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Mumbai’s Tushar Deshpande in action against Karnataka. | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI When Tushar Deshpande walked out to bowl on Saturday, he knew that on a MCA-BKC ground surface, which offered uneven bounce, the batters would struggle.At the team huddle, it was decided that bowling in partnerships would be the key. And for the next couple of hours, Deshpande and Mohit Avasthi executed their plans to perfection as they claimed four wickets apiece to bundle out Karnataka for 173 and bring Mumbai back into the game.“It was more about bowling in partnerships. Yesterday, when I came to bowl, they (Karnataka)…
Exchanging pleasantries: Chile coach Amoroso and captain Richard with Rohit and Sreejesh. | Photo Credit: B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM Ahead of its opening match against Chile in the FIH junior men’s hockey World Cup at the SDAT-Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here on Friday, Indian head coach P. R. Sreejesh said his team will not take the opposition lightly.“Chile is good in attack and defence. We have to respect Chile and play well,” he said.For Rohit, playing his final junior World Cup, will be an emotional moment. “We have been waiting for this for a long time. We are ready,” the 21-year-old captain, who was part of the the previous edition…
Madison Keys launched her Australian Open title defence with a 7-6(6) 6-1 win over Ukrainian Grand Slam debutant Oleksandra Oliynykova to reach the second round at Melbourne Park on Tuesday (January 20, 2026).Keys found herself in trouble early on at Rod Laver Arena, conceding a double break with untimely double faults, and while she drew level at 4-4 the American was then dragged into a tiebreak where Oliynykova caused more chaos with her deep, looping shots.The plucky Ukrainian brought up two set points but Keys erased the deficit with some trademark big-hitting to eventually snatch a tense tiebreak, punctuating her…
Invictor, Red Rose and Golden Axl caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday (Feb. 4) morning.Inner sand:600m: Seneca (Nirmal) 40. Easy. Neutralist (Prasad) 36. Moved well. 800m: Janhavi (Mustakim), Exotic Star (app) 50, 600/37. Former finished four lengths ahead. Brahmastra (Nazil) 50, 600/38. Moved well. Wings Of Fury (Santosh) 51, 600/38. Moved nicely. Ultimo (N.B. Kuldeep) 49, 600/36. Worked well.1000m: Exuma (P. Dhebe), Pure (D.A. Naik) 1-7, 800/53, 600/39. They moved level freely. Maratha Admiral (P. Dhebe) 1-8, 800/53, 600/38. Worked freely. Your Unforgettable (N.B. Kuldeep) 1-7, 800/52, 600/39. Moved freely. Absolute Gorgeous (Nirmal) 1-5, 800/50,…
As a little girl learning chess from her grandfather, Bibisara Assaubayeva would always cry whenever her opponent captured her queen on the board. It is not easy to take her queen easily these days. And she is now the queen of the fastest format in chess. In Doha last month, she won her third World Blitz Championship in five years. In 2021, when she won her first World blitz title, she was also the runner-up in the World Rapid Championship. She was just 17 then. Last year, Assaubayeva became a Grandmaster, only the 43rd woman in history to earn the…
Virgo natives face a demanding yet rewarding week. The beginning feels busy, with hard work testing your patience. Mental restlessness may creep in, but inner confidence continues to grow. Support from siblings or close friends helps you take bold decisions. Early efforts may not show instant results, but persistence plants strong roots.Midweek brings social warmth and emotional relief. You may attend gatherings, meet old friends, or enjoy family time. Parental support or financial help strengthens security. By the weekend, luck favours you. Happiness, success, and clarity align, making this one of the better endings to a challenging week.Love and Relationships:…
Recent research has shed light on the profound influence of early father-child relationships on a child’s long-term heart and metabolic wellness. Involved fathers who actively engage with their infants not only enhance parenting cooperation but also create a foundation for healthier outcomes, including lower inflammation and improved blood sugar levels as the child reaches age seven. Parenting is discussed in terms of emotions, habits, and values. But a 2025 study published by the American Psychological Association suggests something deeper. Early parenting may shape a child’s physical health in measurable ways, years later. The study looks closely at how parents interact…
Google agreed to pay $68 million to settle a lawsuit claiming that its voice-activated assistant spied inappropriately on smartphone users, violating their privacy.A preliminary class action settlement was filed late Friday night in the San Jose, California federal court, and requires approval by U.S. District Judge Beth Labson Freeman.Smartphone users accused Google, a unit of Alphabet, of illegally recording and disseminating private conversations after Google Assistant was triggered, in order to send them targeted advertising.Google Assistant is designed to react when people use “hot words” such as “Hey Google” or “Okay Google,” similar to Apple’s Siri.Users objected to receiving ads…
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Saturday Condemned the heinous suicide bombing attack that took place during Friday prayers at an Imambargah in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing more than thirty worshippers,In a post on X, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq wrote, “The heinous suicide bombing attack that took place during Friday prayers at an Imambargah in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing more than thirty worshippers, is deeply painful and strongly condemnable. Bloodshed in such a manner, that too at a place of worship, is profoundly distressing and unsettling, a moment of deep pain and reflection for the Ummah.”“My heartfelt sympathies and prayers are with the families of…
JC (Judicial Custody) begins with the gripping portrayal of the dark side of prisons. It illustrates how long-term imprisonment affects a person’s life in the outside world. A host of distinct characters playing notorious criminals with quirky names is the backbone of debutant Chethan Jayaram’s realistic reflection of the corrupt prison system. Add to it the violence, and you get the feel of the gritty realism of Suri films (Duniya, Kaddipudi), a pleasant imitation of the seasoned filmmaker who revelled in the noir genre.Madhusudhan a.k.a Maddy, a college student, lands in jail following a high-profile murder. It’s a cold and…