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Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: X) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Ajinkya Rahane believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s time will come, but feels India should currently stick with the top-three combination that delivered the 2026 T20 World Cup title, backing Sanju Samson to reclaim his place alongside Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan.Samson, who was named Player of the Tournament during India’s triumphant T20 World Cup campaign, was dropped after a string of low scores on the tour of England. Sooryavanshi was subsequently handed his international debut in Manchester and also opened during the T20Is…

Norway’s Princess Astrid leaves after the funeral service of Norway’s King Harald, in Oslo on Wednesday Princess Astrid of Norway, the elder sister of late King Harald V, died on Friday at the age of 94, the Norwegian royal palace said, just two days after she attended her brother’s state funeral in Oslo.Astrid’s death comes less than two weeks after Harald died aged 89 on August 28, ending his more than 35-year reign. She made her final public appearance on Wednesday, September 9, when Norway held a state funeral for the late king at Oslo Cathedral.“Throughout her long life, Princess…

In 2006, Cate Blanchett bought this Melbourne home for $745,000; years later, it fetched over $3 million(Image Credit: Instagram) Not every celebrity property story begins with a sprawling mansion or a headline-making estate. Cate Blanchett’s Melbourne property had a much quieter story. The Oscar-winning actor and her husband, writer and director Andrew Upton, owned a home in Prahran for almost two decades. During that time, the property underwent changes that made it both more practical and appealing to modern buyers.Blanchett and Upton bought the three-bedroom residence at 5 Trinian Street in 2006 for $745,000. Nearly 18 years later, the Melbourne…

Man explains why two salaries may not be enough Earning more can change the way people make financial decisions. A home, a better school, a new car or more regular outings may start to feel affordable when there are two salaries coming in. But those decisions can also bring new monthly commitments.Dr Sunny Garg, an entrepreneur, recently used a two-income household to explain how this can happen, raising questions about what financial comfort really looks like for families with a high combined income.The ₹3 lakh household exampleGarg described a couple earning ₹1.5 lakh each, taking their combined monthly income to…

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan (PTI Photo) Former Pakistan chief selector and head coach Haroon Rasheed believes the decline of Pakistan cricket can be traced back to the sweeping domestic-structure changes introduced during Imran Khan’s tenure as Prime Minister, claiming the former Pakistan captain rejected a proposed hybrid model in favour of drastically reducing the number of first-class teams.Haroon, who was part of a task force formed to examine Pakistan’s domestic structure during Imran’s time in office, recalled that the group had proposed retaining departmental teams alongside a streamlined provincial system. But according to him, Imran was unwilling to accept…

Photo: https://actionfornature.org At 13, Neha Blunt is using code, creativity and community action to tackle one of the world’s most urgent environmental challenges. The New Jersey student created Water Saver, a web application that turns everyday conservation into an interactive challenge, helping households track their water use and make practical changes. Her wider campaign has educated more than 1 million people worldwide, encouraged over 100,000 residents to change daily habits and contributed to an estimated 20 million gallons of water savings. As reported by Action for Nature and South Jersey Media, Neha’s project began with a simple belief that every…

Actor Ram Pothineni is set to make his directorial debut with the upcoming film tentatively titled ‘RAPO23’, in which he will also play the lead role. While the psychological action thriller is currently in production, the makers have now announced that actress Samyuktha has joined the project as the female lead. The announcement was made on her birthday today.Samyuktha announced as female lead in ‘RAPO23’The makers took to X to welcome Samyuktha to the world of ‘RAPO23’ with a special birthday post featuring the actress. Sharing her picture, the team wrote, “The world of #RAPO23 welcomes its newest addition. Happy…

You may have noticed it without giving it much thought: some men never seem to leave home without a small comb in their pocket. It goes with them to the office, a dinner, a wedding, a date or even a quick outing. At first, it may look like nothing more than a grooming preference. But when a small object becomes a permanent part of someone’s routine, there can be more behind the habit than simple convenience. Psychology does not suggest that carrying a comb automatically makes a man vain or overly concerned about his appearance. Instead, the habit may reflect…

Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq (Image: ANI) Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq may have left England, but the troubles from Pakistan’s disastrous tour don’t seem ready to leave them just yet.According to Geo News, the Pakistan duo have now been summoned by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) over information reportedly obtained from their mobile phones. And as if that wasn’t enough, both players are also set to miss the opening round of the President’s Trophy Grade-I after failing to undergo mandatory fitness tests.It has been quite the homecoming.Rizwan and Imam were among seven players sent back to Pakistan by the Pakistan Cricket…

Becky Shelton could have cashed in, just like many other landowners in her neighbourhood. But she knew that wasn’t what she and her late husband wanted. Selling the 215 acres to developers reshaping Northern Virginia was everything against their dream. So, she went as planned and locked the land away, ensuring that it never becomes housing subdivisions or data centres.A conservation easement on her King George property, and a purchase of development rights on the Stafford acreage where she lives, helped her get there. These two legal protections mean the land will remain woods, pastures and crops. The restrictions bind…