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IPL 2024: Shubman Gill fined for slow over rate

Shubman Gill, the Gujarat Titans captain, has been fined after his team maintained a slow over rate during their TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on March 26.

Navigating health challenges during fasting: insights and remedies

Fasting generally offers mental and physical vigor. However, despite its benefits, some individuals may encounter health challenges while fasting. Let's delve into these issues and their remedies.

UPSC postpones civil services preliminary exam to June 16 due to Lok Sabha polls

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Tuesday postponed the civil services preliminary examination to June 16 from May 26 due to the Lok Sabha elections.

Watching ‘Dune’ from the East

Second part of the 'Dune' film series, adapted from Frank Herbert’s novel of the same title and directed by Denis Villeneuve with a stellar cast of globally acclaimed actors like Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya and Javier Bardem, is gaining attention worldwide. Rising Box office collections and high ratings have made it a remarkable success. 

‘Badaweih’: Palestinian folk song in ‘The Goat Life’ wins hearts

The Palestinian folk song ‘Badaweih,’ featured in the upcoming Malayalam movie ‘Aadujeevitham’ (The Goat Life) and sung by Sanaa Moussa, is garnering attention and love.

Premalu: “JK ” How innocent is this kidding?

Some might call me a spoil sport for this, but I really did keep it all aside while watching, minute after minute and I am in immense awe of the clever dialogues, warming humour and attentive observations. But like how a "jk" isn't always so innocent, some benefit of doubt needn't always be given.

Book review: My People Shall Live by Leila Khaled

‘My People Shall Live’ is the autobiography of the PFLP (Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine) revolutionary Leila Khaled who attempted two plane hijacks- TWA Flight 840 and El-Al Flight 219 in 1969 and 1970 in order to free her people who were being held as prisoners in Israel, as well as bring the Palestinian cause to the forefront. The book, originally published in 1973, was edited by George Hajjar. 
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World Pangolin Day: Five incredible facts about Pangolins

Every year, World Pangolin Day is observed on February 17, serving as an opportunity to raise awareness about this lesser-known mammal, which is elusive, endangered, and in need of protection.

Man, Memory and Mammootty: Watching ‘Bramayugam’

Mammootty unleashes himself as the provider and protector of certain ugly truths in this parochial private setting. The bodily movements (even the lack of it) allow the spectator to understand the dynamic in which the narrative intends to move.
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Art Deco, aspiration, and air in middle cinema

I was already a mother when I first came to know that the house I live in is called Art Deco by architects and academics.

Cricket: Sarfaraz Khan’s debut half-century wins internet

Sarfraz Khan, who had long waited to play for India, realised his dream on Thursday when he was picked in the XI for the third Test against England in...
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Right-wing groups protest screening Kashmir film at Pune National Film Archive of India

Members of the Hindutva group staged a protest on Sunday at the National Film Archive of India in Pune for screening a film on Kashmir. Pune Police said the...

Qatar defends AFC Asian Cup trophy at home with 3-1 win over Jordan

Qatar defended their Asian Cup after beating Jordan 3-1 on Saturday at Lusail Stadium where Akram Afif converted three penalties as the hosts won their second title. Qatar became...
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Irish women’s basketball team refused to shake hands with Israel

The Irish women's national basketball team refused to shake hands with the Israeli basketball team at the first match of FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers held in Riga, Latvia. Basketball...

McDonald’s misses sales target, blames Israel’s war in Gaza

McDonald’s, one of the most iconic US brands, attributes its failure to meet the first quarterly sales target in almost four years to Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza. This decline follows a call for a McDonald’s boycott by customers in Muslim countries, sparked by the Israeli franchisee's donation of thousands of free meals to the Israeli military.
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Grammy awards 2024: list of winners

The complete list of nominees and winners presented at the 66th Grammy Awards Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, is below.

Chile declares state of emergency as forest fires kill at least 46 people

Chile has declared a state of emergency after the South American country grappling with intense forest fires which killed at least 46 people. Chile’s president Gabriel Boric said on...
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