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India captain Rohit Sharma may be known for his elegant strokeplay and calm leadership, but off the field, he’s equally famous for something more amusing his forgetfulness. His absent-minded nature has become part of Indian cricket folklore, with teammates frequently sharing light-hearted stories about the skipper’s tendency to forget everything from gadgets to decisions made just moments before a toss. Suryakumar Yadav Labels Rohit ‘Bhoola’ on Podcast In a recent episode of the podcast Who’s The Boss hosted by Geeta Basra and Harbhajan Singh, Rohit’s teammate Suryakumar Yadav and his wife Devisha Shetty joined in on the fun. When asked…

Netflix There aren’t many Australian dramas that get global recognition, but among the ones that has is 2025’s “The Survivors.” It’s a gritty, dramatic mystery series that takes place in the small coastal town of Evelyn Bay, a picturesque village where everyone knows everyone else, and there would seem to be few secrets among them. But at the outset of the series, the unthinkable happens when a devastating storm ravages the area, causing three horrific deaths from a group of four on a boat at sea. Teenager Kieran Elliott (Ned…

Former England spinner Monty Panesar termed it “drama” and “very much everything” that the ongoing Test series needed after India captain Shubman Gill and England openers – Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett – engaged in a heated exchange in the final over of day three at Lord’s.   Gill and his India teammates blamed Crawley for wasting time by faking an injury after being hit on the glove by Jasprit Bumrah at the stroke of stumps. The incident quickly turned into a fiery atmosphere with Gill pointing his finger towards Crawley and warning him of his time-wasting tactics, which didn’t…

Nearly 100,000 car buyers of 2025 model-year autos were asked what they thought of their gleaming new rides. The results are revealing, to say the least. Want to know who was the worst performer? That ignominy goes to Audi, with an embarrassing 269 problems reported per 100 vehicles.However, one of the most interesting discoveries of the J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (labelled as a “key finding”, no less) concerned not annoyance with the lack of physical buttons, nor, amazingly, intrusive bongs from speed-warning systems, but a marked increase in “cup-holder frustration”.“While it seemed like manufacturers had cup holders figured out ……

The Trans Memory Archive of Argentina started as a closed Facebook group where friends from the 1980s and 1990s could reconnect. It was successful and the digital space was soon filled with anecdotes, letters, and chronicles. Then, photographer Ceci Estalles proposed “expanding it beyond anecdotes,” says Nastri.The big leap forward was the exhibition This One Left, This One Was Killed, This One Died (Esta Se Fue, a Esta La Mataron, Esta Murió), featuring intimate portraits of friends in prison, exile, or otherwise absent. Soon after, the archive’s team started to dream of building a bigger presence.Today, Nastri works with the…

SL vs BAN: The stage is set for the second T20I of the three-match series between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Sunday, July 13. With Sri Lanka leading the series 1-0, Bangladesh face a must-win scenario to stay alive in their quest for a historic series win. Sri Lanka Cruise to Victory in Series Opener Sri Lanka made a dominant start to the series, registering a comfortable win in the first T20I. Openers Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis were in scintillating form, sharing a 78-run partnership that gave the home side early momentum. Mendis,…

Nina Kutina, the Russian woman who was found in a remote cave near Gokarna in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, has told the police that she loves India, forests and meditation and is devastated about being sent back to her country.Gokarna police Sub Inspector Sridhar S R and his team found Kutina, 40, and her daughters, six and four years old, from a cave in the treacherous Ramatirtha hills of Kumta taluk Friday. The “spiritually inclined” Russian woman and her daughters were to be transported to Bengaluru Sunday to begin proceedings for deportation to Russia after police found that…

As the world of tennis gears up for a thrilling final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon 2025, there’s more than just prestige and a Grand Slam title on the line. At stake is a record-breaking cash prize, with the All England Club rolling out its biggest-ever payout in the tournament’s history. Record Prize Money for Wimbledon 2025 This year, Wimbledon has increased its total prize pool to a staggering £53.5 million, continuing its trend of rewarding excellence with financial recognition. This is a 7% increase from 2024, reflecting the sport’s growth and the tournament’s global impact. The…

Rishabh Pant etched his name into the history books on Saturday, July 12, by breaking a long-standing record held by legendary West Indies cricketer Viv Richards. During the ongoing Test at Lord’s, Pant surpassed Richards’ tally of 34 sixes in Tests against England. Richards, across his illustrious 17-year Test career, played 36 matches against England and hit 34 sixes. Pant, who is playing his 15th Test against England, now has 36 sixes to his name. The Indian wicketkeeper-batter overtook the record when he smashed Ben Stokes for a six on the last ball of the 59th over during India’s first…

Jul 13, 2025 18:43 IST First published on: Jul 13, 2025 at 14:17 IST Share Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla and historian Meenakshi Jain were among the four people nominated to the Rajya Sabha on Sunday. An alumnus of St Stephen’s College, Delhi, and Mayo College, Ajmer, Shringla was a topper in the 1984 batch of the civil services. He chose the foreign service and, in a distinguished career, served as India’s ambassador to the US, the High Commissioner to Bangladesh and ambassador to Thailand. In 2019, during his tenure as the envoy to the US, the “Howdy Modi”…