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Former India cricketer credits selectors for backing Ishan Kishan ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

Former India cricketer credits selectors for backing Ishan Kishan ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan recently came forward and talked about how the Indian team's selectors have done a good job in backing Ishan Kishan after his brilliant performance against New Zealand in the T20I series. New Delhi: The stage is set for the upcoming edition of the T20 World Cup 2026. The marquee tournament is slated to be held in India and Sri Lanka and will kick off on February 7. Ahead of the tournament, many eyes have been set upon the Men in Blue.ย  Being the defending champions, a lot will be expected from Suryakumar Yadav and his…
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Jack Kerouacโ€™s 37-metre-long โ€˜On the Roadโ€™ scroll could sell for millions at New York auction |

Jack Kerouacโ€™s 37-metre-long โ€˜On the Roadโ€™ scroll could sell for millions at New York auction |

Source: San Francisco Chronicle For decades, Jack Kerouacโ€™s most famous work has existed in two forms. The book readers know, and the scroll that most people have only heard about. Now, that original scroll is stepping back into public view. The 37-metre-long typewritten draft of โ€˜On the Roadโ€™ is set to be auctioned in New York this March, and literary historians are paying close attention. Typed in a restless three-week burst in April 1951, the scroll captures Kerouac before edits, before polish, before restraint. It is raw, fast, and reportedly closest to what he actually wanted to say. Experts say…
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Four moons appear in sky over Russia in rare phenomenon | Watch Video

Four moons appear in sky over Russia in rare phenomenon | Watch Video

The spectacle, known as a paraselene, was created by moonlight bending through ice crystals in the frosty atmosphere above the Earth. St. Petersburg: Skywatchers in Russia's St Petersburg were left spellbound after witnessing what appeared to be four moons glowing in the night sky, a rare and visually stunning atmospheric phenomenon known as paraselenae.ย Photos and videos of the spectacle flooded social media on Sunday, showing multiple luminous orbs seemingly flanking Earth's natural satellite.ย  The unusual sight created the illusion that the Moon had multiplied, leaving viewers amazed and curious about the celestial display. Watch the video here What is thisย rare…
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Jogi Rameshโ€™s house vandalised, YSRCP blames TDP

Jogi Rameshโ€™s house vandalised, YSRCP blames TDP

YSRCP State General Secretary MVS Nagi Reddy claims that the attack on former minister Jogi Ramesh's house was carried out in an "organised manner". The house of the former Andhra Pradesh minister and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader Jogi Ramesh was vandalised and set on fire on Monday. ย  "A large mob descended on Jogi Ramesh's residence, ransacked the premises, damaged household articles, and torched parts of the house, triggering panic in the locality. The attackers acted in an organised manner, leaving behind destruction and fearโ€, said Nagi Reddy. ย  According to local sources, hundreds of TDP followers descended on…
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Gold drops Rs 4,000, silver crashes Rs 16,000 as prices fall for third straight day

Gold drops Rs 4,000, silver crashes Rs 16,000 as prices fall for third straight day

Gold and silver prices are seeing a sharp decline in the international market. Around 10 am on Monday, gold prices were trading at $4689.43 per ounce, a drop of 4.20 percent (approximately $206). New Delhi: Gold and silver prices continued their sharp downward trend for the third consecutive day on Monday, weighed down by heavy profit booking by investors, which has put significant pressure on precious metal prices. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold for April 2 delivery was trading at Rs 1,38,256 per 10 grams, down nearly 3 per cent, or about Rs 4,000. Meanwhile, silver for March…
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XJ Kennedy, prize-winning poet and educator, died at 96

XJ Kennedy, prize-winning poet and educator, died at 96

X.J. Kennedy, an award-winning poet, author, translator, and educator who schooled millions of students through "The Bedford Reader" and other textbooks and engaged voluntary readers with his children's stories and intricate, witty verse, died at 96. ย  Kennedy died Sunday of natural causes at his home in Peabody, Massachusetts, according to his daughter, Dr. Kate Kennedy. ย  The Journey of Kennedy โ€” Born Joseph Charles Kennedy, he chose the professional name X.J. Kennedy as a young man to avoid confusion with Joseph P. Kennedy, the former ambassador to Britain and father of President John F. Kennedy. ย  Starting in the…
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Senegal coach Pape Thiaw banned after AFCON final chaos vs Morocco

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw banned after AFCON final chaos vs Morocco

CAF fined Senegal and Morocco nearly ยฃ1m after a chaotic AFCON final, with bans for Thiaw, players, and fines for fan and staff misconduct. Senegal won 1-0 after a stoppage-time penalty drama, securing their second Afcon title in five years. New Delhi: The Confederation of African Football has handed down a series of punishments following a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco, issuing fines and suspensions that together amount to close to ยฃ1m. At the centre of the disciplinary action is Senegal head coach Aliou Cissรฉโ€™s assistant, Thiaw, who has been fined $100,000 (ยฃ72,000) after CAF…
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FIR against Ranveer Singh for โ€˜hurting religious sentimentsโ€™

FIR against Ranveer Singh for โ€˜hurting religious sentimentsโ€™

Actor Ranveer Singh has been booked on charges of "insult to religious sentiments" during a public event, police said on Thursday. ย  The โ€œDhurandharโ€ starย was booked under Sections 196, 299 and 302 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 by the High Grounds police on Wednesday after Bengaluru-based lawyer Prashanth Methal (46) filed a complaint. ย  An Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACJM) court referred the private complaint for investigation. ย  According to the complaint, the incident happened during the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) held in Goa on November 28, 2025. ย  The complainant alleged…
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How can UP Warriorz still qualify for WPL 2026 playoffs after defeat to RCB?

How can UP Warriorz still qualify for WPL 2026 playoffs after defeat to RCB?

UP Warriorz stayed alive in WPL 2026 despite an eight-wicket loss to RCB. Grace Harris and Smriti Mandhana starred in a 144-run chase. UP now need a big win over Delhi and a heavy Gujarat Giants victory over Mumbai to reach the Eliminator. Vadodara: Despite an eight-wicket bashing against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their penultimate league game of the WPL 2026 campaign, UP Warriorz are still in contention to progress to the semi-final. Against RCB, the middle order batters lacked intent, while the bowlers were smacked all around the park. Grace Harris and Smriti Mandhana had a stellar outing with…
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EU designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as terror organisation, sanctions Tehran officials amid violent protests

EU designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as terror organisation, sanctions Tehran officials amid violent protests

The move follows the 27 nation blocโ€™s decision to impose sanctions on 15 Iranian officials, including senior Revolutionary Guard commanders, for their role in the violent suppression of protests. New Delhi: The European Union has designated Iranโ€™s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation following Tehranโ€™s violent crackdown on nationwide protests, the blocโ€™s top diplomat said on Thursday. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the decision was taken unanimously by foreign ministers. She said a regime that kills thousands of its own people is ultimately working towards its own collapse. Iranian officials sanctioned by EU The listing comes after…
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