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Vaughan pokes fun at IPL: 'A strategic time-out with 2 needed'
Former England captain Michael Vaughan humorously criticised the IPL for a seemingly unnecessary strategic timeout during a match where Lucknow Super Giants needed just two runs off 24 balls. The decision raised eyebrows and was a moment of amusement amidst LSG's comfortable victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad.
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Myanmar earthquake: Videos capture collapsing buildings, cracked roads, and mass panic
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, causing extensive damage and panic in Thailand and China. The tremor, followed by a significant aftershock, destroyed buildings, collapsed a bridge, and damaged infrastructure. Rescue operations are underway as people fled to safety, and emergency teams assess the situation amid warnings of possible aftershocks and further collapses.
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'Nothing new with Eden Gardens curator not listening to home captain'
Ex-Bengal cricketer Shreevats Goswami claimed Eden Gardens curator consistently ignores home team requests. The current curator refuted accusations, emphasising adherence to BCCI guidelines and maintaining good relations with KKR. Simon Doull called for prioritising home team needs. KKR captain Rahane desired spin-friendly pitches, but Mukherjee defended his pitch preparations and questioned KKR’s spinners’ performance.
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India cannot change fanatical and bigoted mindset of Pakistan: Jaishankar in LS
External affairs minister S Jaishankar informed the Lok Sabha that India is closely monitoring minority attacks in Pakistan and Bangladesh. He highlighted recent incidents targeting Hindus, Sikhs, Ahmadis, and Christians. Jaishankar stressed India's inability to change Pakistan's mindset but affirmed proactive measures to address the issue. The Human Rights Focus Pakistan report noted a rise in minority attacks in 2025.
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Navratri Colours: Here is the list of nine colours and their significance
Each day of Chaitra Navratri is associated with a specific colour, which holds significant meaning and symbolism for the nine forms of Goddess Durga.
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After killing wife, Techie spoke to body, drank phenyl in suicide attempt
Rakesh Rajendra Khedekar confessed to killing his wife, Gouri Anil Sambrekar, after a fight over her job on March 26. Following the murder, he talked to her body all night. He later attempted suicide but survived. Police detained him near Pune and are awaiting medical clearance to present him in court for further investigation.
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YSRCP, CPI(M) oppose A.P. govt.’s decision to allocate Harbour Park land in Vizag to LuLu Group
Botcha questions rationale behind providing prime land to private parties at cheaper prices; the land falls within the prohibited area of CRZ, says CPI(M) leader
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Film producer Max Howard shares his observations on the evolution of the animation industry
Max is known for extensive work in positions of leadership at major studios such as Disney, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks
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Silver for the goddess | Why Cuttack’s GI-tagged Tarakasi art form is facing a precarious future
March is when the Rupa Tarakasi craftsmen of Cuttack begin work for Durga Puja, but the artisans of this 500-year-old art form are struggling to stay afloat
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Parliament Budget Session Day 13 LIVE: Indian Ports Bill to be introduced today
The Lok Sabha passed the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 on Thursday, March 27, after a discussion on the proposed law that will modernise and consolidate India’s immigration laws
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Severe heatwave alert for 89 mandals in Andhra Pradesh today
The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) has issued a ‘severe heatwave’ alert (red) for 89 mandals in the State on March 27 and for 36 mandals on March 28.
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Watch: British MP asks UK govt to 'formally' apologise for Jallianwala Bagh massacre
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Anti-terrorist operation resumes in J&K’s Kathua
After halting for the night, search parties moved from different directions with the first light of the day on March 28 in J&K’s Kathua
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Story of mud and water | Review of Rising Sons by Kavery Nambisan
Set in a village in the years leading up to Independence, Nambisan’s new novel is about family dynamics and deeply ingrained societal divisions
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Watch: Pikachu seen fleeing police during anti-Erdogan protests in Turkey
Protests erupted in Istanbul following the detention of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption allegations, leading to widespread unrest and nearly 1,900 detentions. Demonstrators, including one in a Pikachu costume, were seen clashing with the police, as international concerns over Turkey's democratic decline grow.
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Wagh Bakri Foundation donates nine specialised delivery vehicles for Akshaya Patra
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In her Oxford address, Mamata says her governance model doesn't allow discrimination
Addressing a gathering at Kellogg College at the University of Oxford on March 27, 2025, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee stressed the importance of inclusive development and stated that division in society is counterproductive.
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Stock market today: BSE Sensex opens flat; Nifty50 near 23,580
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened flat in trade on Friday. While BSE Sensex was near 77,550, Nifty50 was around 23,580 levels.
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Intel’s ex-CEO Pat Gelsinger breaks silence on his ‘forced’ resignation’
Intel's board ended Pat Gelsinger's turnaround plan, leading to his premature retirement. Gelsinger's tenure at Intel was marked by revenue decline and strategic missteps, particularly in AI and manufacturing. New CEO Lip-Bu Tan aims to restructure and focus on aggressive AI chip production to revitalize Intel.
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