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MANCHESTER: (Jul 22) Former head coach Ravi Shastri believes Washington Sundar has all the attributes to become India’s next “genuine” Test all-rounder, as he is lethal with the ball in home conditions and is also a naturally gifted batter. The 25-year-old off-spinner, who made a memorable Test debut at the Gabba in 2021, has since...

AGRA (UP): (Jul 20) The father of two sisters in Agra, whose missing persons complaint about his girls exposed an illegal religious conversion racket and led to the arrest of 10 people from six states, claimed on Sunday that his daughters were “brainwashed” by some Kashmiri girls. According to police, the probe began in March...

IMPHAL: (Jul 22) Seven militants were arrested from different parts of Manipur, police said on Tuesday. Three members of the Kangleipak Communist Party were arrested from Pangal Basti in Tengnoupal district on Sunday. They were identified as Khumanthem Umakanta Singh (36), Pukhrambam Naoton Singh (22) and Soibam Bargil Meitei (23). Four cadres of the proscribed...

NEW DELHI: (Jul 22) The Congress on Tuesday claimed that there are “far deeper reasons” for Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation as the vice president than the health reasons cited by him, and said his resignation speaks highly of him but poorly of those who got him elected to the post. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam...

NEW DELHI: (Jul 22) With Jagdeep Dhankhar quitting as the vice president, the election to appoint his successor will have to be held “as soon as possible”. According to Clause 2 of Article 68 of the Constitution, an election to fill a vacancy in the office of the vice president occurring due to his death,...

NEW DELHI: (Jul 16) A study analysing brain scans of crew members who spent a year at an Antarctic research station has revealed changes due to exposure to isolated and extreme environments with potential impacts on physiology and cognition. The findings, published in the journal ‘npj Microgravity’, have implications as extended space missions are planned...

NEW DELHI: (Jul 17) Oral healthcare plays a significant role in enhancing health-related outcomes, including those associated with cancer, researchers from AIIMS Delhi said, underscoring the necessity of integrating oral care practices not only at the primary level but throughout all health management. Emerging evidences indicate that poor oral health is closely associated with several...

NEW DELHI: (Jul 18) A study conducted in Madagascar’s households has found that new malaria vaccines — offering protection up to 10 months — could help mitigate disruptions to disease control measures because of extreme weather events. Malaria — a mosquito-borne infectious disease — is a serious public health concern, with climate change-driven temperatures and...

LONDON: (Jul 19) ‘The Diary of a Cricketer’s Wife’ penned by Puja Pujara, capturing the journey of her husband Cheteshwar, found a hallowed introduction place at the Lord’s Cricket Ground library and the author termed the book as “something for everyone.” In the book, Puja narrated the achievements and struggles of the India batter’s international...

PORTRUSH (N IRELAND): (Jul 19) Golfer Sahith Theegala may have missed the cut at the British Open but he is happy to be back in action after a two-month layoff due to injuries. Theegala (75-74), who made an early exit at Royal Portrush, had suffered injuries earlier this year that saw him play indifferently and...