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New Delhi: Brought back into India’s playing XI following Washington Sundar’s injury, allrounder Nitish Reddy struggled to make an impact during the seven-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the second ODI at Rajkot’s Niranjan Shah Stadium on Wednesday. Reddy scored 20 runs off 21 balls and bowled two wicketless overs, failing to influence the outcome of the match. Indian assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate admitted that despite multiple opportunities, Reddy has yet to fully justify the team’s backing. “For someone making their way, particularly with the bat tonight, it was a perfect chance to spend 15 overs at the crease.…

New Delhi: The craze for the FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached unprecedented levels, with ticket requests crossing the 500 million mark worldwide. The massive demand highlights the tournament’s global appeal even as concerns continue over the high cost of attending matches. Ticket applications were received from fans across all 211 footballing nations and territories, reflecting widespread enthusiasm for the event, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The application window for the lottery based ticket allocation closed earlier this week, and applicants are expected to be informed about the status of their requests in…

New Delhi: India captain Shubman Gill admitted that his side failed to control the game during the middle overs, a lapse that proved costly in their seven wicket defeat against New Zealand in the second ODI at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesday. Gill said the inability to take wickets in that phase allowed the visitors to build momentum and chase the target comfortably. India posted 284 for 7, a total anchored by KL Rahul’s unbeaten 112 off 92 balls, his eighth ODI century. Despite the competitive score, New Zealand paced their chase well, led by Daryl Mitchell’s…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Soccer Beach, Beach Volleyball and Sepak Takraw teams were felicitated on Thursday for their outstanding performances at national level competitions. The ceremony was held at the Goa Legislative Assembly premises in Porvorim, where the athletes were recognised for bringing laurels to the state. The felicitation was led by Sports Minister Dr. Ramesh Tawadkar, who congratulated the players for their dedication, discipline and competitive spirit. The event was attended by Vice Chairman of the Goa Film Development Corporation Dhaku Madkaikar, Director of Sports Dr. Ajay Gaude, High Performance Director of Khelo India Goa Sumith M R,…

“Across India, academic institutions have turned board results into a branding exercise. Pass percentages are flaunted, toppers are paraded, and success is measured almost entirely through statistics. In this race for perfection, students who struggle academically are often treated as inconvenient liabilities. Instead of support, they face subtle exclusion, pressure to drop out, or, in extreme cases, outright denial of opportunities. This case, if the allegations hold true, represents the most cruel outcome of this mindset. The young student was not a failure. She was a teenager still learning, still growing, and still deserving of guidance and empathy. An educational…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The much anticipated transmedia conclave Transcend Goa 2026 is set to be inaugurated on January 15, marking the beginning of a dynamic platform focused on innovation, creativity and future ready conversations in media and entertainment. The opening ceremony and first day of the conclave will be held at Maquinez Palace at the Entertainment Society of Goa in Panaji. The event will be graced by the presence of Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant along with several senior dignitaries from the government and creative industries. Among those attending are the Chief Secretary of Goa Dr. V. Candavelou, Siolim MLA…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that complaints related to garbage on beaches received through the Beach Vigil App are being acted upon swiftly, with waste cleared within a two hour timeframe. He said the system has improved response efficiency and helped authorities address cleanliness issues in real time. The Minister was responding during Zero Hour in the ongoing winter session of the Goa Legislative Assembly to concerns raised by Siolim MLA Delilah Lobo. He said agencies responsible for beach maintenance have been instructed to prioritise cleanliness and ensure that efforts…