1,245 runs in one season, starred alongside Dhoni for India A; replaced Tendulkar, lost Test selection battle to Gambhir

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The 2003-04 Indian domestic season produced plenty of contenders for the national side, but one left-handed opener separated himself from almost everybody else. Across the Ranji and Duleep trophies, 1,245 runs came from just 15 innings at an extraordinary average of 103.75. There were five centuries, three of them double hundreds, while the next-highest aggregate … Read more

Dalai Lama mourns King Harald V, praises his ‘strong sense of service’

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Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama mourned the death of Norway’s King Harald V, praising his ‘meaningful life marked by a strong sense of service.’ He wrote to the Royal Family offering heartfelt condolences and recalled his own visits to Norway. Dalai Lama Offers Condolences Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama offered condolences on the demise of … Read more

Nepal: Fresh flood warning for Bhote Koshi River, 3 districts on alert

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Nepal’s disaster authority issued a fresh flood warning for the Bhote Koshi River, urging caution in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading. The death toll from earlier floods rose to 675, with thousands missing, including many Indian nationals. New Flood Warning Issued Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) on Sunday issued an urgent public … Read more

India sends 4th relief flight to Nepal with 11 tonnes of supplies

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India’s fourth relief flight to Nepal delivered 11 tonnes of supplies and specialised teams for tunnel search/rescue and forensics. This is part of India’s ongoing support following the catastrophic Bhote Koshi River floods on August 26. India on Sunday sent its fourth relief flight to Kathmandu, delivering 11 tonnes of essential supplies alongside specialised personnel … Read more

Odisha: Massive haul of illicit liquor seized in Nayagarh, one held

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Odisha’s Nayagarh Police seized 3,250 litres of illicit country-made liquor near Odagaon. Officers intercepted a pickup van, recovering 32,500 pouches. The driver was arrested, and a case has been registered under the Odisha Excise Act. Odisha’s Nayagarh Police has intensified its crackdown against the illegal liquor trade in the district under the Nasha Mukt Bharat … Read more

RSS chief tells diaspora to be true Americans, fulfil karma bhumi duty

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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat told the Bharatiya diaspora in New York to be loyal to their country of residence (‘karma bhumi’) first. He said they should behave as “true Americans” and fulfil duties there before thinking of their ‘janma bhumi’ (India). Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday (local time) said that while … Read more

Nepal floods: 16 Keralites return home safely, 45 others accounted for

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16 Keralites have returned home safely from flood-hit Nepal, confirms CM VD Satheesan. 45 more travellers are confirmed safe, with return arrangements underway. 7 individuals, including 4 Australian citizens of Kerala origin, remain to be contacted. Keralites Return Safely from Nepal Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Saturday stated that 16 Keralites have safely returned … Read more

Sumanth’s MGV Trailer: Divinely Mysterious & Big Reveal

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Hero Sumanth’s spiritual mystery thriller Mahendragiri Varahi, directed by Santhossh Jagarlapudi, is gearing up for its theatrical release on September 11. Produced by Laxman and Kalipu Madhu under the Rajashyamala Entertainments and Bridge Films banners, the film has already created strong buzz with its teaser. The makers have now released the theatrical trailer. The story … Read more

No Respect, No Company? Taapsee Recalls Her Telugu Debut Days

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Taapsee Pannu’s earlier comments about director K Raghavendra Rao had created a major controversy. Without directly naming him, she had once spoken sarcastically about the way heroines were presented in Telugu films and joked about how fruits and flowers were used in songs. Now, Taapsee has once again spoken about her experience during the shooting … Read more