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Washington Sundar set to miss shortest format series against NZ due to injury

Team India's all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand. The contest will serve as a preparatory series for both teams ahead of the much-anticipated T20 World Cup 2026, according to ESPNcricinfo. Currently, Sundar is still recovering from the side strain that he sustained during the

15 January,2026 05:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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KL Rahul earns praise from former cricketers for his stupendous century

In the second ODI match against Team India, New Zealand registered a comfortable victory by seven wickets at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. Despite the loss, Team India's wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul earned praise for his crucial knock under pressure. Facing 92 deliveries, the right-handed batsman smashed an unbeaten112 run

15 January,2026 05:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
VBA chief Prakash Ambedkar. File pic

Prakash Ambedkar says, 'This civic polls will end BJP's dominance'

Amid the Maharashtra civic polls, Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief and Dr B R Ambedkar's grandson Prakash Ambedkar on Thursday claimed that the local body polls across the state would prove to be a turning point, ‘ending’ the BJP's dominance of the last ten years. While talking to the media on Thursday, Prakash Ambedkar said that no sing

15 January,2026 05:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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'Indelible' ink sparks controversy; BMC, election commission respond

Voting for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Election 2026 kicked off on Thursday amid unexpected controversy. Videos went viral on social media showing voters allegedly wiping off the “indelible” ink from their fingers using acetone, nail polish remover, and hand sanitisers. The clips sparked alarm across the city. Soon the

15 January,2026 05:00 PM IST | Mumbai | Anushree Gaikwad
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IND vs NZ ODIs: Sunil Gavaskar surprised by how New Zealand got over the line

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar says he was quite surprised by how easily New Zealand upstaged India in the second ODI by seven wickets at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. Gavaskar said that he was surprised by the way the visitors cruised to victory in Rajkot. He also stated that New Zealand's bowlers made good use of the slown

15 January,2026 04:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Daryl Mitchell reveals reason behind his success in countering spin

In the second ODI match against Team India, New Zealand emerged victorious by seven wickets at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. During the match, Daryl Mitchell played a crucial role for the "Black Caps". Having faced 117 balls, Mitchell scored 131 runs, which were laced with 11 boundaries and two maximums. He said that pract

15 January,2026 04:43 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Nabha Natesh first look from Nagabandham

Nagabandham: Nabha Natesh looks divine in first look as Parvathi

While the makers of Nagabandham kept the audience hooked yesterday with a poster that offered a brief glimpse of the upcoming film, it left everyone guessing about the identity of Parvathi, with a promise of a reveal today. Now, the wait is finally over, and Parvathi has been unveiled. Introducing Nabha Natesh as Parvathi from the upcoming film Na

15 January,2026 03:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Prateik Smita Patil & Priya Banerjee to renew wedding vows with 8th Vachan

Actor Prateik Smita Patil and actress wife Priya Banerjee’s quiet mention of "The 8th Vachan” has stirred a wave of curiosity across social media.  The people close to the couple believe the idea of an “8th Vachan” could represent something that goes beyond rituals and focuses on growth and healing. A source close to

15 January,2026 01:53 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
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Leonardo DiCaprio: 'Cinema expresses what it means to be human'

Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio took a moment to reflect on the culture of movie theatres, calling cinema "our most definitive art form." Speaking at the National Board of Review gala, where he won the Best Actor Award for One Battle After Another, DiCaprio recalled his childhood days when his father took him to the historic Vista cinema to watch

15 January,2026 01:45 PM IST | Los Angeles | ANI
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Amaal Mallik lauds fellow BB19 contestant Shehbaz Badesha's new project

Former Bigg Boss 19 contestant and music composer Amaal Mallik has lauded BFF Shehbaz Badesha for his upcoming project titled Fame Dekh. Mallik, sharing the teaser of Shehbaz’s project, also stated that ‘the world isn't ready for this.’  Amaal wrote, “Ladke ka level hi alag hai badeshashehbaz the world isn’t read

15 January,2026 01:33 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
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Sunny Deol visits INS Vikrant, pays tribute to Indian Navy

The promotions for Border 2 have been going on in full swing. After grand launches of Ghar Kab Aaoge and Jaate Hue Lamhon in Jaisalmer and Mumbai, respectively, the team visited Goa, where they honoured the Indian Navy at Karwar Naval Base with INS Vikrant - the Indian warship. On Wednesday evening, Sunny Deol, one of the leads of the film,

15 January,2026 01:26 PM IST | Panaji (Goa) | ANI
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