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From Tendulkar to Yuvraj, when teens conquered our imagination
Vaibhav Suryavanshi's recent century prompted a look back at other Indian teenage cricket prodigies. Sachin Tendulkar's explosive innings against Pakistan at 16, Yuvraj Singh's impactful arrival against Australia, and Irfan Pathan's magical delivery to dismiss Adam Gilchrist are highlighted.
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Stock market today: Nifty50 opens below 24,300; BSE Sensex dips over 150 points
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, opened in red on Wednesday. While Nifty50 went below 24,300, BSE Sensex was near 80,100. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 24,293.95, down 42 points or 0.17%. BSE Sensex was at 80,133.01, down 155 points or 0.19%.
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi reminds me of Adam Gilchrist: Michael Hussey
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old batting sensation, has captured the attention of cricket legends like Michael Hussey and James Hopes. Hussey likened Vaibhav's explosive batting to Adam Gilchrist's, emphasizing his fearless approach against top bowlers. Hopes highlighted the confidence of 'Gen Z' batters and the strong position of Indian cricket in white-ball formats, noting the exposure young talents receive in India.
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Gold rate prediction on Akshaya Tritiya: Where are gold prices headed?
Gold rate prediction: Gold prices have experienced a slight dip despite disappointing US economic data, influenced by hopes of easing US-China trade tensions and President Trump's tariff decisions. Buying gold on Akshaya Tritiya is considered auspicious according to Indian traditions. But what’s the outlook for gold and what factors will drive gold prices in the coming days?
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Homework incomplete, but RR’s boy wonder is rewriting history books
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a prodigious cricket talent from Bihar, overcame age restrictions to shine. Coaches recognized his potential early, fast-tracking him to U-19 cricket where he impressed with aggressive batting. His U-19 Test debut featured a record-breaking century.
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Pahalgam attack: Pakistan Army initiates unprovoked firing along LoC in J&K; India ‘responds swiftly’
The firing, which began with small arms, was reported from the Pargwal sector along the IB in Jammu district, and the Sunderbani and Naushera sectors in Rajouri district
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Speeding goods carrier rams into nursing students in Gadwal, two killed, two injured
The victims, identified as Manisha and Maheshwari, both aged around 16, were students at the Government College of Nursing near the Old SP office
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Bullet on street, blood on window: K'taka techie shoots family dead in US, kills self
Harshavardhana Kikkeri, an entrepreneur from Mysuru, allegedly killed his wife, Shwetha, and their son in their Newcastle, Washington home before committing suicide. The couple's younger son was unharmed. Authorities discovered the bodies after responding to a 911 call, with the medical examiner ruling the deaths of Shwetha and her son as homicides and Harshavardhana's as suicide. The motive remains unknown.
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High temperatures and mango production | Explained
What’s the quantum of growth in India? What are the challenges? How does mango production in India compare to that of China and Thailand? Does genetic diversity play a role in the hardiness and productivity of the fruit? How does it help it combat climate change?
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What is the controversy over Bengal school scam? | Explained
Why were hundreds of teachers of State-run schools protesting outside the West Bengal School Service Commission? Has the list of ‘tainted’ and ‘untainted’ candidates been made public?
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Where does gold come from? Nasa has the answer
As Akshaya Tritiya approaches, a new study suggests the gold in your jewelry and smartphones may originate from magnetar explosions billions of years ago. NASA data indicates that powerful flares from magnetars could account for up to 10% of heavy elements, including gold.
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'INDI's hand with Pakistan': Posters target Rahul Gandhi in Amethi
Posters targeting Rahul Gandhi and INDIA bloc leaders have surfaced in Amethi, accusing them of pro-Pakistan sentiments amid tensions following the Pahalgam attack. The posters feature comments from Farooq Abdullah and Vijay Wadettiwar, labeling Gandhi a terrorism sympathizer.
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CSK vs PBKS: Playing XI, MA pitch report, weather in Chennai
Chennai Super Kings, struggling with only two wins, face Punjab Kings at Chepauk in a crucial IPL encounter. CSK's batting combinations and powerplay woes persist despite MS Dhoni's return as captain. Punjab Kings, with a stronger position, aim to exploit CSK's weaknesses, leveraging their in-form bowlers against a demoralized Chennai unit in anticipated warm conditions.
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WATCH: Kuldeep Yadav caught slapping Rinku Singh on camera
Following their IPL match, Delhi Capitals' Kuldeep Yadav playfully slapped KKR's Rinku Singh, both representing Uttar Pradesh, in a friendly exchange. KKR defeated DC by 14 runs, boosting their playoff hopes. KKR's innings was propelled by Angkrish Raghuvanshi (44) and Rinku Singh (36), while Sunil Narine's 3/29 restricted DC to 190/9 despite contributions from Faf du Plessis and Axar Patel.
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Mother Dairy hikes milk prices by up to ₹2/litre
The prices of toned milk (bulk vended) has been increased to ₹56 per litre from ₹54 per litre in Delhi-NCR
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'Credible intel': Pakistan minister claims India planning strike in 24-36 hours
Pakistan claims to possess credible intelligence indicating an imminent Indian military strike within the next 24 to 36 hours, alleging it's based on fabricated accusations related to the Pahalgam incident. Pakistan vehemently rejects India's self-proclaimed role as judge, jury, and executioner, asserting its own history as a victim of terrorism.
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Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for today
Stock market recommendations: Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers' DVP Mehul Kothari recommends buying Inox Wind, Symphony, and Jyoti CNC. Inox Wind, exhibiting strength above its 200 DEMA, is a buy in the ₹170-₹173 range, targeting ₹190. Symphony, recovering from a recent decline, is poised to retest its moving averages, with a target of ₹1260.
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‘Managed to wriggle out onto a ledge’: How 14 died in Kolkata hotel fire
A fire erupted at Hotel Rituraj in Kolkata's Mechhua wholesale fruit market, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. A man died after jumping from a ledge in panic, while another fractured his leg attempting to escape. Firefighters and disaster management teams rescued several individuals, some suffering from smoke inhalation, as concerns arose about others potentially trapped inside.
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Pahalgam attack LIVE: PM Modi convenes high-level security meet
Pakistan Army initiates unprovoked firing along LoC in J&K; India ‘responds swiftly’
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Indian Army responds 'swiftly and proportionately' to Pakistan firing along LOC
Pakistani army violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control, initiating unprovoked small-arms fire in the Naushera, Sunderbani, and Akhnoor sectors. Indian troops responded promptly and proportionately. This escalation occurs amidst heightened tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack. PM Modi has granted the armed forces complete operational freedom to respond to Pakistan.
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