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England’s Captain Harry Brook. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu It has been over three months since Harry Brook was involved in an altercation with a bouncer in Wellington that resulted in a heavy financial penalty and a final warning from the England and Wales Cricket Board. It has been a month since the episode was first reported by The Telegraph. On Saturday (February 7, 2026), the eve of England’s Men’s T20 World Cup opener against Nepal, Brook admitted that dealing with the incident and its aftermath has been far from easy.“It has been pretty horrendous, to be honest, but that…

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Miranda. | Photo Credit: B. Velankanni Raj In normal circumstances, Chennaiyin FC, during this time of the year, would be chalking out plans to be best-placed for the Indian Super League playoff qualification.However, these are unprecedented times. It is February, usually the month when the league season’s climax begins, but the Indian football fraternity still awaits ISL’s kick-off. The uncertainty meant that the Chennaiyin players, like their rivals from some other clubs, were waiting in hope at a time when they must have been battling for the ball on the field.So, after that one notification which they longed for appeared…

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Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto A determined India fought bravely but lost to Belgium 2-3 in a rain-affected Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey match, in Ipoh on Tuesday (November 25, 2025). Abhishek (33rd) and Shilanand Lakra (57th) got themselves on the scoresheet for India, while Roman Duvekot (17th, 57th) and Nicolas De Kerpel (45th) were on target for Belgium. The defeat comes after India, led by defender Sanjay, won the opening game in the six-team event against three-time champions South Korea 1-0 on Sunday (November 23, 2025). A determined India weathered the early pressure…

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Mananchaya Sawangkaew beat compatriot Lanlana Tararudee to enter the final. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association’s (MSLTA) centre court took on a distinctly Thai flavour on Saturday as Mananchaya Sawangkaew battled past compatriot Lanlana Tararudee in a gripping three-set semifinal, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, to reach the final for the second consecutive year at the L&T Mumbai Open 125K Series here on Saturday.The 23-year-old Sawangkaew set the tone early, asserting herself from the baseline with sharp footwork and measured aggression. She moved the ball intelligently across the court, opened up angles with clean down-the-line strikes, and…

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The bottom weighted Ultimo, should score over his rivals in the Mathradas Goculdas Trophy, the main event of Sunday’s (Feb. 8) races.Rails will be announced one hour before the first race.1. SONNY BRAR TROPHY (2,000m), Cl. II, rated 60 to 86, 2.30 p.m.: 1. Endurance (1) Yash Narredu 59, 2. Kimiko (4) C. Umesh 58.5, 3. Golden Dancer (3) Akshay K 55.5 and 4. Exuma (2) Parmar 55.1. GOLDEN DANCER2. MATHRADAS GOCULDAS TROPHY (1,400m), Cl. I, rated 80 and upward, 3.00: 1. Ataash (4) Omkar 59.5, 2. Christophany (5) Akshay K 59.5, 3. Market King (2) Vivek G 4. Irish…

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This undated photo released by Charlotte Chess Center shows Daniel Naroditsky playing chess on the board. (Kelly Centrelli/Charlotte Chess Center via AP | Photo Credit: Kelly Centrelli American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky died last year after suffering an abnormal heartbeat and had multiple drugs in his system at the time, according to a toxicology report that ruled the 29-year-old’s death an accident.Naroditsky, a chess star and streamer credited with helping expand the game’s audience, was found dead at his home in Charlotte, North Carolina in October.Police said at the time that his death was being investigated as a potential overdose…

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Gemini, this week begins on a lively note. Curiosity sharpens, and your mind feels eager to learn and connect. Mercury supports communication early on, making conversations productive and plans clear. Students and thinkers feel especially energised. The middle of the week, though, asks for caution. Hidden opposition surfaces. Not everyone clapping is on your side.By the weekend, balance returns. Jupiter’s influence brings support from family and partners. Legal or partnership matters move favourably. Overall, it’s a week of growth, with a few reminders to stay grounded. Birth Date Magic: Mulank Bhagyank Decode Your Hidden Superpowers With Anuragg Shuklaa | Times…

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In India, a growing number of professionals are consciously opting out of management roles, prioritizing their craft over leadership. This ‘conscious unbossing’ stems from overworked managers, minimal pay jumps, and a desire to avoid emotional labor. Companies are now urged to create robust individual contributor paths, valuing expertise over traditional hierarchy for a healthier work culture. Once upon a time, becoming a “manager” was the dream. You worked hard, stayed late, climbed the ladder, and one day you finally got that promotion. Bigger title. Bigger team. Bigger pay cheque. Bigger respect.But in 2026, that dream is quietly losing its shine.Across…

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Sebi proposes tighter rules for single-stock derivatives strategyThe Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Thursday proposed tightening margin rules for a trading strategy in single-stock derivatives.Under the proposal, the benefit of offsetting positions across different expiries will not be available on the day of expiry for singlestock derivative contracts expiring that day.The review follows feedback from market participants flagging potential risks arising from calendar-spread benefits on expiry days for single-stock contracts. A calendar spread is when a trader holds the same stock’s derivatives with two different expiry dates, which lowers margin because the positions offset each other. The…

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