Ashes: Ben Stokes backs Will Jacks to keep England’s hopes alive at Gabba
England captain Ben Stokes has thrown his support behind the “incredibly talented” Will Jacks, who makes a surprise return for the crucial day-night Ashes Test at the Gabba. With England needing a win after a first-Test defeat, Stokes highlighted Jacks’ batting prowess and recent development as key factors in his selection over Shoaib Bashir.
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Thanks to the Congress’s efforts, people have seen the Election Commission’s special intensive revision exposed with their own eyes, says party general secretary KC Venugopal
Critical mineral hunt abroad: India eyes Zambia and Chile deals; $4 billion push puts critical mission in focus
India is aggressively pursuing critical minerals for its energy transition. The National Critical Mineral Mission is central to this effort. Khanij Bidesh India Limited is negotiating deals in Zambia and Chile. This follows lithium block acquisitions in Argentina. India has MoUs with Japan, Peru, Australia, and the UAE. Domestic reforms and incentives are also in…
How Princess Kate nails Gen Z fashion trends without breaking royal rules
Kate Middleton’s style evolution from Y2K experimentation to embracing modern, youth-driven trends is highlighted. She now balances royal protocols with contemporary fashion, incorporating elements like relaxed fits, wide-leg denim, statement bows, and Gorpcore, demonstrating a sophisticated blend of tradition and trend.
UPSC aspirant who failed twice nabbed for posing as fake IAS officer, using luxury cars with beacons in UP
Lucknow police arrested Saurabh Tripathi, a 36-year-old engineering graduate, for impersonating an IAS officer. After failing the UPSC exam twice, Tripathi adopted a fake identity, flaunting forged documents and luxury vehicles with government insignia. He even created fake social media profiles and attended official events to bolster his image, extracting money and enjoying government privileges…
‘Hridayapoorvam’ box office collection day 11: Mohanlal’s family entertainer shows strength; collects Rs 3.30 crore on Sunday
Mohanlal’s family entertainer ‘Hridayapoorvam’ continues its successful theatrical run, earning an estimated Rs 3.30 crore on its eleventh day, totaling Rs 29.30 crore. Despite competition, the film boasts impressive theatre occupancy, particularly during afternoon and evening shows. Directed by Sathyan Anthikad, the movie, also starring Malavika Mohanan, revolves around a heart transplant recipient attending the…
5 IIT Roorkee scholarships every student should know about: Check who is eligible to apply and amount offered
IIT Roorkee provides financial aid through various scholarships to ease the academic costs for its students. These schemes, including Merit cum Means, James Thomason, and INSPIRE, support undergraduate and postgraduate students based on merit and financial need. Additional scholarships like the Dr S K Goel and Mrs Kusum Goel, and for Disadvantaged Students, further extend…
Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli to be picked on merit from now on: How Shubman Gill became India’s ODI captain
Shubman Gill’s elevation to ODI captaincy is a planned year-long process by national selectors and coach Gautam Gambhir, sending a clear message to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli about their future. This transition aims to establish a consistent team culture across formats, with Gambhir emphasizing that no player is indispensable as India builds towards the…