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Bangladesh’s historic Test victory over Australia in Darwin gave the cricketing world plenty to talk about, but Iceland Cricket found a way to turn the result into a brutal dig at England. Bangladesh stunned a full-strength Australian side by nine wickets at the Marrara Oval on Sunday, August 16, registering their first-ever Test victory on Australian soil. Chasing only 57 in the fourth innings, the visitors completed the job for the loss of one wicket to cap one of the biggest victories in their Test history.Bangladesh players pose for a team photo as they celebrate after defeating Australia. (AP)While Bangladesh…

A headstand may look like the ultimate test of strength, balance and control, but some of the most meaningful challenges in yoga have nothing to do with getting upside down. In a world that constantly encourages you to stay busy, check your phone and move on to the next task, simply being still can feel surprisingly difficult.These small practices can ask more of you mentally and emotionally than a physically demanding pose. They encourage you to slow down, notice what is happening within you and become comfortable with moments that you cannot easily control.ALSO READ: 4 signs the Universe may…

Srinagar, August 16: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic road accidents reported in Rajouri and Jalandhar that claimed precious lives and left several others injured.In a post on  X, the Chief Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for strength for them to cope with the difficult time.Omar Abdullah also directed the authorities to ensure the best possible medical care for those injured in the accidents. He further called for all necessary assistance to be extended to the affected families.The Chief Minister assured that the administration would take…

The National Award and Academy Award-winning musician AR Rahman announced that Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is set to be a part of the upcoming tribute music video of late singer Asha Bhosle.Shah Rukh Khan to participate in Asha Bhosle’s tribute music video.’A heartfelt thank you to dear Shah Rukh’Sharing a note on his X handle, AR Rahman penned a gratitude note for the Baazigar actor for ‘agreeing’ to become a part of Asha Bhosle’s upcoming tribute music video.”A heartfelt thank you to dear Shah Rukh Khan for graciously agreeing to be part of Asha Bhosle ji’s tribute music video.”‘We…

Iran’s parliament has approved the broad framework of legislation that would criminalise engagement with “hostile” foreign media. Iran’s parliament on Sunday approved the broad framework of legislation aimed at tightening restrictions on suspected foreign influence, including proposed criminal penalties for engaging with media outlets considered hostile to the Islamic Republic, Iranian media reported.The bill’s general principles were approved by lawmakers, according to Iranian newspaper Shargh. However, the details of the proposed legislation have not yet been finalised.Osman Salari, a member of parliament’s judicial and legal commission, told Iran’s Mizan news agency that individual provisions still needed to be debated and…

India’s 2-2 draw against world No. 4 China in their Hockey World Cup opener was a major positive, especially with 11 players making their tournament debuts, head coach Sjoerd Marijne said on Sunday.India took the lead twice, but China, the 2024 Olympic silver medallists, fought back to earn a point. Marijne was pleased with the performance but felt India could have won if they had earned a late penalty corner.“With 11 debutants in the team, a draw against the world No. number four is very good for the future,” Marijne said after the match.India Show Resilience Against ChinaIndia had already…

Khanauri/Jind: The Haryana Police prevented farmers from proceeding to Delhi as part of their 228-km “Kisan Bachao Padyatra” on Sunday by setting up multi-layer barricading along the Khanauri inter-state border point.Three rounds of talks between representatives of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political), which was spearheading the foot march, and Haryana government officials remained inconclusive.SKM (Non-Political) leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal rejected the officials’ offer of a meeting with the Haryana chief minister and insisted on arranging an appointment with the Union agriculture minister to discuss their main issue — the proposed India-US trade deal.Also Read: Farmers foot march: Haryana seals Khanauri…

Fortis Healthcare-owner IHH Healthcare has given Infosys a large seven-year deal to develop and deploy an AI-driven enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform that is expected to consolidate purchases and lower costs for the global hospital operator, top company executives told ET.The project is the first step in a process that could see the Malaysia-listed IHH outsource its finance and accounting functions.While IHH executives declined to reveal the value of the deal, IT industry experts said it could be worth a few hundred million dollars, depending on the scale of deployment and the length of the contract.The building of the ERP…

Bollywood actor Govinda has finally broken his silence on the allegations and public mudslinging by his wife, Sunita Ahuja. Taking to social media on Saturday, the actor shared a video in which he addressed his wife directly, responding to the ongoing controversy.Govinda accuses Sunita Ahuja of interfering in his workThe actor said, “I don’t do the work that I get from outside. And what I am doing, you are interfering in it. And when you were doing your work, whether it was a food show or a lockdown, by telling Tina to ask me to appear in both the shows,…

The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading towards West Asia as reports have emerged of mental health and supply issues aboard the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln.The Lincoln has been supporting the U.S. war against Iran, and its deployment has included a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea of more than 240 days. Several Democratic lawmakers are pressing for accountability from the Pentagon over conditions aboard the carrier, which Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday (August 13, 2026) said were “completely misrepresented.”Also read:West Asia war LIVE – August 14Extended deployments of carriers during the Iran conflict have raised concerns…