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Star England batter Joe Root created ICC World Test Championship (WTC) history on Day 4 of the fifth Test against India at the Oval. During England’s run chase, Root became the first-ever batter to score 6000 runs in WTC history . Playing his 69th Test, Root is the leading run-getter in WTC, having featured in all four editions of the tournament so far.   With 20 centuries and 22 half-centuries, Root averages over 52, and is followed by Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Ben Stokes and Travis Head in the top-five of the WTC charts. Most Runs In World Test Championship …

Former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna may have been sentenced to life in prison but the woman he sexually assaulted and her family remain traumatised, fearful and uprooted from their homes, her son-in-law told The Indian Express hours after the court judgement.“After the traumatic cross-examinations, despite assurances from police, we did not have any hope that justice would be served because of the influence Prajwal Revanna’s family has,” said the son-in-law. “We got justice but the trauma and fear will continue to haunt us.” The former JD(S) leader, 34, is the grandson of former prime minister H D Deve Gowda and…

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting offered no leniency to Mohammed Siraj after a costly mistake during the final hour of the morning session on Day 4 of the fifth Test against England at The Oval on Sunday. England’s Harry Brook and Joe Root were mounting a strong counterattack that threatened India’s chances of levelling the series. India had an opportunity to break the partnership when Prasidh Krishna induced a top-edge from Brook off the very first ball of the 35th over. As the ball soared high, Prasidh celebrated in anticipation, believing the dismissal was sealed. However, Siraj, who settled under…

The ripple effects of the Election Commission’s (EC) ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar are being felt in Tamil Nadu. As leaders of the DMK and its allies, including senior Congress leader P Chidambaram, alleged that the poll body had included migrant workers, especially those from Bihar, in voter lists in the state, the EC Sunday dismissed the “false information”.“There is no need for political leaders to spread false information with respect to the SIR exercise being conducted by EC at the national level. It has come to the notice of the EC that such information…

Amazon MGM Studios Action comedies make for easily enjoyable movie fare, and some of the best are the “buddy” kind, with classics like “Lethal Weapon” and “48 Hrs.” dominating most people’s best-of lists. Usually, those buddies are a pair of mismatched cops, reluctant allies from different walks of life, or even two polar opposites who find themselves forced to work together. “Heads of State,” the 2025 Amazon Studios original starring John Cena and Idris Elba, takes it to another level with the story of two world leaders who must team…

The Delhi Crime Branch has solved a year-old blind murder case with the arrest of a woman and her boyfriend for conspiring to kill her husband and disposing of his body in Haryana’s Sonipat, officials said on Sunday. The accused have been identified as Soniya (34), a resident of Delhi’s Alipur, and her partner Rohit, a resident of Jaji village in Sonipat. According to Crime Branch officials, the case dates back to July 2024, when the decomposed body of an unidentified man was found in a drain near Agwanpur village under Gannaur police station in Sonipat. A case of murder…

Legendary South African cricketer AB de Villiers, known for revolutionizing modern batting with his 360-degree shot-making ability, has named the players he believes can carry forward his legac in the podcast with Indian YouTuber Shubhankar Mishra.  Dewald Brevis Leads the Race De Villiers revealed that Dewald Brevis, the young South African batting sensation, has the potential to be the next “Mr. 360°”. Often compared to de Villiers for his fearless stroke play and ability to hit all around the park, Brevis has already made waves in international T20 leagues. “He is talented, fearless, and plays the game with the same…

Very rarely short films are without any shortfalls and the one such is ‘Lakshmi’ an emotion filled short film that has 27 awards at the international level. So it is celebration time for Abhijit Purohit and he celebrated it with his mother 70th birthday with some of the guests present at the Renukamba Digital Theater in Malleswaram. Abhijith Purohit, who has gained substantial experience working across various television segments, directed the short film “Lakshmi” last year. The film has now garnered appreciation at several national and international film festivals, winning a total of 27 awards in categories including acting, direction,…

In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, people are increasingly turning to ancient systems like Ayurveda to restore balance and harmony in their lives. One of Ayurveda’s most elegant and transformative teachings is the concept of “Dinacharya”, or the daily routine, based on the Ayurvedic biological clock. This time-tested wisdom teaches us that by aligning our day with natural rhythms, we can experience better digestion, deeper sleep, increased vitality, and mental clarity. Understanding the Ayurvedic Clock Ayurveda divides the 24-hour day into six time zones, each governed by one of the three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. These doshas are subtle energies that…

The Karnataka Police recently arrested a Sri Rama Sene leader and his two accomplices for allegedly contaminating the drinking water at a government primary school in Hulikatti village under Belagavi district. Eleven children had fallen ill after drinking contaminated water last month.ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO The trio had allegedly laced the drinking water with pesticides as part of a conspiracy against the headmaster of the school, who belongs to a minority faith. The three accused have been identified as Sagar Patil, president of the Savadatti taluk unit of Sri Ram Sene, Krishna Madar, and Magangouda Patil. Story continues below this ad…