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  • Watch: Bruised but not broken! When Cheteshwar Pujara was hit 11 times by Australia — and stood tall | Cricket News

    Watch: Bruised but not broken! When Cheteshwar Pujara was hit 11 times by Australia — and stood tall | Cricket News

    Cheteshwar Pujara in action on day five of the 4th Test Match vs Australia in Brisbane (Images via Getty Images)

    Cheteshwar Pujara, who announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Sunday, leaves behind a career celebrated for its patience, courage and resilience. Among the many innings that defined him, his 56 off 211 balls during India’s historic win at the Gabba in 2021 stands out,but not just for the runs, but for the sheer physical punishment he withstood. On the final day in Brisbane, as Australia’s fast bowlers launched a relentless barrage, Pujara was struck 11 times on his body. Pat Cummins hit him on the back of the helmet, below the neck, chest, thigh, bicep and once on the gloves.Mitchell Starc rapped him twice on the bottom glove, while Josh Hazlewood delivered three painful blows. One was on the arm above the elbow, the other on the gloves that even made him drop his bat, and finally on the helmet which saw his neck guard fall off.

    Australia v India: 4th Test: Day 5

    Cheteshwar Pujara is seen to by a medic after being struck by the ball during day five of the 4th Test Match in the series between Australia and India at The Gabba on January 19, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

    Each strike was a painful blow, but Pujara refused to flinch. His 211-ball vigil blunted Australia’s pace attack and set the stage for Rishabh Pant to script one of India’s most famous Test victories. Explaining his mindset later, Pujara revealed why he chose to take the blows rather than fend them with the bat. “Getting hit on the head wasn’t very painful because you have the protection of a helmet. Yes, it looks very scary when you’re watching on TV and even as a batter you don’t want to get hit on the helmet … forget about the pain and the bruises … but talking about that pitch, I feel it had variable bounce. Especially from one end, the ball wasn’t rising much and then at times it was rising more than what I was expecting,” Pujara said back in 2021.

    Australia v India: 4th Test: Day 5

    Cheteshwar Pujara is struck by the ball during day five of the 4th Test Match in the series between Australia and India at The Gabba on January 19, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

    “There was the option of defending with the bat, but it wasn’t the safe option because the ball could hit your glove and go to short leg, leg slip or gully or you can be out caught-behind. So I wanted to rule that option out. That is why I was taking blows on my body,” he added.

    Australia v India: 4th Test: Day 5

    Cheteshwar Pujara is seen to by a medic after being struck by the ball during day five of the 4th Test Match in the series between Australia and India at The Gabba on January 19, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

    Pujara’s endurance earned praise from across the cricketing world. Sunil Gavaskar, paying tribute after his retirement, told TOI, “One of the old-school cricketers who put India above everything else. Took endless blows for Indian cricket but never took a backward step. Hopefully, Indian cricket will use his experience and expertise to teach young budding cricketers that whatever they become in life is because of Indian cricket and it should come above anything and everything. Take a bow, Cheteshwar. You have made India proud.”

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    In many ways, those 11 blows at the Gabba captured the essence of Cheteshwar Pujara — a batter who wore pain as armour, and stood tall when India needed him most.

    Where all was Pujara hit and by whom?

    1. 32.5 overs – Back of helmet (Pat Cummins)
    2. 34.3 overs – Back below neck (Cummins)
    3. 36.2 overs – Back thigh (Cummins)
    4. 36.5 overs – Chest (Cummins)
    5. 30.1 overs – Left bicep (Cummins)
    6. 40.3 overs – Bottom glove (Cummins)
    7. 16.5 overs – Bottom glove (Mitchell Starc)
    8. 43.1 overs – Bottom glove (Starc)
    9. 44.3 overs – Arm above left elbow (Josh Hazlewood)
    10. 48.2 overs – Bottom glove, drops bat (Hazlewood)
    11. 50.5 overs – Helmet, neck guard falls off (Hazlewood)

    Body parts struck

    • Helmet/neck: 2
    • Back below neck: 1
    • Back thigh: 1
    • Chest: 1
    • Left bicep: 1
    • Arm above elbow: 1
    • Gloves: 4


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  • Zelensky vows to continue fighting as Ukraine marks independence day

    Zelensky vows to continue fighting as Ukraine marks independence day

    Public Broadcasting company of Ukraine A still image of President Volodomyr Zelensky, taken from a video address. Zelensky, who has short black hair and facial hair, is looking at the camera with a serious expression. He is wearing a high-necked black tunic top, which hsa a red and green pattern on the collar and the left side of the chest. He stands in front of a large, green statue and some trees, which are blurred in the background.Public Broadcasting company of Ukraine

    President Zelensky said Ukraine would continue to fight for a secure and peaceful future, in an independence day address

    President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine would continue to fight for its freedom in an address to the nation on its independence day.

    “We need a just peace, a peace where our future will be decided only by us,” he said, adding that Ukraine would fight back against Russia “while its calls for peace are not heard”.

    He continued: “Ukraine has not yet won, but it has certainly not lost.”

    Zelensky’s remarks came after Moscow said Ukraine had attacked Russian power and energy facilities overnight, blaming drone attacks for a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region.

    There were no injuries and the fire was quickly extinguished, the plant’s press service said on messaging app Telegram. It said the attack had damaged a transformer, but radiation levels were within the normal range.

    The United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said it was aware of reports regarding the fire, while its director general added that “every nuclear facility must be protected at all times”.

    The IAEA has repeatedly called on both Russia and Ukraine to show maximum restraint around nuclear facilities in the war.

    Independence Day celebrations were held in Kyiv, as the country marked its declaration of independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.

    Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney took part in the celebrations, and stood beside Zelensky at St Sophia’s Cathedral as he addressed the crowd:

    “I want to say something very simple and important: Canada will always stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine.”

    He said drones, ammunition and armoured vehicles worth more than $1bn Canadian dollars (£534m) would be delivered to Ukraine as early as September, Ukrainian media reported. The deliveries would make up more than half of a support package he announced in July.

    Also present was US envoy Keith Kellogg – whom Ukrainian media reported was awarded the Order of Merit, first degree by Zelensky during the ceremony.

    After Zelensky thanked him and US President Donald Trump for their support, Kellogg could be heard telling Zelensky: “We’re going to make this work”.

    EPA Two servicemen from the Ukrainian Guard of Honor raise the blue and yellow national flag in downtown Kyiv on 23 August 2025.EPA

    Servicemen raised a Ukrainian flag in the capital Kyiv as independence day celebrations began

    Andriy Yermak, Zelensky’s chief of staff, wrote on Telegram early on Sunday: “On this special day – Ukraine’s Independence Day – it is especially important for us to feel the support of our friends. And Canada has always stood by us.”

    Meanwhile, Zelensky shared a letter from King Charles sending the people of Ukraine his “warmest and most sincere wishes”.

    “I keep feeling the greatest and deepest admiration for the unbreakable spirit of the Ukrainian people,” the King writes. “I remain hopeful that our countries will be able to further work closely together to achieve a just and lasting peace.”

    Zelensky said the King’s “kind words are a true inspiration for our people during the difficult time of war”.

    The UK government also said Ukrainian flags would appear above Downing Street in recognition of the anniversary.

    The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that British military experts will continue to train Ukrainian soldiers until at least the end of 2026, with an extension to Operation Interflex – the codename given to the UK Armed Forces’ training programme for Ukrainian recruits.

    Norway announced on Sunday that it would contribute about 7 billion kroner (£514m; $693m) of air defence systems to Ukraine.

    “Together with Germany, we are now ensuring that Ukraine receives powerful air defence systems,” Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said in a statement.

    The two nations are funding two Patriot systems, including missiles, with Norway also helping procure air defence radar.

    Also on Sunday, Ukraine and Sweden announced they had agreed to joint defence production, with Sweden’s defence minister saying it would “boost Swedish rearmament and meet the needs of Ukraine’s armed forces”.

    Pål Jonson wrote on X: “Ukraine will share and provide technology for its factories in Sweden and defence materiel co-produced in Sweden will be exported to Ukraine.”

    Reuters People pass by a makeshift memorial to fallen Ukrainian defenders in Kyiv's Independence Square. Along with flowers and the Ukrainian flag there are also flags of other countries, including France.Reuters

    In Ukraine’s Independence Square, people pass a makeshift memorial to Ukrainians killed defending the nation

    On Saturday, Russia said its forces in eastern Ukraine had seized two villages in the Donetsk region.

    Russian forces have been advancing very slowly, and at great cost, in eastern Ukraine and now control about 20% of Ukraine’s territory.

    A full-scale invasion of Ukraine was launched by Russia in February 2022.

    There has been intense diplomacy over the war this month, with US President Donald Trump meeting his Russian counterpart President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on 15 August.

    The summit was billed as a vital step towards peace in Ukraine. However, despite both leaders claiming the talks were a success, Trump has since shown growing frustration publicly over the lack of a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.

    The US president has said he is considering either hitting Russia with further economic sanctions or walking away from peace talks.

    “I’m going to make a decision as to what we do and it’s going to be, it’s going to be a very important decision, and that’s whether or not it’s massive sanctions or massive tariffs or both, or we do nothing and say it’s your fight,” Trump said on Friday.

    Zelensky has repeatedly called for an unconditional ceasefire and his European allies have also insisted on a halt in fighting.

    He has accused Russia of “doing everything it can” to prevent a meeting with Putin to try to end the war.

    Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Putin was ready to meet Ukraine’s leader “when the agenda is ready for a summit, and this agenda is not ready at all”, accusing Zelensky of saying “no to everything”.

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  • Open market Dollar Sale Plunges 50% as Grey Market Resurfaces

    Open market Dollar Sale Plunges 50% as Grey Market Resurfaces

    The open market dollar sale has recorded a sharp 50 percent decline this month, with currency dealers warning of renewed grey market activity that could pressure Pakistan’s exchange rate.

    Banking market dealers noted that while remittance inflows remain steady at $3.2 billion in July, the steep fall in dollar sales is creating uncertainty. Open market money changers sold around $115 million to the banking system this month, significantly lower than the same period last year.

    According to money changers, strict documentation rules for dollar purchases have reduced sales, with only small transactions of up to $500 being processed smoothly. A dealer, said the open market is facing a shortage of dollars, selling only what comes in from the public, while buyers appear to be snapping up the currency before it reaches money changers.

    Money changers estimate sales for August may not exceed $200 million, compared to the average monthly figure of $350 million in FY25 and $300 million in July FY26.

    Grey Market Rates Rise Amid Growing Dollar Demand

    Concerns are also mounting about the resurgence of illegal markets in major cities, where rates fluctuate between Rs287 and Rs292 per dollar. These higher rates are attracting individual sellers and buyers seeking dollars for tuition fees or medical costs abroad, despite the difficulties in securing funds for such legitimate needs.

    The official exchange rate has been falling since the government crackdown on smugglers and illegal operators. The dollar dropped by Rs4 in the open market, sliding from Rs288.50 on July 22 to Rs283.58 currently.

    Bankers clarified that the decline in the open market dollar sale is not linked to changes in government incentives for banks and money changers. They emphasized that remittance inflows remain strong but warned that price controls are enabling grey market players to exploit the gap by offering higher rates.

    Analysts suggest the market could stabilize with stronger foreign exchange reserves, consistent remittances, and improved ties with key partners like the US and China. They also advised the State Bank to avoid large-scale dollar purchases, as seen in FY25, to maintain liquidity and stability.

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  • Stopping time in cells exposes life’s fastest secrets

    Stopping time in cells exposes life’s fastest secrets

    Optical microscopy is a key technique for understanding dynamic biological processes in cells, but observing these high-speed cellular dynamics accurately, at high spatial resolution, has long been a formidable task.

    Now, in an article published in Light: Science & Applications, researchers from The University of Osaka, together with collaborating institutions, have unveiled a cryo-optical microscopy technique that take a high-resolution, quantitatively accurate snapshot at a precisely selected timepoint in dynamic cellular activity. Capturing fast dynamic cellular events with spatial detail and quantifiability has been a major challenge owing to a fundamental trade-off between temporal resolution and the ‘photon budget’, that is, how much light can be collected for the image. With limited photons and only dim, noisy images, important features in both space and time become lost in the noise.

    “Instead of chasing speed in imaging, we decided to freeze the entire scene,” explains one of the lead authors Kosuke Tsuji. “We developed a special sample-freezing chamber to combine the advantages of live-cell and cryo-fixation microscopy. By rapidly freezing live cells under the optical microscope, we could observe a frozen snapshot of the cellular dynamics at high resolutions.”

    For instance, the team froze calcium ion wave propagation in live heart-muscle cells. The intricately detailed frozen wave was then observed in three dimensions using a super-resolution technique that cannot normally observe fast cellular dynamics due to its slow imaging acquisition speed.

    “This research began with a bold shift in perspective: to arrest dynamic cellular processes during optical imaging rather than struggle to track them in motion. We believe this will serve as a powerful foundational technique, offering new insights across life-science and medical research,” says senior author Katsumasa Fujita. One of the lead authors, Masahito Yamanaka, adds “Our technique preserves both spatial and temporal features of live cells with instantaneous freezing, making it possible to observe their states in detail. While cells are immobilized, we can take the opportunity to perform highly accurate quantitative measurements with a variety of optical microscopy tools.”

    The researchers also demonstrated how this technique improves quantification accuracy. By freezing cells labeled with a fluorescent calcium ion probe, they were able to use exposure times 1000 times longer than practical in live-cell imaging, substantially increasing the measurement accuracy.

    To capture transient biological events at precisely defined moments, the researcher integrated an electrically triggered cryogen injection system. With UV light stimulation to induce calcium ion waves, this system enabled freezing of the calcium ion waves at a specific time point after the initiation of the event, with 10 ms precision. This allowed the team to arrest transient biological processes with unprecedented temporal accuracy.

    Finally, the team tuned their attention to combining different imaging techniques, which are often difficult to align in time. By the near-instantaneous freezing of samples, multiple imaging modalities can now be applied sequentially without worrying about temporal mismatch. In their study, the team combined spontaneous Raman microscopy and super-resolution fluorescence microscopy on the same cryofixed cells. This allowed them to view intricate cellular information from a number of perspectives at the exact same point in time.

    This innovation opens new avenues for observing fast, transient cellular events, providing researchers with a powerful tool to explore the mechanisms underlying dynamic biological processes.

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  • Here’s How Canceling an Uber Ride Affects Your Rating

    Here’s How Canceling an Uber Ride Affects Your Rating

    Whether you decide to walk instead or you’re trying to ride in a Waymo, you might need to cancel an Uber ride someday.

    If you do, there’s no evidence that it will hurt your rating on the app as a ride-hailing passenger. You can often avoid a cancellation fee as well — if you cancel at the right time.

    Nate Galesic, an Uber rider in Atlanta, said he frequently cancels rides once he sees that he’s been matched with a human driver. He has used the method to improve his chance of being matched with one of the Waymo driverless cars that Uber has been using in the city since June.

    Each time he cancels, Galesic said, he gets a refund from Uber immediately. “If you cancel the ride right away, you don’t have to pay,” he said. He also hasn’t noticed any hit to his rating because of all the cancellations, he told Business Insider.

    There’s only one downside to all those canceled rides: A few times, Galesic said, Uber has blocked his ability to request rides for between 20 and 30 minutes after he canceled several rides in a row. He’s always been able to request more rides after that period is up, he added.

    Uber did not respond to questions about its policy on canceling rides from Business Insider.

    On its website, Uber does not say if canceling too many rides can affect a user’s rating. It does say, however, that drivers and riders have the chance to rate each other after a trip ends — meaning that the driver of your canceled ride might never have a chance to rate you.

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    Uber might charge you a fee for canceling your trip after the app has matched you with a driver, though it depends on the circumstances under which you make the cancellation.

    For economy rides, such as UberX, UberXL, and Comfort, Uber allows riders to cancel a trip for free within two minutes of matching with a driver. The cutoff for premium rides, such as Black and Premier, is five minutes.

    “In some cases, your cancellation fees will be based on how far the driver has already driven, how long it took the driver to arrive at your pickup location, and the time your driver has been waiting,” Uber says on its website. “These fees pay earners for the time and effort they spend getting to your location.”

    Do you have a story to share about ride-hailing or the gig economy? Contact this reporter at abitter@businessinsider.com or 808-854-4501.


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  • Wasim Akram drops fiery warning as India vs Pakistan Asia Cup clash looms: ‘Do not cross the line’

    Wasim Akram drops fiery warning as India vs Pakistan Asia Cup clash looms: ‘Do not cross the line’

    Legendary pacer Wasim Akram on Sunday warned players and fans of India and Pakistan to keep emotions in check ahead of their Asia Cup clash in the UAE next month. The rivals meet on September 14 at Dubai International Stadium, with potential Super Four and final encounters depending on their progress.

    Wasim Akram has requested that fans of India and Pakistan don’t cross the line during their upcoming Asia Cup contest.

    With the recent conflicts along the border of the two nations in mind, an already passionate, emotional, and sometimes bad-blooded rivalry threatens to boil over as the countries face off for the first time since the Pahalgam attacks and Operation Sindoor. With that in mind, Akaram demanded that the fans remain ‘disciplined’ and allow the excitement and the quality of the match to speak for itself.

    “I am sure these matches will be entertaining, just like all other India-Pakistan matches. But I hope both the players and the fans will remain disciplined and do not cross the line,” said Akram while speaking on Telecom Asia Sport.

    “If Indians are patriotic and want their team to win, the same goes for Pakistani fans,” expressed Akram, indicating that the love for the country and for the sport was intense on both sides of the border, but also making a plea that this should not cross over into something beyond the scope of the sport itself.

    Akram expects India to start as favourites

    While that might be a request that is easier to make than to follow through in the wake of the lives lost during the conflict between India and Pakistan earlier this year, the focus will also be on the cricket itself, where India will want to continue their recent strong run against their neighbours.

    “India has been in better form recently and will start as favourites, but the team that handles pressure best on the day will win. This Asia Cup will be a feast for fans worldwide,” said the great pacer.

    Beyond this upcoming contest, Akram also voiced his desire to see the two teams take each other on in a Test series, something that hasn’t taken place between the two nations in nearly two decades. However, he re-emphasised that the fans showing respect and discipline despite the recent history was integral to see out this vision.

    “It’s my wish that India and Pakistan also resume playing a Test series. It’s been too long, and it would be a historic spectacle for fans on both sides, [but] fans must show discipline,” concluded the Pakistan great.

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  • Utilization of Electronic Devices and Online Education Tools for Learning Among Undergraduate Medical Students of a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study

    Utilization of Electronic Devices and Online Education Tools for Learning Among Undergraduate Medical Students of a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study


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  • Over 800 mln railway journeys made during China’s 2025 summer travel rush

    BEIJING, Aug. 24 — China has seen 823 million railway passenger trips between July 1, the start of the summer travel rush, and Aug. 23, data from the country’s railway operator revealed on Sunday.

    This figure marks an increase of 6.4 percent from the same period of 2024, according to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd.

    During the period, the daily average number of passenger trips handled by the country’s railways stood at 15.23 million, the group said.

    The summer travel rush is usually a busy season for the railway network, fueled by college students returning home as well as increased family and tourist travels during the summer holiday.

    The railway operator added that a series of measures have been rolled out to cater to surging demand — including boosting capacity on popular routes and during favored time slots, while also partnering with local cultural and tourism groups to enhance travel services.

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  • Meghan Markle joins forces with Kris Jenner for special reason?

    Meghan Markle joins forces with Kris Jenner for special reason?



    Meghan Markle advised to seek Kris Jenner’s help for As Ever success 

    Meghan Markle received key advice after her lifestyle brand created “confusion” among her audience. 

    For the unversed, the Duchess of Sussex announced As Ever at the beginning of 2025. Since then, she has launched different products, including jam, honey and most recently rose wine.

    However, as soon as she dropped or restocked her pantry, the products sold out within minutes or the same day, irritating the buyers. 

    Speaking of Meghan’s strategy, PR expert Nick Ede urged the Duchess to join forces with the matriarch of the Kardashian-Jenner clan.

    He urged Prince Harry’s wife to seek advice from Kris Jenner in order to make As Ever a household name. 

    In a conversation with Express, he said, “Kris Jenner is the queen of branding and has helped to build billion-dollar empires for her children.”

    Nick said that the momager “knows first-hand how to navigate fame, the media and branding, and I think she’s the perfect person to help Meghan get to where she wants to be.”

    The expert called out Meghan’s unsuccessful promotional tactics, which create confusion for people. 

    “…Kris could really take control and give her the advice she needs to become a household name for all the right reasons,” Nick said. 

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  • This Cult Spanish Brand Is a Transeasonal Dressing Savior—Just Ask Jennifer Lawrence

    This Cult Spanish Brand Is a Transeasonal Dressing Savior—Just Ask Jennifer Lawrence

    We’re closing in fast on fall, and it’s around this time of year that the wardrobe rotation gets tough—but Jennifer Lawrence has the answers.

    It’s that short, annoying season that can feel tempermental and almost impossible to dress appropriately for. Where slow, almost unnoticeable, and then sudden dips in temperature require sartorial smarts: delicate and light knits, flowy pants, tailored separates, classic denim. Well, Lawrence has already nailed the art of transeasonal dressing, with the help of every Spanish cool girl’s favorite all year round brand.

    The actor stepped out earlier this week in New York with her husband Cooke Maroney, wearing an ensemble with transitional styling in mind. She wore a pair of sheer, flowing dark blue skirt-pants from Paloma Wool, the Barcelona-born label by Paloma Lanna known for its floaty, layered, and clingy core silhouettes in diaphanous fabrics, subversive knits, and effortlessly cool styling of elevated basics. The choice of skant was also perfect for Lawrence and Maroney’s mode of transportation, hopping on Citibikes to get home after dinner.

    Photo: Backgrid

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