega said in an interview, reflecting on a period of uncertainty after leaving early projects. ย  She felt forced to reintroduce herself to casting directors and prove her versatility, a challenge so daunting she nearly walked away from acting entirely.…
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Om Power Transmission IPO: Check latest GMP, price band and other details

Om Power Transmission IPO: Check latest GMP, price band and other details

Mumbai: The initial public offering (IPO) of power transmission infrastructure engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company Om Power Transmission Limited is now open for subscription. According to the information available, the three-day subscription window will end on April 13. The IPO comprises up to 85,75,000 equity shares with a face value of Rs 10 each, comprising a fresh issue aggregating up to 75,75,000 equity shares and an offer for sale of up to 10,00,000 equity shares.ย  At the time of writing the report, the portion meant for qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) got subscribed 0.65 times, and non-institutional investors attracted 0.05…
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KKR vs LSG Pitch Report: How will surface in Kolkata play for IPL 2026 play?

KKR vs LSG Pitch Report: How will surface in Kolkata play for IPL 2026 play?

Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders will be hosting Lucknow Super Giants in game 15 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. The two sides will take on each other at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 9. The clash could prove to be a must-win for Kolkata Knight Riders, as the three-time champions are yet to win a game in the ongoing season. Kolkata Knight Riders sit in ninth place in the standings with just one point to their name. They got the one point against Punjab Kings when rain played spoilsport, and the game was abandoned.ย  On the…
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Pakistan a peacemaker on paper? Report questions mediator role in Iran ceasefire, Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir trolled

Pakistan a peacemaker on paper? Report questions mediator role in Iran ceasefire, Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir trolled

New Delhi: Pakistan is celebrating, calling itself the peacemaker in the US-Iran ceasefire, to the extent that its media is now calling for a Nobel Peace Prize to be given to PM Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir. However, the reality seems to be the opposite, portraying the ongoing frenzy as ironic. A report by the Financial Times says it was the US which pushed Pakistan to broker a temporary truce in fighting with Iran. This raises questions and scepticism about Islamabad's actual role. It noted that this came even as US President Donald Trump escalated rhetoric against Tehran,…
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Defence stock surges 15% on successfully completing blast trials for limpet mines, check details

Defence stock surges 15% on successfully completing blast trials for limpet mines, check details

Mumbai: Shares of defence company Apollo Micro Systems Ltd (AMSL) surged nearly 15 per cent on Thursday, April 9, 2026, even as equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slumped as oil prices surged amid fresh tensions in West Asia, which threatened the ceasefire reached between the US and Iran. The stock opened flat at Rs 208.05 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and dipped to touch the intraday low of Rs 207.11. However, the stock picked up momentum after the company shared an update regarding successfully completing blast trials for limpet mines. Amid this, the stock witnessed a spurt in…
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KKR vs LSG weather report: How will weather in Kolkata fare for IPL 2026 game 15?

KKR vs LSG weather report: How will weather in Kolkata fare for IPL 2026 game 15?

New Delhi: The stage is set for game 15 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. Kolkata Knight Riders will host Lucknow Super Giants at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 9. It is worth noting that Kolkata Knight Riders have been in horrid form in the ongoing tournament so far.ย  The three-time champions currently sit in ninth place in the standings. The side led by Ajinkya Rahane has lost two games, and one game has produced no result due to rain playing spoilsport. With no victories so far, Kolkata Knight Riders will aim to register their first…
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