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Daily Quiz: On Africa’s prestigious tournamentBrahim Diaz, the Moroccan player who won the golden boot at the tournament, but missed a penalty in the finalSTART THE QUIZ 1 / 5 | How many countries participated in the first version of the tournament in 1957, and what is the current number of slots? 2 / 5 | Which country was initially slated to host this year’s tournament, but was stripped of its hosting rights due to concerns over readiness? 3 / 5 | Name the most successful nation in the tournament, and the number of cups it has won. 4 / 5 | What…
The Indian women’s hockey team is all set to leave for the Junior World Cup in Santiago, Chile, on Sunday amidst a cloud of uncertainty over the conduct of one of its coaches. Hockey India made it categorically clear that there was no question of a change in personnel accompanying the girls for the important assignment.With a coach associated with the team under the scanner for ‘sexual misconduct’ from the Sports Ministry, sources said Hockey India was initially conflicted on his continuation with the team for the major competition. There was even talk of getting senior team chief coach Harendra…
Aryna Sabalenka came under early pressure as she launched her bid for a third Australian Open title but the Belarusian clicked into gear and overpowered French wildcard Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah 6-4 6-1 to reach the second round on Sunday (January 18, 2026).The world number one arrived for the match at Rod Laver Arena as the firm favourite but found herself a break down after the opening game and looked troubled throughout the first set by the guile of left-hander Rakotomanga Rajaonah despite getting back on serve.“I think I didn’t start my best but she showed up, was fired up and…
The 84th edition of the blue-riband of Indian Turf, the Indian Derby (Gr.1), has been rechristened Villoo C. Poonawalla Indian Derby (Gr.1), with Cyrus and Adar Poonawalla assuming the mantle of sponsorship. The Indian Derby, which occupies the pride of place as the mother of all Derbies in the country, is scheduled to be run on Sunday, February 1, at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse.In a continuation of their support, seen with the Pune Derby and the Indian Oaks this year, it marks the Poonawalla family’s first association in many years with this prestigious event. The stakes money for this mega-event stands…
With 18 Grand Slam titles behind him, Leander Paes is now hoping to produce more Olympic champions across sports, including golf.The tennis legend has partnered with the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) in the Golf Growth Initiative, a programme to take golf to schools and interiors of the country and develop the next generation of Indian golfers, in association with the Indian Golf Union (IGU), the Professional Golfers’ Association of India (PGAI) and The Golf Foundation (TGF).His eventual aim, Paes said, was to build 10 academies for different sports throughout the country in the next 10 years. “I have the…
Things start improving, and you’ll feel the difference in your shoulders. Saturn supports your working condition, so obstacles ease and your anxiety reduces. You’ll feel more in control of your day, even if you’re busy from morning to evening.You’ll also be in touch with important people. A senior, a mentor, or a well placed contact may respond, offer guidance, or connect you to the right person. Keep your phone close, and reply on time.Love and Relationship:Your mood turns romantic, and you’ll enjoy your spouse’s company. Venus supports closeness, so even a simple plan like cooking together or stepping out for…
Baby names often reflect the times we live in. Over the next five years, Indian parents are expected to lean towards names that feel rooted yet fresh. These names sound Indian, but they also fit well in a global world. They are easy to say, easy to spell, and carry meanings that quietly matter. Instead of loud or overused choices, the coming trend points to thoughtful, modern names with depth. Here are 8 baby names that are likely to appear everywhere soon, for all the right reasons. Source link
CCI Fair trade regulator CCI on Wednesday cleared Bharti Group and Indigo Cove Investments’ proposed acquisition of a 49 per cent stake in white goods company Haier India.The deal, said to be valued around USD 2 billion, has been approved by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) under the green channel route.”The proposed transaction involves the acquisition of approximately 49 per cent equity shareholding in Haier together by Indigo Cove and BNVL, on a fully diluted basis, through a combination of primary subscription and secondary purchase of shares of Haier,” a notice submitted to the CCI said. Haier Appliances (India)…
Srinagar, Feb 07: All India Professional Congress (AIPC) Jammu & Kashmir Head, Sanjay Sapru, on Saturday took on the growing controversy around Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s remarks on healthcare, calling out what he described as a “deliberate attempt to twist a clear policy position into a regional flashpoint”.Sapru, in a statement issued here, said the uproar, centred on claims that corporate hospitals have been encouraged in Kashmir while Jammu remains neglected, is being used by certain groups to push a divisive narrative rather than engage with facts.He asserted that Omar Abdullah neither spoke against Jammu nor opposed private or corporate…
Actor Dhananjaya. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Kannada actor Dhananjaya opened up on production houses taking legal routes to tackle “malicious ratings and reviews.” In the last couple of months, banners behind marquee movies in the Kannada film industry have served legal notices to YouTube channels to ensure “fair reviews” and have restricted users of ticketing apps from rating the movie.“Times have changed. Earlier, we knew a handful of film critics. Today, it’s difficult to keep track of the number of people reviewing movies. But there are two sides to this issue,” he told reporters on Friday (January 30, 2025).“Today,…