Harare witnessed a cricketing spectacle on February 6 as Vaibhav Suryavanshi unleashed fury in the Under-19 World Cup 2026 final. Facing England, the prodigious batsman carved out 175 runs from 80 deliveries, laced with 15 boundaries and 15 sixes. This wasn’t mere scoring; it was a record demolition that redefined youth cricket benchmarks. Topping the charts, Suryavanshi’s knock is now the pinnacle score in a U19 World Cup final, dwarfing past heroes like Unmukt Chand (111*), Brett Williams (108), Stephen Peters (107), and Manjot Kalra (101*). His tournament tally of 30 sixes crowns him the ultimate big-hitter, leaving Dewald Brevis…
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Ayodhya’s spiritual heartland is boiling with anger over Netflix’s ‘Ghussor Pandit,’ a film whose title has united Hindu saints in a fierce critique. They argue it maligns priests and risks fracturing societal bonds in a nation already navigating identity divides. Leading the charge, Mahant Sitaram Das of Saket Bhawan Temple decried the ‘insulting’ moniker as a targeted smear. ‘Deliberately attaching offensive words to a community’s name is tragic. It promotes a skewed view that poisons public perception,’ he remarked during a temple gathering. He challenged the narrative’s focus: ‘If exposing vices was the goal, why single out Brahmins? Corruption exists…
A powerful bandh enforced by Kuki-Zo groups in Manipur’s Churachandpur district turned Friday into a day of total disruption, highlighting simmering ethnic tensions over political representation. Shops stayed closed, schools suspended classes, and streets echoed with silence as the 24-hour shutdown took full effect. The call for the bandh came in response to the controversial swearing-in of Kuki-Zo MLAs into the new state government led by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh. Organizations like KSO and KWOHR led massive rallies, blocking roads and confronting authorities in a bid to press their demands. Thursday’s violence set the stage for the unrest. In…
In a brazen act of terror, a devastating blast struck an Imam Bargah in Islamabad’s Tarlai neighborhood on Friday, prompting a massive emergency response. Casualty figures are still emerging, but media outlets report several people hurt in the attack on this Shia place of worship. The explosion occurred in Shahzad Town, a bustling area now transformed into a fortress of security personnel. Police, bomb disposal squads, and medical teams descended upon the site, working feverishly to extract survivors from the rubble. The entire vicinity has been locked down, with no entry allowed as investigators piece together the sequence of events.…
Police in Kochi are puzzled by the suicide of 16-year-old Aditya, whose body was recovered from a flooded granite quarry near Chottanikara, Kerala, 10 days ago. The case took a bizarre turn with revelations of an alleged Korean online friend whose ‘death’ allegedly drove her to despair. The teenager, studying lab technology at a local vocational school, told her parents she was off to classes before vanishing. Her school bag yielded a detailed suicide note blaming emotional turmoil from an Instagram acquaintance met early January. News of his death mid-month shattered her, the note claimed, written in a mix of…
Defending T20 World Cup champions India kick off Group A against hosts USA at Wankhede Stadium this Saturday. Captain Suryakumar Yadav’s men enter buoyed by a 4-1 thrashing of New Zealand, boasting the best win percentage in the top 10 since their 2024 Barbados triumph. Strengths dominate the narrative. As the No. 1 T20I side, India leads rankings with Abhishek Sharma (batting) and Varun Chakaravarthy (bowling) at the summit. Their aggression yields a 9.9 run rate post-World Cup, tops globally, with boundaries every 4.4 deliveries. Over 200 totals? They’ve nailed 13 since 2024, mostly batting first. The batting core—Ishan Kishan,…
Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, perched on Shipra River’s edge, captivates with its timeless aura where moments stretch into eternity. Famous for life-altering glimpses of the south-facing Shiva lingam, the site harbors a lesser-known gem: the Vriddha Kaleshwar Mahadev, an elder manifestation predating the central idol and essential for holistic devotion. Tucked within the sprawling complex, this pre-main-temple shrine greets visitors en route to Baba Mahakal. Its lingam, identical in stature and adorned identically each dawn, embodies Shiva’s aged form. Folklore insists Vriddha Kaleshwar predates Mahakal’s emergence, surviving brutal invasions that left visible ruins on its walls. While Mahakal’s proximity remains elusive…
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra unveiled a game-changing proposal on Friday, allowing commercial banks to lend to listed Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) under prudent measures. Speaking in Mumbai, Malhotra highlighted the evolved regulatory ecosystem as the key enabler for this long-awaited step. For years, REITs have channeled investor funds into operational real estate assets, reducing the burden on banks’ balance sheets. Introduced alongside InvITs, these trusts were designed to diversify funding sources. Banks could fund InvITs after initial restrictions eased, but REIT lending remained off-limits—until now. ‘The presence of a strong governance framework for listed REITs has…
A storm has hit Bollywood ahead of Netflix’s ‘Ghusakhor Pandit’ release. The series title, blending ‘bribe-taker’ with the revered ‘Pandit’, has offended sections of the Brahmin community, leading to widespread protests and legal actions. From Delhi High Court petitions to an FIR in Lucknow and rallies in multiple cities, the opposition has been fierce. Actor Manoj Bajpayee, the face of the show, ended his silence by posting director Neeraj Pandey’s statement on X. In a heartfelt note, Bajpayee stated, ‘I respect the feelings and worries expressed by many and address them with gravity.’ He reflected on how involvement in a…
In a strategic move to fortify defenses along Jammu’s sensitive borders, SP South Jammu held an intensive review with Village Defense Guards in Phallian Mandal, following SSP Jammu’s guidance. The focus was on assessing security preparations, enhancing agency collaboration, and motivating these vital sentinels who form the first line against threats like drone-delivered drugs and smuggling. Delving into regional insights and operational strategies, the meeting underscored VDGs’ indispensable contributions through local expertise and alertness. SP South Jammu engaged in detailed dialogues with both paid and volunteer members, accompanied by key officials including SDPO South, SHO Satwari, and ICP Phallian. Their…