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Australia cricket team (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Australia have named a 15-member squad for the fifth and final Ashes Test against England, set to begin on January 4 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, as confirmed by cricket.com.au. Steve Smith will continue to lead the side in the absence of Pat Cummins. The regular captain…
The MSBTE Winter Result 2025 is expected to be released soon by the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE). Once released, the results of students who appeared in the winter semester examinations will be available online at the MSBTE result portal. The results of polytechnic students in Maharashtra are crucial as they reflect their…
Fans are set to celebrate the legacy of legendary actor Dharmendra in his swan song, ‘Ikkis,’ which premieres on January 1, 2026. During a memorable episode of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati,’ Amitabh Bachchan reminisced about Dharmendra’s unmatched charisma, jokingly attributing his own heart-wrenching death scene in ‘Sholay’ to Dharmendra’s influence. Early reviews are already praising the…
Prediabetes, a condition where blood sugar is elevated but not yet diabetic, affects over a third of American adults. It significantly increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Lifestyle changes like maintaining a healthy weight, eating a balanced diet, and regular exercise are crucial for prevention and potential reversal. You…
SALEM: A 22-year-old man who killed his lover and threw her body into a 300ft-deep gorge in Yercaud was arrested on Monday. He was caught after he sent her mangalsutra to her husband through courier.The incident happened on Dec 23 in the Yercaud garden area where G Venkatesh was meeting 25-year-old Sumathi. They got into…
In 2026, you, a native number 8, will start recognising your worth and applying it. The early Mars in Capricorn, together with Saturn’s movements, will really put your limits to the test in areas such as work, money, and respect. The eclipses in February and March will make it visible where you have been settling…
Painting of Jesus Christ (Image/X@BoLoudon) and Donald Trump with Melania Trump (AP image) US President Donald Trump marked the New Year at his Mar-a-Lago resort with a live painting of Jesus Christ created onstage. The artwork was later auctioned for charity before a high-profile audience at the event.“I want to just do something very special,”…
Tobacco stocks saw a sharp sell-off on Thursday after the finance ministry formally notified February 1 as the date for imposing additional excise duty on tobacco products, along with a health cess on pan masala. Shares of Godfrey Phillips India plunged as much as 10% in morning trade, while ITC fell over 8%.On the BSE,…
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday extended greetings for the DRDO Day to scientists, personnel, and their families, lauding their “commitment and scientific excellence.“In an X post, the Defence Minister hailed the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), noting that developing indigenous technologies reinforces India’s “strategic autonomy.” ‘If Pakistan Comes in Dowry…’: Rajnath…
Oil marketing companies have raised the prices of commercial LPG cylinders from today, reversing recent reductions. The increase is set to push up operating costs for hotels, restaurants and other service providers across the country.The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been hiked by Rs 111 nationwide. In Delhi, the retail price now…
