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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…

New Delhi: In his reply to the motion of thanks on the President’s address in Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Congress and other Opposition parties of insulting the President, constitutional authorities and people of the country.When the PM began speaking, Opposition MPs were shouting slogans. But on the Chairman’s direction, he continued his speech. A few minutes later, the Opposition walked out of the house.”It is Congress’ nature to insult people of the country. Congress insulted the President in recent days. Yesterday in the Lok Sabha, the House couldn’t take up the discussion… These people shouldn’t talk about…

The apex court had allowed the NSS to make appointments to their vacant posts in the general category, even if the differently-abled vacancies remained unfilledThiruvananthapuram, Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty on Thursday said that the government was doing everything legally possible to ensure the apex court order regarding general category teacher appointments in NSS schools is applicable to all aided school managements.Sivankutty said that the government has filed an affidavit in the apex court seeking that its verdict regarding appointments in schools run by the Nair Service Society (NSS) be applicable to all other aided educational institutions.The apex court…