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Mumbai: Even in the loss, Rohit Sharma returned a hero. The former captain confronted his doubters head-on in the best form possible by mounting a magnificent hundred – 138 (110b, 17×4, 5×6). It was an innings that promised to make the impossible possible, but India lacked the T20-style power in their middle order to achieve 11 runs per over for the final 11 overs.Rohit Sharma during the third ODI against England. (Steven Paston/PA via AP)India’s inexperienced bowlers were thrashed across the deep pockets at Lord’s, but their batters responded in some style. Even though India could not get over the…

Strong opinion: Gopi Chand believes there was no need to change the 21-point format to the new 3×15 scoring system. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO: K. MURALI KUMAR The Commonwealth Games (CWG) have traditionally been one of India’s most productive multi-sport events, with the country consistently returning with a healthy medal haul. But at Glasgow 2026, India’s prospects have taken a hit after several sports, including badminton, were dropped from the programme, with organisers holding cost management responsible for the trim.The decision, understandably, has not gone down well within India’s badminton community, with chief national coach P. Gopi Chand among…

The day opens with a bit of grit in the air, Aries. The Moon stirs your sixth house matters, and that can bring small irritations, hidden rivalry, and a body that doesn’t feel quite in step.You’ll need to keep your plans close to your chest. Saturn’s pressure suggests that loose talk can travel fast, especially around work groups, relatives, or that one person who asks too many innocent questions. Not everyone needs to know your next move. Keep it simple. Keep it quiet.Love and Relationship:In close bonds, your temper needs watching. Mars gives you heat, but the Moon can make…

We all look for something special to try on the weekends, but for those among us counting their calories, finding viable options that are also delicious is not easy.Aathira Sethumadhavan’s Kung Pao chicken noodles recipe uses Shirataki noodles. (@aathirasethumadhavan/Instagram)Also Read | Chef Kunal Kapur shares crispy karela chips recipe: See step-by-step preparationTaking to Instagram on July 18, certified nutritionist and digital content creator Aathira Sethumadhavan offered a potential solution to the problem with her protein-loaded Kung Pao chicken noodles recipe.“When you can have both the Indo-Chinese and the gains, why not? This one gives you both effortlessly, and it comes…

New Delhi, The Uttar Pradesh government-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed its status report in a sealed cover before the Supreme Court, which is slated to hear on Monday a batch of petitions seeking a court-monitored probe into the alleged financial irregularities in the handling of donations and offerings received by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. As per the causelist uploaded on the apex court’s official website, the clutch of petitions is scheduled to be heard on July 20 by a Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana.The…

Jammu, Jul 19: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat here to review the situation arising from incessant rainfall leading to flash floods in Poonch and Rajouri. He assessed the preparedness of the administration to deal with any weather-related eventuality across Jammu & Kashmir.The meeting comprehensively reviewed the prevailing weather situation, the impact of heavy rainfall, flash floods and landslides reported from different parts of Jammu and Kashmir, and the measures being undertaken by various departments to ensure public safety, restore essential services and provide timely relief to affected families.At the outset, the Chief Minister expressed deep…

Spain have made four notable changes for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina at MetLife Stadium. Álvaro Morata, Fermín López, Martín Zubimendi and Alejandro Grimaldo have all been named on the bench despite being regular contributors during the tournament.Why are Álvaro Morata, Fermín López, Martín Zubimendi and Alejandro Grimaldo not starting today vs Argentina? REUTERS/Eloisa Sanchez (REUTERS)The decision is not linked to any fresh injury concerns. Instead, Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has changed his starting XI for tactical reasons as his side prepares to face Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina.According to RotoWire, the Spanish coach has picked a…

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei will not make any public appearances until the war with the United States and Israel is over and security conditions improve, an Iranian source told TASS on Friday. The source also added that his first engagement with a foreign leader could be with Russian President Vladimir Putin.”His Excellency will not make any public appearances in the near future for security reasons. The government is waiting for the situation to normalise. After that, he will appear in public,” the source said.The source said Khamenei’s first contact with a foreign leader could be a phone call or…

Argentina’s Lionel Messi (AP Photo) Lionel Messi added yet another extraordinary chapter to his glittering career even before a ball was kicked in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on Sunday, becoming the first player in history to captain his country in three World Cup finals.As Messi walked out to lead defending champions Argentina against Spain at the MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey, the 39-year-old achieved a feat unmatched by any captain in the tournament’s 96-year history. The Argentine superstar previously wore the captain’s armband in the 2014 World Cup final in Brazil and the unforgettable 2022 title clash…

NEW DELHI: The DMK appears to be recalibrating its parliamentary strategy on one of the Narendra Modi government’s most consequential constitutional reforms, signalling it is prepared to engage with the proposed women’s reservation framework while seeking safeguards on delimitation instead of outright opposing the exercise that could redraw India’s electoral map.At the all-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon Session on Sunday, the party sought a “clear formula” from the Centre on implementing the Constitution amendment providing one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, indicating that its principal concern is the mechanism of implementation and its impact…