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28+ min ago (471+ words) India's 2-0 loss to South Africa sparks outrage, but experts say the failure runs deeper than the head coach. The recent 2-0 Test series loss against South Africa has left Indian cricket in shock. Fans are angry, and much of that anger is directed at head coach Gautam Gambhir. Many believe he is the one to blame, and some even want him removed. But pointing fingers at Gambhir alone is to miss the bigger picture. Cricket is a team sport, and this defeat is a collective failure. Gambhir himself admitted in the press conference that he is accountable, but accountability does not mean he is the only one at fault. Former India women's player and coach Purnima Rau reminded everyone of the fundamentals: "A coach can only oversee activities, strategize and mentor the team. It is the particular individual player who has…...

32+ min ago (511+ words) A 3-hour musical marathon celebrates seven shades of love, leaving over 10,000 fans spellbound The city of Hyderabad was bathed in a kaleidoscope of colours as the legendary Sonu Nigam took the stage at the Satrangi Re concert, produced by NR Talent & Event Management and conceptualised by BookMyShow. The thematic extravaganza, designed to celebrate the seven colours of love, transformed into a magical evening that will be etched in the memories of the 10,000 music enthusiasts in attendance. Padma Shri Sonu Nigam delivered a 3-hour non-stop performance, extending the show by 30 minutes to treat the audience to an unforgettable musical feast. The repertoire included timeless classics like "Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin" and "Kal Ho Naa Ho," alongside indie gems such as "Tu," "Deewana Tera," and "Ab Mujhe Raat Din." The crowd was left spellbound as he belted out beloved Bollywood chartbusters like…...

36+ min ago (329+ words) In a major development for one of India's most isolated tribal groups, members of the Bonda community in Odisha's Malkangiri district are set to transition from fragile thatched huts to permanent pucca houses under the Union government's PM-Janman scheme. A total of 1,148 Bonda households have been sanctioned Rs 2 lakh each for housing construction, marking one of the largest allocations for a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in recent years. The sanctioned homes are spread across Andrahal and Madulipada panchayats, where construction has already begun. Families are contributing labour to speed up the process before the monsoon, when the steep terrain becomes inaccessible due to landslides and heavy rain. For generations, Bonda homes'built with tile, wood and thatch'have remained vulnerable to strong winds, floods and monsoon damage. Residents say the new support marks a turning point. "During rains, water seeped through…...

38+ min ago (187+ words) Fraudsters posed as CBI officers, used fake FIRs and bank accounts to extort money from a 71-year-old victim. Hyderabad: City Cyber Crime police have arrested three fraudsters involved in extorting "1.92 lakh from a senior citizen in Hyderabad. The accused are also wanted in five similar digital fraud cases across the country. The prime accused, Sandeep alias Alex, remains at large. The arrested include Pandu Vinith Raj (24), a student and account supplier from Kothapet, G. Thirupathaiah (40), a businessman from Mahabubnagar, and Gouni Vishwanatham (46), also a businessman from Mahabubnagar. Thirupathaiah and Vishwanatham were residing in a rented house in Mehdipatnam, police said. The case came to light after 71-year-old Chaganti Hanumantha Rao lodged a complaint, stating that he was duped by the accused posing as police officers. Between November 7 and 14, the fraudsters lured him into transferring "1,92,50,070 into various bank accounts, claiming it was…...

48+ min ago (83+ words) Two armed men reportedly threatened resident Sultan before fleeing with cash in Bhavani Nagar. Hyderabad: A daring theft occurred in the Bhavani Nagar police limits, where thieves stole "40 lakh in cash from the house of a man named Sultan. According to the complaint, two men threatened Sultan with a knife before carrying out the robbery in the early hours of the morning. The police have registered a case and launched an investigation. Special teams have been formed to track down the culprits....

52+ min ago (248+ words) Ranchi : South Africa won the toss and elected to field in the first one-day international cricket match against India on Sunday. India, which lost its 19th consecutive toss, will be led by Lokesh Rahul in the absence of injured Shubman Gill and also includes white-ball stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. South Africa stand-in captain Aiden Markram said he expected dew later in the night which encouraged him to field first after winning the toss. The Proteas have rested regular skipper Temba Bavuma and left-arm spinner Keshav Mahraj for the opening game of the three-match series after both played in South Africa's 2-0 victory in the test series against India. Prenelan Subrayen is the only specialist spinner in the playing XI as the visitors chose to go with four seamers to challenge the strong Indian batting line-up. Rahul said he would have…...

1+ hour, 19+ min ago (291+ words) New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation during the 128th episode of his monthly radio show, Mann Ki Baat, where he spoke about India rising in the field of sports. PM Modi highlighted that India hosting the Commonwealth Games is a big achievement which belongs to the nation and every citizen. He said, "In the world of sports too, India is making quick strides. A few days ago, it was announced that India will host the Commonwealth Games. These achievements belong to the nation and the countrymen." Before the Mann Ki Baat episode, PM Modi praised India after it bagged the hosting rights of the 100th Commonwealth Games. Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha also expressed her enthusiasm about India securing the hosting rights for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. The 2030 CWG will mark the centenary of the Commonwealth…...

1+ hour, 26+ min ago (657+ words) I was wondering yesterday how God created this world in six days. I was wondering because I have not yet been able to even go beyond the second day of my primary school. And what a world he created! Perhaps he was a Jew because only Jews have circulated the idea. Hindus don't believe in a God, they believe in many gods. Hindus are not theistic in the Western sense. They are pagans; but they are not pagans as Christians want to use the word. Pagan is a valuable word, it should not be allowed to be misused by the Christians, Jews and Mohammedans. These three religions are all basically Jewish; whatsoever they say, their foundations were laid down long before Jesus was born, and Mohammed was heard of. They are all Judaic. Of course the God you have heard…...

1+ hour, 50+ min ago (406+ words) New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the India Women's Blind Cricket Team for winning the first-ever Women's Blind T20 World Cup, while addressing the nation during the 128th episode of his monthly radio show, Mann Ki Baat. PM Modi added that it's a great achievement for the Indian team to lift the prestigious title without losing a single match in the Women's Blind T20 World Cup. PM Modi said, "Our women's team won the Blind Cricket World Cup. It's a great achievement that the Indian team won this tournament without losing a single match. Our countrymen are very proud of every player on this team." India scripted history by winning the inaugural Women's T20 World Cup for the Blind. India Women's Cricket Team secured a convincing seven-wicket win against Nepal in a one-sided final in Colombo. After opting to field first, Indian bowlers…...

2+ hour, 10+ min ago (321+ words) Over 57,000 hectares of farmland submerged; disaster teams deployed as relief efforts intensify Chennai: Three people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Tamil Nadu, Minister KKSSR Ramachandran said on Sunday. As many as 149 cattle died and 57,000 hectares of farmland have been affected in the delta districts, the minister for Revenue and Disaster Management said. "Three people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents since last evening. While two persons died due to wall collapse in Tuticorin and Thanjavur, respectively, a 20-year-old youth died due to electrocution in Mayiladuthurai," he said while briefing reporters at the State Emergency Operations Centre. Giving a break up of the impact caused to agricultural lands in delta districts, the minister said 24,000 hectares of land were affected in Nagapattinam, 15,000 hectares in Thiruvarur and 8,000 hectares in Mayiladuthurai. "In total, 57,000 hectares of agriculture…...