‘Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir not on the same page’

India’s struggles in the Border Gavaskar Trophy continued at the Gabba, with Australia posting a formidable first-innings total. Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali attributed India’s woes to a disconnect between captain Rohit Sharma and coach Gautam Gambhir, citing inconsistent selection choices. India’s bowling, heavily reliant on Jasprit Bumrah’s six-wicket haul, faltered against Travis Head and…

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Why is Lord Shiva worshiped in the form of Lingam?

The Shiva Lingam represents Lord Shiva’s formless and infinite nature. It symbolizes the union of Purusha and Prakriti, and the five elements. Worshipping the Lingam brings peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth. Devotees perform abhishekam, chant mantras, and make offerings. Famous sites include Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Somnath Temple. Mahashivratri and Mondays are important days for…

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Exclusive! Manisha Koirala opens up on marriage & life after Heeramandi: I want all or nothing

Manisha Koirala, fresh off her acclaimed performance in Heeramandi, reflects on life and career. Embracing authenticity and self-acceptance, she prioritizes companionship over marriage. Now, she’s committed to fully immersing herself in roles, seeking transformative characters. Despite recent success, Koirala is prioritizing her health before taking on new projects. Read the interview here.

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Chennai rains: Civic negligence worsens flooding in city

Chennai’s Manali and Madhavaram areas experienced flooding due to preemptive release of water from Puzhal and Poondi reservoirs. Civic negligence, including incomplete stormwater drain projects and missing bunds along the surplus channels, exacerbated the situation. Bottlenecks in the channels and delayed drainage projects further worsened the flooding impacting thousands of families.

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Throwback: When Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated late Zakir Hussain for winning the Grammy: “Exceptional talent and dedication to music”

World-renowned tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at 73 in San Francisco after a two-week hospitalization. His exceptional talent and dedication to music earned him global acclaim, including four Grammy Awards. His band, Shakti, recently won a Grammy, further solidifying his legacy of blending Indian classical music with global genres.

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