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The Print
15 hours ago
- Business
- The Print
India bans imports of certain jute, other items from Bangladesh through land routes
The goods under these curbs include jute products, flax tow and waste, jute and other bast fibres, jute, single flax yarn, single yarn of jute, multiple folded, woven fabrics or flex, and unbleached woven fabrics of jute. However, imports are allowed only through Nhava Sheva seaport in Maharashtra, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification. New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) India on Friday banned imports of certain jute products and woven fabrics from Bangladesh through all land routes amid strained relations between the two countries. Such port restrictions will not apply to Bangladeshi goods transiting through India to Nepal and Bhutan, it added. It further said re-exports of these products from Bangladesh to India through Nepal and Bhutan will not be allowed. 'Import from Bangladesh shall not be allowed from any land port on the India-Bangladesh border. However, it is allowed only through Nhava Sheva seaport,' the DGFT said, adding that 'imports of certain goods from Bangladesh to India are regulated with immediate effect'. Earlier in April and May, India announced similar curbs on imports from Bangladesh. On May 17, India imposed port restrictions on the import of certain goods like readymade garments and processed food items, from the neighbouring country. On April 9, India withdrew the transhipment facility it had granted to Bangladesh for exporting various items to the Middle East, Europe and various other countries except Nepal and Bhutan. These measures were announced against the backdrop of the controversial statements made by the head of Bangladesh's interim government Muhammad Yunus in China. The comments did not go down well in New Delhi. It also drew sharp reactions from political leaders in India across party lines. India-Bangladesh relations have nosedived dramatically after Yunus failed to contain attacks on minorities, especially Hindus. Bangladesh is a big competitor of India in the textile sector. The India-Bangladesh trade stood at USD 12.9 billion in 2023-24. In 2024-25, India's exports stood at USD 11.46 billion, while imports were USD 2 billion. Bangladesh's perceived growing proximity with Pakistan and China and the implications of India's strained ties with its eastern neighbour were also discussed at a parliamentary committee meeting on Friday, according to sources. PTI RR CS BAL BAL This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
NBC Sports
3 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Trio of talented WRs to commit July 1 at WR Retreat in Florida
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry discuss the media deal for the new Pac-12, breaking down what's next for the conference and how it can carve out a spot within the modern landscape of college football. The wide receiver position, by perception and certainly dollar amount at the highest level, has become the next premium position in football at every level. Specialization comes nearly 12 months a year and the NCAA dead period into the month of July is no different. At the H.D. Performance WR Retreat, it will not only feature several days of work with wideouts from the prep level to college and beyond, but a trio of prospects will come off the board with live verbal commitments as well. Class of 2026 standouts Larry Miles, Brian Williams Jr. and Barrett Schulz -- each from the Orlando area -- will go public with their picks the evening of July 1 as part of the event's festivities. Miles, out of Orlando (Fla.) Jones, is a top-10 slot receiver recruit nationally who broke out in 2024 as Jones reached the state title game. This offseason, his crisp route-running and overall polish has expanded his offer list beyond 40 programs. He just wrapped up a busy official visit stretch, too, checking out Pitt, Nebraska and Kentucky in the month of June. Several other programs also remain in communication as the month winds down. Williams is another spring riser from a recruiting standpoint, collecting national offers as more programs saw the massive target in action this offseason. Now at Orlando (Fla.) The First Academy after his days at Lake Mary High School, Williams is entering decision-making mode after official visits to Alabama, Florida, Notre Dame and Penn State. Michigan also offered in recent weeks as more and more programs covet the 6-foot-4 playmaker. The biggest pass-catcher set to come off the board to kick off the month was Williams' teammate for a brief stretch at Lake Mary in Schulz. Officially a shade under 6-foot-6, he offers a massive catch radius and his recruitment also took another step this spring after some strong camp showings. Schulz will likely pledge to an FBS program after his own busy official visit stretch, spending time at FIU and elsewhere in June. A potential flex tight end in college, this recruitment and commitment may potentially open more doors going into the 2025 season. In addition to the wide receiver recruits set to commit, other stars in the class of 2026 and beyond will get work at the WR Retreat beginning on June 30. That list currently includes five-star Jamier Brown, committed to Ohio State, four-stars Messiah Hampton (Oregon) and Zion Legree (Wisconsin), three-star Kenyon Alston (Illinois) and many others. The event runs through July 3.
Indian Express
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
Why somersaulting Rishabh Pant is a box-office superstar in traditional Leeds
Anyone who was at Headingley on Saturday, be it English, Indian or neutral, would tell you why Test cricket needs the delightfully entertaining and daringly innovative Rishabh Pant. Centuries by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill on Day 1 were high art, they were exhibits of cricket correctness, the kind fans in these are part have appreciated for centuries. But on Day 2, at the home ground of England's most traditional county, Yorkshire, Pant put up a show that had sights and strokes, the locals would have imagined, forget seen. Pant, unbeaten on 65, took a little more than an hour to be India's third centurion as the visitors continued to flex the batting muscle. He scored a box-office knock of 134 from 178 balls. This was followed by an anti-climax of wickets falling in a clutch. At lunch, India were 457/7. The cloud was overcast and the bowlers were smiling again but not everyone was mesmerised by the Pant magic. Monumental batting efforts by the visiting team can get boring for home fans but not on days when Pant is sauntering on the 22-yards as if he owns this prime property. Like a daily soap, his batting has twists with the unexpected always round the corner. It is this anticipation that makes the Indian vice-captain a charismatic character and fan magnet. WHAT A KNOCK, WHAT A CELEBRATION! 💪💯 2018, 2021 & now 2025 – 𝙍𝙄𝙎𝙃𝘼𝘽𝙃-𝙋𝘼𝙉𝙏𝙄 continues on the English soil! 💪 👉 7th Test century 👉 4th vs ENG in Tests 👉 3rd in ENG in Tests#ENGvIND 1st Test, Day 2 | Streaming LIVE NOW on JioHotstar 👉 — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) June 21, 2025 Like he did at Headingley, he can suddenly rush down the track to take a crack at the ball as if he wanted to rip the leather off it. Also he could pull out from his bag of tricks, something unseen that can drop the jaw of the partisan and aloof cricket fan. How can a cricket fan be unimpressed by his tumbling 'semi-sweep, semi-scoop' to the fine-leg area or the single summersault he came up with after completing his hundred. That signature Pant shot and his unique celebration had even Barmy Army stand up and applaud. It was a ball from off-spinner Shoaib Bashir pitched on the leg-stump. There was a leg-slip in place and also a widish fine leg too, enough protection for any Pant adventurism. But these were conventional field settings for text-books not for a man with the habit of taking detours to the less-travelled path. Pant first came inside the line of the ball and went down on one knee, the same one shattered during his horrific car crash in December 2022, and waited for the ball to bounce. Once it did, he helped it over the leg slip and while doing so landing in the crease on his back and rolling over. On the Test Match Special, former England international Isa Guha, would instantly come up with an apt name for the shot – 'It's a roly-poly' shot', she screamed. There was commotion in the stand, everyone wanted to say something about what they just saw. Those who missed would crane their necks to watch the replay on the giant screen. EFFORTLESS! 🤌 A positive start for #TeamIndia as @RishabhPant17 picks up from where he left on Day 1! 👏 Will he bring up his 3rd Test century in England? 🤔#ENGvIND 1st Test, Day 2 | LIVE NOW streaming on JioHotstar 👉 — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) June 21, 2025 With such a buzz around the ground and drama in the air, the other entertainer of the field, English captain, Ben Stokes, rushed to the big stage. He couldn't allow Pant, in 90s now, to take the spotlight all alone. His second ball was a nasty bouncer, Pant couldn't have been intimidated by the aggression. He swung his bat but missed. The Barmy Army, sniffing a contest, launched one of their chants. They were roaring, they wanted more. But soon there were drinks, it was the most untimely break. Pant was 98. After the drinks, Stokes was bowling to Pant again. Interval over, the story continued. Pant has 7 hundreds but he has been out 6 times in 90s. He has thrown away hundreds many times as he is too committed to his brand of batting. But today, he was slightly pragmatic – just for that one Stokes over. After taking a single on the sixth Stokes ball, he was ready to face Bashir, a simpler task On the very first ball, he stepped out to hit a one-handed six. He then for a brief moment, kept a distance from his captain. He would drop his bat, take his gloves off and come up with a somersault. A gymnastic judge would give it a modest 6 but Headingley would call it a perfect 10. No one could have sat on the seat, everyone stood up to give a standing ovation to Test cricket's modern-day daredevil. But it shouldn't be confused that Pant is a happy-go-lucky slam bang Test cricketer. His batting is a combination of great skills, great hands and a deep understanding of a bowler's psyche. An anecdote from the famous 2021 Border Gavaskar series explains how the thinking cricketer decides to go for his audacious shots. It is when the bowler's expect the least. There is a method to his mayhem. Facing the GOAT offie Nathan Lyon early in the innings, Pant got a delivery that on the leg-stump and deviated devilishly towards slip. An amused Lyon smiled, Pant showed no emotions. But the next ball he jumped out and dispatched it out the boundary. 'Top bowlers don't think that a batsman will take a chance after the ball has turned that much. But mere dimag mai alag hi planning chal rahi thi (I had a different plan running in my head). Agar mere area mai ho toh, I will hit. More so since he didn't expect me to do so,' he would later say. That's Pant, the man who gets into the minds of his rivals and heart of the fans. Test cricket doesn't have many who can get crowds on their feet at both home and abroad.
Hindustan Times
16-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Fitness trainer shares 5 exercises for good hip joint health to undo the damage of long hours sitting at work
The hip joint is one of the most important joints, primarily responsible for torso and lower body movements, as well as overall body balance and posture. All in all, it is a critical joint for movement. However, with a sedentary lifestyle, sitting hunched over at a desk in poor posture for long periods can make the hip joint very stiff, frequently causing lower back pain. A little hip mobility work and stretching exercises may help reduce the hip stiffness and undo the damage caused by prolonged sitting by keeping it agile. London-based fitness trainer, Ruben De Monte, took to Instagram on June 15 and shared 5 stretching exercises that help ease tight hips and improve mobility. Moreover, as he described, the set of exercises is also suitable for runners, athletes for a quick warm-up. ALSO READ: Poor knee health in older adults: 5 exercises to improve joint strength As Ruben shared, one minute for each exercise, and then repeat the entire sequence 3 times, making the routine a total of 15 minutes. A post shared by Ruben De Monte | yoga - mobility - wellness 🇮🇹🇬🇧 (@rubendemonte) The series consists of: This set of exercises targets different areas of the lower body, all ultimately benefiting the hip joint. Whether it's loosening the hamstrings with the help of squats or stretching the side muscles (obliques) with side bends, each movement in the exercises actively enhances flexibility, reduces stiffness, and supports better hip mobility over time. Additionally, not only does a good set of exercises keep the joint agile, but it also prevents the risk of injury. However, hip pain can also become extreme and severe, affecting day-to-day functions and movements. One of the conditions that falls under the umbrella of hip pain is hip impingement, which occurs when there is unusual contact between the femur and the pelvis during movement. This causes severe pain in the lower back. In an earlier interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Aashish Arbat, Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon at Jehangir Multispeciality Hospitals in Pune, shared when one should visit a doctor because of hip impingement. He said, 'The symptoms are a clicking or popping sensation during movement, particularly when engaging in activities like squatting or sitting cross-legged, discomfort while performing any activities, hip pain while walking, stiffness in the hip and groin, lower back pain, and inability to flex the hip. One should consult the doctor after experiencing these symptoms.' To read more about hip impingement, why it happens and who is at risk, click to read here. Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
Hindustan Times
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Father's Day 2025: Children of famous dads share one life lesson they've learned from them
Fathers often teach us the most profound life lessons through the way they live, love, and lead. These everyday actions become lifelong mantras for their children. This Father's Day, we asked the children of some well-known fathers—from the worlds of fashion, art, dance, and design—about the one lesson or philosophy they've picked up, knowingly or unknowingly, from their dads. Here's what they shared: 'My father always says, 'Believe in yourself… even if the world thinks your ideas are mildly delusional.' Having conviction is fantastic, but it is nothing without consistency, which is the real flex. And remember: only dead fish go with the flow… and they stink,' shares designer Tanira Sethi on her learnings from her father, FDCI chairman Sunil Sethi. 'The one lesson I've learned from my father is that consistency is everything. He's taught me to show up and give my best—even on the days when I don't feel my best. To respect the work you do and the relationships you hold at every stage of life. And most importantly, to give your all, 100%, to whatever you take on—and then surrender the outcome to destiny and the universe,' shares stylist Hoorvi J. Valaya on her father, designer JJ Valaya. 'One thing that has always stayed with me is what he taught us—to be a good human being above all else. No matter how much fame or money you have, it means nothing if you're not a kind and grounded person. That's something he's always stood for, and it's something you can instinctively see in both me and my sister. For me, being a good human being will always come before chasing fame. Another lesson I've learned from him—and now live by—is to never back down. We don't look left or right—we fight our own battles, with strength and conviction,' says content creator Atisha Pratap Rudy on her father, politician Rajiv Pratap Rudy. ''Beta, just concentrate on your work—everything else will fall into place.' If somebody upsets me, I just deep-dive into my work, and all else fades away. His advice has guided me through many tough situations in life and brought me joy consistently. Work defines my daily rhythm—not success, not failure, and not people. Work over luck over gossip over everything else,' says dancer Bhavana Reddy on her father, Kuchipudi dancer Raja Reddy. 'One of the most invaluable lessons I've learned from my father is the importance of discipline—uncompromising, non-negotiable discipline in one's craft. He's shown me that no matter the field—painting in his case, photography in mine—true growth only happens when you show up consistently, with honesty and intent. He also taught me to stay true to my own definition of beauty, to create what resonates with me—not what pleases the world. That's something I carry with me every single day,' shares photographer Rid Burman on lessons from his father, artist Paresh Maity. 'My father, my gym bro, Nikhil Mehra, is truly one of the coolest dads anyone could ask for. He does everything I do—it genuinely feels like he's one of my best friends. As a kid, I always admired the way he spoke, the way he walked, and just the way he carried himself through life. Being around him felt like being in the presence of a superhero—and that feeling has never gone away. His sense of humor is on another level—his one-liners always had me laughing uncontrollably. Everyone loves him. He's an idol and an inspiration in so many people's eyes. He was born in this world with one purpose: to guide and take care of others as a true leader. And that's what I admire most about him—his selflessness, his strength, and his resilience to keep pushing forward no matter what. One powerful lesson he's passed on to me—and one that continues to shape how I live—is the belief that: 'You are who you believe yourself to be.' My father has always embraced the power of thought, self-belief, and manifestation. He taught me that our mindset shapes our reality—that if you truly believe in something and align your actions with that belief, the universe begins to respond. That spiritual grounding and trust in oneself has helped me stay centered, chase my goals, and carry a quiet confidence in everything I do,' shares Vivhan Mehra on his designer father, Nikhil Mehra.
