India maintained their undefeated streak in the Women's T20 World Cup for the Blind with a commanding victory over Pakistan at BOIGrounds in Colombo. Pakistan posted 135 runs for eight wickets, built primarily on contributions from Mehreen Ali, who scored 66, and Bushra Ashraf, who added 44. India's fielding proved exceptional, executing seven run-outs that repeatedly disrupted Pakistani momentum.
India chased down the target with ease as captain Deepika TC launched an aggressive start, smashing 45 runs from 21 deliveries before being dismissed. Anekha Devi then sealed the match with an unbeaten 64 off 34 balls, earning player of the match recognition for her dominant performance. The victory extended India's perfect record after four...
Screenwriter Honey Irani revealed that her proudest moment as a parent came when her filmmaker son, Farhan Akhtar, secured actor Aamir Khan's commitment to his debut screenplay without her prior knowledge of the project. The veteran writer made these remarks during an appearance with Farhan and his daughter Zoya Akhtar on the music competition program Indian Idol.
Irani expressed regret about never collaborating professionally with her son while acknowledging his exceptional achievements. The script in question became Dil Chahta Hai, Farhan's directorial debut, released in 2001, that transformed Indian cinema by authentically depicting urban friendships among elite Mumbai youth navigating adulthood.
The film gained cult status for its...
British colonial dominance across the Indian subcontinent depended fundamentally on massive armies composed primarily of native soldiers known as Sepoys, according to historical analysis by a researcher specializing in Indian history. These forces enabled territorial expansion while simultaneously creating profound anxieties among administrators who feared potential disloyalty from the very troops sustaining their power.
Parliamentary records reveal that European soldiers received priority protection despite Sepoys bearing the heaviest combat burdens and suffering higher casualty rates. Financial strain from maintaining these extensive military forces pushed the East India Company toward insolvency, resulting in delayed salary payments...
A widely publicized fishing excursion featuring Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Vikassheel Insaan Party Chief Mukesh Sahani failed to translate into electoral success as the National Democratic Alliance captured five of seven seats in the Begusarai district. Residents attributed the Mahagathbandhan defeat primarily to lingering memories of perceived lawlessness during the Rashtriya Janata Dal era, with multiple voters expressing concerns that supporting Congress or VIP would enable a return to those conditions.
Residents from Shankh village indicated that the fishing event appeared as mere political theater and suggested Congress must distance itself from RJD to gain traction among the Sahani community. Voters emphasized that...
Paris Hilton has described herself as self-made despite her family's substantial wealth, asserting that she built her billion-dollar company independently without assistance. The reality television personality employs 25 people through her enterprise and maintains that nobody has provided her with anything throughout her life. Her late grandfather, Barron Hilton, who bequeathed 97 percent of his estate to charitable causes, reportedly praised her work ethic and acknowledged becoming known primarily as her relative rather than for his own achievements.
The entrepreneur shares two children with husband Carter Reum, both born through surrogacy. She hopes her offspring will develop business acumen rather than pursue careers as social media...
The BJP has criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for accumulating 95 electoral defeats across two decades, with party official Amit Malviya describing the tally as five short of a century. Malviya questioned whether Gandhi's attacks on Indian institutions served as diversionary tactics following the Congress party's poor performance in the Bihar Assembly elections.
Internal disagreements within the Bihar Congress emerged after senior member Shakeel Ahmad dismissed Gandhi's opposition to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Ahmad challenged the validity of claims regarding voter deletions, noting the absence of objections from Congress workers or allied parties. Malviya alleged that Gandhi's campaign aims to protect...
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has cautioned that insufficient financial resources may force a suspension of relief operations across Afghanistan during the final quarter of the year. The potential shutdown threatens critical assistance programs that provide sustenance, potable water, educational resources, and medical care to millions of Afghan citizens.
Aid organizations stress that continuous funding remains essential to maintain operations, warning that brief interruptions could trigger severe humanitarian consequences as cold weather approaches. Meanwhile, the United Nations Development Programme reports that nine-tenths of Afghan households have reduced meal consumption or liquidated...
India's representation at the FIDE World Cup narrowed to a single competitor after GM P Harikrishna fell to GM Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara during a fifth-round tiebreaker. Second seed GM Arjun Erigaisi remains as the nation's sole contender following his victory over two-time champion GM Levon Aronian in their classical games.
Harikrishna's elimination came after both players drew their classical matches and two rapid games with 15-minute controls. Martinez secured victory in the 10-minute rapid format, converting a rook-pawn endgame after 59 moves despite Harikrishna's preparation advantages. The Indian grandmaster managed only a draw in the subsequent must-win situation.
Erigaisi will face Chinese GM Wei Yi in the quarterfinals...
Multiple academies claimed victories as the third edition of the Hockey India Junior Women Academy Championship commenced at Kailash Hockey Stadium in Karnal, Haryana. Ghumanhera Riser's Academy dominated Tamil Nadu Hockey Academy with a 16-0 triumph in Pool C, featuring four goals from Dipika and hat-tricks from Nisha, Durga and Priya.
Raja Karan Hockey Academy edged Khalsa Hockey Academy 3-2 in another Pool C encounter, with Shagun, Gurparvesh Kaur and Sonika providing the winning margin. Roundglass Punjab Hockey Academy overwhelmed Vadipatti Raja Hockey Academy 16-0 in Pool B competition, led by captain Sukhpreet Kaur's five goals and Jaismeen Kaur's four strikes.
Citizen Hockey XI blanked Hockey Family Badhkhalsa NCR Hockey...
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