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People walk past a street side cafe with an army recruiting screen calling for a contract for service in the Russian armed forces, in the center of Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko) A new wargame conducted by former Nato, German and European officials has concluded that Russia could “achieve most of its goals” in the Baltics within days, exploiting hesitation inside the alliance and the absence of clear US leadership. The exercise, jointly run in December by Die Welt and the German Wargaming Centre at Helmut Schmidt University, played out a fictional but detailed scenario set…

Sri Lanka’s captain Dasun Shanaka plays a shot during the third T20 cricket match between England and Sri Lanka in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, on February 3. 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka on Thursday lauded batting consultant Vikram Rathour for his “value addition” ahead of the T20 World Cup, saying his emphasis on adopting an aggressive approach has helped the batters play more freely.Rathour, who helped India secure the 2024 T20 World Cup during his five-year stint with the team, was appointed Sri Lanka’s batting consultant last month for the ICC showpiece.”Vikram Rathour being a good…

Putting the game to bed: Viknesh capitalised on a defensive error to make it 3-0 for Kerala at the stroke of half-time. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Kerala stormed into the final of the 79th Santosh Trophy National football championship by crushing a 10-man Punjab 4-0 in the semifinal at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium here on Thursday.Seven-time champion Kerala will meet Services in the final on Sunday. Services defeated Railways 2-0 in the first semifinal at the same venue.Muhammed Ajsal opened the scoring for Kerala in the 16th minute as he headed in M.M. Arjun’s corner-kick from the far post. Set-piece…

When Sjoerd Marijne bid adieu to the Indian women’s hockey team in 2021, he left as the coach who almost pulled off a miracle and an Olympic medal. His return last month was preceded by off-field issues and accompanied by doubts on the team’s future and the burden of expectations of an encore.The Dutchman, however, is categorical that the girls are in far better shape this time around than when he first took charge in 2017. “I rank the talent I have now higher than when I arrived in 2017. And that doesn’t mean it will be easy to achieve…

History is on the line in the Australian Open men’s final on Sunday (February 1, 2026) with tennis gladiators Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz each vowing no surrender.Separated by 16 years, the pair stand at opposite ends of their careers and are pursuing significant but different milestones.The 38-year-old Djokovic is striving to win a record-extending 11th Melbourne crown and with it a 25th major title to finally surpass Margaret Court’s long-standing landmark.Should he do so, he will also become the oldest man to lift the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup at the Australian Open.The 22-year-old Alcaraz has already won six Grand Slams…

When I was in school, the school celebrities who were usually the athletes, were defined by their absence. They came in to write exams, disappeared again, and returned months later with medals and accolades we heard about but never saw earned. Their names travelled faster than they did, and we joked about how easy their lives must be to skip school and play games all day. What we never saw was how much of childhood they traded, and how lonely that kind of discipline can be. At the recently concluded Track Asia Cup, a UCI Class-2 cycling competition in Chennai, we…

Under today’s heavenly influence, a serene vibe envelops your everyday activities. Chores become a breeze, and social outings unfold seamlessly. In the realm of love, small, thoughtful gestures ignite passion, while singles might meet potential partners through newfound acquaintances. Your studies and career projects thrive, bolstered by focus and assertiveness. Slow and steady wins today, and you’ll like that pace. The Moon supports your practical side, and Venus keeps your mood pleasant, so even household tasks feel lighter, like a cool breeze through an open window.Happiness and enthusiasm stay with you through the day. A social meet, a family gathering,…

SEBINew Delhi, Market regulator Sebi on Thursday proposed expanding the scope of investment in liquid mutual fund schemes by REITs and InvITs, as existing eligibility criteria limit investment options.Currently, such investments are restricted to liquid schemes with a high credit risk value and top risk classification.The proposals are part of Sebi’s effort to facilitate ease of doing business measures at Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs).Sebi said it is examining changes to provide greater investment flexibility for REITs and InvITs while maintaining appropriate prudential safeguards.In its consultation paper, Sebi also proposed allowing InvITs to continue holding…

Srinagar, Feb 05: National Conference (NC) president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said Islam places social justice and human welfare at the core of its teachings, making the protection and care of orphans, widows, the needy and weaker sections of society a sacred moral and social obligation.Dr Farooq was speaking at a humanitarian event organised by the Human Aid Society NGO in Jammu. On the occasion, essential items were distributed among more than 100 orphans, in the presence of prominent civil society members and respected personalities from various sections of society.Highlighting the universal message of Islam, Dr Abdullah said the…

Stills from ‘Sentimental Value’, ‘Sirat’ and ‘Hamnet’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Three of the most talked-about films on the global awards circuit — Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value, Oliver Laxe’s Sirat and Chloe Zhao’s Hamnet — are set to anchor the Red Lorry Film Festival’s Global Awards Showcase when the festival returns to Mumbai next year.Now in its third edition, the Red Lorry Film Festival (RLFF) will take place from March 13 to 15, 2026, and will once again spotlight contemporary international cinema that has found recognition across major awards platforms. This year’s lineup places particular emphasis on films that…