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Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: Artist and former Member of the State Cultural Development Committee, Vishal Pai Cacode, has alleged that Ravindra Bhavan Margao continues to promote artists from outside Goa while neglecting local talent and the state’s cultural icons. Pai Cacode said the institution failed to organise meaningful and timely commemorative programmes during the birth centenary years of Mario Miranda, Laxman Pai and K. Vaikunth, despite their immense contributions to Goa’s art, culture and cinema. He noted that he had, since 2024, consistently demanded year-long celebrations to honour the three legends but claimed Ravindra Bhavan Margao showed little urgency in recognising…

New Delhi: As the FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway across North America, several host cities are facing growing pressure to address homelessness, with local governments accelerating housing initiatives ahead of the global sporting spectacle. Cities including Atlanta, Dallas and Seattle have launched programmes aimed at reducing street homelessness and expanding access to housing. Officials say the tournament has provided an opportunity to focus attention and resources on a long-standing social challenge. In Atlanta, the Downtown Rising initiative has helped move hundreds of people into permanent housing as part of a broader effort supported by public and private funding. Similar…

New Delhi: India A began their Tri-Nation A Series campaign on a winning note with an exciting eight-run victory over Sri Lanka A at the Dambulla International Stadium on Tuesday, thanks to a match-winning century from Ruturaj Gaikwad. After being asked to bat first, India A posted a competitive 277/8 in their allotted 50 overs, with Gaikwad leading the charge with a composed 101-run knock. The visitors then produced a collective bowling effort to bowl out Sri Lanka A for 269 in 48.5 overs. India A suffered an early setback when teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi departed for 14, followed by…

New Delhi: India’s challenge at the Malaysia Open received a boost on Wednesday as HS Prannoy and Malvika Bansod advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the prestigious Super 1000 tournament with commanding opening-round victories. Prannoy overcame a spirited challenge from Canadian shuttler Brian Yang to secure a 21-12, 17-21, 21-15 win in a match that lasted one hour and 29 minutes. The contest had been interrupted due to water leakage from the venue roof, causing a delay after Yang held an advantage in the second game. Despite dropping the second game, the Indian ace regained control in the decider, displaying composure…

New Delhi: Former England all-rounder Ravi Bopara has urged caution amid mounting speculation surrounding the future of England Test captain Ben Stokes, insisting it would be a “shame” if the star all-rounder’s international career ended because of the ongoing off-field controversy. Stokes is reportedly set to hold discussions with his advisors regarding his future as an investigation continues into an alleged nightclub incident involving teammate Gus Atkinson and rugby player Totoa Auvaa. The incident allegedly resulted in injuries to an England security officer who was accompanying the players. The matter has prompted discussions within the England and Wales Cricket Board,…

New Delhi: India have suffered a major setback ahead of the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan, with all-rounder Hardik Pandya reportedly ruled out due to a fresh injury. Sources confirmed that Pandya has sustained a quadriceps injury, forcing him to miss the three-match series scheduled to begin on June 13. The development comes just a day after Pandya was declared fit following assessments at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. He had successfully completed fitness tests and was expected to join the Indian squad in Dharamsala on June 11. Pandya’s latest setback is particularly disappointing as he was set…

New Delhi: India may have operationally deployed a small number of nuclear warheads for the first time, marking a potentially significant shift in its strategic deterrence posture. The development comes amid growing geopolitical tensions and increasing military modernisation across the world. According to recent assessments, India’s nuclear arsenal is estimated to have grown to around 190 warheads in 2026, up from 180 the previous year. Of these, approximately 12 warheads are believed to have been deployed with operational forces, a departure from India’s long-standing practice of keeping warheads separated from delivery systems during peacetime. The reported move does not indicate…