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Apple TV+ Contains spoilers for “Foundation” Season 3, Episode 4, and the book series. “Foundation” Season 3, Episode 4 is appropriately titled “The Stress of Her Regard.” It sheds new light on Lady Demerzel (Laura Birn) and the consequences of decisions that have weighed her down over the centuries. The episode starts with an extended conversation between the positronic robot in disguise and the Zephyr Vorellis (Rebecca Ineson) in the imperial gardens of Trantor. This conversation is where we learn that Demerzel had a dark, calculated role in the terrorist…

India batter Abhimanyu Easwaran has yet to feature in the playing XI for any of the five Tests against England, despite being part of the squad. The 29-year-old is still waiting to make his Test debut for India, even though he has consistently received call-ups since 2021. Easwaran has built an impressive record in first-class cricket, amassing 7,841 runs in 103 matches, including 27 centuries. A mainstay of the Bengal domestic side, he has been one of the most reliable performers in the domestic circuit. However, his continued exclusion from the national team in any format has left many puzzled.…

The Election Commission of India on Friday published the draft electoral rolls for Bihar after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The voters can check their names on the roll by visiting the official website at eci.gov.in.  The revised voter list has been published after month-long Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise ahead of the upcoming assembly polls. The poll panel has not made available a compiled list but voters can check their name on the EC’s website.  According to the poll panel, there were 7.93 crore registered voters in the state before the SIR began in June. It is yet to…

Karun Nair scripted a story of resilience and redemption on Day 1 of the fifth Test against England at The Oval, scoring a hard-fought half-century after a staggering 3,148-day absence from the Indian Test side. His composed innings anchored India’s fightback as they closed the day at 204/6. A Comeback Nearly Nine Years in the Making Nair, who last played a Test match for India in March 2017, returned to the side after a prolonged absence marked by intense domestic grind and inconsistent opportunities. The right-hander, once celebrated for his unforgettable 303 not out against England in 2016, had been…

Seoul, Aug 1 (IANS) A New Zealand Army platoon has arrived in South Korea this week for deployment at the UN Command (UNC), officials said Friday, in the latest display of international commitment to maintaining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula. The deployment of the 35 soldiers marks the first time New Zealand has sent a combat-ready Army infantry platoon to the US-led multinational force’s headquarters to train with both South Korean and US troops, according to the UNC. The deployed soldiers will be assigned to the US 2nd Infantry Division and train at a range of facilities across…

Washington, Aug 1 (IANS) The top diplomats of South Korea and the United States held talks in Washington for the first time since the launch of President Lee Jae Myung’s administration last month, as the allies face a range of cooperation issues, including preparations for a summit between their leaders. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met at the State Department, just a day after President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Korea, saying that his summit with Lee will take place at the White House in two weeks, on Thursday. The…

Washington, Aug 1 (IANS) The top diplomats of South Korea and the United States held talks in Washington for the first time since the launch of President Lee Jae Myung’s administration last month, as the allies face a range of cooperation issues, including preparations for a summit between their leaders. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met at the State Department, just a day after President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Korea, saying that his summit with Lee will take place at the White House in two weeks, on Thursday. The…

Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has pointed out a technical flaw in Yashasvi Jaiswal’s batting following the young opener’s dismissal for just two runs in the fifth Test against England. Despite scoring a half-century in the fourth Test, Jaiswal hasn’t looked in consistent form since his impressive 87-run knock during India’s first innings in the second Test. On Thursday at The Oval, the returning Gus Atkinson managed to remove the 23-year-old cheaply, adding to India’s early woes with the bat. Gavaskar observed that Jaiswal’s front-foot movement has not been as solid in recent games and noted that the left-hander appears…

Back home in Punjab, the Akalis’ stand gained larger political significance as it came in the wake of a recent statement from the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) state chief, Sunil Jakhar, that there was need for SAD and BJP to join hands again to ensure communal harmony in Punjab.SAD General Secretary Dr Daljeet Singh Cheema said it was too early to comment on the possibility of the Akalis and the BJP coming back together.“Our president, Sukhbir Badal, has already said we are with all those who are working for the state, and currently our focus is on saving the land…

After over a century-long absence, cricket is set to make its much-anticipated return to the Olympic stage at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. However, the road to LA won’t be straightforward—especially for powerhouse nations like India, Pakistan, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is finalizing a continental qualification system that could redefine Olympic cricket participation. According to recent ICC discussions, only one team per continent will qualify for the six-team men’s and women’s T20 competitions, aligning with the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) vision of global representation—referred to as the ‘five-ring principle’. What Does the Continental Qualification…