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Tim Seifert of New Zealand plays a shot of during the ICC T20 World Cup match against Afghanistan at the MAC Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, February 8, 2026. | Photo Credit: R. RAGU When Mujeeb Ur Rahman castled Finn Allen and Rachin Ravindra off successive deliveries in the second over of New Zealand’s chase, Afghanistan would have believed it had a chance to recreate its feat against the same opponent from two years ago.However, Tim Seifert (65) and Glenn Phillips’ counterattacking knocks ensured the Black Caps would not trip up again as they kick-started their 2026 T20 World Cup…

Disallowed goals, hitting the woodwork five times, and great saves.It was just too much for Barcelona to overcome on Sunday (January 18, 2026) as it lost 2-1 to Real Sociedad in the Spanish league to see its 11-game winning streak come to an end.Barcelona had three goals disallowed — as well as a penalty-kick call reversed by video review — in the first half alone. It had five attempts hit the woodwork, including an 84th-minute header by Jules Koundé from close range, and Sociedad goalkeeper Álex Remiro made a series of impressive saves.”Disappointed, we created a lot of opportunities. The…

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka is favourite to win a third Australian Open in four years but faces strong competition from a United States contingent led by Coco Gauff and defending champion Madison Keys.World number two Iga Swiatek is another big threat while two-time Melbourne champion Naomi Osaka will hope to be in the mix when the first Grand Slam of the year begins on Sunday (January 18, 2026).Keys stunned title-holder Sabalenka 12 months ago in a classic three-set final to win her first major title aged 29.But she failed to kick on from there, not winning another tournament all year, and…

Staria, Zayyan and Europe impressed when the horses were exercised here on Sunday (Feb. 8) morning.Inner sand:600m: Cellini (T.S. Jodha) 40. Easy. Victory Flair (Shahrukh) 38. Moved well. Avante (Nirmal), Ruslana (Ramswarup) 38. Former finished well clear. Dancing Cloud (Shahrukh) 40. Easy. Life Is Life (Shahrukh) 40. Easy.800m: Divine Star (A. Gaikwad) 49, 600/38. Moved nicely. Sir Churchill (Akram), Sakana (Santosh) 53, 600/39. Former ended three lengths in front. Liban (Shahrukh) 49, 600/37. Pressed.1000m: Latios (A. Gaikwad) 1-5, 800/51, 600/38. Moved well. Luminosity (rb) 1-5, 800/51, 600/39. Urged. Tajiri (Merchant) 1-5, 800/52, 600/39. Pushed in the last part. Zuccaro (Kirtish)…

File picture of India’s grandmaster (GM) R. Praggnanandhaa. | Photo Credit: PTI Defending champion R. Praggnanandhaa lost his second game in as many days, going down to Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan, even as D Gukesh was held to a draw by the Netherlands’ Jorden van Foreest in the Tata Steel Masters Chess in Wijk Aan Zee, Netherlands. Having been at the top of his game for a major part of 2025, Praggnanandhaa seems to be running low on steam as a drawn endgame turned into a painful loss against the Uzbek on Sunday (January 18, 2026). With no points to…

Dive into the enchanting realm of astrology, where certain zodiac pairings are believed to resonate with an immediate and deep connection. Picture the fiery alliance of Aries and Leo, a dynamic duo that thrives on passion, or the nurturing bond of Taurus and Cancer, steadily crafting a lifetime of memories together. Some connections are just effortless, as if you have known eachother for a long time. Well, astrology says that this instant connection is often linked with the zodiac signs too. Let’s check out the zodiac signs that are truly a match made in heaven.Aries and LeoThey are truly the…

Water intrusion can weaken concrete, promote mould, and accelerate structural decay. Signs such as damp basements, bubbling paint, soft flooring, or deteriorating concrete often indicate underlying moisture problems that threaten long-term stability and must be resolved quickly to avoid major repairs.Such structural flaws usually do not suddenly happen but rather progress gradually due to movements in foundations, moisture, or degradation in materials. Because of this, one can identify issues with floor cracking, uneven surfaces, sticking doors, distorted walls, and water damage, prompting them to seek expert evaluation services before the repair works become extensive. Preventive awareness is, therefore, still the…

Tata SteelFair trade regulator CCI on Tuesday cleared Tata Steel’s proposal to acquire a 50.01 per cent equity stake in Odisha-based Thriveni Pellets.The development came after Tata Steel in December last year announced that it entered into a pact to acquire a majority stake in Thriveni Pellets Pvt Ltd for Rs 636 crore.”The proposed combination relates to Tata Steel Limited’s proposed acquisition of 50.01 per cent equity share capital of Thriveni Pellets Private Limited (TPPL) from Thriveni Earthmovers Private Limited,” the regulator said in a release. Tata Steel Limited is engaged in integrated steel manufacturing operations, ranging from mining to…

JKNC President Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Sunday visited Kadlibal, Pampore, and offered condolences to Mirwaiz Riyaz Ahmed Humdani on the sad demise of his mother.The departed noble soul was the wife of late Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir, Maulana Mohammad Yaseen Humdani, who also served as an MLA during the Sher-e-Kashmir era. Dr. Farooq Abdullah prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family.Later, Dr. Farooq Abdullah visited the residence of noted artist Haji Mehraj-ud-Din Khan, whose wife passed away a few days ago.He offered Fatiha Khawani and extended heartfelt condolences to the grieving family.Dr. Abdullah conveyed condolences on…

Songwriter Bhupen Hazarika. File | Photo Credit: AP GUWAHATIThe creative works of Bhupen Hazarika and Navakanta Barua, two of Assam’s tallest cultural and literary figures, will be showcased during a poetic event on February 13 at the historic West Bengal university founded by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore.The Assam-based Raul Kaushik Nath Foundation, on Sunday (February 8, 2026), announced the schedule of the sixth edition of ‘Monkobita’ at Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan. Held every February, Monkobita is an initiative of the foundation to celebrate the works of Assam’s legendary poets.“This edition of Monkobita will honour two iconic personalities whose creations still impact…