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‘Where is Shardul Thakur?’: Harbhajan Singh questions all-rounder selection ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener | Cricket News – Times of India

Harbhajan Singh (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh voiced his concerns about the team's composition ahead of the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth.Team India is reportedly considering giving all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy his first Test cap in the opening match. Nitish has received an unexpected call-up after his recent debut in T20 Internationals against Bangladesh.Border-Gavaskar TrophyHarbhajan Singh, during a discussion on Jatin Sapru's YouTube channel, emphasized the limited experience in Reddy's first-class career. The 21-year-old has played 23 matches, accumulating 779 runs at an average of 21.05 and claiming 56 wickets at an average of 26.98. Harbhajan questioned the decision to place such a crucial responsibil...

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Politics

Volcano erupts again in Iceland, seventh eruption this year – Times of India

A volcano erupted in southwest Iceland late Wednesday, marking the seventh eruption since December, according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO).The eruption occurred at the Sundhnuksgigar volcanic fissure near the town of Grindavik. Live footage reveals lava flowing from a fissure.“No infrastructure was currently threatened, but Grindavik -- a small fishing town -- was being evacuated,” IMO specialist Benedikt Ofeigsson told public radio RAS2.The eruption follows a period of heightened seismic activity in the region. Iceland has 33 active volcanoes.Source link

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10 Spiritual Benefits of Wearing Rudraksha

There are several spiritual benefits of wearing Rudraksha so let's go and read them:Source link

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November 21, 2024 Birthday Forecast: Anticipate a year of professional growth – Times of India

Happy Birthday! Your birth date has brought you here, so let us deeply understand what your numbers hold for you in the upcoming 12 months.Personal year For the next 12 months, you will be under the influence of Number 4, which is Rahu Dev. Let us dive into what the next 12 months hold for you Career & FinanceFor those born on November 21st, You should expect significant advancement in both your professional and financial spheres in the upcoming year. Promotions, successful projects, or new job offers are examples of significant career advancements that could occur between September and November. Since your efforts and hard work will probably be acknowledged and appreciated, this is a good time to establish lofty objectives and concentrate on your professional development. This time fr...

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Life Style

This is what Samantha Ruth Prabhu did to her wedding gown after Naga Chaitanya moved on with Sobhita Dhulipala

As Naga Chaitanya prepares to wed Sobhita Dhulipala, a moment from April 2024 brings Samantha Ruth Prabhu into the spotlight for her remarkable take on sustainable fashion. The actress, known for her grace and style, made headlines when she repurposed her wedding gown, blending nostalgia with environmental consciousness.Samantha wore the revamped gown to the Elle Sustainability Awards, sharing the story behind it on Instagram:"The dress I am wearing today is a beloved gown that has been repurposed," she wrote, turning her 2017 wedding gown into a symbol of transformation and sustainability.by TOI Lifestyle DeskSource link

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‘He will go very well in Perth …’: Matthew Hayden endorses this bowler as Mohammed Shami’s replacement for Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy has sparked discussions about India's bowling attack, especially with veteran pacer Mohammed Shami's absence. Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden shared his insights on potential replacements, focusing on Prasidh Krishna and Akash Deep.Hayden acknowledged Prasidh Krishna's strong showing in a recent unofficial Test against Australia A. However, he believes Akash Deep is better suited to fill Shami's shoes in the Indian team.Border-Gavaskar Trophy"Prasidh Krishna did very well in the unofficial Test match, but for me, Akash Deep is the closest replacement for Shami’s type of role," he said during a select media interaction organized by Channel 7.Hayden, who has extensive experience playing against India, highlighted Akash Deep's suitabil...

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Smear campaigns will hit ties further, India tells Canada | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian govt quickly rebutted a report in the Canadian media alleging that PM Narendra Modi might have been aware of the plot to kill Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, with ministry of external affairs saying in a statement that such smear campaigns would only further damage the strained relationship.The Globe and Mail report, attributed to an anonymous senior national security official who worked on the "intelligence assessment" of alleged Indian foreign-interference operations in Canada, also linked external affairs minister S Jaishankar to the plot."We do not normally comment on media reports. However, such ludicrous statements made to a newspaper purportedly by a Canadian govt source should be dismissed with the contempt they deserve. Smear campaigns like this only ...

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Business

PM Modi meets top Caribbean leaders, discusses bilateral cooperations

Georgetown (Guyana), Nov 21 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met with the top leaders of Caribbean nations on the margins of the India-CARICOM Summit here and discussed strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing cooperation across several key areas. The prime minister arrived in Guyana earlier in the day -- the first visit by an Indian head of the state to the country in more than 50 years. He met leaders of the Caribbean partner countries on Wednesday at the sidelines of the second India-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Summit. "Had an excellent meeting with Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of Guyana. The President himself enjoys a strong bond with India," Modi said in a post on X. The two leaders reviewed the bilateral developmental cooperation, including in sectors like skill develo...

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India slips on climate list but still a high performer | India News – Times of India

BAKU: India slipped from 7th rank a year ago to 10th in the latest Climate Change Performance Index, but the country along with the UK (6th) are the only G20 nations on the high-performers list, showed an annual report released on the sidelines of CO on Wednesday.Despite the drop, India remains on the list of top 10 high-performing countries for the sixth year in a row. India, which ranked 31st in 2014, entered the top 10 in 2019.Denmark, the Netherlands and the UK take the lead as fourth, fifth and sixth rankers with the top three ranks remaining vacant like the previous years in the absence of a perfect score to any country.The world's biggest emitter China ranks 55th and the second biggest, US, remains at 57th position - they are among very low performers, according to the 20th edition ...

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Naidu, allies spreading lies to cover up failure to implement poll promises: YSRCP chief Jagan

YSRCP President Jagan Mohan Reddy criticizes the government’s growth rate claims and defends YSRCP’s performance with statistics and facts. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday (November 20, 2024) criticised the government for stating that the growth rate had plummeted during the YSRCP term.Addressing the media at the party office at Tadepalli near Vijayawada, Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy, while reeling out statistics, asserted that the State’s performance was far better than any other State during the YSRCP rule.“Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said the State’s growth rate was 13.5% during his tenure in 2014–19, and it dropped to 10.6% in 2019-24....

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Business

US SEC charges Adani in alleged bribery scheme

Washington, Nov 21 (PTI): The US Securities and Exchange Commission has charged billionaire Gautam Adani, founder and chairman of the Adani Group, with allegedly defrauding American investors and bribing officials. Adani, 62, his nephew Sagar Adani, 30, executives of Adani Green Energy Ltd, and Cyril Cabanes, an executive of Azure Power Global Ltd were charged on Wednesday with conspiracy to commit securities and wire fraud, as well as substantive securities fraud, for their roles in a multi-billion-dollar scheme to obtain funds from US investors and global financial institutions through false and misleading statements. The SEC alleged that the bribery scheme was orchestrated to enable renewable energy companies Adani Green and Azure Power to capitalise on a multi-billion-dollar solar ener...

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AR Rahman and Saira Banu divorce: Lawyer denies link to bassist Mohini Dey’s divorce, confirms no talks on financial settlements yet | Hindi Movie News – Times of India

Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman and his wife, Saira Banu, have decided to part ways after being married for nearly three decades. The news was confirmed by Saira's lawyer, Vandana Shah, who explained that emotional strain was one of the reasons for their separation. Rahman also issued a statement, calling the decision a “fragile” matter and asking for privacy.Saira’s lawyer has now clarified that no discussions about financial settlements or compensation have taken place yet. Speaking to Republic, she emphasized that the separation is amicable, saying, “Not as yet. It has not come to this stage yet. It would be an amicable divorce.” When asked about the reasons behind the separation, Shah refrained from sharing details, citing confidentiality. However, she praised both Rahman and Saira fo...

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PM Modi honoured with Dominica’s top civilian award | India News – Times of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured with Dominica's highest award on Wednesday in recognition of his support during the COVID-19 crisis and his efforts to strengthen India-Dominica ties. President Sylvanie Burton of Dominica conferred the "Dominica Award of Honour" on PM Modi during the India-CARICOM Summit in Guyana, marking the completion of his three-nation tour."Honoured to be conferred with the highest national award by Dominica. I dedicate it to the 140 crore people of India," PM Modi said in a post on X."The award is a recognition of PM's statesmanship and contribution to Dominica during the COVID-19 pandemic and his commitment to strengthening India-Dominica ties," the Ministry of External Affairs wrote in another post on X.The Prime Minister will also receive top honours fro...

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Numerology Predictions Today, November 21, 2024: Read your personalised forecast for numbers 1 to 9 – Times of India

1 (Those born on the 1st, 10th, 19th, and 28th of any month, are blessed with the Number 1)Today is a day to assert yourself and move confidently towards your ambitions. You'll feel a surge of motivation to take action and work toward your goals with renewed energy. This is an ideal time to set the stage for future achievements, especially in your professional life. Your drive and determination will be noticed by those in positions of influence, and you may receive recognition or support from superiors who appreciate your initiative. Use this time to clarify your goals and take active steps to make them a reality; your proactive approach today will set the tone for long-term success. However, remember to balance assertiveness with diplomacy; showing respect for others’ opinions and contrib...

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Tamil Nadu teacher refuses to marry without parents’ nod, killed | India News – Times of India

THANJAVUR: A 26-year-old woman, who taught in a school in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur, was stabbed to death by her boyfriend on the school premises on Wednesday morning after she refused to marry him without her parents' permission.M Ramani, a temporary Tamil teacher at Mallipattinam Govt Higher Secondary School, was stabbed on the neck with a knife by P Madhan, 28, outside the staff room around 10am. Though fellow teachers rushed her to hospital, she succumbed to injuries on the way. The accused has been nabbed. CM M K Stalin announced a solatium of Rs 5 lakh from the CM's public relief fund for Ramani's family. Police said Madhan and Ramani were in love and both hailed from Chinnamanai village in Sethubavachathiram block. His family had met her family a few days ago and expressed a wish to g...

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Dominica confers top award on PM Modi

Georgetown (Guyana), Nov 21 (PTI): Dominica has conferred its top award on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his contributions to the Caribbean nation during the COVID-19 pandemic and his dedication to enhancing the bilateral partnership between India and Dominica. The prime minister, who is in Guyana on the last leg of his three-nation visit, was conferred the "Dominica Award of Honour" by President Sylvanie Burton of Dominica during the India-CARICOM Summit here on Wednesday. "Honoured to be conferred with highest national award by Dominica. I dedicate it to the 140 crore people of India," Modi said in a post on X. "The award is a recognition of PM’s statesmanship and contribution to Dominica during the COVID-19 pandemic and his commitment to strengthening India-Dominica ties," the Minist...

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Yash Dayal replaces injured Khaleel Ahmed in reserves

“Yash Dayal was originally supposed to play the A Test but was sent to South Africa. If Khaleel can’t bowl, then there was no point in keeping him back,” a BCCI source said. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Left-arm seam bowler Yash Dayal has been added to India's reserve pacers' list after Khaleel Ahmed had to be sent back home due to an unspecified niggle.Dayal, who was added to the Test squad during the Bangladesh series, was in South Africa for the T20I series but didn't play a single match. He flew directly to Perth from Johannesburg after Khaleel developed a niggle and was unable to bowl in the nets. The medical team advised the Rajasthan left-armer rest and hence it was decided that Dayal would fly in while ...

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Diddy Party: Sean Combs had keys to all the bedrooms, reveals property manager – Times of India

Five fresh lawsuits have ben filed against Diddy while explosive details of a Freak Off party have been revealed by a property manager. Jason Haight, who worked with embattled pop mogul Sean Diddy, revealed that Diddy once rented a mansion for $25K for a party with his team and insisted that all bedroom keys were given to him. Jason worked as a resident manager at the 15,000 sq ft Parisian Palace in Las Vegas between 2005 and 2017. Diddy was arrested in September on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation for engagement in prostitution. Calling all the charges false and all the cases against him baseless, Diddy did not plead guilty and will face trial on May 5, 2025. Diddy has been accused of holding Freak Off parties where women were forced to engage in sex with male p...

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: WACA curator doesn’t expect Perth pitch to develop ‘snake cracks’, amid heavy rain

Perth has witnessed rain over the past few days, and the pitch was covered for the whole day on Tuesday (November 19, 2024), cutting down preparation time for the curator. File | Photo Credit: V.V. Krishnan WACA head curator Isaac McDonald said on Wednesday (November 20, 2024) that the unusual rain in Perth has impacted the pitch preparation for the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and though he doesn’t expect the surface to develop “snake cracks”, there will still be plenty of bounce and carry.The surface at the Optus Stadium or at the nearby WACA ground is known for its pace and bounce, and when the cracks open up in dry conditions, it provides more assistance to the seamers besides bringing the spin...

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Politics

Kozhikode City sub-district leads in revenue district school arts festival

The team of Keezhal UP School, Vadakara, performing group dance (UP-girls) at the District School Arts Festival in Kozhikode on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: K. Ragesh Kozhikode City sub-district is in the lead position in the Kozhikode Revenue District School Arts Festival as the on-stage events of the fest began on Wednesday. The City sub-district scored 160 points while Koduvally is close behind with 158 points. Chevayur and Mukkam sub-districts share the third position with 153 points each.Among the schools, Memunda HSS from Thodannur sub-district is leading the run for the overall championship with 57 points. Silver Hills HSS from Chevayur sub-district and CKGMHSS, Chingapuram, from Melady sub-district (44 po...

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Joe Scarborough CONFIRMS Trump concerned over Pete Hegseth; team looking for alternative – Times of India

Trump's team has been blinsided by the sexual offence allegation against Pete Hegseth though Hegseth's lawyer said it was a false case. Amid reports that Donald Trump's transition team is quietly looking for an alternative for Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary to-be, Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough confirmed on his show Wednesday that Trump indeed is concerned over the sexual offence allegation against Hegseth. Scarborough and his co-host, wife Mika Brzezinski went to Mar-a-Lago to patch things up with Trump and spoke over a number of issues which they revealed on their Wednesday show.Pete Hegseth is a military veteran and a former Fox News host who was infamous for his problematic opinions. But his record was otherwise clean. After his nomination, it emerged that he paid off a woman in...

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Come January, Delhi to Baramulla by train promises more than a ride | Srinagar News – Times of India

SRINAGAR: Imagine boarding a train in bustling New Delhi and gliding through northern India’s golden plains. Watch the flatlands slowly give way to rolling hills. As the train ascends into the Himalayas, it offers a front-row seat to engineering marvels like the towering Chenab Bridge — standing taller than the Eiffel Tower.The train burrows through 38 tunnels carved deep into mountains, emerging into breathtaking views of luxuriant meadows and snow-capped peaks. By the time it pulls into Baramulla station, get ready to be transported to a realm of serene beauty, where the charm of Kashmir awaits.This will soon be a reality for travellers, as the direct train from New Delhi to Baramulla is set to roll out in January, marking the completion of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBR...

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Pakistan approves military offensive against separatists in Balochistan – Times of India

ISLAMABAD: Amid a sharp increase in the number of attacks, Pakistani authorities have announced a plan to launch a comprehensive military offensive against separatist militant groups in the country’s southwestern Balochistan province.The surge in attacks in the province had prompted Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to summon a high-profile meeting of civil and military officials in Islamabad on Tuesday to discuss the security situation in Balochistan, which borders Afghanistan and Iran.“The participants approved a comprehensive military operation against terrorist organisations operating in Balochistan, including the Majeed Brigade (a suicide squad), Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF), and Baloch Raaji Aajoi Sangar (BRAS), who are targeting innocent...

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Opinion

Clearing the air on Delhi’s pollution crisis

A bird flies through a thick layer of smog in New Delhi on November 20, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Since 1984, when M.C. Mehta filed a public interest litigation petition, there has been a flurry of activity to combat air pollution beginning in October and then a long lull. A lot has been achieved, but the growing economy and population have outpaced these measures. This is not unique to Delhi. Los Angeles established its air pollution control programme in 1947 and currently remains among the worst in the U.S., both for PM 2.5 and ozone. The lesson is that urban toxicity is a ‘wicked problem’ where the problem itself is debated and requires long-term measures.The National Green Tribunal (NGT) began the process o...

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Entertainment

Abhishek Bachchan spotted at movie theatre while Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aaradhya Bachchan honour Krishnaraj Rai’s birth anniversary | Hindi Movie News – Times of India

Rumours about trouble in Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's marriage have been circulating for some time. However, neither the couple nor the Bachchan family has addressed the speculation. On Wednesday, Aishwarya and her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan were spotted visiting her mother, Vrinda Rai, to honour her late father Krishnaraj Rai’s birth anniversary on November 21. While Aishwarya spent time with family, Abhishek Bachchan, currently promoting Shoojit Sircar's upcoming film I Want To Talk, was seen at a Juhu movie theatre. Abhishek was spotted as soon as he stepped out of the theatre. He looked sharp in a dark blue suit, complemented by a well-groomed beard and mustache. Although he appeared to be in a hurry, the paparazzi managed to capture clear glimpses of the junior Bachc...