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  Cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the first Test match between the India national cricket team and the South Africa national cricket team , set to begin at Eden Gardens, Kolkata , this week. The iconic venue, known for its electric atmosphere and passionate crowd, is expected to witness a thrilling contest between two of the world’s top red-ball sides. Team India: Balancing Experience and Youth After a dominant home season, India will look to continue their winning run with a balanced squad that combines experience and fresh talent. Rohit Sharma will lead the side, with Yashasvi Jaiswal likely to open alongside him. Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli will form the backbone of the middle order, while Shreyas Iyer and Ravindra Jadeja add stability and all-round capability. Behind the stumps, Rishabh Pant is expected to make his much-anticipated return after a long injury layoff, bringing explosive batting and sharp wicketkeeping skills. On the bowling front, Jasprit Bumrah and M...

  Indian hammer thrower Manju Bala Singh , a celebrated athlete and Asian Games medallist , has been handed a five-year ban for a doping violation — a development that has sent shockwaves through the athletics community. The ban, imposed by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) , comes after Bala tested positive for a prohibited substance during an out-of-competition test earlier this year. Manju Bala, who brought pride to India with her consistent performances in international competitions, including the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou , where she clinched a bronze medal, now faces the toughest phase of her sporting journey. The ban effectively sidelines her from all forms of competitive athletics until 2029, dealing a severe blow to her career and India’s medal hopes in field events. According to reports, Bala’s sample was found to contain traces of a banned anabolic agent, commonly associated with performance enhancement. While she reportedly maintained that the ingestion was un...

  Singer-actor Lucky Ali recently opened up about a personal chapter of his life that has remained largely out of the spotlight — his marriages. In a candid interview with Navbharat Times, he revealed that he has been married three times , each in a different country, and described each relationship as having “its own story”.  Three Marriages, Three Countries Lucky Ali shared that his first marriage was to Meaghan Jane McCleary, with whom he has two children. His second marriage was to a Persian woman named Inaya, and the third, in 2010, was to British model Kate Elizabeth Hallam, with whom he has a son.  He emphasised: “It’s not necessary that you start and end life with the same partner. I married three times, each time in a different country, and every situation was unique.” No Regrets, Just Acceptance Despite none of the marriages working out in the long term, Lucky Ali says he holds no regrets. He asserts that while the unions may have ended, the relationships the...

  Veteran actress and politician Hema Malini has strongly condemned the false rumours circulating online about the health and death of her husband, legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra . Over the past 24 hours, several unverified social media posts claimed that the 88-year-old actor had passed away, sparking panic among fans. Hema Malini took to X (formerly Twitter) to set the record straight, assuring everyone that Dharmendra is alive, stable, and responding positively to treatment . “Please do not spread or believe any fake news. Dharam ji is fine and under medical care. He is responding well to treatment. Thank you all for your love and concern,” Hema Malini wrote. The clarification came shortly after reports emerged that Dharmendra had been admitted to a Mumbai hospital due to age-related health issues. Sources close to the family confirmed that the actor was receiving routine treatment and there was no cause for alarm . Dharmendra, affectionately called the “ He-Man of Bo...

 After nearly a decade away from her recording-studio life, Hilary Duff is back—and she’s doing it on her own terms. On November 6, 2025, she released Mature , a bold new single which marks her first original song since her 2015 album Breathe In. Breathe Out..  A return built on growth In interviews, Duff explained that Mature isn’t simply a comeback—it’s a conversation. “‘Mature’ is a little conversation that my present self is having with my younger self,” she said/ The track reflects on past experiences—love, mistakes, self-discovery—and embraces who she has become. Critics describe the song as a shimmering pop-rock number, mixing guitar riffs and synths to frame lyrics that are more grown-up and reflective than her earlier hits.  Lyrical edge & visual storytelling Duff’s lyrics take a candid tone: “She looks like all of your girls but blonder / A little like me, just younger …”  One verse dives into more mature themes than she’s previously explor...

Cricket has long been celebrated as a “gentleman’s game,” a phrase that has echoed across generations. But Indian women’s cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur has boldly redefined that idea, challenging outdated notions and reshaping how the world views the sport. Her latest statement — striking out the word “gentleman’s” from the traditional phrase — carries a powerful message of inclusion, equality, and empowerment. A Redefinition of Tradition For decades, cricket was considered a male-dominated sport, both in perception and in participation. The phrase “gentleman’s game” became synonymous with men’s cricket, sidelining women’s contributions. Harmanpreet’s symbolic move to remove that word isn’t just a linguistic change — it’s a statement of evolution. By doing so, she’s declaring that cricket belongs to everyone, regardless of gender. The game’s spirit — of skill, sportsmanship, and respect — transcends any label. Championing Equality On and Off the Field Harmanpreet has consistentl...