Rahul Gandhi has written to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, urging swift action for the release of 37 Tamil fishermen detained by Sri Lankan authorities. Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin also sought intervention, highlighting the financial burden due to hefty fines imposed by Sri Lankan courts and calling for legal assistance and early...
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Parthiv Patel has clarified that Hardik Pandya is unlikely to return to Test cricket due to physical limitations. Although Hardik was seen practicing with a red ball, he hasn’t played a first-class match since December 2018 and missed this year’s Duleep Trophy. His body may not withstand the rigors of longer formats.
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Rahul Gandhi honored late CPM leader Sitaram Yechury by discussing his concerns about BJP and RSS affecting India’s institutions. He praised Yechury’s integrity and bridging role in political alliances. Gandhi shared personal memories, including Yechury’s smoking habit and his resilience after personal loss.
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Following orders from a special court for elected representatives, Bengaluru police have filed a criminal case against Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and other officials. They are accused of extorting thousands of crores through electoral bonds. The case was prompted by an RTI activist’s complaint earlier this year seeking investigation into the matter.
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Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi made a surprising choice by excluding MS Dhoni from his all-time ODI World XI. Instead of Dhoni, he selected Pakistan’s Rashid Latif as the wicketkeeper. His lineup includes cricket greats like Saeed Anwar, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Kumar Sangakkara, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Mahela Jayawardene, Andrew Flintoff along with bowlers Rashid Khan, Waqar...
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In Revenge of the Tipping Point, Gladwell notes that Caltech, a highly competitive university with a merit-based admissions system, saw the proportion of Asian American students rise from 25% to 43% between 1992 and 2013. In contrast, at Harvard, where the admissions process is influenced by factors such as legacy, donor contributions, and athletic...
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