Mohammed Shami announced his retirement from Test cricket on Friday, exactly 13 years after making his debut against West Indies in 2013. The 36-year-old fast bowler signed off with 229 wickets from 64 Tests, including six five-wicket hauls. Shami last played a Test in June 2023 against Australia, sharing an emotional farewell message on Instagram.
Indushekhar was apprehended near a photocopy shop with a 10-year-old boy, whose parents had been murdered. The boy had unknowingly spent time with the suspect, believing his parents were away. Indushekhar had planned to kill the boy too, after having taken him on a trip. The boy’s grandmother, who raised the alarm, was devastated and
The Olympic Games once awarded gold medals for poetry, music, architecture, painting and sculpture alongside traditional sporting events. Introduced at Pierre de Coubertin’s insistence in 1912, the artistic competitions even saw the Olympic founder secretly win a literature gold medal under two assumed names. However, amateurism rules and declining interest eventually brought the unusual tradition
Russia’s Security Council has called for the rapid expansion of its satellite communications network, Rassvet, to counteract Starlink. The country has launched 32 satellites this year to support military communications in Ukraine. The network currently struggles with limited coverage and intermittent service over specific areas. Russian officials have highlighted security risks posed by Western satellite
Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic Usonian house in Minneapolis is back on the market for $2.495 million after an unsuccessful attempt to find a buyer. Nestled against the picturesque Cedar Lake, this three-bedroom residence harmoniously integrates with its natural setting. While recent updates enhance comfort, they preserve much of Wright’s signature style.
After his daughter’s final defeat & call crying ‘Papa, I lost’, Rabinarayan reminded her that the real goal is the Olympics
Livid at the 97 RTI petitions containing 1,887 questions, information commissioner V P R Elamparithi rejected them and issued a stern warning to the appellant, A Santhosh of Villupuram, who had the audacity to appear in person before the state information commission to put forth his ‘arguments’ on Tuesday.
Kylian Mbappe’s comments referencing Mao Zedong have stirred considerable controversy in China, jeopardising his sponsorship ties. This prompted Real Madrid and LaLiga to extend apologies to the Chinese community. Consequently, Chinese businesses have severed connections with Mbappe and put a hold on LaLiga broadcasts. Talks continue between Chinese officials and Spanish football organisations to foster
