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IND vs AFG Test: Rahmat Shah creates history, becomes first Afghanistan player to massive milestone | Cricket

New Delhi: Afghanistan star batter Rahmat Shah etched his name into the history books as he completed his 1000 runs in the format during the one-off Test against India at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur. Shah achieved the milestone on Day 2 of the clash on June 7 as Afghanistan were tasked with replying to a massive score of 564/8d by India. While Afghanistan lost a few early wickets, Shah put up a fight as he became the first player from his nation to get to 1000 runs in Test cricket. Afghanistan started playing Tests only in…

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Jun

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Entertainment

Marilyn Monroe at 100

“I can be smart when it matters, but most men don’t like it,” says Lorelei Lee in the 1953 comedy musical, “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”.   This famous quip from Howard Hawks’ film sums up for us the fate of the star who uttered it. Marilyn Monroe confronted the pitilessness of the 1950s Hollywood studio system during her short career as an actor (1946-1962). Today she is primarily remembered for her highly sexualised glamorous star image rather than her intelligence, skill and political acumen.   Monroe crystallised a certain vision of 1950s femininity that chimed with the decade’s ambivalent attitude towards…

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For first time in 25 years! Indian spinners lack experience, register major record during Afghanistan Test | Cricket

New Delhi: The Indian spinners have registered a major milestone in the dearth of experienced spin options during their one-off Test match against Afghanistan in Mullanpur. Following a hectic white-ball schedule, the Indian team is back in action for the red-ball format as they look to bounce back from their 2-0 series loss to South Africa.  India are now into the post Ravichandran Ashwin era after the Tamil Nadu all-rounder's retirement during the Border-Gavaskar series 2024-25. However, they are also missing the experienced Ravindra Jadeja, who was not picked for either the Tests or the three ODIs against Afghanistan. While…

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Jun

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Mahesh Babu’s demeanour is as iconic as his films: 4 personality traits that make him a mega star |

Mahesh Babu's enduring success in Indian cinema stems from his authentic persona, not just his acting. His calm demeanor, unwavering commitment to family, and consciously guarded private life set him apart. This discipline is evident in his dedicated work ethic and consistent evolution as an artist, earning him immense respect and a powerful star status. Some stars shine and make a name because of the roles they play. Others shine because of who they are when the cameras are off.Mahesh Babu belongs to the second category.While the industry runs on noise, controversy, carefully built and planned public images, and the…

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Jun

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Ganguly denies role in alleged Mamata-Yusuf Pathan outreach

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has strongly denied reports suggesting that he was asked by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to persuade Baharampur MP Yusuf Pathan to resign from Parliament to facilitate a possible bypoll route for her entry into the Lok Sabha.   The controversy stems from a report in a Bengali daily which claimed that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) had explored the possibility of Banerjee entering Parliament through a bypoll from the Baharampur constituency in Murshidabad district. The seat was won by Pathan in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, where he defeated senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan…

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‘Not super-happy’: Thomas Tuchel slams his England players despite win against New Zealand in pre-WC friendly | Football

New Delhi: The FIFA World Cup 2026 is all set to kick off on June 12. A whopping number of 48 teams will be participating, as the sides will aim to get their hands on the prestigious title. With the tournament right around the corner, the teams are taking on each other in pre-World Cup friendlies.  The latest clash saw England taking on New Zealand. Despite England possessing much more quality than New Zealand, the side only managed to register a 1-0 victory as Harry Kane continues his red-hot form to score the only goal of the game.  After the…

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Jun

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Shubman Gill achieves massive feat, joins elite list alongside Don Bradman and Steve Smith after ton | Cricket

New Delhi: India skipper Shubman Gill was brilliant for his side in the first innings of the only Test against Afghanistan. Coming out to bat after the fall of two wickets, Gill went on to score 126 runs in 177 deliveries as India crossed the score of 500 runs in the first innings of the game.  As the skipper of the Indian Test team, Gill also scored 1000 runs as skipper in Test cricket, and putting in a brilliant century, the star batter went on to join Steve Smith, Kumar Sangakkara, and many other stars on the list of skippers…

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Jun

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‘Usually doesn’t happen’: Former opener weighs in on Suryakumar Yadav’s exclusion from India’s T20I squad | Cricket

New Delhi: The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has come forward and revealed the Indian team’s squad for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England. Shreyas Iyer will be leading the side with Tilak Varma as the vice captain.  It is worth noting that the T20 World Cup-winning captain, Suryakumar Yadav, was stripped of his captaincy and was also removed from the team for the upcoming Ireland and England tour due to the subpar performances that he has been putting in for quite some time now.  Speaking on the same, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra came…

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Former England cricketer questions Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s long-format ability after India call-up | Cricket

New Delhi: The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) recently came forward and announced the Indian team’s squad for the upcoming Ireland and England tours. The BCCI revealed the T20I squads for the series, and much to the excitement of many, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made the cut.  The youngster came into the team on the back of brilliant performances in the IPL for Rajasthan Royals. In 16 innings, Sooryavanshi amassed 776 runs to his name and won the orange cap in the process as well, earning him a call-up to the senior Indian team.  Speaking on the same,…

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Jun

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World

‘Brought negotiations to…’: Top Iranian official reveals why a Trump-Khamenei meet-up is unlikely | World

Tehran: While Donald Trump has shown a keen interest in meeting Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, a top Iranian official has said that a meet-up between the US President and Iran's Supreme Leader is unlikely, as the former is responsible for bringing the peace negotiations to a "standstill".  In an interview with a US media outlet that was published on Friday, Khamenei's military adviser Mohsen Rezaei said the "ball is in Trump's court" and he needs to break the "deadlock" that is there between the two sides. He warned that Iran is ready to "drag the war" and expand it beyond the…

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