Best professional badminton rackets: Take your game to the next level with these top 7 picks
Explore the world of professional badminton rackets and unlock your true potential on the court. Here are the top 7 picks. | Health Key Points
Hindustan TimesPatna’s paltu politics: 4 ways game changes
Find out why Nitish Kumar has returned to BJP and how it will impact Bihar politics. Explore the changing equations among the state's three principal players. Key Points
Times Of IndiaWorld of Warcraft: Dragonflight's Seeds of Renewal 10.2.5 Patch unveils major changes. Details here
Blizzard's 10.2.5. Seeds of Renewal patch for World of Warcraft presents a comprehensive array of changes, including a new zone, expanded dragonriding capabilities, Azerothian Archives events, the quest to reclaim Gilneas, Follower Dungeons, the introduction of the Outland Cup, and various character customizations, race and class changes. Key Points
Economic TimesMarvel Snap unveils 2024 roadmap with exciting features: All you need to know
Marvel Snap's developers reveal the 2024 roadmap, allaying concerns following ByteDance's shutdown. Second Dinner's promises materialize with in-game events, including 'Leagues' for competitive cube collecting. Card customization expands through 'Character Mastery' and 'Custom Cards,' addressing player requests. Key Points
Economic TimesBlizzard's WoW Patch 10.2.5: Check out Seeds of Renewal’s release date, features and more
Blizzard unveils the release date for World of Warcraft's Patch 10.2.5, named Seeds of Renewal. players can anticipate Gilneas reclamation, dragonriding, and various in-game additions from January 16. Key Points
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Monster Hunter Now’s Happy Hunting New Year Events: See release date, duration of Pink Rathian, Black Diab
Niantic reveals Monster Hunter Now Happy Hunting New Year event details, including start dates and featured monsters. The festive season includes increased monster spawns, Pink Rathian's return, boosted Zinogre Hunt-a-thons, and a Black Diablos event. Key Points
Economic TimesIPL auction: Who are the two Indians in list of top 10 most expensive players in Indian Premier League his
The upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 seasonwill witness a historic overseas player auction at Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena. A pool of 333 cricketers, including 214 Indians and 119 overseas players (2 from associate nations), will be available. Past auctions saw significant records, with the TATA IPL 2023 auction witnessing Rs 167 crore spending, and Sam Curran becoming the costliest player at Rs 18.50 crore. The 2022 auction saw Rs 551 crore spent, with Ishan Kishan securing the highest bid of Rs 15.25 crore. Yuvraj Singh, Ishan Kishan, and Ben Stokes make the top 10 most expensive players list. Key Points
Economic TimesThe Finals Season 1 Update 1.3.0: Check out all you may want to know about bug fixes, new servers and more
The Finals Season 1 Update 1.3.0 addresses bugs and introduces new servers in Oceania and Southeast Asia. Notable fixes include leaderboard visibility post-ranked matches, adjusted unranked tournament requirements, and improved social screen functionality. Key Points
Economic TimesAvatar: Frontiers of Pandora: Check out combat-based difficulty settings
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora introduces diverse difficulty settings for personalized gameplay. The Ubisoft game offers three combat-based options affecting damage dealt and taken. With a focus on exploration and combat, players can choose a relaxing or challenging experience. Key Points
The Economic TimesIPL auction: Mitchell Starc returns as 333 stars to go under the hammer
For the upcoming mini-auction of IPL 2024, INR 2 crore is the highest reserve price. Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins will headline the auction. | Cricket Key Points
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Chennai Super Kings: Dhoni retained; team drops eight players. Check full list here
Chennai Super Kings has released eight players while retaining players like MS Dhoni, Jadeja and others. It has over Rs 32 crore in its purse for the auction that will take place in Dubai on December 19. Key Points
Economic TimesChemical sector analysis: Galaxy and PI Ind to continue growth, agrochem players to face demand pressure, says Nuvama
Chemical sector growth projected for Galaxy and PI Industries; agrochem-focused players face demand pressure. Inventory destocking ongoing, may pick up speed in Q3FY24; India gaining market share in long run, says Nuvama. Key Points
mintManchester United players reportedly unhappy with Erik ten Hag's leadership
Manchester United's current campaign has been far from stellar, with the team suffering six losses in various competitions, including both of their Champions League fixtures. In the Premier League, they currently languish in the 10th position, a stark contrast to their previous season's achievements. Key Points
Economic TimesNHL implements ban on on-ice Pride theme night gear, prompting controversy
The National Hockey League (NHL) has banned players from wearing rainbow sweaters or using multicolored tape on sticks during Pride Night and similar events. The move has been criticized as the most stifling, anti-LGBTQ policy in North American pro sports. The ban has cast a shadow over the NHL's efforts to combat homophobia and promote inclusivity. The league also included a provision allowing players to object to being in close proximity to individuals or groups associated with causes they may not support. Key Points
Economic TimesGrand Prix Badminton League Season 2 postponed indefinitely
The second season of the Grand Prix Badminton League (GPBL) has been postponed indefinitely after several players withdrew from the event. The Badminton Association of India (BAI) did not give permission for the league to run, prompting the withdrawals. The league commissioner, Prasanth Reddy, expressed disappointment but stated that efforts would be made to work with the BAI and bring back the league in the future. Key Points
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Garena Free Fire Max redeem codes for Aug 15, 2023: Get Independence Day theme!
Garena Free Fire MAX offers players the chance to acquire complementary bundles through the Road to Independence event. Act quickly to seize exclusive rewards before the event ends today. Participate in matches and redeem codes for in-game items. Key Points
mintThe Amundi Evian Championship 2023: See the pairings in golf tournament
The much-anticipated Amundi Evian Championship 2023 is all set to commence at the picturesque Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-Les-Bains, France. With 132 players grouped into 44 trios, the tournament promises to be an enthralling spectacle for golf enthusiasts worldwide. The first tee-off will see several exciting pairings, including the reigning champions of previous majors, top-ranked players and rising stars. Key Points
Economic TimesFortnite Update v25.20 introduces Lever Pistol, Kinetic Boomerang Unvault, and more exciting content
With the announcement of Fortnite Update v25.20, the players are eagerly waiting for the end of the downtime and expecting much thrilling content. The future of Chapter 4 Season 3 will change with the v25.20 update. Key Points
Economic TimesFortnite player count: How many people play the game?
Fortnite's player count remains undisclosed by Epic Games, but third-party sources estimate an average of 239 million monthly players, with a peak of 15 million players in a day. Live events attract massive participation, like the 15.3 million players who joined forces against Galactus. Key Points
Economic TimesSoccer project tracking social media abuse identifies 300 people from World Cup posts
About 20 million posts and comments were scanned and more than 19,000 were flagged as abusive. More than 13,000 of those were reported to Twitter for action. Key Points
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Woman dances to the mashup of players x Say it right. Watch
A saree-clad woman's dance on the mashup of players x Say it right will leave you stunned. Watch the video inside. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesBGMI update: Krafton announces Rising Tournament, exciting updates, including new map and responsible gaming features
Krafton launches BGMI with 2.5 Update and a new 1x1 map called Nusa, offering fast-paced matches lasting eight minutes, unique gameplay mechanics, and more. The company also reinforces responsible gaming habits by implementing specific playtime limits and parental verification. Key Points
mintBGMI now playable in India: Daily time limit for all, new map, in game events, rewards and more
BGMI now playable in India: While it is good news for many Battlegrounds Mobile India fans that the game has made a return toIndia after about a year, the bad news is Krafton has implemented a time limit on the game. Here are all the details. Key Points
India TodayTATA IPL 2023: All money, no show! Ben Stokes to Sam Curran, top 3 players who flopped this year
Curran became the most expensive player in the history of IPL when Punjab Kings spent Rs 18.5 crore on him to include him in the team. Key Points
FinancialexpressFrench soccer anti-homophobia campaign causes row
The National Union of Professional Footballers (UNFP) said it was not up to the players to convey "collective messages". It was astonished that clubs should ask them to do so, it said in a statement. Key Points
The Indian Express
‘Foden, Saka the best I’ve worked with; Chhetri plays like a young man’
Aidy Boothroyd has been involved in fairytales as a manager, at Watford and with England’s youth teams. He has now thrown himself into an Indian adventure, taking the reins at Jamshedpur FC. Sharing an office with Gareth Southgate, having the life frightened out of him by Alex Ferguson and training young Indian talent — Boothroyd talks about a fascinating career Key Points
The HinduProbe finds evidence of match-fixing in Brazil’s top league
Authorities raided homes of businessmen and players in six Brazilian states and 16 cities. Nine players were being questioned, though prosecutors did not reveal their identities. Key Points
The Indian ExpressGod of War Ragnarök releases new Game+ mode. Find out what's new
To activate the mode, players must complete the game once in any difficulty level, allowing them to carry over unlocked equipment and skills onto a new playthrough. However, certain questlines in the main story must be completed to access Sonic and Hex arrows at the start of the game. Key Points
mintI’m not a fan of players resting during the IPL so that they can play the World Cup: Sanjay Manjrekar
“IPL's success is largely dependent on players' fitness, and that everyone plays to their best potential. Fans love this tournament, it's quite popular,” said Manjrekar. Key Points
The Indian ExpressHogwarts Legacy cheat sheet goes viral that prevents backtracking. All details
The_Partisan_Spy, a Reddit user, has come up with a cheat sheet that can completely eliminate backtracking in Hogwarts Legacy. The detailed sheet displays when the essential spells can be unlocked in the main questline and which spell is required for each side activity. Key Points
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Clash of Clans: Conquer Town Hall 10 with these top attacking strategies
While established attacking tactics typically involve using a predetermined army composition, players can modify their strategies based on their opponent's base layout. Nevertheless, the essential components of a successful attack remain unchanged. In this article, we will delve into the best attacking strategies for Clash of Clans Town Hall 10 players in 2023. Key Points
mintEx-PAK player's million-dollar reply to why Indians shouldn't play in PSL
BCCI is often criticised for not allowing Indian players to participate on overseas leagues while foreign players are allowed to participate in IPL. A former Pakistan cricketer gave a stunning response on why BCCI is doing the "right" thing when asked if Indians should ever be allowed to play in PSL. | Cricket Key Points
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