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India’s captain Shubman Gill with batting coach Sitanshu Kotak. File. | Photo Credit: PTI Hopping across the Palk Strait, Devdutt Padikkal has found his groove. In the warm-up fixture in Colombo, he cracked an unbeaten 142, and once he moved to Sri Lanka’s southern coast, a splendid maiden Test hundred was essayed. “I am so happy for him. He was waiting for this opportunity and the way he played was really encouraging,” India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said.Talking to the media after the conclusion of the first Test’s opening day in Galle on Saturday (August 16, 2026), Kotak offered his…
Odd man out: Shi is the only Chinese player coming in as the defending champion. | Photo Credit: AFP The Chinese aura is diminishing.For a formidable machine that churned out winners like clockwork and has had an incredible 72 champions, Shi Yuqi is the only one who will go into the upcoming badminton World championships looking to defend his title.Shi’s win in Paris last year ended a 10-year barren streak, the previous winner being Chen Long in 2015.Among the women, the drought has been much longer. Yihan Wang was the last Chinese to win the title way back in 2011. No…
CAPRICORN Weekly Horoscope – Discipline, Stability, and Steady Progress Build Lasting Success (AI Image) This week moves in your favour with a quiet, steady strength that suits you well. The opening days bring warmth from family, especially children or younger people in the house, and their support can fill you with fresh energy. You may also feel drawn towards prayer, a temple visit, or some simple act of faith that settles the mind. It is not a loud beginning, but it is fortunate.Work starts improving too. Anxiety that has been sitting on your shoulders begins to lift, and you may…
Ankur Warikoo and his wife Ruchi Warikoo. What do children really learn about relationships at home?For entrepreneur and content creator Ankur Warikoo, it isn’t about pretending everything is perfect. In fact, he believes children should see that their parents can disagree, argue and still care about each other.But there’s one line he doesn’t want crossed.“Disagreement is acceptable. Disrespect is not,” is the relationship rule Warikoo shared in a post on LinkedIn, while discussing the rules he follows while raising his 15- and 9-year-old children.And it’s a surprisingly simple lesson.Warikoo doesn’t hide disagreements from his kidsParents often try to keep arguments…
Srinagar, Aug 14: For many parents, accompanying their children to the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar for undergraduate admissions was an occasion marked by pride, anticipation and a sense of achievement, as their wards embarked on a new phase of academic life.On the second day of undergraduate admissions at the Institute on Friday, parents accompanying students seeking admission to various programmes appreciated the arrangements, describing the process as orderly, efficient and convenient.For families who had travelled from different parts of the country, the admission day also brought relief after months of preparation and uncertainty. Parents said clear guidance from…
Police detained members of the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) during a protest against a reported ‘shuddhikaran’ (purification) havan conducted at Ramlila Maidan following a Congress rally addressed by party president Mallikarjun Kharge. The NSUI members were protesting the reported ritual and demanding action over the incident. The controversy had earlier reached the Rajya Sabha, where Kharge raised the issue and called for an inquiry. The BJP-led Uttarakhand government has said the matter would be investigated. The incident has triggered a political row between the Congress and BJP over the alleged purification ritual. Source link
Welcome to the Island Where Egrets Rule A century after wildlife wardens began protecting a small island in Texas, the 35-acre site has become the world’s largest nesting colony for Reddish Egrets. Green Island sits in the Laguna Madre, a coastal lagoon in southern Texas. In 1923, Audubon Texas signed its first sanctuary lease with the Texas General Land Office to protect the island. At the time, coastal birds were under severe pressure from hunting. Their feathers were highly valued by the fashion industry, while people also collected their eggs and hunted the birds for meat. This caused Reddish Egret…
Devdutt Padikkal plays a shot during day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak credited Devdutt Padikkal’s preparation and improved back-foot game after the left-hander produced a composed unbeaten 131 to put India in a strong position on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka. Padikkal, batting at No. 3, brought up his maiden international hundred as India reached 288 for two at stumps.Padikkal’s innings was built around calculated shot selection and an ability to adapt to Sri Lanka’s spin-heavy attack. Kotak said the 26-year-old had specifically…
‘The Traitors 2’ Munawar Faruqui reveals why he broke down during the elmimination. Exclusive!(Image Credit: Instagram) Even before Munawar Faruqui entered the ‘The Traitors 2’ castle, he intimated his fellow contestants. Blame it on his experience with reality shows, or, as the contestants said, he was a smart and strong player in general; his skill became his foe. He was the first one to get eliminated by the ‘Circle of Shaqq.’ Though he has done other reality shows, this time was different. This elimination hit different, as in a rare moment, Munawar almost broke down. His eyes were teary, and…
Heathrow airport has warned of disruption after flooding caused by a pipe leak restricted access to terminals 2 and 3.Water in the central terminal area means anyone trying to travel to or from either terminal is unable enter by road. Passengers are being advised to travel by rail and tube instead. Access to the terminal car parks is also impeded, leaving passengers with parked cars unable to access them.An airport spokesperson said: “Our teams are working to resolve the situation as quickly as possible. We apologise for any disruption caused. The leak has been isolated and repairs are ongoing.”The disruption…