Heinrich Klaasen: ‘Cricket wants to go football way, purists not ready’: Heinrich Klaasen | Cricket News

Heinrich Klaasen (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Having stepped away from a thriving international career to focus on the franchise circuit, former South Africa batter Heinrich Klaasen believes it is time T20 cricket is viewed almost as a separate sport — one in which professional leagues can flourish and help globalise cricket.The hard-hitting batter said cricketers…

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Chandni Vishwakarma: ‘This is where I studied…’Why MP board topper Chandani’s parents say there’s no one like her

Image credits: BBC News Hindi The narrow slum lanes couldn’t choke Chandni Vishwakarma’s big dreams. Hailing from Bhopal’s Bhim Nagar colony, Chandni is one of Madhya Pradesh’s 12th board toppers. The bright girl, who lives in a one-room home with her family, comes from a humble background. Chandni’s father works as a carpenter, earning around…

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A 2,200-year-old Roman shipwreck reveals a secret history of emergency repairs that kept ancient trade alive across the Adriatic |

An ancient Roman merchant ship, submerged for over two millennia off Ilovik, has revealed secrets of Roman seafaring. Archaeologists discovered evidence of extensive repairs using a unique marine glue, showcasing the resourcefulness of sailors. Image Credit: Google Gemini The Roman merchant ship had been resting for over two millennia under the clear waters of the…

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‘Energy security supreme priority’: MEA replies to Trump’s claim on Russian, Venezuelan oil; says decisions guided by national interest | India News

NEW DELHI: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said India’s energy security remained the government’s top priority, responding to claims by US President Donald Trump that India may stop buying Russian oil and instead source crude from countries such as the United States and Venezuela.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India’s decisions on oil imports…

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India’s AI frontier, a brain drain flare-up at home, and the world without religion

This week, India’s AI ambitions make a decisive leap as Sarvam unveils a 105-billion parameter foundational model. Back home, Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu reignites the brain drain debate with sharp remarks aimed at an Indian-origin White House adviser. And globally, religion’s footprint appears to be shifting, with one in four people now identifying as non-religious….

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Winter holidays 2026: Punjab government announces school closure till January 7 amid cold wave and dense fog

Punjab government announces school closure till January 7 (AI image) The Punjab government has announced an extension of school holidays across the state due to worsening cold weather and dense fog conditions. The decision has been taken keeping the safety and health of students and school staff in mind. The announcement was made through an…

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