The T20 World Cup 2026 heats up with South Africa, the tournament’s only unbeaten side, facing New Zealand in the first semi-final at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens on March 4. Proteas captain Aiden Markram guided his team past India, West Indies, and Zimbabwe in Super 8 to reach this stage unscathed. In 19 T20 meetings, South Africa leads New Zealand 12-7, giving them psychological advantage. Markram’s 268 runs (SR 175) in seven matches highlight his class, backed by Ryan Rickelton’s 228 (SR 171) and de Kock’s fireworks. Ngidi (12 wickets/6 games) and Bosch (11 wickets) anchor the bowling. Kiwis rely…
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Sharp-witted, contradictory, and unapologetically bold, Firaq Gorakhpuri redefined Urdu poetry with infusions of pain, passion, and philosophical depth inspired by the Bhagavad Gita. Raghupati Sahay’s legacy, from his 1896 birth in Gorakhpur to his 1982 farewell in Delhi, stands as a testament to a life richly lived through words and action. His shayari career ignited in 1918, yielding a decade’s bounty of over 100 ghazals and more, revitalizing Urdu with explorations of truth, love, homeland devotion, and nature’s tapestries. A signature melancholy emerged, capturing the era’s quest for authenticity. Parallel to his pen was his patriotism. Ditching colonial bureaucracy, Firaq…
In a nail-biting turn at the PGTI’s 72nd Professional Golf League powered by DP World, Rajasthan Royals have grabbed a narrow advantage in the finals qualification race. Hosted at Nuh’s prestigious Classic Golf and Country Club, the fourth round saw Rajasthan surge to 39 points, leaving UP Prometheans in second with 35. Tied at 32 points at the start of Monday, Rajasthan capitalized on superior play. Their upcoming head-to-head will be pivotal. Nava Raipur and Charminar Champions, both at 31, keep the pressure on, needing just a minor slip from the frontrunners. Key contributions defined Rajasthan’s day: Chikkarangappa S. and…
President Donald Trump’s 2026 trade agenda, rolled out Monday by the White House, heralds ‘America is back’ with promises of steeper tariffs, ironclad enforcement, and pact overhauls to combat historic deficits. Globalization’s toll? 5 million factory jobs gone, 70,000 plants shuttered, deficits up 40% post-2020. Trade anchors security and growth, the plan argues—urging self-reliance in making what America uses, from factories to farms, for superior wages, ingenuity, and safeguards. Success stories abound: China deficit down 32% in 2025 (no longer #1 since 2000), monthly goods gaps shrinking April-December 2025. Exports soared to $3.4T record (+6.2%, $199.8B) via ART, capital goods…
Sourav Ganguly, former Team India skipper and Bengal cricket boss, spoke passionately at a CII event in Kolkata about the power of self-belief. Addressing aspiring professionals, he asserted that diligent effort paired with confidence guarantees triumph. He spotlighted Sanju Samson’s heroic 97-run effort versus West Indies, a performance that came after relentless scrutiny over his form slump. This quarter-final gem underlined why Samson edged out Shubman Gill for the spot, proving his mettle under pressure. Ganguly philosophized, ‘Tomorrow is always a new day—believe in your skills, and success follows.’ He evoked Australia’s epic 1999 World Cup revival, storming back from…
Manipur’s fight against illegal liquor received a major impetus as Chief Minister N. Biren Singh commissioned five new patrol vehicles for the Excise Department on Monday, calling for iron-fist measures on unauthorized alcohol activities. The initiative targets bolstering real-time monitoring statewide, especially after selective prohibition easing. These vehicles equip teams to disrupt smuggling rings and enforce compliance more aggressively. In his media briefing, the CM stressed the vehicles’ role in eradicating black-market liquor and amplifying on-site enforcement. He hailed it as an essential upgrade for agility and effectiveness in operations. Contextually, since December 2023’s policy shift, pure IMFL has been…
Escalating hostilities in the Middle East have turned deadly for Bangladeshi expatriates, with two confirmed deaths and seven injuries from recent missile and drone barrages, Dhaka’s foreign ministry announced. Triggering the surge: combined American-Israeli assaults on Iranian targets, aimed at crippling Tehran’s arsenal. Iran fired back, unleashing strikes toward various neighbors. Tragedy struck Saleh Ahmad in UAE’s Ajman during an aerial bombardment; debris proved fatal. Bangladesh’s diplomatic mission liaises with UAE officials for repatriation post-flight normalcy. Bahrain’s toll includes one dead Bangladeshi and three hurt, with the Manama office deeply engaged locally. Kuwait’s civilian airport vicinity became a danger zone,…
Patiala House Court in Delhi has paved the way for Youth Congress chief Udaybhanu Chib’s release by Tuesday afternoon in connection with the AI Summit protest. Monday’s directive requires the Delhi government to complete bail security checks and submit them by 2 PM, with judicial custody prolonged marginally for compliance. Preceding this, the Delhi High Court decisively quashed a sessions court-imposed bail stay, pausing actions against Chib. The bench led by Justice Saurabh Banerjee notified Delhi Police for responses and suspended the lower court’s directive. Advocate Siddharth Luthra urged immediate action, decrying the one-sided custody extension as a liberty infringement,…
Picture a young dreamer, harmonium in hand, learning ragas from father’s evening prayers. That was Ravi Shankar Sharma, born March 3, 1926, in Delhi—the uncrowned king of Bollywood melodies, simply ‘Ravi’ to millions. No conservatory for him; innate talent and paternal inspiration sufficed. Juggling electrician gigs, Ravi’s heart beat for music. Mumbai called in 1950 for playback glory. Harsh truths awaited: vagrant days, Malad station nights. Two years of grit led to Hemant Kumar’s mentorship and ‘Anand Math’ chorus break in 1952. Directorial bow in ‘Albelu’ (1955) sparked a revolution. ‘Narsi Bhagat,’ ‘Delhi Ka Thag,’ ‘Dulhan,’ ‘Mehandi,’ ‘Chaudhvin Ka Chand’—each…
A heartfelt homage in old Lucknow’s Shia heartland marked Monday’s proceedings, where Congress stalwart Ajay Rai commemorated the demise of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Beyond condolences, the visit laid bare frustrations over the central government’s diplomatic reticence. Engaging with revered scholar Maulana Kalbe Jawad, Rai conveyed solidarity and extolled Khamenei’s resilience. ‘In turbulent times, he chose conviction over capitulation, representing unyielding valor and loyalty. World politics will remember him enduringly,’ he noted. Sharply, Rai interrogated the Modi regime’s non-response. ‘No official expression of sorrow for such an influential voice is deeply unfortunate,’ he observed. Against India’s longstanding ethos…