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Meet the Maiani Soccer Grannies in their 70s-80s who traded rocking chairs for football boots, and how they are catalysing football into medicine for body and mind

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Meet the Maiani Soccer Grannies in their 70s-80s who traded rocking chairs for football boots, and how they are catalysing football into medicine for body and mind

Kenyan women aged fifty to eighty play football regularly. This activity helps them stay active and develop strong friendships. The Maiani Soccer Grannies aim for a World Cup for older women. Physical activity benefits aged people by improving heart health and mental sharpness. These women prove that growing older does not mean growing quiet. Stereotypes usually follow people after they reach a certain age, like slowing down, taking it easy, embracing spirituality, giving opportunities to the upcoming generations, and letting the young ones run around.While most people accept it quietly and start embracing a slower and peaceful lifestyle, some others…

Lionel Messi pens heartfelt note to Argentina fans after entering second straight FIFA World Cup final | Football

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Lionel Messi pens heartfelt note to Argentina fans after entering second straight FIFA World Cup final | Football

New Delhi: Argentina has reached its second straight FIFA World Cup. Coming into the tournament as the defending champions, the three-time World Cup champions will look to get their hands on their fourth title as they reached the summit clash of the tournament after defeating England in the second semi-final. It is worth noting that Lionel Messi once again worked his magic, providing two assists as Argentina defeated England 1-2 and booked their berth in the final, where they will take on 2010 champions Spain. After the exceptional victory, Messi came forward and wrote a heartfelt note to the Argentine…

Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 jolts New Zealand, tsunami advisory issued | World

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Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 jolts New Zealand, tsunami advisory issued | World

New Delhi: New Zealand was jolted by an earthquake of magnitude 5.9 on Thursday, with the authorities downgrading an initially issued tsunami warning to an advisory after the quake struck near the town of Te Anau on the South Island. The earthquake hit about 40 km north of Te Anau, with authorities initially estimating its magnitude at 6.3 and issuing a tsunami warning for the west coast of the South Island from Milford Sound to Puysegur Point. The warning was later downgraded after updated assessments. Although the tsunami alert has been lifted, New Zealand's National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) warned…

Sensex ends flat, Nifty below 24,100 as investors turned cautious amid weakness in Asian markets | Markets

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Sensex ends flat, Nifty below 24,100 as investors turned cautious amid weakness in Asian markets | Markets

Mumbai: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended a volatile trading session almost flat as investors turned cautious amid weakness in Asian markets due to a sharp sell-off in semiconductor stocks. The 30-share BSE Sensex closed 1.44 points higher at 77,186.87. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 77,579.69 and a low of 77,086.42, gyrating 493.27 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty ended 5.75 points or 0.02 per cent lower at 24,072.75. Similarly, the broader market was under pressure and ended the session in the red. While the BSE MidCap Select Index fell 12.27 points or 0.07 per cent, the…

Congress on Wednesday claimed that the country is steadily heading towards an economic crisis, citing wholesale price inflation rising to 9.87 per cent in June.

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Congress on Wednesday claimed that the country is steadily heading towards an economic crisis, citing wholesale price inflation rising to 9.87 per cent in June.

Pointing fingers at PM Narender Modi government's "anti-people policies",the Congress on Wednesday claimed that the country is steadily heading towards an economic crisis, citing wholesale price inflation rising to 9.87 per cent in June. The opposition party also demanded answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the rising inflation, and said he alone must answer for this "economic failure".In a post in Hindi on X, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, "Due to the Modi government's anti-people policies, the country is steadily heading towards an economic crisis. The Congress party has repeatedly warned the government about this…

Jewellery stock in focus as company shares update on repayment of outstanding debt to consortium banks | Markets

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Jewellery stock in focus as company shares update on repayment of outstanding debt to consortium banks | Markets

Mumbai: Shares of Delhi-based jewellery company PC Jeweller Ltd will be in focus during today's trading session as the company has shared updates on repayment of outstanding debt to consortium banks ahead of schedule. According to information shared with exchanges, the company has now repaid all outstanding debt owed to four of the 14 consortium banks. "In line with its objective of achieving a debt-free status in the current quarter itself, the Company has successfully cleared and repaid all its outstanding debt under the terms of Settlement Agreement dated 30 September 2024 with respect to 1 more bank," the exchange…

IND vs ENG pitch report: How will the pitch in Cardiff fare for the second ODI of the series? | Cricket

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IND vs ENG pitch report: How will the pitch in Cardiff fare for the second ODI of the series? | Cricket

Cardiff: The stage is set for the second ODI of the ongoing three-game series between India and England. After a win in the first ODI, the two sides will now meet at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on July 16th, and both sides will look to put in their best performances. The two sides met in the first ODI of the series in Birmingham, and after a string of losses in the shortest format of the game, the Indian team managed to register their first win of the tour, outclassing England in Birmingham. It is worth noting that, batting first, England…

Pipeline, new port and container terminal: How Gulf nations building an alternative to Hormuz | World

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Pipeline, new port and container terminal: How Gulf nations building an alternative to Hormuz | World

Dubai: Amid ongoing conflict in the West Asia, several countries across the Persian Gulf are accelerating efforts to reduce their dependence on the Strait of Hormuz after repeated attacks on ships in the narrow strait. The move from these Gulf nations comes as the heated rivalry between the US and Iran continues to disrupt one of the world’s busiest oil routes, raising concerns about the security of global energy supplies. Before the conflict, nearly a fifth of the world's crude oil, along with a significant share of India’s liquefied natural gas, moved through this route every single day. Gulf nations…

Amid rise in crude oil prices, government hikes windfall tax on diesel, ATF – Here’s what it means | Business

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Amid rise in crude oil prices, government hikes windfall tax on diesel, ATF – Here’s what it means | Business

New Delhi: Amid rising crude oil prices due to renewed tensions in the Middle East, the government has increased the windfall gains tax on exports of diesel and ATF, while lowering the levy on petrol for the fortnight beginning July 16. The government reviews the windfall tax every 15 days. The rate of Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) on diesel exports has been increased to Rs 15.5 a litre from Rs 8.5 a litre. Similarly, SAED on ATF exports has been raised to Rs 14.5 per litre from Rs 7.5 per litre till July 15. However, the export duty on…

How Gulf nations made Trump to drop 20% toll on cargo passing through Hormuz within 24 hours? | World

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How Gulf nations made Trump to drop 20% toll on cargo passing through Hormuz within 24 hours? | World

Washington: US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 20 per cent toll on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz took his Gulf allies by surprise and the members of his own administration. However, the decision was scrapped entirely within 24 hours, following a push from Gulf leaders to get Trump to reconsider the decision. Trump confirmed the change himself on Tuesday, replacing the toll with trade and investment commitments from Gulf states instead. What did Trump announce on Hormuz? President Trump had announced on Monday that the US would take control of the Strait of Hormuz, saying America would…