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Samit Dravid Joins India U-19 Squad for Australia Series
BENGALURU: Samit Dravid, the elder son of former Indian captain Rahul Dravid, has been selected for the India U-19 squad. The 18-year-old allrounder will participate in the upcoming multi-format series against Australia U-19. Samit earned his place in the team due to his impressive performances in the Cooch Behar and Vinoo Mankad Trophy. He is…
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Dwayne Bravo Announces Retirement from T20 Cricket
West Indies cricket legend Dwayne Bravo has announced his retirement from franchise Twenty20 (T20) cricket. The 40-year-old made this announcement on Saturday through an Instagram post. He revealed that the ongoing Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024 will be his last professional tournament. Bravo, known for his all-round abilities, has had an illustrious career in T20…
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Manu Bhaker on Meeting Sachin Tendulkar: “I Grew Up Watching Him”
Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker recently had the chance to meet cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. The young shooter shared her excitement, saying it was a moment she had dreamed of since childhood. Bhaker, 23, has long admired Tendulkar. “I grew up watching him,” she said. “Whether he was playing cricket or appearing on TV, he was…
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Avani Lekhara: A Champion’s Journey Against All Odds
Avani Lekhara, India’s golden girl in shooting, continues to inspire millions with her incredible journey. Paralysed waist-down since she was 11 due to a car accident, Avani’s story is one of resilience and determination. Despite the odds, she has etched her name in history by winning back-to-back gold medals at the Paralympics. The Remarkable Gold…
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Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz Suffer Stunning US Open Exits: Historic ‘Firsts’ in Slam History
In a shocking turn of events, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz have been ousted from the US Open 2024. This marks the first time in over two decades that the No. 2 and No. 3 seeds will not feature in the Round of 16 at a Grand Slam. Alcaraz’s Early Exit On Thursday night, the…
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India’s GDP Growth Slows to 15-Month Low of 6.7% in June Quarter
India’s economic growth hit a five-quarter low of 6.7% in the April-June period, marking a slowdown compared to previous quarters. The drop in growth was driven by weaker performance in agriculture and trade-related services. Additionally, the general elections during this period affected government spending. The 6.7% growth rate aligns with an ET poll estimate of…