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Growing sports fandom in Australia, one tee at a time

IN a video posted by Cricket Australia a few months ago, a few young fans got the chance to interact with the vice-captain Tahlia McGrath. One of the young fans was wearing a t-shirt that said 'Caught Healy, Bowled Perry, Forever.' \"Oh, that's a nice one,\" McGrath complimented the young fan. \"I got it for Christmas,\" the young fan replied, beaming ear to ear.

Ronaldo scores again for Portugal in Nations League

CRISTIANO Ronaldo scored his record-extending 133rd international goal to keep Portugal perfect in the Nations League with a 3-1 win over Poland on Saturday, and Spain struck late to edge Denmark 1-0.

Bowlers put TN in command on a rain-hit day

CHETESHWAR Pujara endured a six-ball duck as Saurashtra were left reeling at 35/5, trailing by 129 runs in the second innings with Tamil Nadu taking complete command of their Ranji Trophy Group D clash in Coimbatore.

HIL auctions: Harmanpreet most expensive player on Day 1

DOUBLE Olympic bronze medallist, Harmanpreet Singh, was bagged by Soorma Hockey Club for ₹78 lakh on Day One of the Hockey India League auction here on Sunday.

CAUGHT SHORT IN DESERT

India lose to Oz by 9 runs in Sharjah, rely on result of NZ vs Pak to qualify for semifinals

How estate planning plays crucial role in preserving wealth

Experts say it is essential to have a backup mechanism in the form of estate planning to protect and transfer wealth to beneficiaries, thereby preventing disputes

IT firm Wipro to consider issuing bonus shares

IT services firm Wipro has said that its Board of Directors will be considering a proposal for issue of bonus shares. The company will be announcing its second quarter FY25 results on October 17.

RIGHT NOW, GEO-POLITICAL RISK IS THE KEY FACTOR

Some years ago, I had commenced with a column titled 'Right Now', which was the title of a popular rock song released three decades ago by the music group, Van Halen. The lyrics of this song proposed living for the moment and not being afraid of making a change. So, in this fortnight's column, I propose to take you, my valued readers, once again on a 'Right Now' journey across our financial markets.

WHAT DOES TATA'S LEGACY MEAN TO YOUR MONEY

THIS column is not an obituary on Ratan Tata. The purpose of reading this column is to understand the connections between major events and your money. Tata's demise is certainly a significant business event. You must understand the impact he had on your money. The values he leaves behind will continue to influence your behaviour regarding money.

Ola cabs directed to offer refund choices to users

THE Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has directed Ola to implement consumer-friendly changes, including offering refund options and providing receipts for auto rides.

Israel PM mulls plan to seal off aid to N Gaza

Aim of the proposal is to starve out Hamas of food & water and pressure them to release the remaining hostages

Joe Biden plans one-day visit to Germany on Friday: source

US President Joe Biden is expected to visit Germany next week, a government source said on Sunday, after a previously planned trip was canceled due to Hurricane Milton in Florida.

Returning booster of rocket caught at SpaceX launchpad

SPACEX pulled off the boldest test flight yet of its enormous Starship rocket on Sunday, catching the returning booster back at the launch pad with mechanical arms.

US to send air defence battery and troops to Israel

THE United States will send a Terminal High Altitude Area Defence battery and troops to Israel, the Pentagon said on Sunday, even as Iran warned Washington to keep American military forces out of Israel.

Ukrainian recruiters raid Kyiv bars, restaurants to recruit men for army

UKRAINIAN military recruitment officers raided restaurants, bars and a concert hall in Kyiv, checking military registration documents and detaining men who were not in compliance, media and witnesses reported.

Canada MP in House raises Khalistani attack on journos

A prominent Canadian MP of Indian origin has voiced concern over attacks on journalists who report on Khalistani extremism in Canada and asked the authorities to deal with the situation with an iron hand \"before it is too late\".

Vietnam, China agree to calm SCS tensions as they sign new trade deal

VIETNAM and China agreed to calm tensions in their South China Sea (SCS) dispute, Vietnamese state media reported on Sunday, days after Hanoi accused Beijing of a \"brutal\" attack on its fishermen.

Tiger safari zone to be launched in Ramnagar

IN a move poised to revitalise the state's eco-tourism landscape, the Uttarakhand forest department is set to introduce a tiger safari zone in Ramnagar, fostering wildlife enthusiasts' encounters with the big cats in a new arena.

Marking error in math fails Class X student, Guj teachers fined again

TEACHERS have again been penalized in Gujarat for errors in evaluating board exam papers. In the latest incident in the Gujarat board exams, several teachers were found making mistakes while totaling marks. One case involved a Math teacher who made a significant totaling error of 30 marks, resulting in a student failing the Class X board exam.

Schools focus on attendance in cybercrime hub

IN one of its kind initiative to prevent children's involvement in cyber crime related activities, attendance at this school in Jamtara is taken thrice to ensure that the students do not sneak out for any kind of phishing activities.

Maha murder ignites political war

MVA says law & order has worsened in state; BJP says Oppn leaders indulging in petty politics

Poll panel urges Centre for forces deployment ahead of Maha, J'khand polls

EVEN though the poll schedules have not been announced yet, preparations for the next round of assembly elections have begun. The Election Commission of India (EC) has urged the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for pre-poll advance deployment of the Central Armed Police Forces (CRPFs) in Jharkhand and Maharashtra.

Railways grapples with 'sabotage' attempts

Nearly 24 derailment bids by placing objects on tracks were reported in the last few months, say officials

Indigenous Bofors guns delivery to miss '26 deadline

GOING by the tardy delivery of the indigenously produced advanced Bofors gun Dhanush to the Indian Army, it will be difficult to meet the March 2026 dateline, officials said.

GatiShakti completes 3 yrs, Modi calls it 'transformative'

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (PMGS-NMP) has emerged as a transformative initiative aimed at revolutionising India's infrastructure and is driving faster and more efficient development across sectors.

Ex-DU prof GN Saibaba's kin to donate his body to Hyderabad medical college

THE family members of former Delhi University professor GN Saibaba, who passed away on Saturday night, have decided to donate his mortal remains to the state-run Gandhi Hospital.

CHENNAI AIRSHOW DEATHS SHOW ORGANISERS' FAILURE

OCTOBER 6, 2024 was a memorable day but not in the way the Tamil Nadu government and the Indian Air Force may have intended it to be.

NETA'S SHOCKING SUPARI MURDER SHOWS POOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

THE shocking mafia-style hit job of a powerful ruling party neta in Mumbai revived concerns over the law and order situation in the Maximum City ahead of assembly polls in Maharashtra.

KAMAKSHI TEMPLE IN THE SOUTH INDIAN SALVATION CITY

ITH the Sharad Navaratri festival in honour of the Devi just over, I found I was thinking a lot about Kamakshi Devi in Kanchipuram and would like to share some interesting facts as a follow-up to the festival.

REMEMBERING A GREAT GANDHIAN SCHOLAR IN INDIA

Dharampal's work has enjoyed a revival after being neglected for decades, largely due to the efforts of his admirers. Re-reading them is crucial to understanding modern India