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Trent Alexander-Arnold said the alleged racist abuse of team-mate Vinicius Junior during Real Madrid’s Champions League match at Benfica was a “disgrace to football”, while opposition manager Jose Mourinho was criticised for his comments on the incident.The match was halted for 10 minutes after Vinicius reported alleged racist abuse by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni to referee Francois Letexier, and he and his team-mates temporarily left the field.The Brazil forward, who has been the victim of numerous incidents of racist abuse during his playing career, said “Racists are, above all, cowards” in a post on his Instagram.Benfica manager Mourinho claimed Vinicius did…

File image of the Netherlands’ captain Scott Andrew Edwards. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Ahead of his side’s T20 World Cup clash against India at Ahmedabad, Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards said that the team is looking forward to the “massive opportunity” of playing against the defending champions in one of the world’s largest stadiums, in Ahmedabad.The Netherlands will be aiming to bow out of the tournament with their heads held high, hoping to create some upset against India or at least give them a massive scare ahead of the all-important Super Eight stage during their clash on Wednesday (February 18,…

Caught in a web of ennui yet craving motion? It’s a day to leap into action rather than holding out for inspiration. A decisive move could ignite your productivity and bring career advancements along with the acknowledgment you deserve. Family dynamics will be your anchor in the storm. You may feel lazy and restless at the same time. Strange mix, no? The Moon makes you fidgety, but Saturn pulls your body toward comfort. Don’t label it as failure, it’s just a slow start.Confidence increases as the day moves on. One bold decision can push you to work harder, especially if…

This 30-year-old home has been completely transformed into a nature-filled haven. What was once a traditional, slightly dated house now bursts with light, greenery, and open, airy spaces. Designed to comfortably host two generations under one roof, the renovation brings a modern, contemporary vibe while keeping the warmth and charm of the original home. Let’s take a closer look at the stunning transformation. (Also read: Step inside newlyweds Nupur Sanon and Stebin Ben’s stunning sea-facing Mumbai flat with private pool, entertainment zone )The renovation of an occupied 30-year-old home focused on creating a harmonious blend of indoor and outdoor spaces.…

Form ‘S’ for student visa holders Legal action for non-complianceSrinagar, Feb 17: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has issued a directive mandating the registration of all foreign students studying in government and private recognised schools across the Kashmir Division through online submission of Form ‘C’ and Form ‘S’ in compliance with FRRO/FRO regulations.In an official circular, the Director of School Education Kashmir said that all Principals and Heads of Government and Private Recognised Schools must adhere strictly to the provisions laid down under the Foreigners Act, 1946, the Immigration & Foreigners Act-2025, and the rules and guidelines issued…

NEW DELHI: SC on Tuesday criticised 12 ’eminent’ persons who together filed a PIL “targeting” CMs of BJP-governed states for alleged hate speeches while making a plea for framing guidelines to restrain constitutional functionaries and bureaucrats from breaching fidelity to constitutional morality. Appearing for petitioners, senior advocate Kapil Sibal told a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices BV Nagarathna and Joymalya Bagchi that the country’s atmosphere had become toxic and “it is only the SC which can and should remedy it.”However, the CJI-led bench was quick to point out that the petition had selectively named individuals while highlighting…

Taapsee Pannu is one of the rare female stars in Bollywood to have led films that are in the 100 crore club. The list of female-led Indian films to cross ₹100 crore globally is short, and the stars who have led them are even fewer. That makes Tapsee an actor of a rare breed. However, the actor admits that the landscape of theatrical releases has changed since the pandemic. Ahead of the release of her next film, Assi, Taapsee chats with Hindustan for a rare conversation on films, the business, the craft, and more.Taapsee Pannu is set to be seen…

India will meet South Africa in their Super Eights clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 22 (Image credit: Agencies) When India face South Africa in their Super Eights clash of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 22, few supporters will feel more divided than Mariana Morkel.From her home in Pretoria, Mariana will find herself torn. Her elder son, Albie Morkel, represented South Africa in one Test, 58 ODIs and 50 T20Is and is now serving as a consultant coach with the Proteas in the ongoing tournament. Her…

US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson died aged 84 on Tuesday morning surrounded by relatives, according to a statement released by his family.“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Civil Rights leader and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the Honourable Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr,” the family said, adding he died “peacefully”,His cause of death has not been released, but Jackson had been diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy and was in hospital late last year.Tributes poured in for the prominent activist who twice ran to be Democrats’ presidential nominee, including from the first black US…

Paramount Skydance is seeking to buy all of Warner Bros. Discovery for $108 billion. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Warner Bros. Discovery said on Tuesday (February 17, 2026) it has reopened talks with Paramount Skydance on its buyout offer, giving the company a week to beat a rival Netflix bid.These discussions, scheduled to end February 23, are designed to give Paramount Skydance a chance to make its “best and final offer,” Warner Bros. Discovery said in a statement that stressed it prefers the Netflix merger and has scheduled a special shareholders meeting to vote on it on March 20.Television and…