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Devdutt Padikkal (BCCI Photo) The fabulous, fluent 131 not out off 178 balls against Sri Lanka on Saturday was more than Devdutt Padikkal’s maiden Test century. It was another comeback chapter for the resilient 26-year-old, who had waited 632 days for another India appearance.Padikkal’s career has been marked by such recoveries. After a modest 119 runs in five matches in the 2023-24 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he responded with 465 runs at 155 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and 556 at 92.66 in the Ranji Trophy, including three centuries.The last eight months have been particularly productive. Named Karnataka captain in…
Journalism student Kieran Miller was worried about money, but he compared student bank accounts and chose one that gave him a free 16-25 Railcard, and signed up for student discount schemes.Though it might be exciting to see your first maintenance loan payment hit your bank account in one big lump sum, Kieran, 19, says you need to remember it has to last until the next instalment.With the help of his mum, Kieran, from Swansea, made a provisional budget before moving away, but warns that it’s easy to get caught up in the student experience and spend more than you planned…
India arrived in Galle carrying questions about the future of their batting order. By the end of the opening day of their 600th Test, Devdutt Padikkal had supplied a rather persuasive answer to one of them. Padikkal walked in after Yashasvi Jaiswal’s run-out had broken a promising opening partnership and finished the day unbeaten on 131 from 178 deliveries, his maiden Test century carrying India to 288 for two. It was an innings of considerable consequence within the match, but potentially an even more important one for the shape of India’s Test batting beyond it.Devdutt Padikkal showing his expertise against…
Aries: Keep your eye on the ball. Maybe you are growing nervous by a target you yourself have chosen very recently. You could be wondering whether you can do the job. You can concentrate well if you work at it and it is easy to get sidetracked. You might have to think about money and maybe some papers.Taurus: You will wow everyone you meet today with your composure and self-confidence. You will get your task done efficiently and in a way that will satisfy your supervisors. When you give yourself completely to your work you will increase your self-esteem and…
When the rain is pouring outside, and you are curled up watching the monsoon unfold from your window, it is hard not to crave something warm, comforting and indulgent. And for many, that means a steaming plate of noodles. If you are craving restaurant-style Chinese food this monsoon, we have found a delicious recipe you can recreate at home – crispy, saucy and packed with flavour.Also Read | Out of school tiffin ideas for your child? Chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s Soya Keema Frankie recipe is perfect for busy morningsCelebrity chef and Khana Khazana host Sanjeev Kapoor has shared a recipe for…
Sriniagar, Aug 15: Senior BJP leader and the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Sunil Sharma on Saturday criticised Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over his Independence Day address, stating that using the Independence Day stage for scoring political points was totally irresponsible on part of Omar.“It is an irresponsible statement from the Chief Minister to seek status and federal structure from the stage of Independence Day. He should have spoken about his government’s performance and future plans instead of indulging in politics on this national day,” Sharma told reporters after attending the I-Day function at Bakshi Stadium.Sharma’s remarks came shortly after…
NEW DELHI: National security adviser Ajit Doval offered a rare glimpse into the strategic thinking behind Op Sindoor, revealing for the first time in detail how India set its objectives for the 88-hour military operation launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack and set out to destroy the terrorist infrastructure responsible for it, reports Rajshekhar Jha.Recalling the tense atmosphere following the Pahalgam massacre, Doval detailed PM Modi’s immediate reaction on cutting short his foreign visit. “At the airport itself, we had a meeting. First, he wanted to know all the facts. And then his first question to me was,…
Magnus Carlsen remained slightly under the weather throughout the Esports World Cup in Paris. Yet, his dominant title run hardly suggested he was struggling physically. The media had been waiting to speak with him from the very first day, but with the Norwegian continuing to advance through the tournament, and not keeping a 100 per cent, that opportunity presented itself after he lifted the trophy. Reflecting on chess’s transition into the esports format, Carlsen admitted he would have loved to take a day off to recover, but that’s simply not possible in a format that is quick, intense and relentless.Magnus…
‘Fauzi’_ Anupam Kher says ‘Proud to be part of this magnum opus’. Prabhas starrer ‘Fauzi’ has unveiled a new poster to mark Independence Day. The upcoming movie is being directed by Hanu Raghavapudi. It is being presented as a period action drama with a fictional story set against a historical backdrop.’Fauzi’ is scheduled to release worldwide in theatres on December 3, 2026.Anupam Kher expresses pride over the projectAnupam Kher, who has an important role in ‘Fauzi’, shared the new poster on social media. The veteran actor wrote, “PROUD TO BE PART OF THIS MAGNUM OPUS! Before freedom became a celebration,…
An 18-year-old California man has admitted he kicked a sea lion in a video that went viral recently – while referring to himself by the name of an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) competitor – and has pleaded guilty to a federal crime.Tyler Muehl, of San Diego’s La Jolla neighborhood, faces up to a year in prison and a $100,000 fine after acknowledging in court on Thursday that he violated the Marine Mammal Protection Act’s prohibition on harassment of wildlife, federal prosecutors said in a statement.In court papers, Muehl conceded that he repeatedly kicked a protected sea lion that was peacefully…