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The new jersey unveiled for the Indian hockey team ahead of the World Cup. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement New Delhi: Even as the Indian hockey teams hope to break their World Cup jinx next month, the sport finds itself embroiled in controversy over Hockey India’s decision to change the colours of the team kit.The new jerseys unveiled are a bright orange that the federation terms ‘Saffron’ with designs and patterns drawn from Indian tradition in barely-visible tones. The marks a drastic move away from the traditional blue uniform for the Indian team. The decision drew backlash from fans and…

Breaking through: Zverev is the new World No. 2. | Photo Credit: AP Tennis fans of recent vintage never tire of talking about the ‘Big Three’ of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.It’s understandable too, for they collectively won 66 Majors in a 20-year-span, triggered constant improvements in each other’s games and elevated the quality to levels unseen.When Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner started dominating the Tour — they have won 11 of the last 13 Slams — supporters were no doubt enthralled, but there was a longing for a third power-centre to break the duo’s omnipresence.Sunday’s final at Wimbledon, where…

Manwar and Blue Jet pleased when the horses were exercised here on Tuesday (Aug. 11) morning.Inner sand.600m: Gunfire (Yash) 42. Easy.800m: South Beach (Parmar), Tonto (P. Dhebe) 55, 600/41. Pair level. Mai Tai (Bhawani) 55, 600/40. Easy. Golden Rule (app), Goomah (app) 57, 600/43. Former ended three lengths in front. Cellini (Omkar) 51, 600/36. Moved well. Fortunate Son (Parmar), Luna (P. Dhebe) 52, 600/39. They moved level freely. Dancing Cloud (Nazil) 55, 600/42. Moved freely. Midnight Express (Parmar) 50, 600/37. Moved nicely. Madison (rb) 56, 600/41. Easy. Magical Moment (Avinash) 52, 600/38. Worked freely. Tempest (Aditya) 54, 600/41. Moved freely.…

Sanjay Mishra. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Badminton Association of India copped brickbats aplenty earlier this year after the Indian Open at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi was marred by monkey intrusions, bird-related disruptions, issues with ageing infrastructure, subpar spectator facilities, and the capital’s infamous pollution.The venue, which was originally built for the 1982 Asian Games and later renovated for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, will now open its doors again to the World championships, starting Monday, and organisers will hope to make headlines for the right reasons this time, ensuring that nothing but the sport takes centre…

Today, partnerships flourish, providing robust support for both emotional and financial aspects. Students will excel in their studies, while entrepreneurs may discover promising new partners. It’s a good day to save, though all should steer clear of speculation. Pay close attention to your health by maintaining a balanced diet and consistent exercise. Lean on your partner and cherish the simple joys for a sense of tranquility. You don’t have to carry everything alone today. The sky clearly shows support coming through partnership because the Moon links well with your relationship zone, and Venus adds warmth where practical help is needed.…

There is a moment in Apexa Rajput’s story that stops you completely. The bank officials came and sealed the door of her family’s home in their small village in Maharashtra, a padlock on the place where a family should have been living. The debt had grown too large for two agricultural labourers earning just Rs 100 to Rs 150 a day to ever outrun. Apexa watched it happen. She was the daughter of the house, and she made a quiet, fierce promise to herself: she was going to get it back. What she could not have known then was that…

A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has backed steps taken by the government to strengthen recovery under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), while seeking deeper and time-bound action to tackle diversion and siphoning of funds during insolvency proceedings.The panel, in its report on action taken by the government on its earlier recommendations on the working of the IBC, noted the steps taken by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) to improve recovery and deal with assets attached under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).The committee’s concern over fund diversion stems…

Srinagar, Aug 25: Doctors from Jammu and Kashmir showcased their latest clinical research and its implications for the local population on the opening day of the three-day Quaternary Healthcare and Research Summit at SKICC, Srinagar, being held under the aegis of NITI Aayog, Govt. of India.The event is expected to witness the participation of senior officials and heads of premier medical institutions, including Director AIIMS New Delhi, Director PGIMER Chandigarh, Executive Director AIIMS Awantipora and Executive Director AIIMS Jammu.Director SKIMS, Prof. M. Ashraf Ganie, inaugurated the summit at SKICC and said the event was an important initiative aimed at strengthening…

These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday. Depop and Spotify Partner on Artist-Curated Shops Depop and Spotify are collaborating to connect music and secondhand fashion through exclusive artist-curated Depop shops. Six artists — Eve, Amira Elfeky, Estevie, Frost Children, House of Protection and Lily Meola — will curate a personal collection of pieces from their own wardrobes. On Spotify, fans can also listen to a co-branded editorial playlist. Artist shop drops will be live on Aug. 12 at 3 p.m. ET. Depop and Spotify will host an activation on Aug. 13 and 14 at the Hollywood Premiere Motel on Hollywood Boulevard to celebrate the…

Americans united Tuesday in grief over the death of country music legend Dolly Parton, voicing their appreciation for her music, her philanthropy and her film work even across the political divide.Tributes pour in for Dolly Parton — even across political divideThe singer, who has died at age 80, was long heralded as one of the few celebrities that everybody loved. True to form, she was mourned by figures across the entertainment world, and by politicians on both sides of the aisle.”Instant sainthood,” rocker Jack White, who covered one of Parton’s most famous hits “Jolene,” said on Instagram.Fellow country star Reba…