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Time of India
25 minutes ago
- Sport
- Time of India
IND vs ENG: Yashasvi Jaiswal on brink of history, eyes 49-year-old record in Edgbaston Test
Indian opener is on the brink of rewriting history as he stands just 97 runs away from becoming the fastest Indian to reach 2,000 Test runs. The young left-hander could break Sunil Gavaskar's 49-year-old record when India face England in the second Test at Edgbaston starting July 2. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Jaiswal's consistency has been a huge positive for India during a tricky transition phase in the longest format. He recently showcased his class with a brilliant century in the first Test at Headingley, though his effort could not prevent India from slipping to a five-wicket defeat. Despite setting England a daunting 371-run target, India were stunned by Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley and 's calm chase, giving England a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Jaiswal's personal form, however, remains one of India's biggest hopes as they aim to bounce back at Edgbaston. In just 20 Tests so far, he has scored 1,903 runs at an impressive average of 52.86. Team India's Intense Nets at Edgbaston| Prep for 2nd Test vs England The current record for the fastest Indian to 2,000 Test runs belongs to batting legend Sunil Gavaskar, who reached the milestone in his 23rd Test back in 1976. Gavaskar went on to become the first cricketer ever to score 10,000 Test runs. Rahul Dravid and are next on the elite list, having crossed 2,000 runs in their 25th Tests. Quiz: With his elegant strokeplay and remarkable temperament, Jaiswal now has the chance to join and surpass these greats and hand India a much-needed boost in a must-win Test.
The Hindu
an hour ago
- Business
- The Hindu
India imposes land and sea port restrictions on jute from Bangladesh
Weeks after imposing land ports restrictions to apparel exports from Bangladesh, India has ordered Jute from Bangladesh will not be allowed to enter India through land ports on India-Bangladesh border. A notification to that effect was issued on Friday (June 27, 2025) by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade informing that the restrictions will apply 'across all land and seaports' with the exception of the Nhava Sheva seaport in Mumbai. Official sources informed that the port restrictions on 'jute and allied fibre/products from Bangladesh' has been implemented with immediate effect. 'Jute from Bangladesh enjoys a duty free access to India. However, the Indian jute industry has, for long, suffered due to the adverse impact of dumped and subsidised imports of jute products – particularly yarn, fibre and bags – from Bangladesh,' said an official source explaining the reason behind the imposition of entry ban on jute from Bangladesh. India had imposed anti-dumping duties (ADD) on jute from Bangladesh but that did not reduce jute imports from Bangladesh due to continued subsidies by the Government of Bangladesh, said the sources. Sources further said that India has been raising its concerns on jute before the authorities in Dhaka but Bangladesh only made 'nominal adjustments' and continues to incentivise exports particularly in cases of 'value-added jute products'. Jute is produced in West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tripura, and Meghalaya and jute industry employs around four lakh workers in organised mills and diversified units. 'Artificially depressed prices caused by subsidized imports have had a direct and adverse impact on the income of jute farmers.' Friday's order includes flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garneted stock), jute and other textile bast fibers, single yarn of jute or of other textile bast fibers, woven fabrics or flax, unbleached woven fabrics of jute or of other textile bast fibers. The order will not affect Bangladesh's exports to Nepal and Bhutan but re-exports of the same from Nepal and Bhutan to India will not be allowed. On May 17, India stopped entry of apparel from Bangladesh through its land ports. The same order also stopped entry of certain specified products from Bangladesh to northeast India through the land ports between Bangladesh and northeast Indian border. 'Bangladesh must not be allowed to persist with unfair trade practices that harm the livelihood of Indian farmers and mill workers in a sector that forms the economic backbone of dependent rural regions. The market access extended by India in good faith cannot be undermined to the detriment of India's economic interests,' said an official while explaining the decision on land ports restrictions on jute from Bangladesh. India feels that influx of cheap, subsidised imports from Bangladesh have depressed prices, hurt farmer incomes and led to underutilized capacity in Indian jute mills which led to unemployment. The Hindu was told that India will ensure that Bangladesh will not be able to access India's jute market through third countries, circumventing the restrictions.
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'Shubman Gill didn't have Virat Kohli's aura': India's Test captain slammed after Headingley defeat
Shubman Gill (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England registered a five-wicket win over India in the opening Test of the five-match series at Headingley, successfully chasing a challenging target of 371 on Tuesday. Ben Duckett led the charge with a brilliant 149, sealing a memorable victory for the hosts. For India, the match marked a tough beginning to Shubman Gill 's tenure as Test captain, despite the team producing five individual centuries. The result drew sharp scrutiny from former captains Nasser Hussain and Ravi Shastri, who expressed concerns over Gill's on-field leadership and tactical decisions. Former England captain Nasser Hussain compared Gill's presence and authority to his predecessors. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "I thought I saw someone just finding his way, honestly. You've got to be very careful in the first Test match, the people he's taken over from, Kohli, and then Rohit Sharma. I thought he didn't quite have that on-field aura as the names I mentioned there. You look down on those two previous names, and you immediately see who was in charge of India," Hussain said on Sky Sports. Hussain also pointed out that Gill appeared to be sharing responsibilities with multiple senior players, which can sometimes happen when a new leader is still finding his feet. Poll What did you think about Shubman Gill's performance as captain in the first Test against England? Strong leadership Needs improvement Uncertain Not enough data yet "I looked down from the press box, the commentary position, there were a lot of captains; it was a bit captaincy by committee, which can happen in your early days as a leader because you're still senior players like Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul want to try and help you out as much as possible. I thought he followed the ball a lot. I thought he was reactive as opposed to proactive," he said. Gambhir & Agarkar Plot at the Birmingham Nets | Key Talks Ahead of 2nd Test vs England He also questioned India's bowling tactics during the match — particularly the use of Ravindra Jadeja — and suggested Gill could have been more assertive in guiding his senior spinner. "A word with Jadeja, maybe as a young captain, to go to such an experienced spinner, and go, you do know the rough is out there. Ravi Shastri and Mark Butcher are up there, going, show us where that ball is pitching, and it was pitching nowhere near the rough," Hussain explained. Hussain wrapped up his assessment with a comment on the final result and the lack of on-field communication around key bowling strategies. "Ravi was saying, a bit slow, a bit wide, bowl in the rough. I was surprised that not one of the senior players or captains went to Jadeja and said, Can we go a little bit wider. But Ravi's right, they lost the game for two things that he couldn't control," he added. As India look ahead to the second Test, questions are already being raised about Gill's tactical instincts and whether he can grow into the leadership role as the series progresses. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Glasgow Times
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Lorraine Kelly 'left shaking like a leaf' after venture
The Glasgow-born star joined fellow presenter Dan Snow in a race up the 25-metre mast of the RSS Discovery in Dundee on Friday, with Snow reaching the top first by a few minutes. Lorraine Kelly said she was 'shaking like a leaf' as she scaled the mast of a historic ship that previously ventured to Antarctica, before abseiling to the ground. The feat aimed to emulate the working conditions the ship's original crew faced when it voyaged to Antarctica 124 years ago, albeit they endured harsh weather conditions and no modern safety precautions. Lorraine Kelly left 'shaking like a leaf' after venture (Image: Andrew Milligan/PA) Led by the Dundee Heritage Trust, the Discovery Mast Climb will be open for daring members of the public to experience in the autumn. After reaching the top, both TV stars waved for the cameras below. Snow spoke into the microphone of a camera drone above, with little-to-no fear in his voice. READ MORE: Lorraine Kelly at Glasgow restaurant on break from ITV show The Discovery Mast Climb is expected to draw attention from all over the world and is the only experience of its kind in Scotland. The Cutty Sark in London and the SS Great Britain in Bristol offer a similar challenge. After completing the climb, Kelly said: 'The experience in general was absolutely terrifying, and the only reason I think I got through it was because Dan Snow was doing it as well. 'He looked so calm as he was shimmying up the rigging. 'That made me feel a bit better, but I'm not good with heights, so it was scary. "I was shaking like a leaf, but it's really good to be back on dry land.' (Image: Andrew Milligan/PA) Kelly, a patron of the Dundee Heritage Trust alongside Snow, added: 'The Discovery ship is beautiful, she's the symbol of Dundee. I'm obsessed with all things Antarctica, and she went to Antarctica. 'She's an old girl, so she needs a lot of maintenance, and obviously that costs a lot of money. 'This was all about raising awareness of the Discovery and letting everyone in Dundee have a look at her.' She said the experience also highlighted Scotland's former ties to the whaling industry, which was abolished in Scotland in 1963. READ MORE: Lorraine Kelly shares heartfelt message to husband in touching post READ MORE: Lorraine Kelly pictured at East Kilbride restaurant She said: 'Dundee's links with Antarctica and South Georgia are very important, and this whole weekend is really about that. It's about looking back on the whaling industry, which was a big part of the city, and looking forward to the fact that we don't do that anymore – thank goodness – and we're trying to save these beautiful animals, so it's a celebration of the future.' Asked if she would consider such a climb again, Kelly joked: 'I don't think I'll ever do anything like that again. I'll leave that to the experts.'
Economic Times
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt host President Droupadi Murmu at Sitaare Zameen Par screening with neurodivergent cast
President Droupadi Murmu attended a special screening of Aamir Khan's film Sitaare Zameen Par at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre. The film, which features neurodivergent debutant actors, was praised by the President for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Aamir Khan, Genelia Deshmukh, and Gauri Spratt were present at the event, which included heartfelt interactions with the cast and a special memento presentation to the President. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Celebrating Diversity Through Cinema Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A Story Told with Sensitivity and Empathy A special screening of Sitaare Zameen Par was held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi on June 24, 2025. The screening was graced by the Honourable President of India, Droupadi Murmu , who watched the film in the presence of actor-producer Aamir Khan , his partner Gauri Spratt, co-star Genelia Deshmukh, and the debutant actors of the shared by Aamir Khan Productions gave a warm glimpse into the evening, capturing candid moments of the President interacting with the cast and crew. The official statement expressed gratitude towards President Murmu, highlighting her kind hospitality and the appreciation she showed for the film's message and the screening, the President's office shared on social media that Sitaare Zameen Par showcases the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The post acknowledged the film's cast—featuring real-life neurodivergent individuals—and emphasized how the story conveys important themes in a heartfelt way. The film's lead actor Aamir Khan, who plays a basketball coach, and the rest of the team were present during the the same day, Aamir Khan had also called on the President at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, a moment that was documented in an official photograph shared by her by R.S. Prasanna, Sitaare Zameen Par brings together a cast of ten neurodivergent debutants—Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. The film has been praised for its heartfelt narrative and socially relevant message. Within five days of release, it has grossed over Rs 75 crore at the box have appreciated the film for maintaining a balance between entertainment and awareness. Reviews note that the film educates the audience about intellectual disabilities (ID) while keeping the tone uplifting. The Times of India rated it 3.5 out of 5, commending its ability to communicate that individuals with ID are not only employable and independent but also compassionate and full of from the event captured several emotional highlights, including President Murmu engaging in friendly exchanges with the young debutant actors and conversing with Genelia Deshmukh, who appeared in a traditional off-white outfit. In another touching moment, Gauri Spratt presented a memento to the President on behalf of the team.
