Month: November 2024

In Bihar’s Vegetarian Village, 300-Year-Old Tradition’s Still Going Strong

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This steadfast commitment stems from local belief in avoiding the wrathofBrahma. (Representational) Patna: A village named Bihiain in Bihar’s Gaya district is indeed a remarkable example of cultural tradition and collective discipline. For over 300 years, the approximately 400 residents of this village have adhered to a vegetarian lifestyle, a custom deeply ingrained in their way of life. This steadfast commitment stems from a local belief in avoiding the wrath of Brahma…

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Title Holders India Thrash Thailand 11-0 In Men’s Junior Asia Cup Hockey Opener

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Defending champions India started their men’s junior Asia Cup campaign on a rousing note, thrashing lowly Thailand 11-0 in a lop-sided Pool A match in Muscat on Wednesday. Besides India and Thailand, Chinese Taipei, Japan and South Korea are the other teams in Pool A. Pool B consists of arch-rivals Pakistan, Malaysia, Bangladesh,…

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“He’s Completely…”: Joe Root Responds To ‘Not All-Time Great’ Comment By Ex-Australia Coach

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File image of Joe Root.© AFP England batter Joe Root has hit back at comments made by former Australia cricketer and coach Darren Lehmann. The latter had earlier come out and stated that he doesn’t consider Root to be an “all-time great”, as he had not scored a century in Australia, against England’s…

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Uma Chetry Replaces Injured Yastika Bhatia For ODI Series In Australia

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Wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia has been ruled out of the three-match women’s One-day International (ODI) series against Australia Down Under because of a wrist injury, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed on Wednesday. The BCCI informed that Uma Chetry has been called in as a replacement for the entire series….

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“No Hiding Behind…” Ben Stokes On Opting Out Of IPL 2025 Mega Auction

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Captain Ben Stokes has revealed that he chose not to participate in the recent Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction in Jeddah to extend his England career. Stokes had previously played for Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS), Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL, and was named the most valuable…

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BJP Vs Trinamool Over Arrest Of Hindu Priest In Bangladesh

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“Our demand is that killing of Hindus should stop,” said the BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari. Kolkata: The arrest of a Hindu priest in Bangladesh, has led to a row between the Opposition BJP and the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal. India has expressed concern and issued a strong statement on the arrest. There has been…

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UAE Gets 1st Licensed Lottery With Top Prize At…

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Dubai: The  United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched its first authorised national lottery, with a jackpot of 100 million dirhams (AED) — equivalent to $27.2 million — up for grabs. The inaugural draw of the federally licensed lottery will be next month on December 14, according to reports.  The UAE Lottery is being operated by…

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“That’s Indirect Fixing”: Lalit Modi’s Startling Allegations Against N Srinivasan And CSK

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IPL: File photo of CSK team.© BCCI Lalit Modi, the founder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and former vice-president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has made serious allegations against ex-cricket administrator N Srinivasan and his co-owned franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Notably, the latter has served as…

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After Shock Loss In Game One, D Gukesh Notches Up First Win In World Chess Championship

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Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh clinched his first win over defending champion Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship, outplaying the Chinese on time control in the third round to draw level on points here on Wednesday. Having lost the first game rather badly with black pieces, Gukesh struck gold thanks to his preparation…

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