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With Farrell rolling the dice in his selection – dropping James Lowe as well as giving Cian Prendergast a rare start – there were interesting subplots aplenty as the game neared. Such was the nature of the Paris performance, however, that few such themes could be given fair scrutiny. Ireland had picked a team to compete in the air but rarely challenged in that regard with the new-look back three of Jamie Osborne, Tommy O’Brien and Jacob Stockdale largely on the periphery.While the loss of both usual starting props to injury, as well as two back-ups on the loose-head side,…
Rajput believes the key is not to get overawed by the occasion or the opponent. | Photo Credit: R. RAGU Nineteen years ago, the inaugural ICC World T20 was a step into the unknown. The success of that event back in 2007 — driven in large part by India’s triumph — led to the birth of the IPL, and the subsequent boom of the shortest format, which has reshaped the sport’s landscape.One person who played a key role in India’s victory was coach Lalchand Rajput. The former Indian cricketer has since taken on other coaching assignments and is back at…
It would be the end of the road for I-League in its present form with the second division of the Indian club competition all set to kick off on February 21 with a new name, logo and competition, and management structure if the proposal presented by the clubs is approved by the federation.The All India Football Federation on Wednesday made public the proposal by the 11 I-League clubs, accompanied by some of their representatives, including the rebranding of the league as the Indian Football League and formally moving towards a club-led governance model.The new format proposes a two-stage competition with…
File photo of Manpreet Singh. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Hockey India’s decision to drop three players, including veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh, from the list of probables for the upcoming FIH Pro League season stemmed from disciplinary issues during the team’s tour of South Africa in December. Sources said a serious case of indiscipline surfaced during the tour, following which Manpreet, Dilpreet Singh and goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak were omitted from the probables’ list. India toured South Africa for a three-Test series from December 2 to 16, losing the series 2-0, with the third match ending in a draw. “A…
Not even a point penalty for hindrance slowed Aryna Sabalenka’s run to a fourth consecutive Australian Open final.The top-ranked Sabalenka overpowered Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 Thursday night to move within one victory of a third Australian Open title in four years.A rematch of the 2023 final against Elena Rybakina was set up when the No. 5 seed ousted No. 6 Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-6 (7) in the second semifinal.“It was a great battle (against Sabalenka in 2023),” Rybakina said. “In the end, she played a bit better and it was well deserved. I want to enjoy the final and hopefully…
Olympian Esha Singh carried her excellent form from last year into the new season, clinching the women’s individual 10m air pistol gold and helping the home team to another top-podium finish, even as world champion Samrat Rana settled for bronze on the opening day of the Asian Championship (pistol/rifle) on Wednesday (February 4, 2026).Also Read | India to host shooting’s Asian Olympic qualifying championship in 2027 Esha, 21, came from behind to score 239.8 in the final, fending off challenges from two Chinese Taipei shooters — Cheng Yen-Ching (235.4, silver) and Yu Ai-Wen (217.7, bronze) — as well as compatriot…
A steady, middle of the road day, and that’s not bad at all. The Moon supports balance, so income and expenditure can match, and you’ll feel you can breathe without constantly checking your phone for alerts.A long journey may get cancelled. It could be a work trip, a family plan, or even a booking you were unsure about. Take it as protection, not punishment. Use the extra time to clear pending tasks at home.Love and Relationship:Love life is likely to improve. Venus softens your tone, and you may feel more willing to show affection instead of testing the other person.…
Aman DwivediSingapore’s sovereign-backed investment company Temasek Holdings has appointed Aman Dwivedi as Vice President — Legal and Regulatory, India, deepening its in-house legal bench at a moment of rapid portfolio expansion. Dwivedi joins from Khaitan & Co, where he was a partner handling private equity, venture capital and cross-border dealsDwivedi’s switch from a top law firm to a marquee in-house role highlights a shift playing out in India’s legal market. In the last few months Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co partners Pooja Singhania and Akshay Sachthey have joined KKR and Pine Labs respectively, while Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas partner Vishrut Jain…
Taapsee Pannu in ‘Assi’ | Photo Credit: Benaras Media Works The trailer of Taapsee Pannu’s upcoming film, Assi was unveiled by the makers on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Written by Anubhav Sinha and Gaurav Solanki and directed by Anubhav, the film also stars Kani Kusruti, Revathy, Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Naseeruddin Shah, Supriya Pathak and Seema Pahwa in pivotal roles.The trailer gives a glimpse into the film, where Taapsee plays a lawyer, who takes on a brutal rape case. She argues emotionally in the courtroom about how 80 rape cases were reported in a single day in…
Guwahati: Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia on Thursday said the ruling NDA will contest all 126 constituencies in the assembly elections, but the seat-sharing understanding with its allies has not been finalised yet.During an interaction with journalists, Saikia said the party will be in the fray, riding on the plank of making a “safe, developed and self-reliant” Assam.”The NDA will contest all the 126 seats, it is confirmed from us. However, our seat-sharing agreement is not complete as of now,” he said.Saikia said the NDA alliance is not for “show-off” and all parties in it are serious about the state’s…