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Australian Open 2026: Dates, top-seeded players, title contenders, and all you need to know

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Australian Open 2026: Dates, top-seeded players, title contenders, and all you need to know

With the Australian Open 2026 all set to kick off its main draw on January 18, let us have a look at the main draw dates, the title contenders, top-seeded players, and all you need to know details for the first Grand Slam of the year. Melbourne: The stage is set for the upcoming edition of the Australian Open 2026. Many of the world’s best tennis stars will be going head-to-head in hopes of getting their hands on the very first Grand Slam of the year. It is interesting to note that the Australian Open 2026, like always, will be…

Shreyanka Patil scripts history with stellar five-wicket haul against Gujarat Giants in WPL 2026

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Jan

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Shreyanka Patil scripts history with stellar five-wicket haul against Gujarat Giants in WPL 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru women's Shreyanka Patil put in an incredible performance against Gujarat Giants in the ongoing WPL 2026. Taking a five-wicket haul, Patil became the youngest player in WPL history to complete her fifer. Navi Mumbai: Game 9 of the ongoing WPL (Women’s Premier League) 2026 saw Gujarat Giants taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru women at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on January 16. The clash saw RCB post a total of 182 runs in the first innings and limit Gujarat to 150, winning the game by 32 runs. The star of the game was…

Zimbabwe appoint Courtney Walsh as bowling consultant ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

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Zimbabwe appoint Courtney Walsh as bowling consultant ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

With the T20 World Cup 2026 rapidly approaching, Zimbabwe Cricket took centre stage and announced the appointment of former West Indies cricketer Courtney Walsh as their new bowling consultant ahead of the tournament. New Delhi: The T20 World Cup 2026 is all set to kick off on February 7. The marquee event is set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. With the tournament right around the corner, Zimbabwe Cricket took centre stage and announced the appointment of former West Indies cricketer Courtney Walsh as their new bowling consultant ahead of the World Cup. According to a statement by…

Trump praises Iran for halting 800 executions amid fading protests and US threats

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Jan

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Trump praises Iran for halting 800 executions amid fading protests and US threats

Donald Trump's comments represented a notable pivot from his initial aggressive rhetoric. He told reporters, "Iran cancelled the hanging of over 800 people. They were going to hang over 800 people yesterday, and I greatly respect the fact that they cancelled them." Washington: US President Donald Trump unexpectedly commended the Iranian regime on Friday (January 16) for cancelling the scheduled hangings of over 800 people, signalling a potential de-escalation in tensions as nationwide protests appear to subside. Speaking to reporters on the White House South Lawn before departing for his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Trump expressed "great respect" for the…

Jennifer Lawrence blames online trolls for lost Sharon Tate role

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Entertainment

Jennifer Lawrence blames online trolls for lost Sharon Tate role

Oscar-winning actor Jennifer Lawrence says she lost the role of late actor Sharon Tate in Quentin Tarantino's film "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" as online trolls did not think she was "pretty enough". The 2019 film boasted of a star-studded cast, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Sydney Sweeney, among others. The film went on to become a major commercial and critically acclaimed film and grossed over USD 377 million at box office worldwide. The role of Tate was played by "Barbie" actor Margot Robbie. The 35-year-old actor said she was approached for the film by the…

David Warner breaks Virat Kohli’s record with century vs Sydney Sixers in BBL

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Jan

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David Warner breaks Virat Kohli’s record with century vs Sydney Sixers in BBL

David Warner smashed an unbeaten 110 vs Sixers to surpass Virat Kohli’s T20 century record. Mitchell Starc returned to the BBL after 11 years, while Steve Smith stole the show with a 41-ball hundred to lead Sixers to victory. Sydney: David Warner delivered a devastating performance against the Sydney Sixers in the ongoing Big Bash League, continuing his sensational form this season. The Australian opener has been in sublime touch, topping the run charts with 463 runs from eight matches. Playing at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Warner put on a breathtaking display on Friday, hammering an unbeaten 110 off just…

BJP breaches BMC fortress, registers big win in Pune

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Jan

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Politics

BJP breaches BMC fortress, registers big win in Pune

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday emerged as the single largest party in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), breaking the nearly three-decade-long dominance of the undivided Shiv Sena, and registered a strong victory in the Pune civic polls. According to trends and results available so far, the BJP-led alliance is set to secure around 125 of the 227 seats in the BMC, India’s richest civic body with a budget of ₹74,427 crore for 2025-26. Counting of votes for elections to Mumbai and 28 other municipal corporations, including Pune, was held on Friday, a day after polling recorded…

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From your shampoo to perfume, 10 ‘silent toxins’ in your home |

Can you imagine, we practically live with toxins and most of us are not even aware of it! Look at your cleansing products, your make-up box, or kitchen shelf, you’ll find yourself surrounded by products which contain chemicals that are legal yet controversial due to their potential long-term health and environmental effects. Yes, you read that correctly. Also known as “silent toxins”, these chemicals don’t have any immediate or obvious impact but continuous exposure over years may raise issues. On this note, let’s have a look at 10 such silent toxic no one tell you about:1. ParabensFound in: Shampoos, lotions,…

Steve Smith denies single to Babar Azam for his slow knock, Pakistan international left frustrated: Watch

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Jan

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Steve Smith denies single to Babar Azam for his slow knock, Pakistan international left frustrated: Watch

Steve Smith denied Babar Azam a single before launching a record 32-run over and completing a blistering 41-ball century. Babar, who earlier had fielding mix-ups with Smith, was dismissed for 47 and reacted angrily as Sixers beat Thunder by five wickets. Sydney: Steve Smith and Babar Azam were at the heart of a dramatic and occasionally awkward situation as Sydney Sixers defeated Sydney Thunder by five wickets in the ongoing Big Bash League at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The first notable moment came during Thunder’s innings, when Babar and Smith were involved in a costly misjudgment in the deep. In…

Vishvaraj Jadeja’s 165-run onslaught helps Saurashtra beat Punjab in Vijay Hazare semis

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Vishvaraj Jadeja’s 165-run onslaught helps Saurashtra beat Punjab in Vijay Hazare semis

Vishvaraj Jadeja produced a breathtaking unbeaten 165 as Saurashtra chased down 292 against Punjab with nine wickets and 63 balls to spare in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The emphatic win booked Saurashtra a place in the final against Vidarbha as they chase their third title. Bengaluru: Saurashtra produced one of the most dominant chases of the Vijay Hazare Trophy as they overhauled Punjab’s 292 with nine wickets to spare at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The result sealed Saurashtra’s place in the final against Vidarbha on Sunday and kept alive their pursuit of a third title, and a first…