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Pakistan Cricket Board’s Director High Performance and member of the selection committee Aqib Javed (centre), attends a press conference with T20 team captain Salman Ali Agha (right), and head coach Michael Hesson to announce the squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, in Lahore, Pakistan. File | Photo Credit: AP The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) have finally opened formal discussions over Pakistan’s marquee Men’s T20 World Cup clash against India.The fate of the match remains uncertain after the Government of Pakistan recently announced on social media that the men’s team has been…

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Aikman. | Photo Credit: R. RAGU Dutch coach Siegfried Aikman always almost chooses teams that are either struggling or sides that are eager to excel, and delivers on the promise.An FIH senior coach, the 66-year-old has coached the senior teams of Japan (to its maiden Asian Games gold in 2018), Pakistan (to its maiden medal (a bronze) in 11 years in the 2022 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup) and Oman (to its first-ever bronze in the 2024 World Cup 5×5).Now with the Bangladesh junior men’s hockey team for the FIH World Cup here beginning November 28, Aikman wants his boys, who…

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Dhakshineswar Suresh pulled off a win against Jesper de Jong. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR Dhakshineswar Suresh added another high-impact bullet point to his fast-growing tennis resume as he beat Jesper de Jong 6-4, 7-5 on day one of the Davis Cup Qualifiers first round fixture against Netherlands at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium here on Saturday.Dhakshineswar’s maiden win over a top-100 player came after India No. 1 Sumit Nagal lost a tough three-setter to Guy Den Ouden 0-6, 6-4, 3-6. The levelling act now shifts focus to Sunday afternoon’s doubles between Yuki Bhambri-Sriram Balaji and Sander Arends-David Pel,…

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All eyes will be on the Villoo C. Poonawalla Indian Derby weekend as the Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) gets ready to stage a glittering racing carnival with the marquee race to be run at 5.45 p.m. on February 1. The two-day carnival features seven races on Saturday (Jan. 31) and nine on Sunday (Feb. 1) with the last two races to be run under floodlights.The weekend offers stakes exceeding ₹6 crore, highlighted by a Derby purse of ₹4 crore (with the winner taking home ₹2.4 crore). There will be a bumper bonanza for the punters, with ₹50 lakh…

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Gaganjeet Bhullar feels the next generation should be investing in themselves, going to the Q School or wherever they feel comfortable. | Photo Credit: File Photo Gaganjeet Bhullar has been on the professional tour for two decades but the man remains hungry as ever for more. It is his biggest strength but it is also the one thing he feels is missing in the current lot in what he admits is perhaps the lowest phase for Indian golf.“The main reason is hunger, and that comes with a vision. I was and I’m still full of hunger,” Bhullar said, speaking to…

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Leo natives begin the week under pressure. The Sun faces challenging aspects, making responsibilities feel heavier than usual. Workload increases, and mental restlessness may trouble you. Early days require patience, especially while dealing with neighbours, colleagues, or daily travel. You may reconnect with an old friend or attend a local gathering, which helps lighten your mood slightly. Drive carefully and avoid unnecessary confrontations.Midweek brings relief. Emotional burdens start lifting, and family support becomes stronger. Parental blessings or financial help may arrive, restoring confidence. You feel more settled at home, and plans related to property or savings gain clarity. By the…

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Scenic evening in Meghalaya “The villagers will not openly talk about U Thlen. The oldies will whisper about Thlen and that’s the best one can get out of them. You see, they still believe that U Thlen will shape-shift into anything, catch hold of them, and suck their blood dry”…whispered my college-friend and guide Tash as I moved uneasily in my little wooden stool. Both the story and the fact that I was sitting on a stool made for a child gave our late night chit chat by the fireplace that extra dose of drama. That cold January night in…

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Insurtech firm Turtlemint files updated draft papers with Sebi; eyes Rs 2,000 cr via IPOInsurtech firm Turtlemint Fintech Solutions Ltd has filed updated draft papers with markets regulator Sebi to launch its initial public offering (IPO), with people familiar with the matter pegging the issue size at Rs 2,000 crore.The offer comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to Rs 660.7 crore, and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of 28,608,992 equity shares by the selling shareholders, according to the updated draft papers filed late on Wednesday evening. Those selling shares under the OFS are — Anand Rohidas Prabhudesai, Dhirendra Nalin…

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SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 07: Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL has informed that the Shutdown of 132/33 KV D/C Delina-Sheeri LJHP line will be observed due to which power supply to Short Delina, DIC, New DIC, Old Army, Main Bazar, Ushkara, PHE, Sangri, Microwave, Kanlibagh, GMC, Old Town, Baramulla, Kanil Bagh, Drangbal, Sheeri, Boniyar, Trikanjan, Limber, Nowshera, JNV, Peernia, MES, Uri and adjoining areas will be affected from 10 AM to 03 PM on 09 February 2026.Similarly, shutdown of 132 kV ICT-Ckt-I at 200 MVA, 132/33 kv Grid Station Pampore will be observed due to which power supply to Rawalpora, SanatNagar,Chanapora, Hyderpora, Humhama,…

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