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New Delhi: Wearing a safety belt, helmet and work boots, Raju Nishad navigates the scaffolding, hammering blocks that will form part of a building in a new neighbourhood in central Israel’s town of Beer Yaakov. While he and other Indians working alongside him do not look out of place on the expansive construction site, they are relative newcomers to Israel’s building industry. They are part of an Israeli government effort to fill a void left by tens of thousands of Palestinian construction workers barred from entering Israel since Hamas’s unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack. If that attack had not happened,…

Melbourne: Former India men’s head coach believes Virat Kohli still has three to four years of Test cricket left in him whereas Rohit Sharma needs to ‘take a call’ about his career or, at least his batting position, at the end of the series. The two senior-most Test batters failed again on Monday. Opening the innings, Rohit played 39 balls patiently but got a big leading edge trying to flick a full-length ball by Pat Cummins, which was gobbled up brilliantly by Mitchell Marsh. Meanwhile, Kohli got out trying to drive a ball wide outside again, this time against left-arm…

Melbourne: Australia have ended the year with a massive win over India to take 2-1 lead in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India endured another batting collapse as they lost seven wickets inside 21 overs in the chase of 340. The tourists were skittled for 155 in the final session of Day 5 with Australia storming to 184 runs in front of a record crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday. Yashasvi Jaiswal waged a lone battle before being controversially adjudged caught-behind by the TV umpire on 84. Together with Rishabh Pant, Jaiswal kept India’s hopes of a draw alive…

Melbourne: The drama continues to intensify in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and it reached a fever high at the MCG in Melbourne on Monday, after Yashasvi Jasiwal’s controversial dismissal against Pat Cummins. After a disastrous beginning to their innings which left them at 33/3 and later on at 130/6, India, who were chasing 340, relied upon young opener Jaiswal to fight through the last session and guide the team to a possible draw. With the top order failing to fire, Jaiswal took on the burden of carrying India through to the finish line, as the youngster put up a gritty innings…

PANAJI: MAAST has once again demonstrated its commitment to preserving Goan traditions and supporting noble causes through their recent events, Snow Ball 2024 and the upcoming Crystal Ball 2024. Both events highlight the organization’s dedication to blending festivity with philanthropy, creating a unique and impactful celebration. Let’s Talk about their Christmas celebration. Snow Ball 2024, held on the 24th of December 2024, Snowball 2024 was a resounding success. The event saw 100% occupancy, with attendees being treated to an evening of traditional music and dance, all while contributing to meaningful social causes. The night featured unforgettable performances by bands like…

Team Goemkarponn MARGAO: The Late Manohar Sawkar Goa State TT Championships 2024 concluded with exceptional performances as top table tennis talents from across the state battled for supremacy. The tournament crowned Ishita Colaso, Urvi Surlakar, and Chandan Caro as standout champions, with Ishita clinching a triple crown, Urvi securing a double crown, and Chandan dominating the Boys’ categories with two titles. The tournament, organised by North District Table Tennis Association in aegis with Goa TT Association and the Sports Authority of Goa, concluded on Saturday at Peddem. Ishita Colaso reaffirmed her talents, winning the Girls U13, U15, and U17 finals,…

New Delhi: Statue Of Chhatrapati Shivaji Installed At 14,300 Feet Near India-China Border In a significant gesture that combines historical reverence with contemporary strategic significance, the Indian Army has unveiled a 30-foot tall statue of the legendary Maratha warrior king, Chhatrapati Shivaji, on the banks of Pangong Tso in the eastern Ladakh sector. This installation, at an altitude of 14,300 feet, is not only a tribute to Shivaji’s military prowess and leadership but also a symbol of India’s unwavering spirit and commitment to its rich cultural and historical heritage. The statue was inaugurated on December 26 by Lt Gen Hitesh…