Mitchell Starc celebrated his 100th Test with a remarkable 6 for 9 against the West Indies, prompting Ricky Ponting to recall the moment he recognised Starc’s potential. Ponting remembers a young Starc troubling Sachin Tendulkar with pace and bounce, signaling his extraordinary talent. Starc’s commitment to prioritising Test cricket over IPL has solidified his legacy…
KS Chithra, the ‘Nightingale of South India,’ celebrated her 62nd birthday with a special episode of Star Singer, surrounded by co-judges, contestants, and guest celebrities. Her protégés, Vidhu Prathap and Sithara Krishnakumar, expressed their deep admiration and gratitude through heartfelt social media posts. They acknowledged Chithra’s profound influence on their musical journeys and her warm,…
US officials are raising alarms about solar-powered highway infrastructure, citing concerns over hidden radios and rogue Chinese devices potentially embedded in inverters and battery management systems. These undocumented components could enable remote interference, potentially disrupting roadside infrastructure or even future autonomous vehicle systems. The advisory urges inspection of these components amid escalating worries about Chinese…
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Irfan Pathan suggested that Rohit Sharma’s place in the Test team was potentially in jeopardy during 2024 due to poor performances, particularly highlighting his struggles in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Pathan acknowledged the perception of biased support towards Sharma, and argued that he only kept his place in the squad because he was captain.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic secured their spots in the US Open quarter-finals with dominant straight-set victories, keeping them on track for a potential semi-final clash. Aryna Sabalenka continued her title defense, while other notable wins included Fritz, Lehecka, Vondrousova, Krejcikova and Pegula. Krejcikova staged a remarkable comeback, saving eight match points.
Elon Musk has launched Grokipedia, an AI-driven alternative to Wikipedia, which he claims will pursue truth without bias. However, early versions of Grokipedia have been found to adapt content directly from Wikipedia, prompting criticism. Musk defended his project against accusations of far-right bias from traditional media outlets.
State Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore expressed dissatisfaction with the current revenue collection, which stands at 49.41% of the Rs 26,500 crore target for the fiscal year. He has directed officials to expedite recovery of arrears and dispose of pending court cases to achieve 100% of the target by March 2026.
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COP30 in Belem, Brazil, will host over 40,000 participants to discuss climate protection, with cruise ships serving as alternative accommodation due to limited local options. The summit emphasizes “conference of truth” and “conference of implementation,” highlighting the urgent need for action and financial support for vulnerable nations as global warming targets remain unmet.
