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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has reaffirmed its “zero-tolerance” stance on corruption after former India Under-19 World Cup winner and Jaffna Kings co-owner Manjot Kalra was arrested over allegations of attempting to induce a player into corrupt practice during the Lanka Premier League (LPL).In a statement issued hours after Kalra’s arrest on Friday, the island nation’s cricket board said the ongoing investigation would not affect the conduct of the LPL and pledged its “fullest cooperation” to the Police Special Investigation Unit (SIU) for the Prevention of Offences Relating to Sports.”Sri Lanka Cricket, together with the Lanka Premier League 2026, will extend…

Quote of the day by former Canadian PM Pierre Trudeau (Photo courtesy: Yousuf Karsh) Everett George Klippert was the last person in Canada to be arrested, charged, prosecuted, convicted, and imprisoned for being gay. Klippert was originally from Kindersley, Saskatchewan, and was raised in Calgary, Alberta. In 1965, he was picked up by police for questioning in connection with a case of suspected arson. He had nothing to do with the fire but he admitted to the police having had consensual homosexual relations with four different adult men.Because homosexual acts were classified as “buggery” and “gross indecency” under Canadian law,…

Ask ten dog lovers to name the most beautiful dog breed, and you’ll probably get ten different answers. Some people love fluffy dogs, while others prefer sleek, athletic ones. Some fall for bright blue eyes, while others can’t resist a happy face and a wagging tail.Still, there are a few breeds that almost always make it to the list. They’re known for their striking looks, but they’re also loved for their friendly and loyal nature.Here are five dog breeds that many people consider among the most beautiful in the world.Images: Canva (for representative purposes only) Source link

Tom Cruise is kicking off FIFA World Cup finals weekend in true Hollywood fashion, as he released a special promotional video for his upcoming film ‘Digger’.Showing off his football skills the actor appeared in a promo video, ahead of his appearance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony. Sharing the clip on his social media handles, Cruise wrote, “You like football, Maggie? DIGGER only in theaters October.”Tom Cruise drops World Cup promo clipThe clip features the actor in full costume and prosthetic makeup as his character from Digger. Seated on an arm chair with a cat on the headrest,…

Argentina’s Giovani Lo Celso, right, holds a banner with the words “The Malvinas are Argentine”, referring to the Falkland Islands, at the end of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Argentina’s place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final has been overshadowed by a growing disciplinary controversy after several players were involved in displaying a politically charged banner following their 2-1 semi-final victory over England, prompting questions over whether those involved could face sanctions, including potential suspension, ahead of Sunday’s showpiece against Spain.The incident unfolded during on-field…

Sisyphus: The Absurd Hero or Asymptomatic Case? An office worker wakes up to an alarm at six in the morning, sits in two hours of traffic, and spends eight hours entering data into a spreadsheet. The next day, the alarm rings at six again, and the exact same cycle repeats. This routine can continue for forty years. It is easy to look at this loop and feel a sense of emptiness, wondering what the point of it all is when the work is never truly finished.This regular human experience is why a single line from a mid-twentieth-century French essay continues…

A family holiday, months of planning and a much-needed break from work. For one couple, all of that changed in a matter of minutes. A woman has gone viral after claiming that her husband lost his job during their Hawaii vacation, turning what was supposed to be a relaxing getaway into a difficult day. The video has struck a chord online, with many people questioning whether the timing of the alleged layoff could have been handled differently.The clip, reposted on X yesterday, has received more than 1.7 million views and sparked a flood of reactions from social media users.Couple says…

With the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 results now declared after the re-examination, the focus moves to seats.For more than 11 lakh candidates hoping to secure a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) seat, the next stage is counselling. It is also the stage where many students and parents find themselves dealing with multiple portals, different authorities and a series of deadlines.Unlike the examination, there is no single counselling process. Admissions take place through separate national and state-level systems, with different authorities handling different categories of seats.Here is how the process works.Who can participate…

As the controversy surrounding Diljit Dosanjh’s film ‘Satluj’ continues, veteran actor Annu Kapoor has shared a contrasting opinion, backing the government’s decision to block the film and urging its makers to seek legal recourse instead of criticising the move publicly.Directed by Honey Trehan, ‘Satluj’ which was originally titled ‘Punjab 95’ premiered on ZEE5 on July 3 after remaining entangled in a four-year battle with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). However, the film was removed from the streaming platform within 48 hours following a directive from the Government of India. While several members of the film fraternity have criticised…

Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: The final ODI against England at Lord’s on Sunday may not be Rohit Sharma’s last match for India after all. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Saturday dismissed retirement speculation and reiterated that the senior opener remains firmly in India’s ODI plans.The clarification comes amid uncertainty over Rohit Sharma’s future after it emerged that the veteran opener would no longer be an automatic selection beyond the ongoing England series, with the selectors looking at every ODI pick in the build-up to the 2027 World Cup. Saikia, however, said no decision has been taken on Rohit’s…