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Craig Williams. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement As Namibia’s cricketers went through their training drills at the Arun Jaitley Stadium for their T20 World Cup Group-A opener against the Netherlands on Tuesday, there was a familiar figure in Gary Kirsten casting a keen eye on proceedings.The former South African opener, who is here as a consultant for Namibia, is well-versed with what it takes to do well in this part of the world. Besides touring the sub-continent extensively during his playing days, he was notably the head coach of the M.S. Dhoni-led Indian team that won the ODI World Cup…

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Manisha Kalyan signs up with Peruvian club Alianza Lima. Photo Credit: X@IndianFootball Renowned Indian women’s team midfielder Manisha Kalyan has been signed up by Peruvian club Alianza Lima, a move aimed at bolstering the “team’s attack”.Manisha, who was honoured with the Emerging Player of the Year award in 2020–21 and the Player of the Year award in 2022–23, had earlier made history by becoming the first Indian footballer to compete in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, a milestone that significantly elevated her international profile.This is the Indian player’s third overseas club after having previously played for PAOK FC (Greece) and…

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Mananchaya Sawangkaew. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Same city, same court, same tournament — but a different result. Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew, runner-up in the 2025 summit clash, returned to Mumbai and flipped the script, brushing aside Austria’s Lilli Tagger 6-4, 6-3 in the final to lift the L&T Mumbai Open 125K Series title at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) centre court here on Sunday.Second time was indeed the charm. After knocking on the door last year, she kicked it down. The 23-year-old Thai delivered a composed performance, matching Tagger’s power shot for shot before gradually wresting control and…

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Mystica, Jumanah, Opus Dei and Charlie Brown showed out when the horses were exercised here on Friday (Jan. 16) morning. Inner sand: 600m: Riptide (Mustakim) 40. Moved freely. Lucky Diamond (Mustakim), Lightning Blaze (Avinash) 39. Former was well in hand and they finished level. Noraiah (David Allan) 39. Moved fluently. Blue Jet (Yash) 42. Easy. Tempest (Aditya) 40. Moved freely. Don Julio (Gore) 39. Good. Chelsea (N.B. Kuldeep), Youremyeyesbaby (Dashrath) 39. They moved together freely. 800m: Bayridge (T.S. Jodha), Liam (Omkar) 54, 600/40. Former started three lengths behind and finished level. Europe (A. Prakash), Marius (app) 56, 600/42. They were…

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Boxer Vijender Singh. | Photo Credit: PTI Indian boxing icon Vijender Singh has been appointed as a member of the Asian Boxing Council, marking another significant milestone in his journey from an elite athlete to global sports administrator.Vijender, India’s first Olympic medallist in boxing, brings with him nearly two decades of experience at the highest level of the sport, both in amateur and professional boxing.His appointment to the Asian Boxing Council reflects his deep understanding of the sport and his continued commitment to its growth across the continent.Speaking on the development, Vijender said, “I am honoured to be appointed as…

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Prepare for a day marked by financial equilibrium and tangible growth, where sensible choices will steer your path. While a getaway may be delayed, redirect your focus to completing tasks around the house. Relationships will flourish with an affectionate spirit, and students can look forward to supportive help. A steady, average day, and that’s not a bad thing. Income will balance your expenditures, so you won’t feel squeezed, but you also won’t feel wildly free. The Moon supports practical choices, so keep your expectations simple and your schedule realistic.A long journey may get cancelled. Don’t fight it. The delay saves…

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Meghan Markle made a striking appearance at the Fifteen Percent Pledge Fundraising Gala. She wore a strapless Harbison Studio gown in an oyster shade with a black outline. A black velvet and silk shawl added drama. She completed the look with Stuart Weitzman heels and minimal accessories. Her beauty look was understated, featuring a neat bun and soft makeup. Meghan Markle brought full-on classic movie-star energy to the 2026 Fifteen Percent Pledge Fundraising Gala at Paramount Studios in LA on February 7. The event, which backs Black-owned businesses and pushes big brands to give them proper shelf space, saw the…

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Walmart-backed digital payments major PhonePe has received approval from capital markets regulator Sebi to proceed with its IPO, according to sources. This clears a key regulatory hurdle for what is expected to be one of the largest fintech listings in the Indian market. The approval comes at a time when investor interest in large, consumer-facing technology platforms is relatively stable despite the talk around valuations.Earlier reports indicate that PhonePe is targeting around $1.5 billion through the public issue, even though the quantum of the fundraise could change closer to the IPO. The public offer will be a complete offer for…

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