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Former captain Ben Stokes (image: IANS) Ben Stokes is set to make his mark in the Big Bash League with the Adelaide Strikers, and coach Tim Paine believes the England all-rounder could be particularly effective if he opens the batting.Stokes’ one-year deal with the Strikers was confirmed on Tuesday, making him available for the entire BBL season. Paine believes the 35-year-old can make an impact across all three departments while also bringing his leadership experience to the side. The Strikers had Matt Short and Chris Lynn as their regular opening combination last season, but Lynn is currently off contract, meaning…

Little Lady is set to be moved to the Gannon and Benjamin Marine Railway for repairs (Vineyard Gazette photo) A wooden fishing boat built in 1929 is nearing a major restoration on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. The vessel, Little Lady, is the sole remaining wooden fishing dragger in New England and has been part of the island’s fishing community for generations.According to the Martha’s Vineyard Times, Little Lady is expected to be moved from Ralph Packer’s dock in Vineyard Haven to the Gannon and Benjamin Marine Railway in about a month, where work on the vessel will begin.The full restoration is…

Rashmika Mandanna is preparing to return to work after spending nearly six weeks away from film sets. The actor had taken a break after suffering a hip injury while shooting for her upcoming action thriller Mysaa. The unexpected pause gave her time to rest, recover, and be with her family. However, with several projects lined up, Rashmika is now ready to get back to her busy schedule.Rashmika Mandanna reveals how her hip injury happened on ‘Mysaa’ setSpeaking about the incident in a chat with Hindustan Times, Rashmika revealed that the injury happened while she was shooting a song for Mysaa.…

The August 15 summit also happened to fall on India’s 80th Independence Day. At an age when many people begin slowing down, 74-year-old T.J. Marce was preparing to climb Europe’s highest peak. The retired Kerala State Road Transport Corporation employee, Marce (74) from Wayanad has now summited Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, reaching its 5,642-metre (18,510-ft) summit on August 15, 2026. The ascent was part of an eight-day expedition by a five-member team from Kerala that faced temperatures of around minus 20°C and winds of nearly 65 kmph during the climb.According to the Hindu and various media, Marce,…

Mohammad Rizwan leaves the ground after losing his wicket on day two of the second cricket test match between England and Pakistan in London, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. (AP Photo) Pakistan cricket was thrown into chaos after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made sweeping changes following the team’s defeats in the first two Tests against England, with several players reportedly finding out they had been dropped only through social media posts instead of being informed by the team management.The PCB recalled seven players and replaced two coaches after Pakistan lost the series 2-0 against England.Head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling…

Credit : Courtesy of Dr. Howard A. Rubin; Chris Kiely/Jump Visual When Howard and Suze Rubin, both 77, left their warm and cosy home in Florida for New York, they weren’t looking for a high-flying life in NYC. In fact, they moved to NYC for the weather. But they weren’t the ones chasing the cooler weather; their beloved dog, a bearded Collie named Buster, was. Florida may have a lot of beaches, but the sun wasn’t something good boy Buster could handle. “Summer is warm here, and you can’t really go out and play,” Howard told the Wall Street Journal.…

It is evident that Karthi’s most recent appearance before his movie ‘Sardar 2’ release was very entertaining and he shared honest opinions on different things. From the growing concern over films being leaked online on their release day to the long-awaited ‘Kaithi 2,’ Karthi addressed questions with his trademark humour and honesty. He also shared a funny comparison with his elder brother Suriya, drawing laughter from the audience. The event came as excitement builds around ‘Sardar 2,’ which is scheduled to hit theatres on September 10, 2026.Karthi on piracy, meeting Vijay, and his political entrySpeaking about the challenge of piracy…

Kareena Thapa was honoured with the PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar for her bravery during a fire in Amravati. Courage does not always announce itself. Sometimes, it appears in the middle of chaos- in the form of a teenager who sees danger, hears the panic around her and decides to step in. For Kareena Thapa, that moment came when a fire broke out at an apartment complex in Amravati.While others were trying to get away from the flames and smoke, Kareena moved towards the danger. Her quick response during the incident, including helping move a gas cylinder away from the fire,…

Hampshire withdraw Scott Kuggeleijn (Image: X) Hampshire Cricket have confirmed that New Zealand all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn will not represent the club, following strong criticism from supporters over his inclusion in the squad for the County Championship. The 34-year-old was named in Hampshire’s 15-member squad on X ahead of their match against Warwickshire, although the county had not formally announced his arrival as an overseas player at the time.The move sparked an immediate backlash from fans, with supporters describing the decision as “a disgrace”, “shameful” and “a new low for the club”.Hampshire responds to fan criticismFollowing the backlash, Hampshire issued a…

Iran war becomes political headache for Trump ahead of November midterms Top aides to US President Donald Trump are pushing to prevent the Iran war from escalating before the November midterm elections, as the administration seeks to limit the political fallout from an increasingly unpopular conflict, Reuters reported, citing four people familiar with the discussions.White House officials are considering increasing military action after the November 3 vote, according to the sources, although any return to full-scale conflict is far from certain.For now, the administration is focusing on increasing economic pressure on Iran in an effort to secure concessions in future…