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Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq finds himself in a difficult spot after being sent home as part of a seven-player overhaul following the team’s heavy defeats in the first two Tests in England. Questions have been raised over the nature of his injury, with speculation emerging over whether it was genuine. The team management announced on the second day of the second Test that Imam had suffered a calf muscle injury while fielding on the opening day. Further scans later revealed a tear, ruling him out of the remainder of the tour.Imam-ul-Haq could seek legal counsel as PCB launches inquiry into controversial…
Tributes will keep pouring in. Highlights will be replayed on loop. Memories will linger for eternity.But the magic of watching Lionel Messi in real time in Argentina’s iconic sky blue and white stripes, spreading immeasurable joy to millions around the globe, is now a thing of the past.The forward, all of five feet and seven inches in height but a towering figure when it came to his deeds on the football turf, has walked into the sunset after 21 years of carrying the South American nation’s expectations with grace and grandeur. Through those years, whilst playing 207 times, scoring 125…
Today’s celestial alignment encourages careful management of duties and personal limits. Individuals may need to reassess commitments and prioritize tasks effectively. Financial prudence is advised, distinguishing needs from mere conveniences. Clear communication and boundary setting are essential for smooth interactions. Adapting to new regulations and managing workloads requires thoughtful planning. Aries Moon enters Bharani Nakshatra. Actions that were easy to begin may now require patience, discipline, or follow-through. The increasing demands may make personal boundaries more obvious. Moreover, Bharani calls for the abolition of unnecessary duties. Today is best when tempered with a realistic sense of capacity, especially in the…
Steve McQueen (Photo: @CAronitpereira/ X) Steve McQueen was an American actor who became one of the biggest movie stars of the 1960s and 1970s and came to be known as “The King of Cool”. Off screen, he had a complicated personal life and struggled with insecurities based on his difficult childhood, yet he remained a lasting icon of masculinity and cool.Our lives today are surrounded by hustle culture, and amid this, it is easy to forget what we’re actually working for. We chase promotions, bigger homes, and more followers, hoping each milestone will finally feel like “enough.” But often, this…
Hardeep Sachdeva and Ravi BhasinFew stakeholders in the Indian insolvency ecosystem have fought as tenaciously or as creatively as statutory land authorities. Industrial development authorities, from Noida and Greater Noida (“GNIDA”) to their counterparts across Uttar Pradesh and beyond, have long claimed that statutory charges under land development legislation elevate them to the status of secured creditors in insolvency proceedings, entitling them to priority over banks, financial institutions, and all other creditors. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026 (“2026 Amendment”), enacted on April 6, 2026, has now pulled the rug from under their feet by amending the very…
Srinagar, Sept 1: A significant step towards strengthening tobacco prevention and cessation through dental care was taken on Monday with the conduct of the DHS–ECHO–NIMHANS Tobacco Cessation Training Programme for Dental Professionals in Srinagar.The programme brought together more than 100 dental professionals along with leading experts and stakeholders working in the field of tobacco control and cessation.Dr Sandeep Bhalla, Vice President, ECHO India, and Ms Paromita Das, General Manager, ECHO India, shared insights into the ECHO model and its role in strengthening healthcare capacity and expanding access to evidence-based care.The training featured expert perspectives from NIMHANS, the Directorate of Health…
The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) ruled that a real estate developer cannot shift the burden of stamp duty and registration charges to a homebuyer after initially promising to bear those costs at the time of booking. Stating this, the authority directed the developer of a plotted development project near Mumbai to pay interest to a plot buyer for alleged delayed possession, even though the agreement for sale remained unregistered.MahaRERA ruled that a real estate developer cannot shift the burden of stamp duty and registration charges to a homebuyer after initially promising to bear those costs at the time…
Bollywood actor Swara Bhasker recently faced backlash for her remarks about the Jauhar scene in Deepika Padukone’s 2018 film Padmaavat. While speaking at the Woman, Life, Freedom talk at the India International Centre in Delhi on August 31, Swara spoke against the Jauhar scene in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film, calling it problematic. Now, the actor has shared a video clarifying her remarks, explaining that she did not call Padmaavati a “coward” and urging everyone not to spread false narratives about her speech.Swara Bhasker clarifies her remarks over Padmaavat’s Jauhar scene.Swara Bhasker says he remarks about Jauhar scene in Padmaavat have…
The strike came as the US military launched a fresh wave of attacks against targets in Iran A US strike hit a home hosting a wedding ceremony in southern Iran, killing at least four people, including a child, and injuring around 50 others, Iranian officials said as hostilities between Washington and Tehran resumed.The strike targeted a wedding gathering in the coastal village of Kohstak, in Sirik County of Hormozgan province, according to Iranian state media and local officials. Images from the scene showed damage at the wedding venue following the attack.Ahmad Nafisi, Hormozgan province’s deputy governor, earlier told Iranian state…
Pakistan cricket team (ANI Photo) Former Pakistan batter and PCB chairman Ramiz Raja has criticised the current board for what he described as a panic-driven response to the team’s disastrous Test tour of England.The PCB made sweeping changes after Pakistan lost the first two Tests of the three-match series, sending seven players home before the final match in Birmingham. Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq and Salman Ali Agha are among those dropped from the tour, while seven replacements have been brought into the squad.The changes have also extended to the coaching staff. Head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and assistant coach Umar Gul have…