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Sanju Samson (Image: ANI) NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson has spent years learning to live with the scrutiny that comes with playing for India. On Tuesday, after his 57 off 22 balls against Afghanistan in the second T20I, he admitted that the noise from outside does get through — even if his preferred response is to switch it off.“I try to switch the Wi-Fi off. But sometimes the Wi-Fi gets switched on and comments become visible,” Samson said after India’s seven-wicket win. “Some senior player says something. So I think it’s very normal.”Samson’s innings, in which 52 of his 57 runs…

Airbnb has pledged $250 million (£190 million) in below-market financing to help restart stalled housing projects, with its first $6.4 million investment going toward an affordable housing development in Austin, Texas. The short-term rental company announced the Airbnb Housing Accelerator, a new program aimed at addressing the U.S. housing shortage by filling funding gaps for construction projects that are ready to begin. According to an official announcement published in the Airbnb Newsroom, the first funding commitment could help unlock more than $5 billion in wider real estate investment over the next decade by providing the final money needed to start…

No death penalty for Rob Reiner’s son Nick Reiner as prosecutors decline to pursue capital punishment Prosecutors announced on Tuesday that they will not seek the death penalty against Nick Reiner in connection with the killings of his parents, actor-director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, who were fatally stabbed at their Los Angeles residence late last year.Charges against Nick ReinerThe 32-year-old was charged with first-degree murder on December 16, just two days after the shocking deaths of the couple, aged 78 and 70. A grand jury allegation filed this summer claimed that Nick Reiner had been lying…

Udaipur is mourning the loss of Rajmata Vijayraj Kumari Mewar, who died late on Monday, September 14, at the age of 83 after a prolonged illness.For many, she was known first as a member of the former Mewar royal family. But her life in Udaipur was about more than a royal title. Education, philanthropy, spirituality and the preservation of Mewar’s traditions remained important parts of her public life.Her death comes just over a year after the passing of her husband, Arvind Singh Mewar, who died in March 2025. Together, they had three children, Bhargavi Kumari Mewar, Padmaja Kumari Mewar and…

Sanju Samson (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: It’s not easy being Sanju Samson. He has been forever walking the line in his 10-year-old international career, partly because of team dynamics and mostly because of his unignorable inconsistency. As he has often done in his career when pushed to a corner, he served a reminder on Tuesday night in the second T20I against Afghanistan why it’s difficult to dismiss his potential in T20 cricket.In a matter of seven overs, after the Indian bowlers expectedly restricted Afghanistan to a modest 159/8 on evidently sluggish pitch, Samson buried the ghosts of the Ireland and…

“Ori: Holder of the Heads” follows a world where people can speak to their ancestors and ask them for advice A TikTok reviewer who makes a habit of stopping at comic convention booths that attract little attention ended up giving an indie comic creator a major boost after visiting his stall at Anime NYC. The reviewer, known online as @slow_comics, posted a video about Dare and his comics, and the video went viral with one million likes. The exposure brought about 25,000 new followers to Dare’s creator account and helped him sell out his available copies almost overnight.@slow_comics has built…

Quote of the day by Michael Douglas(Image Credit: Instagram) A famous surname can get people talking before you have even had the chance to introduce yourself. For Michael Douglas, that was part of growing up as the son of Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas. His father was already a major movie star, which meant Michael was familiar with the world of cinema from an early age. It also meant that his own ambitions could easily be viewed through the lens of his father’s success.Michael eventually chose acting, just as his father had done, but his journey was not simply a matter…

American lists countries where he got food poisoning, says ‘I didn’t get sick in India’ An American vlogger’s Instagram post has sparked a discussion after followers began comparing their own food experiences with his. What began as a personal travel post soon drew attention in the comments, particularly around one country that was not part of his list.The countries he mentionedJake Braymiller shared a video with the caption, “Every country where I’ve gotten food poisoning. Most were probably my fault.”The clip opens with Braymiller eating from a banana leaf before listing the places where he says he fell ill.The countries…

India made one change to their playing XI. Ravi Bishnoi replaced the injured Varun Chakaravarthy. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to field against Afghanistan in the second T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.India won the opening T20I by seven wickets and currently lead the three-match series 1-0.Varun injured, Bishnoi comes inIndia made one change to their playing XI. Ravi Bishnoi replaced the injured Varun Chakaravarthy.Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was not included, while Sanju Samson retained his place in the team.Speaking at the toss, Iyer said: “We are going to bowl first.…

Pennsylvania man Jonathan Hunter Kramer charged for allegedly plotting ISIS-inspired attack. A 21-year-old Pennsylvania man is facing federal terrorism-related charges after FBI agents arrested him with a semiautomatic rifle, rifle magazines and about 190 rounds of ammunition that prosecutors say were being acquired for a planned attack.Who is Jonathan Hunter Kramer?Jonathan Hunter Kramer, from Valencia, Pennsylvania, was charged with receiving a firearm and ammunition while knowing, or having reasonable cause to believe, they would be used to commit a felony or federal terrorism offence.Prosecutors allege Kramer was preparing for an ISIS-inspired attack. He appeared in federal court on September 14,…