9+ min ago (191+ words) Ranchi : India opener Rohit Sharma on Sunday surpassed Pakistan's Shahid Afridi to hit maximum number of sixes (352) by any batter in the history of One-Day Internationals cricket, during the first ODI against South Africa here. Rohit came into this series with 349 sixes in his account and two behind Afridi, who hit 351 in 398 matches in ODI cricket between 1996 to 2015. Rohit hit two consecutive sixes over deep midwicket off South African spinner Prenelan Subrayen in the 15th over of the innings to equal with Afridi, and pulled Marco Hansen over deep square leg to set the world record for most ODI sixes in least number of innings. The 38-year-old right-hander brought up the record shortly after completing his 60th half-century in ODI cricket. Rohit eventually fell for 57 off 50 balls with five fours and three sixes. The former India skipper, who earlier this year led…...

38+ min ago (246+ words) Narayana blames structural flaws for the rise of figures like "I-Bomma Ravi, urges action against film mafia instead of targeting individuals. CPI leader Narayana made strong remarks on Sunday, stating that killing one "Hidma" would only lead to the rise of a thousand more, pointing to deep-rooted systemic failures. He said that even a well-informed person like Immdai Ravi turned to the wrong path because of flaws in the system. Narayana admitted that he too had watched movies for free on "iBomma," saying he merely checked how people were accessing films without paying hundreds of rupees. He argued that unless the loopholes in the system are fixed, individuals like Ravi will continue to emerge. The CPI leader added that one person may work for good while another may do harm, and that punishing individuals alone will not solve the problem....

1+ hour, 13+ 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…...

1+ hour, 17+ 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…...

1+ hour, 21+ 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…...

1+ hour, 22+ 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…...

1+ hour, 33+ 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....

1+ hour, 36+ 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…...

2+ hour, 4+ 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…...

2+ hour, 11+ 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…...