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SportsFormer India cricketer Parthiv Patel, who debuted internationally at 17 years and 152 days in 2002, revealed that an ex-BCCI selector once advised him to think about business, highlighting his Gujarati heritage. Despite his talent, Patel faced multiple long-term drops from the international team during his career.
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EntertainmentCrunchyroll has launched its manga service in India, offering over 250 titles from major Japanese publishers like J-Novel Club, Square Enix, and Yen Press. Available on iOS, Android, and web, the platform allows fans to read manga in localized English and stream anime adaptations such as The Apothecary Diaries and My Dress-Up Darling. The launch includes premium subscription benefits and editorial content.
Hindu Entertainment·
ScienceNorway repurposed 20 tonnes of aluminium from the decommissioned Gyda oil platform to construct the 55-metre Hangarbrua pedestrian and cycle bridge in Trondheim. This bridge crosses the railway at Leangen Station and is Norway's first aluminium bridge since 1995, showcasing innovative recycling in infrastructure.
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PoliticsPresident Draupadi Murmu has scheduled a meeting with India Block MPs on Friday at 8 PM. According to sources, opposition MPs will meet the President. However, the number of MPs in the delegation and the issues to be discussed during the meeting remain unclear.
Amar Ujala·
PoliticsPresident Droupadi Murmu has agreed to meet leaders of the opposition INDIA bloc at 8 pm on Friday. The meeting follows the opposition alliance's request to discuss their concerns regarding the Election Commission of India (ECI), according to PTI sources.
Times of India·
PoliticsIndia's Ministry of External Affairs condemned JD Vance's 'indentured servants' comment about H-1B workers as deeply offensive. The MEA clarified that the US suspension of PERM applications does not affect current H-1B visa holders but may delay their Green Card processes. The ministry stated this move does not align with the shared goals of India and the US.
Mint·
NDTV Cricket·
Former India cricketer Parthiv Patel, who debuted internationally at 17 years and 152 days in 2002, revealed that an ex-BCCI selector once advised him to think about business, highlighting his Gujarati heritage. Despite his talent, Patel faced multiple long-term drops from the international team during his career.
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