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Mayank Yadav set to return in T20 World Cup warm-ups, Tilak Varma, Riyan Parag set to be cleared soon

Ace pacer Mayank Yadav is likely to make his return through India A in the upcoming T20 World Cup warm-up fixtures. According to the initial schedule, India A will take on the USA on February 2 in Navi Mumbai before facing Namibia in Bengaluru on February 6. Subject to clearance from the BCCI, Mayank is expected to be available for both matches.

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Fitness influencer who lost 85 kg shares 5 rules for eating carbs without fat gain

Carbs have been getting a bad rap for years. Rice. Roti. Fruits. Potatoes. They’re usually the first things people strike off their plates when fat loss becomes the goal. But if carbs were truly the problem, weight loss would never happen in cultures where rice and roti are everyday food. The issue isn’t carbs. It’s fear-based eating. Wrong portions. Poor timing.

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Champion, Sarvam Maya to Patang: New South Indian movies to stream on OTT this weekend

The last week of January brings a fresh lineup of South Indian movies to stream on OTT platforms, catering to every taste and spanning multiple languages, including Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.

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Russia invites Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to Moscow for talks, assures his safety: Krelim

Russia has invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Moscow for talks to end the nearly four-year between the two sides, said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Thursday. The development comes days after Russia, Ukraine and the United States (US) held the first-ever trilateral talks between them in Abu Dhabi last week.

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Delhi L-G VK Saxena acquitted in two-decade-old defamation case by activist Medha Patkar

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Thursday was acquitted by a court in national capital’s Saket in a two-decade-old defamation case that was filed against him by social activist Medha Patkar. The detailed order, which is yet to be released by the court, was passed by Saket court’s Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Raghav Sharma.

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Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls: Congress–TVK alliance talk surfaces as Vijay’s father makes pitch

Actor and politician Vijay’s father, SA Chandrasekhar, has called on the Congress party to explore an electoral understanding with his son’s political outfit, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), for the upcoming assembly polls in Tamil Nadu. Chandrasekhar said such a partnership could help the Congress regain its former strength in the state. He made these remarks while speaking to reporters on Wednesday after attending a wedding function in Tiruvarur district.

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Border 2 box office collection Day 7: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan film slows down after a strong week

Border 2 is about to complete its first seven days at the box office with a mixed but eventful run. The film reflected a strong weekend-plus-holiday momentum, followed by a steep drop on working days. The war drama, led by Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty, opened to solid interest.

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Beating Retreat: President Murmu, PM Modi attend event to mark end of 77th Republic Day celebrations

The Beating Retreat ceremony, which marks the conclusion of the 77th Republic Day celebrations, took place on Thursday at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi. The event was attended by President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with several other Union Ministers.

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Lucknow street vendor serves ‘garam matcha chai’ in a kulhad, internet loses it | Watch

Matcha has already had its big internet moment. The bright green Japanese drink has been everywhere for months now. Traditionally made from finely ground, shade-grown Camellia sinensis tea leaves, matcha is usually whisked into hot water or milk to create that smooth, earthy cup people swear by. But this is India. And here, nothing stays untouched for too long.

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IND vs NZ 4th T20I Live cricket score: India opt to bowl in Vizag, Kishan misses due to niggle

India face New Zealand in the fourth T20I of the five-match series at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. With the series in the bag, the Indian team will look to rotate some of their players to keep them fresh, while handing opportunities to some. Sanju Samson would be among the players who will look to make the most of the opportunity, as he has not got runs in this series. With Ishan Kishan firing, Samson would be feeling the heat. Meanwhile, Tilak Varma will be missing the rest of the two games.

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