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Drug smugglers find new route via Mizoram, evade clashes-hit Manipur

Smugglers in Mizoram use excavators to carve out a 10-km “jeepable road” in Myanmar to create a new drug route. The route is used to avoid the ethnic conflict-scarred Manipur, considered a more strategic and convenient passage. The State's Excise and Narcotics Department and Assam Rifles have seized drugs and…

The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023

From smoker’s son to matchbox collector: Alappuzha teacher collects one lakh matchboxes over 22 years

Arvind Kumar Pai, a phillumenist and notaphilist, has amassed a collection of over one lakh matchboxes and labels featuring 20,000 varieties. He has collected 70% of them from roadsides, public places and so on during his extensive travels across India. He terms his collection a "low-cost hobby" and says it…

The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023

Children's Day 2023: Speech ideas for students and teachers

Children's Day is celebrated on November 14, annually. It's a day dedicated to celebrating the spirit of childhood and paying tribute to the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Affectionately known as Chacha Nehru, he wasn't just a statesman; he was a visionary who believed in the power…

The Times of India · Nov 11, 2023

IND vs NED, World Cup Preview: Virat Kohli eyes landmark century as India take on Netherlands

NEW DELHI: As India continue their dominant run in the World Cup, attention turns to their final league game against the Netherlands, where Virat Kohli aims to achieve his landmark 50th ODI century. Although India have already secured a spot in the semifinals, every match in the World Cup holds…

The Times of India · Nov 11, 2023

Happy Children's Day 2023: History, Significance, Importance and All You Need to Know about Children's Day

Celebrated each year on November 14, Children's Day is a celebration dedicated to honouring and cherishing the well-being of children. In India, Children's day is observed on 14 November. With a rich history and importance, the meaning behind the celebration is rooted in the promotion of children's rights and welfare.

The Times of India · Nov 11, 2023

'That approach has worked...': Vivian Richards encourages India to sustain aggressive approach

NEW DELHI: Legendary West Indies batter and two-time ICC Men's Cricket World Cup winner, Vivian Richards, has emphasised the importance of maintaining a positive and aggressive approach as India set their sights on a third World Cup title. India's stellar performance in the 13th edition of the tournament has seen…

The Times of India · Nov 11, 2023

2023 ODI World Cup achieves milestone of 1 million fans

MUMBAI: More than 1 million fans have now attended the 2023 ODI World Cup, with the event on track to become one of the most attended International Cricket Council events in history. With six games to go, the millionth fan came through the turnstiles during the match between Afghanistan and…

The Times of India · Nov 11, 2023

Fresh snowfall in Kashmir; Gulmarg turns heavenly

Kashmir is currently seeing season's first snowfall and has turned into a winter wonderland. It was one of the most visited places in the country during the last year, and seems that it will be topping the chart again this year. Gulmarg, one of its most loved getaways and a…

The Times of India · Nov 11, 2023

'Pool of players...': Experts explain what Pakistan need to learn from India after World Cup debacle

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captains lamented that their team made no improvement in the last four years, from the 2019 World Cup to the ongoing edition, after they found themselves in similar situations of failing to progress into the knockout stages due to inferior net run rate.

The Times of India · Nov 11, 2023

Ravindra Jadeja is most valuable cricketer in the world: Dilip Doshi

KOLKATA: Dilip Doshi, like everyone else, is impressed at India's dominating run in the World Cup. The Rohit Sharma-led side became the first team to make the semifinals, that too without losing a single game. However, Doshi feels the knockouts are a different ball game altogether.

The Times of India · Nov 11, 2023