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Neither Russell Martin nor Danny Rohl were able to restore past glories in their short stints in Govan while McInnes was taking Hearts to the verge of immortality.Much of the condemnation surrounding the Ibrox club’s failures last season came back to the same theme – they may be fluid and clinical going forward at times, but a soft underbelly put paid to hopes of success.”I thought we gave up too many chances and gave teams too much encouragement,” the 55-year-old added post match in Poland.”We’ve got to be honest and say we are guilty of beating ourselves tonight. And that’s…
Indian batters will be keen to fine-tune their skills against spin during a three-day warm-up match against a local Sri Lanka XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Club in Colombo on Friday (August 7, 2026) as they gear up for a two-match Test series against the Islanders next week.Quality spin proved to be India’s Achilles Heel against New Zealand and South Africa at home recently, and the challenge will not be any different against Sri Lanka.The Islanders have a capable unit of tweakers, particularly in home conditions, and thus this warm-up match assumes massive importance for Indian batters ahead of the…
Former footballer Diego Forlan. | Photo Credit: Reuters Diego Forlan has been named head coach of Uruguay’s senior and Under-20s sides, the country’s FA (AUF) announced on Thursday (August 6, 2026).The 47-year-old former Manchester United, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan forward succeeds Marcelo Bielsa, who left after a winless group-stage exit in Uruguay’s World Cup campaign.Forlan will begin his tenure immediately with the Under-20 team, the AUF said.”Forlan returns to where he left an indelible mark,” the AUF said in a statement.”A role model, icon, and emblem of an unforgettable generation, the best player of the 2010 South Africa World…
Scorpio Weekly Horoscope, 3rd August – 9th August 2026: Determination brings success and stronger relationships (AI Image) The day has a holiday flavour, even if you still have duties. The Moon enhances your mood. The Moon is a great mood-lifter, and Venus is a source of comfort, pleasure and intimacy with close friends and family. A picnic with the family or an excursion or a dinner at a restaurant, perhaps even a lengthy night drive can be uplifting for everyone.Sometimes, the joy is simply being able to escape those four walls.You’ll want nice things today. Food that is good, nice…
Before becoming a parent, there is often a plan. There will be patience. There will be consistency. Children will be loved equally, healthy boundaries will be set, and voices will never be raised. Parenting books have been read, experts have been followed, and countless Instagram posts have been saved. It all seems clear. And then a child arrives. Suddenly, everything that once seemed certain quietly rearranges itself into something far more humbling, far more complicated, and far more beautiful than any book could ever prepare anyone for. These are the lessons that only experience can teach, the ones that come…
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the merger of certain entities into InterGlobe Hotels, a joint venture of IndiGo parent InterGlobe Enterprises and French hospitality major Accor SA.The proposed combination envisages the related transactions and merger of AAPC India Hotel Management, Caddie Hotels, Triguna Hospitality Ventures (India), and others-such as Srilanand Mansions, Techpark Hotels and Accent Hotels-with and into InterGlobe Hotels, the competition regulator said in a statement.Interglobe Enterprises is an investment holding company wholly owned by the Bhatia family, it said.InterGlobe Hotels (IGH), AAPC India, Triguna and Caddie are entities owned jointly by the Bhatia Group and…
Srinagar, Aug 06: In a significant initiative to encourage and promote emerging filmmaking talent from Jammu and Kashmir, the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) has announced the IFFJK Emerging Filmmakers Competition 2026, as part of the scheduled 1st International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK), with registrations commencing from August 6, 2026.The competition is exclusively open to aspiring filmmakers from Jammu and Kashmir and aims to provide a prestigious platform for young storytellers to showcase their creativity, cinematic vision, and technical skills through original short films.Aspiring and emerging filmmakers are invited to submit original short films with…
Daily Prediction says,This is a work-first kind of day, and the more organized you are, the smoother it can feel. You may begin the morning with a list already running in your head, from pending office tasks and follow-up messages to household errands and study commitments. The stars indicate that duty takes priority, but not in a discouraging way. There is real satisfaction available in handling what is in front of you properly. Good news connected to children, studies, creative output or a younger family member may brighten the mood and give you extra motivation. At the same time, avoid…
The Centre maintained that altering reservation policies requires empirical research and legislative action. NEW DELHI: Opposing the application of the ‘creamy layer’ criterion for exclusion of affluent members of scheduled caste and scheduled tribe communities from benefits of reservation in jobs and admissions to educational institutions, the government has told the Supreme Court that discrimination against SCs/STs and OBC/SEBC communities do not happen only due to economic considerations.”Keeping the broader concept of equality in view, discrimination against SC, ST and OBC/SEBC communities do not happen only based on economic conditions. The system of reservation aims to provide fair opportunities, reduce…
England’s John Turner, right, celebrates with teammate Dan Mousley taking the wicket of West Indies’ Evin Lewis (PTI file photo) England fast bowler John Turner has announced his retirement from professional cricket at the age of 25 after struggling with injuries.The Hampshire pacer, who represented England in four international matches in 2024, still had two years left on his county contract. He also held an ECB development contract until late last year.Turner, who was born in Johannesburg, played two ODIs and two T20Is during England’s tour of the West Indies in late 2024, taking three wickets. He had also built…