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"Will Be Miracle If I Live Till 80": Aus Great Says He Has Parkinson's

In a shocking revelation, Australian cricket legend Allan Border on Friday has said he has Parkinson's disease and it would me a "miracle" if he makes it 80. The former Australian captain, who will turn 68 on July 27, was diagnosed with the nervous disorder in 2016. "I walked into the neurosurgeon's and he said straight up, 'I'm sorry to tell you but you've got Parkinson's'," the 1987 World Cup winning Australian skipper told Newscorp. "'Just the way you walked in. Your arms straight down by your side, hanging not swinging.' He could just tell." Border had only confided about this to Dean Jones, who died of heart attack in 2020. "I'm a pretty private person and I didn't want people to feel sorry for me sort of thing," he said. "Whether people care you don't know. But I know there'll come a day when people will notice. I get the feeling I'm a hell of a lot better off than most. At th...

2nd Test Day 3 Highlights: Australia Take 221-Run Lead vs England

ENG vs AUS, 2nd Ashes Test, Day 3 Live : Australia are firmly in control of the proceedings against England on Day 3 of the ongoing 2nd Ashes Test at Lord's. Rain forced early Stumps to Day 3 but by then Australia's lead had already gone past the 220-mark. The visitors bundled out the hosts on 325 to take a 91-run first innings lead. On Day 2, Ben Duckett fell agonisingly close of scoring his third Test century after he was dismissed on 98 by Josh Hazlewood . Earlier, Steve Smith scored his 32nd century to power Australia to 416. Smith hit 110 while Travis Head continued his red hot form with a quickfire 77. ( Scorecard) Here are the Highlights of Day 3 of the 2nd Ashes Test between England and Australia from Lord's from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/l5LoOUQ via IFTTT

HDFC Bank-HDFC Merger Today Biggest Transaction In History Of India Inc

Housing finance major HDFC will merge with its subsidiary HDFC Bank on Saturday as their respective boards have cleared the proposal on Friday. Following the reverse merger, the 44-year-old institution HDFC Ltd would cease to exist from July 1 onwards. HDFC Ltd, the country's first home finance company, will lose its identity on Saturday. "Saturday, July 1, 2023, to be the 'Effective Date' of the composite scheme of amalgamation, on which date the certified order of the NCLT sanctioning the Scheme will be filed by HDFC Investments, HDFC Holdings, HDFC Limited and HDFC Bank with the RoC," HDFC Bank said in a regulatory filing. The board of directors of HDFC Bank in consultation with the board of directors of HDFC Limited has fixed July 13, 2023, for determining the shareholders of HDFC Ltd who would be issued and allotted the shares of HDFC Bank, it added. Besides, July 13 has been fixed for the continuation of warrants of HDFC Limited in the name of HDFC Bank....

Diamond League Live: Murali's Long Jump Event Coming Up Chopra To Follow

Lausanne Diamond League 2023 Live: India's ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who was a gold medallist at the Tokyo Olympics, will be returning to action after a one-month injury lay-off. He is seeking a second straight podium finish of the season at the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League in a star-studded field on Friday. The 25-year-old Indian superstar had made a perfect start to the Diamond League season with a top podium finish in Doha, Qatar, on May 5 with a fourth career-best throw of 88.67m but suffered a muscle strain while training later that month. Murali Sreeshankar will also be competing in the long jump event. Here are the Live Updates of Lausanne Diamond League 2023, Javelin Throw event: from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/CKp1rRJ via IFTTT

Kim Kardashian On Kanye West: "Will Do Anything To..."

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian broke down in front of her sister while remembering her ex-husband Kanye West in a teaser for the latest episode of 'The Kardashians', according to People Magazine . This is the latest mention of the rapper in the series streaming on Hulu. The 42-year-old visits her sister Khloe after getting clicked a new photo for her driver's license where she talks about West, who has now changed his name to Ye. The two formally got divorced in 2022. During her visit, Khloe asks Kim is she is okay. She cries out saying "not okay", as per the People Magazine report . "It's so different from the person that I married. That's who I loved and that's who I remember. I'll do anything to get that person back," Ms Kardashian says referring to Mr West, 46. In a previous episode that aired on June 1, Ms Kardashian had talked about the rapper's erratic behaviour, including the online attacks that she and her family faced. ...

Full House At The Night Manager 2 Screening: Vidya-Siddharth And Others

It was a star-studded night in Mumbai as some of the biggest names in Bollywood attended the screening of the second season of The Night Manager . The star cast of the show arrived for the big night in their festive best. Sobhita Dhulipala slipped into a pink dress for the occasion. She also posed candidly with her co-star Tillotama Shome, who opted for a simple white dress for the screening. Anil Kapoor arrived for the screening, looking ageless as usual in a black attire. Aditya Roy Kapur flashed his widest smile as he walked the red carpet of the screening. Take a look at the star cast's OOTN: Other attendees to the screening included The Dirty Picture star Vidya Balan. She attended the event with her husband Siddharth Roy Kapur. The husband-wife duo was also seen posing adorably for the cameras. For the unversed, Siddharth Roy Kapur is the older brother of Aditya Roy Kapur. Take a look at the cute couple: Disha Patani and Fatima Sana Shaikh added the glam quo...

Second Only To Don Bradman: Steve Smith Scripts History With Ashes Ton

Australian batter Steve Smith has now become the player with the second-highest number of centuries for his country. He accomplished this feat in his side's Ashes second Test against England at Lord's. Smith continued with his rich run of form in English territory, scoring his 32nd Test hundred. The former Australia skipper produced a delightful 110 runs off 184 balls, studded with 15 boundaries. Ponting holds the record for the most Test centuries for Australia, with 41 tons. Steve Waugh also has 32 tons like Smith. Notably, Smith is the fastest player to get to the 32-century mark, doing so in the 174th innings of his 99th Test, as per cricket.com.au. This was Smith's eighth Test hundred in England, the second-most by any foreign player in the country, behind only Sir Donald Bradman's eleven tons. Also, now Smith has 12 tons in the Ashes. Only Bradman, with 19 tons, has more triple figure mark in the Ashes, according to a ESPN Cricinfo report. Smith has also become...

"Terror By Night Trade By Day": S Jaishankar's Veiled Attack On Pakistan

In a veiled attack on Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that India cannot have SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) meeting until one member continues to engage in acts of terrorism, adding that India will not tolerate a situation where "terrorism happens by night and trade happens by day." While responding to the question about not hearing anything on SAARC, Mr Jaishankar at India International Centre said, "You have not heard very much about SAARC because, in the last few years, there isn't very much to hear about. We have not had meetings because you have a member of SAARC who doesn't conform to all the basic requirements of what a good membership is, and that is today an obstacle reality for the SAARC to meet. You know I said we cannot continue with acts of terrorism and say the cooperation will continue to happen nevertheless." "So, I think there are issues there and it's time to recognize ...

"Knew Dhoni Would Bat Ahead Because...": Muralitharan On 2011 WC Final

Former India captain MS Dhoni 's decision to bat ahead of an in-form Yuvraj Singh in the 2011 ODI World Cup final against Sri Lanka turned out to be a game-changer. Knowing the Muttiah Muralitharan challenge that awaited the Indian team, Dhoni told the then-India coach Gary Kirsten that he plans to promote himself in the batting order. The rest, as they say, is history. More than a decade after the final, Muralitharan has opened up on the episode, sharing his opinion on why Dhoni did what he did that day. In a chat during the ODI World Cup 2023 schedule announcement show, the Sri Lanka legend revealed that he already knew Dhoni would promote himself over Yuvraj Singh because of the experience he had playing against him in the Indian Premier League. For the unversed, Dhoni and Muralitharan were teammates at Chennai Super Kings at one stage. "I knew because Yuvraj (Singh) was not very comfortable playing me, although he was the best player in World Cup at that time, middle-...

China Deliberately Engineered Coronavirus As "Bioweapon": Wuhan Researcher

A researcher in Wuhan has claimed that China deliberately engineered coronavirus as a "bioweapon". The explosive claim was made by Chao Shan in an exclusive interview with Jennifer Zeng, a member of the International Press Association, who provides first-hand information and unique insights about China and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Mr Chao said he and his colleagues were tasked with identifying the most effective strain for spreading among various species, including humans. The full interview has been posted by Ms Jennifer on her blog . She has also posted a video on her Twitter handle where the human rights activist describes what Mr Chao, a researcher at Wuhan Institute of Virology, told her. You must spread this like mad. First-ever explosive admission from #ShaoChao (单超 ) #WIV ( #WuhanInstituteofVirology ) researcher, vice director of #Wuhan #P4Lab : I Was Given 4 Strains of #Coronavirus to Select the Most Infectious one in Feb 2019. They were artificial,...

Born x Raised Co-founder Chris Printup Dies In Car Crash

Born x Raised co-founder Chris Printup, aka Spanto, died in a tragic car accident on Tuesday, June 27, Fox 11 reported. Printup, alongside partner Alex “2Tone” Erdmann, launched Born x Raised in 2013. As a co-founder of Born x Raised, Chris Printup played a pivotal role in shaping the brand's identity and establishing its reputation within the streetwear realm. Notably, Born x Raised has collaborated with brands such as New Era, Converse, and Babylon, and has also partnered with prominent Los Angeles sports franchises including the Lakers, Dodgers, Kings, Rams, and LAFC. The brand has 300K followers on Instagram. Last month, Born x Raised teamed up with Levi's to pay homage to Spanto's late father Butch, who died earlier this year. Many of his close friends, and fans paid heartfelt tributes to the designer on social media. RIP TO THE HOMIE SPANTO! 💔🙏🏽😔 pic.twitter.com/2JhcA0hLT1 — BEN BALLER™ (@BENBALLER) June 28, 2023 You can't go an...

Titanic Sub Debris Brought Ashore in Canada

A Canadian-flagged ship on Wednesday brought ashore debris from the Titan submersible that imploded while on a voyage to the century-old wreck of the Titanic earlier this month, killing all five people on board. Shattered fragments wrapped in white tarp pulled up by a crane off the Horizon Arctic vessel. Video from the Canadian Broadcast Corporation showed what appeared to be the nose of the submersible and other shattered fragments wrapped in white tarp pulled up by a crane off the Horizon Arctic vessel at the St. John's harbor in Newfoundland on Wednesday morning. The debris is expected to shed more light on the cause of the catastrophic implosion that killed everyone on board - OceanGate Expeditions CEO Stockton Rush; British billionaire Hamish Harding; Pakistani-born businessman Shahzada Dawood and his 19-year-old son, Suleman; and French oceanographer Paul-Henri Nargeolet. It was not immediately clear where the debris was headed. Canadian and US authorities have in the...

"Worrisome": Sharad Pawar On KCR's 600-Car Convoy In Maharashtra

NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday took exception to Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao arriving in Pandharpur town of Maharashtra with a huge motorcade, saying this attempt to "show strength" was worrisome. K Chandrashekar Rao, who on Monday visited the famous Vitthal-Rukmini temple at Pandharpur in Solapur district of southern Maharashtra, held a rally at Sarkoli village, some 20 km away, on Tuesday as part of his Bharat Rashtra Samithi's (BRS) efforts to expand its base. He arrived in the state with a motorcade of 600 cars on Monday. Talking to reporters here, Sharad Pawar said if a chief minister of a neighboring state came to offer prayers, there was no reason to object. "But the attempt to show big strength in terms of number of vehicles was worrisome," he said. It would have been better had K Chandrashekar Rao's visit focused on enhancing cooperation between the two states, Pawar added. Asked about Bhagirath Bhalke, who had unsuccessful...

At Lust Stories 2 Premiere Tamannaah-Vijay Mrunal And Other Celebs

The most-awaited anthology Lust Stories 2 is only two days away from its release on June 29. Ahead of it, the stellar cast of Lust Stories 2 and others from the Bollywood fraternity arrived in style for its grand premiere night. Vijay Varma and Tamannaah, one of the lead pairs of the anthology series walked the red carpet together while looking stunning. The duo made heads turn as they posed for the paparazzi together and were all smiles. Tamannaah slipped into a monochrome dress for the big night while Vijay Varma looked dapper in a black suit. Take a look at Tamannaah and Vijay's OOTN: Actress Mrunal Thakur, who also stars in Lust Stories 2 , graced the red carpet in a stunning pink gown. The actress was also pictured with Angad Bedi, who is paired opposite her in the anthology. Here's how Mrunal Thakur walked the red carpet: Lust Stories 2 stars Neena Gupta, Tillotama Shome, Amruta Shubhash and director Konkona Sen Sharma were also spotted at the premiere, ...

Leader From Uddhav Thackeray's Party Joins Eknath Shinde's Sena

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and former corporator Sanjay Agaldare joined the Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde today. Nearly a dozen former corporators from Shiv Sena (UBT) have joined the Shinde-led Sena in the last year since a rebellion split the party. Before the term of the corporators ended early last year, Agaldare represented Ward No. 99 - Khar Danda - of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Speaking on the occasion, according to a statement by his office, Mr Shinde said that the speed with which the Shiv Sena-BJP government is working in the state for the last 11 months has made the Opposition worried about its future. "Since our government came to power, we have taken several decisions for the welfare of the public and in a short span of time we have expedited developmental works that had come to a halt under the previous government. Those who ruled the BMC for 15 years didn't do anything for the city," said Mr Shinde. The Opposition is scar...

Irfan Pathan Posts Cryptic Tweet. Fans Find Sarfaraz Khan Connection

The squad selection for Indian cricket team's upcoming tour of West Indies was met with mixed reactions from both fans and experts. While many of them lauded the selectors for adding some youth to the mix in the form of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad , the question remained over the exclusion of Sarfaraz Khan and the emphasis put on Indian Premier League (IPL) performances. The decision prompted reactions from a number of ex-cricketers who criticised the selectors for not considering performances on the domestic circuit. Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan posted a cryptic tweet after the announcement and fans have found a connection with Sarfaraz Khan. Pathan posted a Hindi song and asked his fans to write the name of the cricketer who comes to mind while listening to the song. “I know the answer and have spoken about him before but I would love to hear from you guys,” the caption read. I know the answer and have spoken about him before but would love to hear from y...

"Didn't Kick Anyone...": Salt Bae On Controversial Celebration With Messi

Nusret Gokce, the renowned chef better known as Salt Bae on the internet, courted controversy during the FIFA World Cup 2022 final in Qatar when he was pictured on the field following Argentina's win over France. Several fans accused him of trying to steal the spotlight on the historic occasion and the situation worsened when pictures surfaced of him holding the World Cup trophy on the field. In a recent interaction, Salt Bae opened up about the incident and provided his side of the story. “It was a combination of my love of Argentina and my excitement. I love Argentina; I've lived there. I went to support them. Many of [the team] have come to the restaurant. I didn't feel a stranger. It was a special moment. I can't do anything about the reason I was there, but I would never, ever step on the World Cup pitch again. There were two billion people watching the World Cup… How many people are speaking about me? Five billion. The whole world,” he told the Times as per talkS...

Netflix Slammed Over Insensitive New Show Tweet After Submersible Tragedy

Streaming giant Netflix has been slammed by the netizens for dropping the trailer of its new documentary, The Deepest Breath on Twitter, just days after the Titan Submersible imploded, killing all five onboard. Netflix's latest documentary is about Alessia Zecchini, who holds a world record in freediving. The trailer did not go down well with the netizens and they criticised the OTT giant's move to release the trailer at the wrong time. A Twitter user wrote, "I'm not sure this is the best show to advertise during the Titanic submarine thing." Another user wrote, "Probably not the best-timed tweet you've ever done." A third added: "Wow epic timing, and not in a good way. Who decided this was going up?" Watch the trailer here: In freediving, a single breath can be the difference between life or death. The Deepest Breath, a new documentary, premieres July 19 pic.twitter.com/XLeH5D1YMm — Netflix (@netflix) June 20, 2023 Meanwhile, a...

Man Defecates Mid-Air On Mumbai-Delhi Air India Flight Arrested

A man was held in Delhi for allegedly defecating and urinating on the floor of a Mumbai-Delhi Air India flight mid-air, police said on Monday. The incident took place onboard flight AIC 866 on June 24, police said. According to the FIR, Ram Singh, a passenger on seat number 17F, defecated, urinated, and spat in row 9 of the aircraft. Upon observing the "misconduct", the cabin crew gave a verbal warning to the passenger, he was secluded from the others, it said. The pilot-in-command was also informed of the situation. A message was sent to the company immediately seeking security on arrival to escort the passenger. The act left several of the passengers agitated, the FIR stated. On arrival, the head of Air India security attended and escorted the passenger to the local police station, it said. A case under sections 294 (obscene acts) and 510 (misconduct in public by a drunken person) of the Indian Penal Code was registered, it added. On November 26, 2022, a man, who was...

Bengaluru Techie Who Was Laid Off Turns Rapido Driver To Get Job Leads

A Twitter user has shared a 'Peak Bengaluru' moment about a software developer who lost his job at HCL and is now driving a Rapido bike to get leads on any Java developer openings across the city. Srinivas Rapolu, a skilled Java developer was laid off from Hindustan Computers Limited (HCL). He now works as a driver for Rapido and hopes to find a suitable job as a Java developer. Mr Rapolu's story was shared on Twitter by Loveneesh Dhir. "My Rapido guy is a Java developer recently laid off from HCL driving rapido to get leads for any Java developer openings," Mr Dhir wrote on Twitter. "I have his cv. DM if you have any relevant openings," Mr Dhir added. He also called the incident his "peak Bengaluru" moment. See the post here: My Rapido guy is a Java developer recently laid off from HCL driving rapido to get leads for any java developer openings. I have his cv. DM if you have any relevant openings. My @peakbengaluru moment 🤯 pic.twit...

What Wagner Group's Revolt In Russia Could Mean For The War In Ukraine

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group, staged a revolt against Russia after claiming the Russian army deliberately attacked his forces. Prigozhin demanded justice — and that took the form of an armed insurrection. Before Prigozhin reportedly backed down after negotiations with the leader of Belarus, the Wagner Group controlled key military facilities in Rostov-on-Don , the headquarters of Russia's southern military district. Now Prighozin is reportedly fleeing to Belarus and he and his fighters will avoid repercussions . The leader of the Wagner Group announces the insurrection. (AP video) Open hostilities between the Wagner Group and the Russian military are nothing new . The two groups have made numerous defamatory comments and taken hostile actions against each other since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war. The attempted insurrection is largely the result of both the Russian army and the Wagner Group's deployment in Ukraine — and the political system th...