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Brendon McCullum (AP Photo) English cricket’s fondness for Brendon McCullum’s acumen as a Test coach has ended with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) sacking him on Sunday after four years in the job. ECB, however, has retained his services for the white-ball teams.Sunday’s development is a culmination of a tumultuous eight months which saw Ben Stokes hang up his boots in strained circumstances a fortnight ago, and one which saw England suffer humiliation in the Ashes in Australia and a 1-2 defeat to New Zealand at home last month. McCullum’s ouster, thus, officially brings the curtains down on…

Most people quietly fear failure more than almost anything else, enough that it stops them from ever actually trying. Michael Jordan drew a sharper line than that. “I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying,” he wrote. It is one of his most quoted lines, and it carries weight precisely because it came from a man who missed more shots than most players ever attempt. Widely regarded as the best to ever play basketball, Jordan built that reputation on a career that included far more failure than the highlight reels usually let on, which…

More than 10,000 excess deaths were recorded across Europe during the record-breaking heatwave that swept through western parts of the continent in late June, according to official mortality data cited by Reuters.Figures released by EuroMOMO, a mortality monitoring network backed by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), showed 10,650 excess deaths were recorded during the week of June 22 to June 28, when the heatwave peaked across France, Spain, Britain and several other countries.Of these, more than 9,000 deaths were among people aged 65 and above, highlighting the severe impact of…

While the kitchen is usually perceived as the heart of any home, it is quite likely to become the place with a great number of bacteria accumulated there. Although most homeowners clean dishes and countertops, there are many commonly used kitchen utensils that need to be regularly cleaned. The combination of moisture, bacteria, and food residue provides perfect conditions for bacterial development. It can not only keep your kitchen clean but also help you increase the longevity of some products. Here is the list of seven things in the kitchen which deserve being cleaned more often.Kitchen spongeA kitchen sponge is…

WBJEEB has started the Round 2 counselling registration and choice filling process for WBJEE 2026. Eligible candidates can submit or revise their preferences until July 17, while the second seat allotment result will be announced on July 21, followed by fee payment, document verification, and admission formalities. WBJEEBround 2 registration 2026: The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) will initiate the Round 2 registration and choice filling procedure for the 2026 WBJEE Counselling process, today, starting from July 13. The candidates who have been left without any seat allocation in the first round or wish to have an improved…

Mahesh Manjrekar’s wife Medha Manjrekar reveals cancer diagnosis; Says, ‘I find myself looking back’ Veteran Marathi actor Medha Manjrekar, wife of filmmaker and actor Mahesh Manjrekar, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with cancer. The actress shared the news through a heartfelt social media post.Medha opened up about her treatment journey and thanked everyone who supported her through one of life’s most challenging phases.Along with her message, Medha posted a series of photographs from the hospital.Medha Manjrekar on treatment and faithMedha revealed in her note that she successfully completed one phase of her treatment. Looking back on the experience,…

Rohit Sharma during a training session at Shivaji Park, Dadar, in Mumbai. (File Photo) TimesofIndia. com in Birmingham: Before he was peppered with ‘Mumbai Cha Raja’ chants outside the Edgbaston Cricket Ground, former India captain Rohit Sharma had a lengthy stint in the sun on Sunday. As seven members of the ODI squad trained for the second day running ahead of the series opener on July 14, it was the 39-year-old’s nearly an hour-long batting session that stood out.Rohit started the two-hour session with fielding drills before moving on to the nets for batting activity. Assisted by fielding coach T…

A massive fire at a popular live music venue in Thailand’s capital late on Sunday killed at least 27 people and left 63 others injured. Officials said many victims died after becoming trapped near the pub’s bathrooms while trying to escape thick smoke. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the blaze, which is among the deadliest fire incidents in Bangkok in recent years.1. The tollThe tragedy struck the Na Ladprao eatery near Soi Lat Phrao 1 Road at 12.02 am while the venue was packed with people. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who visited the scene, confirmed that…

Every parent hopes their child never experiences bullying, and ideally, no child should go through such a situation. However bullying remains a reality many children face. Be it hurtful comments, unkind words in the playground or exclusion from a group, many children get picked on. For generations, parents used to advise their children to “just ignore the bullies.” However, this advice rarely solves the core problem because it doesn’t teach children how to respond confidently and protect their emotional well-being. The good news is that parents can help children build the confidence they need to deal with such unpleasant situations.…

DU UG 2026 simulated ranks published as preference editing window remains open before first allotment NEW DELHI: The University of Delhi (UoD) has released the DU UG 2026 simulated rank list for more than 2.06 lakh candidates through its undergraduate admission portal. The tentative ranks have been prepared on the basis of candidates’ Common University Entrance Test (CUET) 2026 scores and the programme preferences submitted during the admission process. Candidates can access the simulated rank list on the official admission website.The university has clarified that the simulated rank list is only a provisional indication of likely ranks and should not…