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Theodore Roosevelt’s famous “man in the arena” passage remains one of his most enduring reflections on courage, effort and failure. In his 1910 speech “Citizenship in a Republic”, delivered at the Sorbonne in Paris, Roosevelt said: “The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy…

Alleppey Ripples’ Mohammed Azharuddeen took apart the Trivandrum Royals attack in his match-winning innings. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement T.S. Vinil’s spell set up Ripples’ win with a fiery spell. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Left-arm pacer T.S. Vinil’s fiery spell upfront and Mohammed Azharuddeen’s blitzkrieg during the chase powered Alleppey Ripples to an eight-wicket win over Trivandrum Royals in the Kerala Cricket League at the Sports Hub Greenfield Stadium on Friday.Vinil’s spell in the PowerPlay, which included a double wicket maiden over, broke the back of Royals batting and it limped to 126 for eight in 20 overs. Azharuddeen (68, 29b, 8×4, 5×6), who was dropped on eight by Sijomon Joseph, sewed up the contest…

If you are planning to look up at the night sky on August 27 or 28, you may catch one of 2026’s most notable lunar events. The August 2026 lunar eclipse will turn the Moon noticeably darker and, in some locations, reddish as it passes through Earth’s shadow.When and where to watch the Blood Moon lunar eclipse. (Photo: Space)This is a partial lunar eclipse, not a total lunar eclipse. According to NASA, the event will occur on August 28, visible across parts of the Americas, Europe and Africa.Also Read Lunar Eclipse August 2026: When to watch the August 27-28 event…

For many college students, a day can feel exhausting after classes, assignments, and exams. But for one young woman from Raigad, the day does not end when college does. After attending college during the day, she heads to a petrol pump and works until around 10 pm. On weekends, she takes on double shifts. Her reason is simple: she wants to pay for her own education. Her story recently caught attention online after a man shared his unexpected interaction with her, turning an ordinary visit to a petrol pump into a reminder of the quiet struggles and determination of young…

New Delhi, A repository of cases pertaining to 16 tribunals and appellate bodies will be created under a new law aimed at bringing uniformity in appointments to various such panels.The Tribunals Reforms Bill, which was passed by Parliament recently and will come into force on a day to be decided by the government, provides for a National Tribunals Data Grid.The bill defines the grid as a portal containing the repository of all case-related information pertaining to tribunals covered by its First Schedule.The First Schedule names 16 tribunals and appellate tribunals. The proposed grid is intended as a centralised information repository…

Srinagar Aug 20: The Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMMRC), University of Kashmir (KU), commenced a two-day orientation programme on Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) aimed at familiarising academics with digital learning platforms and encouraging greater integration, visibility and enrollment of MOOCs in higher education.Titled “Promoting MOOCs in Higher Education: Integration, Visibility and Enrollment,” the programme brought together faculty members from universities and colleges across Kashmir. It seeks to strengthen the capacity of teachers to develop and engage with digital learning resources and platforms, while promoting wider access to quality education beyond conventional classroom spaces.In her message Vice Chancellor, KU, Prof.…

PepsiCo India Capability Center LLP has leased 91,314 sq ft of office space in Hyderabad for nearly ₹53 lakh per month, with the total rent estimated at around ₹35 crore over the five-year lease period, according to documents accessed by Propstack.Hyderabad real estate: PepsiCo India Capability Center LLP has leased 91,314 sq ft of chargeable office space at Laxmi Infobahn Tower 4 in Kokapet, Hyderabad, for five years. (Picture for representational purposes only) (Pexels)The fresh lease, which commenced on March 13, 2026, covers the sixth and seventh floors of Laxmi Infobahn Tower 4 in Kokapet, Hyderabad, and has been signed…

England wrapped up an innings win over Pakistan inside three days in the first Test on Friday, delivering a strong start to the post-Bazball era under returning captain Joe Root.Mohammad Rizwan top-scored in the second innings for Pakistan. (AFP)Dismissed for 409 around 40 minutes into day three, England took a 238-run advantage into the second innings and skittled Pakistan for 135 in 37.3 overs before tea.England won by an innings and 103 runs and has a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The second Test starts on Thursday at Lord’s.England’s battery of four seamers pestered consistently at a fuller length…

Alamgir visited the graves of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman and former PM Khaleda Zia before the ceremony. He has been a close political ally of Khaleda Zia, the former BNP chief. Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was sworn in as Bangladesh’s 23rd President on Friday, taking charge as the country’s head of state after defeating his lone rival in the first contested presidential election in 35 years.The 78-year-old veteran politician and longtime secretary general of the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) took the oath at Bangabhaban, the official office-cum-residence of the President, where Jatiya Sangsad Acting Speaker Kayser Kamal administered the…

Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been handed a 10-match ban by FIFA following a scuffle with Spain players moments after the World Cup final. Paredes received the longest suspension among three Argentina players punished for the incident. The sanctions were announced by FIFA on Friday.Argentina defender Nahuel Molina has been suspended for seven matches, while Thiago Almada has received a one-match ban.The punishments were not limited to Argentina.Spain midfielder Gavi has also been suspended following the incident. One Argentina coach was handed a ban as well.FIFA also imposed fines on the players and the team official, with the amounts varying…