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संगीत, कॉल और लंबे समय तक सुनने के लिए ₹5,000 से कम में सबसे अधिक बिकने वाले हेडफ़ोन| प्रौद्योगिकी समाचार


यदि आपने कभी रोजमर्रा के हेडफ़ोन की खरीदारी की है, तो आप एक बात तुरंत नोटिस करेंगे: वास्तविक श्रवण प्रीमियम मूल्य टैग से बहुत दूर होता है। Sony WH-CH520 काफी पसंदीदा बन गया है क्योंकि यह आसानी से उपलब्ध नहीं रहता – सिर पर हल्की रोशनी और लंबे समय तक चलने वाली बैटरी। boAt Rockerz 650 Pro और GoBoult Soniq उसी प्रवृत्ति का पालन करते हैं, जिससे श्रोताओं को विश्वसनीय ध्वनि और सहनशक्ति मिलती है। कीमत में एक कदम वृद्धि जेबीएल ट्यून 770एनसी और रियलमी टेकलाइफ स्टूडियो एच1 जैसे मॉडल लाती है, जो चीजों को जटिल बनाए बिना शोर रद्दीकरण जोड़ते हैं। यहां तक ​​कि JLab JBuds Lux ANC या Hammer Bash Pro जैसे विकल्प भी प्रयोगशाला परीक्षणों के लिए नहीं, बल्कि वास्तविक जीवन के लिए बनाए गए लगते हैं। जो चीज़ उन्हें एक साथ जोड़ती है वह कोई विशिष्ट शीट नहीं है बल्कि एक शांत उपयोगिता है: हेडफ़ोन जो ध्यान देने की मांग नहीं करते हैं, फिर भी जब आपको उनकी आवश्यकता होती है तब ठीक से काम करते हैं। इसीलिए वे हजारों की संख्या में बेचते हैं।

रोज़मर्रा के हेडफ़ोन पर एक साफ़ नज़र जो आराम, भरोसेमंद ध्वनि और मूल्य को प्राथमिकता देता है, जिससे वे बजट बढ़ाए बिना दैनिक सुनने के लिए लोकप्रिय विकल्प बन जाते हैं। (एआई-जनरेटेड)

बोट रॉकरज़ 650 प्रो बजट-अनुकूल ब्लूटूथ हेडफ़ोन हैं जो लंबी बैटरी लाइफ और सहज स्पर्श नियंत्रण के साथ दैनिक सुनने के लिए बनाए गए हैं। डॉल्बी ऑडियो फुलर ध्वनि जोड़ता है, जबकि इयरकप पर सरल स्वाइप जेस्चर वॉल्यूम और ट्रैक नियंत्रण को आसान बनाता है। वे लंबे सत्रों के लिए हल्के और आरामदायक हैं, चाहे यात्रा करना हो, काम करना हो या शो देखना हो। विश्वसनीय कनेक्टिविटी और 80 घंटे की बैटरी लाइफ का मतलब है चार्ज करने में कम समय और संगीत, पॉडकास्ट और कॉल का आनंद लेने में अधिक समय।

विशेष विवरण

बैटरी की आयु

80 घंटे का खेल समय

कनेक्टिविटी

ब्लूटूथ वायरलेस

ऑडियो तकनीक

डॉल्बी ऑडियो समर्थन

नियंत्रण

इशारों को स्पर्श करें और स्वाइप करें

खरीदने का कारण

दैनिक उपयोग के लिए बहुत लंबी बैटरी लाइफ

इयरकप पर आसान स्पर्श नियंत्रण

बचने का कारण

ध्वनि की गुणवत्ता विस्तृत होने के बजाय व्यापक है

प्रीमियम मॉडलों की तुलना में बिल्ड प्लास्टिक-झुकाव वाला लगता है

2. सोनी हेडफ़ोन

हमारे सिद्धांत

पूर्ण पारदर्शिता

प्रत्येक उत्पाद समीक्षा में स्पष्ट रूप से सूचीबद्ध किया गया है पक्ष – विपक्षआपको एक संतुलित दृष्टिकोण प्रदान करता है।

ब्रांड आत्मविश्वास

हम ऐसे ब्रांडों के उत्पादों पर ध्यान केंद्रित करते हैं सिद्ध प्रतिष्ठा और दीर्घकालिक बाजार विश्वास.

Sony WH-CH520 हल्के ब्लूटूथ हेडफ़ोन हैं जो रोजमर्रा के उपयोग के लिए सरलता के साथ भरोसेमंद ऑडियो का मिश्रण करते हैं। उनके नरम इयरकप और आसान ब्लूटूथ पेयरिंग उन्हें लंबे समय तक सुनने के सत्रों के लिए आरामदायक बनाती है, चाहे आप घर से काम कर रहे हों, यात्रा कर रहे हों, या संगीत और पॉडकास्ट के साथ आराम कर रहे हों। ये हेडफ़ोन स्पष्ट ध्वनि और झंझट-मुक्त वायरलेस कनेक्टिविटी पर ध्यान केंद्रित करते हैं, जो आपको प्रीमियम मूल्य निर्धारण या जटिल सेटअप के बिना विश्वसनीय प्रदर्शन प्रदान करते हैं।

विशेष विवरण

कनेक्टिविटी

ब्लूटूथ वायरलेस

कान का डिज़ाइन

कान के ऊपर गद्देदार कप

ब्रांड तकनीक

सोनी ऑडियो ट्यूनिंग

खरीदने का कारण

रोजमर्रा की सुनवाई के लिए लंबी बैटरी लाइफ

आरामदायक, हल्का डिज़ाइन

बचने का कारण

ध्वनि ट्यूनिंग समृद्ध होने के बजाय बुनियादी है

शोर रद्दीकरण जैसी उन्नत सुविधाओं का अभाव है

GoBoult Soniq बजट-अनुकूल कीमत पर भरोसेमंद ध्वनि और हास्यास्पद रूप से लंबी बैटरी लाइफ प्रदान करता है। 70 घंटे के प्लेटाइम के साथ, वे उन लोगों के लिए बनाए गए हैं जो अक्सर चार्ज करना भूल जाते हैं लेकिन फिर भी पूरे सप्ताह विश्वसनीय ऑडियो चाहते हैं। 40 मिमी ड्राइवर रोजमर्रा के ट्रैक के लिए स्पष्ट स्वर और पर्याप्त पंच प्रदान करते हैं, जबकि फोल्डेबल डिज़ाइन उन्हें ले जाने में आसान बनाता है। चाहे आप ब्लूटूथ या वायर्ड मोड का उपयोग करें, ये हेडफ़ोन सरल और प्रभावी रहते हैं।

विशेष विवरण

बैटरी की आयु

70 घंटे का खेल का समय

कनेक्टिविटी

ब्लूटूथ और वायर्ड

डिज़ाइन

फ़ोल्ड करने योग्य और पोर्टेबल

खरीदने का कारण

विस्तारित उपयोग के लिए उत्कृष्ट बैटरी जीवन

यात्रा के लिए आरामदायक, फ़ोल्ड करने योग्य डिज़ाइन

बचने का कारण

उच्च ध्वनि में ध्वनि में गहराई का अभाव होता है

महंगे मॉडलों की तुलना में बिल्ड बुनियादी लगता है

जेबीएल ट्यून 770एनसी सक्रिय शोर रद्दीकरण के साथ वायरलेस ओवर-ईयर हेडफ़ोन हैं जो दैनिक यात्रियों और आकस्मिक श्रोताओं के लिए समान रूप से उपयुक्त हैं। उनकी ध्वनि में क्लासिक जेबीएल पंच और स्पष्टता है, जो संगीत, पॉडकास्ट और गेमिंग को अधिक आकर्षक बनाती है। लंबी बैटरी लाइफ और आरामदायक इयरकप के साथ, वे बिना थकान के लंबे समय तक सुनने को संभालते हैं। फास्ट पेयर और मल्टीपॉइंट समर्थन फोन और लैपटॉप के बीच स्विच करना आसान बनाता है, जबकि एएनसी चलते समय पृष्ठभूमि शोर को कम करने में मदद करता है।

विशेष विवरण

बैटरी की आयु

70 घंटे तक का प्लेटाइम

शोर खत्म करना

सक्रिय शोर रद्दीकरण

कनेक्टिविटी

मल्टीपॉइंट के साथ ब्लूटूथ वायरलेस

डिज़ाइन

कान के ऊपर आरामदायक इयरकप

खरीदने का कारण

ANC चालू या बंद होने पर मजबूत बैटरी जीवन

लंबे समय तक सुनने के सत्रों के लिए आरामदायक फिट

बचने का कारण

ANC प्रीमियम प्रतिद्वंद्वियों जितनी गहरी नहीं है

कुछ लोगों को ध्वनि ट्यूनिंग बास-भारी लग सकती है

Sony WH-CH520-Bz हल्के ब्लूटूथ हेडफ़ोन हैं जो बिना किसी रुकावट के दैनिक सुनने के लिए स्थिर ध्वनि और आराम प्रदान करते हैं। आसान जोड़ी और विश्वसनीय कनेक्टिविटी उन्हें यात्रा, कार्य सत्र और आकस्मिक संगीत या पॉडकास्ट सुनने के लिए एक झंझट-मुक्त विकल्प बनाती है। उनके गद्देदार इयरकप लंबे समय तक उपयोग में आरामदायक महसूस करते हैं, और बैटरी जीवन कई दिनों के मध्यम प्लेबैक को कवर करता है। सरल, भरोसेमंद प्रदर्शन उन्हें रोजमर्रा के ऑडियो के लिए एक ठोस विकल्प बनाता है।

विशेष विवरण

बैटरी की आयु

55 घंटे तक का प्लेटाइम

कनेक्टिविटी

ब्लूटूथ वायरलेस

डिज़ाइन

कान के ऊपर हल्का फिट

नियंत्रण

ऑन-ईयर बटन नियंत्रण

खरीदने का कारण

रोजमर्रा के उपयोग के लिए लंबी बैटरी लाइफ

हल्का और आरामदायक डिज़ाइन

बचने का कारण

ध्वनि ट्यूनिंग बुनियादी है, विस्तृत नहीं

कोई सक्रिय शोर रद्दीकरण नहीं

JLab JBuds LUX ANC वायरलेस ओवर-ईयर हेडफ़ोन हैं जिन्हें बजट-अनुकूल कीमत पर सक्रिय शोर रद्दीकरण के साथ लंबी बैटरी जीवन को संतुलित करने के लिए डिज़ाइन किया गया है। 70 घंटे का प्लेटाइम आपको कार्यदिवसों और यात्रा के दौरान बार-बार चार्ज किए बिना सुनता रहता है। ANC रोजमर्रा की विकर्षणों को कम करता है, जबकि ब्लूटूथ कनेक्शन फोन और लैपटॉप पर विश्वसनीय रहता है। आरामदायक इयरकप लंबे समय तक उपयोग में मदद करते हैं, जिससे वे दैनिक श्रोताओं के लिए एक व्यावहारिक विकल्प बन जाते हैं।

विशेष विवरण

बैटरी की आयु

एएनसी के साथ 70 घंटे तक

शोर खत्म करना

सक्रिय शोर रद्दीकरण

कनेक्टिविटी

ब्लूटूथ वायरलेस

डिज़ाइन

कान के ऊपर गद्देदार कप

खरीदने का कारण

ANC के साथ बहुत लंबी बैटरी लाइफ

लंबे सत्रों के लिए आरामदायक फिट

बचने का कारण

ANC प्रीमियम मॉडलों जितना परिष्कृत नहीं है

उच्च ध्वनि में ध्वनि में गहराई का अभाव होता है

जेबीएल ट्यून 520 बीटी ब्रांड के सिग्नेचर प्योर बास साउंड के साथ सीधे ब्लूटूथ ओवर-ईयर हेडफ़ोन हैं, जो उन्हें बिना किसी जटिलता के रोजमर्रा सुनने के लिए आदर्श बनाते हैं। उनमें लंबी बैटरी लाइफ होती है जो आसानी से कार्य सप्ताह या सप्ताहांत सुनने के दौरान चलती है, और मल्टीपॉइंट समर्थन आपको एक ही समय में फोन और लैपटॉप से ​​जुड़े रहने देता है। आरामदायक इयरकप और सरल नियंत्रण उन्हें संगीत, पॉडकास्ट और चलते-फिरते कॉल के लिए एक ठोस विकल्प बनाते हैं।

विशेष विवरण

बैटरी की आयु

57 घंटे तक का प्लेटाइम

ध्वनि प्रोफ़ाइल

शुद्ध बास ट्यूनिंग

कनेक्टिविटी

ब्लूटूथ 5.3

डिज़ाइन

कान के ऊपर हल्का वजन

खरीदने का कारण

विश्वसनीय ब्लूटूथ के साथ मजबूत बैटरी जीवन

लंबे समय तक पहनने के लिए आरामदायक डिज़ाइन

बचने का कारण

बास-फ़ॉरवर्ड ट्यूनिंग कुछ शैलियों के लिए अधिक उपयुक्त हो सकती है

कोई सक्रिय शोर रद्दीकरण नहीं

रियलमी टेकलाइफ स्टूडियो एच1 वायर्ड और वायरलेस ओवर-ईयर हेडफ़ोन हैं जो लंबी बैटरी लाइफ और मजबूत सक्रिय शोर रद्दीकरण के साथ दमदार ध्वनि को संतुलित करते हैं। ब्लूटूथ कनेक्टिविटी पेयरिंग को सरल बनाती है, जबकि ट्यून किए गए ड्राइवर संगीत और फिल्मों के लिए अनुकूल स्पष्ट स्वर और गहरे स्वर देने में मदद करते हैं। ANC सार्वजनिक परिवहन या व्यस्त सड़कों पर पृष्ठभूमि के शोर को कम करता है, और विस्तारित बैटरी जीवन आपको बार-बार चार्ज किए बिना कार्यदिवसों में सुनता रहता है। आरामदायक कुशनिंग लंबे सत्र को आसान बनाती है।

विशेष विवरण

बैटरी की आयु

70 घंटे तक प्लेबैक

शोर खत्म करना

43 डीबी अनुकूली एएनसी

ड्राइवर का आकार

40 मिमी ऑडियो ड्राइवर

कनेक्टिविटी

ब्लूटूथ वायरलेस

खरीदने का कारण

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Henry expects fiery battle as New Zealand renew rivalry with South Africa | T20 World Cup 2026

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Henry expects fiery battle as New Zealand renew rivalry with South Africa | T20 World Cup 2026



Calling contests against South Africa “fierce”, New Zealand pacer Matt Henry on Friday said the long-standing rivalry between the two sides adds an extra dimension to their crucial T20 World Cup clash, which could potentially decide the group winner.


Both New Zealand and South Africa approach the Saturday’s game unbeaten in Group D.


Matches between the Black Caps and the Proteas have often been tight, high-stakes affairs, and Henry acknowledged that history and sporting culture have played their part in shaping the rivalry.


“You always want to play the best sides. Growing up, whether it was rugby or cricket, New Zealand versus South Africa were always the games you wanted to be part of. There’s that natural competitive edge between the two countries and nothing changes in a World Cup,” Henry said at the pre-match press conference.

 


“It’s a fierce competition and something we absolutely love being involved in.” 
The Saturday’s encounter could determine the group topper but Henry insisted that beyond the stakes, it’s the quality of opposition that excites the New Zealand camp.


“South Africa are strong in all areas. They’ve got power with the bat, variety with the ball and a lot of experience. When you come up against a side like that, you know you’ve got to be sharp in every facet of the game,” he said.


“In World Cups, every game carries weight. Each win builds confidence and momentum. For us, it’s about doing our best tomorrow and not looking too far ahead,” he said.


Henry also pointed out that familiarity between players due to franchise cricket has added a new dimension to the rivalry.


“With franchise cricket around the world now, you get to know a lot of the players personally. There are cultural similarities between the two countries as well and we’ve always got on well off the field,” he said.


“But once you cross that line, it’s a different story. It’s a fierce contest and that’s what makes it special.” 
The pacer said adapting quickly to conditions will be key, regardless of which team has had more time at the venue. It was in the context of South Africa having played both their matches in Ahmedabad while the Black Caps arrive from Chennai.


“Being familiar with the ground is always nice, but it’s a new surface. In T20 cricket, conditions can outweigh pre-set plans. It’s about assessing quickly and adapting better than the opposition,” he explained.


Henry also underlined the importance of composure in high-pressure contests between evenly matched teams.


“We’ve seen throughout this tournament how tight games have been. Even that double Super Over thriller the other day. That shows the margins are so small. In games like New Zealand versus South Africa, it often comes down to key moments and who handles them better,” Henry said.


With dew and toss potentially playing a role, Henry maintained that adaptability remains the side’s biggest strength.


“As Kiwis, we pride ourselves on problem-solving. Whether we bat or bowl first, whether we win the toss or not, the focus is on executing our skills and putting the opposition under pressure,” he said.


Talking about the double Super Over game South Africa played against Afghanistan, Henry said,”It was our travel day and we had a bit of a delayed leave because yeah we couldn’t keep our eyes off it was an incredible game and everything in it as well.” 
“That’s probably shown throughout this tournament that the game’s been so tight it’s just been great to watch.


Fire at Havana oil refinery as Cuba’s fuel crisis deepens | Humanitarian Crises News

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Fire at Havana oil refinery as Cuba’s fuel crisis deepens | Humanitarian Crises News


A fire at a key fuel refinery in the capital comes amid Cuba’s mounting fuel emergency due to US-imposed restrictions.

A fire broke out at a key fuel processing plant in the Cuban capital Havana, threatening to exacerbate an energy crisis as the country struggles under an oil blockade imposed by the United States.

A large plume of smoke was seen rising above Havana Bay from the Nico Lopez refinery on Friday, drawing the attention of the capital’s residents before fading as fire crews fought to bring the situation under control.

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Cuba’s Ministry of Energy and Mines said the fire, which erupted in a warehouse at the refinery, was eventually extinguished and that “the cause is under investigation”. There were no injuries and the fire did not spread to nearby areas, the ministry said in a post on social media.

“The workday at the Nico Lopez Refinery continues with complete normalcy,” the ministry said.

The location of the fire was close to where two oil tankers were moored in Havana’s harbour.

Cuba, which has been in a severe economic crisis for years, relied heavily on oil imports from Venezuela, which have been cut off since the abduction of the country’s leader Nicolas Maduro by United States forces last month.

US President Donald Trump has also threatened Cuba’s government and passed a recent executive order allowing for trade tariffs on any country that supplies oil to the island.

The country has seen widespread power outages due to the lack of fuel. Bus and train services have been cut, some hotels have closed, schools and universities have been restricted, and public sector workers are on a four-day work week. Staffing at hospitals was also cut back.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned last week of a humanitarian “collapse” in Cuba if its energy needs go unmet.

column of smoke rising from the Nico Lopez refinery in Havana Bay, though it was not known if the blaze was near the plant’s oil storage tanks. (Photo by YAMIL LAGE / AFP)
Men fish as black smoke billows from a fire at the Nico Lopez oil refinery in Havana on February 13, 2026 [Yamil Lage/AFP]

On Thursday, two Mexican navy vessels carrying more than 800 tonnes of humanitarian aid arrived in Havana, underscoring the nation’s growing need for humanitarian assistance amid the tightening US stranglehold on fuel.

Experts in maritime transport tracking told the AFP news agency that no foreign fuel or oil tankers have arrived in Cuba in weeks.

Cuba can only produce about one-third of its total fuel requirements.

Cuba’s Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos de Cossio accused the US of carrying out “massive punishment” against the Cuban people in a post on social media Friday.

Cuba requires imports of fuel and “the US is applying threats [and] coercive measures against any country that provides it”, the deputy minister said.

“Lack of fuel harms transportation, medical services, schooling, energy, production of food, the standard of living,” he said.

“Massive punishment is a crime,” he added.

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has said her government seeks to “open the doors for dialogue to develop” between Cuba and the US and has criticised Washington’s oil restrictions as “unfair”.


Arundhati Roy pulls out of Berlin Film Festival after organisers choose not to speak on Gaza: 'Shocked and disgusted'

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Arundhati Roy pulls out of Berlin Film Festival after organisers choose not to speak on Gaza: 'Shocked and disgusted'


Indian author Arundhati Roy has slammed the organisers of this year’s Berlin Film Festival and withdrawn from the event in the wake of jury president Wim Wenders’s comments about the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Indian author Arundhati Roy has withdrawn from the Berlin Film Festival.  (Photo by Samir Jana/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Indian author Arundhati Roy has withdrawn from the Berlin Film Festival. (Photo by Samir Jana/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Arundhati Roy withdraws from Berlin Film Festival

The author said she was “shocked and disgusted” by the responses from Wenders and other jury members to a question about Gaza and Israel at a press conference on Thursday. At the conference, Wenders had said cinema should “stay out of politics” when asked about Gaza.

Arundhati Roy, winner of the Booker Prize in 1997, had been announced as a guest at the festival to present a restored version of her 1989 film In Which Annie Gives It Those One, which marked Shah Rukh Khan’s film debut. However, she has now withdrawn from the program

In a statement sent to news agency AFP, Arundhati said that the “unconscionable” statements by Wenders and other jury members had led her to reconsider, “with deep regret”.

In her statement, the author said that “to hear them say that art should not be political is jaw-dropping.” She described Israel’s actions in Gaza as “a genocide of the Palestinian people by the State of Israel.”

“If the greatest filmmakers and artists of our time cannot stand up and say so, they should know that history will judge them,” she added.

The Berlin Film Festival said that they respected Arundhati Roy’s decision. “The Berlinale respects these decisions. We regret that we will not welcome them as their presence would have enriched the festival discourse,” a spokesperson said in a statement to AFP.

What Berlinale jury had said on Gaza

On Thursday, during a press conference, the jury president Wim Wenders was asked about Germany’s support for Israel, to which he responded, “We cannot really enter the field of politics”, describing filmmakers as “the counterweight to politics”. Fellow jury member Ewa Puszczynska called it ‘unfair’ to expect the jury to take a stance on the issue.

The Berlinale traditionally has a reputation for topical, progressive programming, but so far this year’s edition has seen several stars shy away from taking a stance on the big political issues of the day.

The war in Gaza was sparked by Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 1,221 people, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures.

Israel’s retaliation has left at least 71,000 people dead in Gaza, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory, whose figures the UN considers reliable.

(With AFP inputs)


T20 WC Preview: SCO vs ENG ‘Auld Enemy’ rivalry heats up Super 8 race | T20 World Cup 2026

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T20 WC Preview: SCO vs ENG ‘Auld Enemy’ rivalry heats up Super 8 race | T20 World Cup 2026



A floundering England will square off against traditional sporting rivals Scotland here on Saturday in a must-win T20 World Cup match that could well determine which of the two teams progresses to the Super Eight stage from Group C.


West Indies sit atop with back-to-back wins, while Scotland, Italy and England — all with one win each — are separated only by net run rate. Scotland hold the second spot thanks to their massive win Italy.


So, Saturday’s clash could give either side a decisive edge in the race for second place as both are expected to win their final group games, with Scotland facing Nepal and England taking on Italy.

 


Their rivalry, born with football’s first official International in 1872, has long been fuelled by history and identity.


On the cricket field, it’s still new but has steadily acquired its own narrative


Scotland had stunned England by six runs after posting a massive 371/5 in a one-off ODI in Edinburgh in 2018, and in the 2024 T20 World Cup, their group match was washed out after Scotland raced to 90 without loss in 10 overs, a result that had derailed England’s campaign.


For the Scots on the cricket pitch, there is some unfinished business


Openers George Munsey and Michael Jones had put on an unbroken 90-run stand in that abandoned 2024 encounter and will look to finish what they started against the ‘Auld Enemy’ at Eden Gardens.


The duo had smashed England ace spinner Adil Rashid for 26 runs in two overs and their match-up will once again would be a highlight.


The 2022 champions England find themselves under mounting pressure especially after a 30-run defeat to the West Indies which has complicated the scenario for the Harry Brook-led side after it scraped through by four runs in the tournament-opener against Nepal.


The loss on a turning Wankhede wicket also exposed England’s recurring vulnerability against spin.


Chasing 197, they were well placed at 74/1 before West Indies spin twins Gudakesh Motie and Roston Chase shared five wickets between them. England lost six wickets in succession to spin during the middle overs and were eventually bowled out for 166 in 19 overs.


History is also heavily against the Three Lions


Since the inaugural edition in 2007, England have played nine matches against lower-ranked teams in T20 World Cups, managing four wins against three defeats — twice to Netherlands and once to Ireland –, and two ‘No Results’.


Having made a dramatic late entry into the World Cup after Bangladesh’s refusal to play in India, Scotland appear to be growing in the tournament.


They began with a loss to the West Indies where they looked short of preparation and rusty. But they responded emphatically against Italy who had beaten them in the European qualifiers.


Scotland piled up this edition’s first 200-plus total before bowling Italy out for 134 in 16.4 overs in their last outing at Eden Gardens.


Michael Leask was their X-factor


He claimed a career-best 4/17 against Italy and then showcased his destructive batting at No.6, smashing Thomas Draca for two fours and two sixes in the last five balls he faced to propel Scotland past the 200-mark.


Also having stayed at the venue for over a week since their opener on February 7, Scotland have developed a clear understanding of the conditions at Eden and could feel closer to ‘home’ against their struggling neighbours.


There is an added context to the match


Later in the day back in the Scottish capital, the two nations will also clash in the Six Nations rugby championship in Edinburgh.


“We’re certainly looking forward to it. We’ve also got the Scotland rugby team taking on England the same day. So, it would make quite a nice headline if Scotland has two wins on Saturday,” skipper Richie Berrington has summed up the mood.


Teams (from) 
England: Harry Brook (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tongue and Luke Wood.


Scotland: Richie Berrington (captain), Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross, Bradley Currie, Oliver Davidson, Chris Greaves, Zainullah Ihsan, Michael Jones, Michael Leask, Finlay McCreath, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Mark Watt and Brad Wheal.


Did Pidgeon-Kelly talk to Kennedys/Bessette for ‘Love Story’?

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Did Pidgeon-Kelly talk to Kennedys/Bessette for ‘Love Story’?


Did Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Anthony Kelly talk to the Kennedys or Bessette family for ‘Love Story’? Here’s the truth

‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’ landed this year with plenty of hype, and everyone wants to know — just how close to the real thing did the actors get? Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Anthony Kelly, who play Carolyn and JFK Jr., have been pretty open about how they got into character. They’re stepping into the lives of a couple who were basically America’s royalty in the ‘90s, right in the center of endless cameras and headlines. The show covers it all: their fast, intense romance, big wedding, and tragic ending in 1999.But did Pidgeon and Kelly actually talk to anyone from the Kennedy or Bessette families to get ready for their roles? Here’s the truth from behind the scenes.

‘Love Story’: The work beyond the camera

Both actors dove deep into research for months, piecing together the couple’s personalities and relationship from books, interviews, and a mountain of old photos. Paul Anthony Kelly, who’s Canadian, admitted he only had a vague idea of JFK Jr. and Carolyn before getting cast. He said he had to catch up by sifting through everything he could find — interviews, documentaries, you name it. Pidgeon did the same, digging into biographies and visual archives to get a feel for Carolyn’s world.Still, neither of them nor anyone from the production reached out to the families. Both actors confirmed this. Instead, they leaned hard on public records and stories from people who knew the couple, but not the actual relatives.For Kelly, this is his first big Hollywood project. He told PEOPLE he “knew a little bit about” JFK Jr. and Carolyn, but coming from Canada, they just weren’t part of his regular pop culture diet. “Definitely, during this whole process, I really got to know them, I think, pretty well — within reason, of course,” he said. There was always something new for him to learn.As for Pidgeon, she said hat she recognized Carolyn from photos and knew the basics — her Calvin Klein job, the high-profile marriage — but her research opened up a whole new side of Carolyn’s personality for her. “Luckily, there were a lot of books and interviews done by people who knew them quite well, lots of photos. So there were jumping-off points that were incredibly helpful,” she said.Neither actor, though, picked up the phone to call the Kennedy or Bessette families. They just kept to the research.Pidgeon described feeling a connection to Carolyn from the very first script. She could sense Carolyn’s intelligence, warmth, and depth right away. Kelly had a similar experience. He got to know JFK Jr. by combing through the mountain of material about him, instead of talking to people who knew him personally.“Even from my rudimentary knowledge of her in my first audition, she felt like such a three-dimensional person with her intelligence, her warmth, her charisma, her sensitivities,” Pidgeon said. That first impression stuck with her and, as she learned more, it just made sense. She thought the scripts themselves really nailed Carolyn’s character.

Reception and reactions

Of course, not everyone is thrilled with the show’s approach. The Kennedy family, in particular, isn’t happy they got left out of the loop. Jack Schlossberg — JFK Jr.’s nephew and now a political candidate — called out the creators for not asking the family or even informing them about the series. He was blunt, calling the show “grotesque” and saying they’re just trying to cash in on his uncle’s legacy.When the first photos from the series dropped in June, Schlossberg, who’s Caroline Kennedy’s son, posted a video on Instagram. “For those wondering whether his family was ever consulted, or has anything to do with, the new shows being made about him, the answer is no. And there’s really not much we can do,” he said.Schlossberg added that he hopes the people behind the show at least think about what JFK Jr. stood for. “I hope those making these shows about him take seriously what he stood for in his life, all that he achieved in it. And that they donate some of the profits [that] they’re making,” Schlossberg said. “For the record, I think admiration for my Uncle John is great. What I don’t think is great is profiting off of it in a grotesque way.“

‘Love Story’: What is it about?

The show takes its cue from Elizabeth Beller’s book, ‘Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’. It dives right into the electric chemistry, fast-paced romance, and headline-grabbing marriage of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette — one of the most talked-about couples of the last century.As for the cast of the show, it’s stacked. Pidgeon and Kelly lead the drama, and you’ll also see Naomi Watts as Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Grace Gummer as Caroline Kennedy, Alessandro Nivola as Calvin Klein, Leila George as Kelly Klein, Sydney Lemmon as Lauren Bessette, and Constance Zimmer as Ann Marie Messina.You can already catch the first three episodes of ‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’ on Hulu. New episodes drop every Thursday at 9 p.m. Eastern on FX and Hulu.


Valentine’s Day 2026: 100+ wishes, messages, quotes and images to share with your loved ones

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Valentine’s Day 2026: 100+ wishes, messages, quotes and images to share with your loved ones


Valentine’s Day is celebrated every year on February 14 and is a beautiful occasion to express love, care, and appreciation for the special people in our lives. Whether it’s your partner, spouse, crush, friend, or family member, a simple message or heartfelt wish can make the day more meaningful.

Here is a Valentine’s Day 2026 wishes, messages, quotes, and image ideas you can share easily:-

Valentine’s Day 2026 Wishes

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1. Happy Valentine’s Day 2026 to the one who makes my life brighter every day.

2. Wishing you a Valentine’s Day filled with love, happiness, and warm moments.

3. You are the reason my heart smiles. Happy Valentine’s Day.

4. May this Valentine’s Day bring us closer and strengthen our bond.

5. Sending you all my love on Valentine’s Day 2026.

6. Life feels more beautiful with you in it. Happy Valentine’s Day.

7. Thank you for being my constant support and love.

8. Wishing us a lifetime of love and togetherness this Valentine’s Day.

9. You make every day special just by being you.

10. Happy Valentine’s Day to my favourite person.

Romantic Valentine’s Day Messages

11. Every moment with you feels like a dream I never want to wake up from.

12. Loving you is the best decision I have ever made.

13. You are not just my Valentine, you are my forever.

14. My heart belongs to you today and always.

15. Being with you makes my world complete.

16. You are the love story I always wished for.

17. Thank you for filling my life with love and warmth.

18. With you, every day feels like Valentine’s Day.

19. I am grateful for your love, care, and understanding.

20. Loving you is easy and natural.

Sweet Valentine’s Day Messages for Husband or Wife

21. You are my partner, my best friend, and my forever love.

22. Life feels peaceful and beautiful with you by my side.

23. Thank you for loving me unconditionally.

24. Our love grows stronger with every passing year.

25. You are the reason my heart feels at home.

26. I am lucky to share my life with you.

27. Every day with you is a blessing.

28. You make ordinary moments feel special.

29. I promise to love you today and always.

30. Happy Valentine’s Day to my soulmate.

Valentine’s Day Messages for Girlfriend or Boyfriend

31. You are the reason my days are brighter and my nights happier.

32. Falling in love with you was the best thing that ever happened to me.

33. I cherish every moment we spend together.

34. You make my heart feel safe and loved.35. Being with you feels like home.

36. You are my happiness and my peace.

37. Thank you for choosing me every day.

38. I look forward to creating many more memories with you.

39. You are my favourite part of every day.

40. Happy Valentine’s Day to the one I love the most.

Valentine’s Day Wishes for Friends

41. Valentine’s Day is also about celebrating friendships that feel like family.

42. Thank you for always being there for me.

43. Life is better with a friend like you.

44. Sending love and good wishes on Valentine’s Day.

45. Friendship like ours is rare and precious.

46. You make life more joyful just by being in it.

47. Grateful to have you as my friend.

48. Wishing you happiness and love today and always.

49. Thank you for all the laughter and memories.

50. Happy Valentine’s Day to an amazing friend.

Valentine’s Day Quotes

51. Love grows stronger when shared with honesty and care.

52. True love is built on trust, respect, and understanding.

53. Love is not about perfection but about acceptance.

54. The best relationships are built on friendship and love.

55. Love makes life meaningful and beautiful.

56. Real love feels calm, warm, and safe.

57. Love is choosing the same person every day.

58. The simplest moments often hold the deepest love.

59. Love is a journey best enjoyed together.

60. Where there is love, there is happiness.

Short Valentine’s Day Messages

61. You mean everything to me.

62. Always grateful for your love.

63. Happy Valentine’s Day, my love.

64. You make my heart smile.

65. Forever thankful for you.

66. Love you today and always.

67. My heart belongs to you.

68. You are my happiness.

69. Thank you for being you.

70. Love feels easy with you.

Valentine’s Day Wishes for Family

71. Love begins at home and grows everywhere.

72. Thank you for your constant love and support.

73. Family love is the strongest form of love.

74. Wishing my family a warm and loving Valentine’s Day.

75. Grateful for the love we share as a family.

76. Your love gives me strength and comfort.

77. Blessed to be surrounded by such loving people.

78. Family makes life truly meaningful.

79. Thank you for always believing in me.

80. Sending love to my wonderful family.

Valentine’s Day Image Ideas to Share

81. A couple holding hands under soft lights.

82. A heart-shaped decoration with candles.

83. A simple love note placed beside flowers.

84. A cozy home setup with warm lighting.

85. A peaceful sunset with a romantic vibe.

86. Two cups of coffee symbolising togetherness.

87. A handwritten letter placed on a table.

88. Soft pastel backgrounds with love themes.

89. A calm, aesthetic couple illustration.

90. Minimal love-themed backgrounds for sharing.

More Valentine’s Day Quotes

91. Love is felt most deeply when it is genuine.

92. True love brings peace, not confusion.

93. Love is found in everyday moments.

94. The heart knows what it wants.

95. Love grows when nurtured with care.

96. A loving heart makes life beautiful.

97. Love is patient, kind, and understanding.

98. The strongest love feels natural.

99. Love is about growing together.

100. Where love exists, happiness follows.

Deep Love Valentine’s Day Wishes

101. My love for you grows stronger with every sunrise.

102. You are not just my love, you are my peace.

103. Loving you feels like the most natural thing in the world.

104. You are the reason behind my happiest smiles.

105. My heart found its home in you.

106. Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favorite.

107. With you, forever doesn’t seem long enough.

Heart-Touching Valentine’s Day Messages

108. You entered my life quietly, but you became my everything.

109. Thank you for loving me even on my difficult days.

110. Your love gives me strength and courage.

111. You make my world softer and brighter.

112. I never believed in destiny until I met you.

113. Being loved by you is my biggest blessing.

114. I’m grateful for every moment spent with you.

Funny Valentine’s Day Wishes

115. I love you more than chocolate… and that says a lot!

116. Happy Valentine’s Day to the only person I’d share my fries with.

117. You stole my heart, but I’ll let you keep it.

118. You’re my favorite notification.

119. I love you even when you steal the blanket.

120. Thanks for tolerating me Happy Valentine’s Day!

121. We go together like coffee and mornings.

Valentine’s Day Wishes for Fiancé/Fiancée

122. I can’t wait to spend forever with you.

123. Every day brings us closer to our beautiful future.

124. You are my today and my forever promise.

125. Soon we’ll turn “I love you” into “I do.”

126. Thank you for choosing me for life.

127. I’m excited for our journey ahead.

128. Loving you is the beginning of my happily ever after.

Inspirational Love Quotes for Valentine’s Day

129. “Love is built on trust, respect, and endless understanding.”

130. “The best relationships grow from genuine friendship.”

131. “Love is not perfect, but it is always worth it.”

132. “True love stands strong in every season of life.”

133. “When hearts connect, distance disappears.”

134. “Love is the greatest gift we can give and receive.”

135. “A loving heart creates a beautiful life.”

Images To Share With Your Partner


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Valentine’s Day 2026 is a perfect time to express your feelings in simple yet meaningful ways. Whether through a heartfelt wish, a thoughtful message, a beautiful quote, or a warm image, every small effort matters. Love does not need grand gestures; sometimes, the simplest words leave the deepest impact. Share these wishes with your loved ones and make this Valentine’s Day truly memorable.


T20 World Cup| IND vs PAK: India will win vs Pakistan, just play safe against Usman Tariq, says Harbhajan Singh

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T20 World Cup| IND vs PAK: India will win vs Pakistan, just play safe against Usman Tariq, says Harbhajan Singh


Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has expressed full confidence that India will overcome arch-rivals Pakistan in their much-awaited T20 World Cup showdown, but he also flagged one key danger the men in blue must handle carefully. With the blockbuster clash scheduled for February 15 in Colombo, Harbhajan believes Pakistan’s mystery spinner Usman Tariq could play a decisive role if India are not cautious.

Speaking to ANI ahead of the marquee Group A contest, Harbhajan said India have the strength and balance to win, but warned against taking unnecessary chances against Tariq’s bowling.

“India will win the match,” Harbhajan said. “Pakistan has a spinner (Usman Tariq), he is a good spinner, we have to play him safely.”

Harbhajan also urged Suryakumar Yadav’s side to approach the game with the same calm mindset they have shown in previous India-Pakistan encounters.

“The Indian team is capable; it is a very good team,” he said. “We hope they play the way they have always played, play without any pressure and wave the flag of victory.”

WHO IS USMAN TARIQ?

Usman Tariq has quickly become one of the most talked-about names in Pakistan’s camp ahead of the India clash. Though still new to international cricket, the 28-year-old has already built a reputation as Pakistan’s surprise spin card in this World Cup.

Tariq has featured in only four T20 Internationals so far, but his returns have been impressive, with 11 wickets and an economy rate below six. His unique stop-and-pause action has generated plenty of discussion, with batters finding it difficult to settle into a rhythm against him.

The off-spinner’s unusual mechanics have also drawn comparisons with Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan, largely due to Tariq’s hypermobile elbow, which prevents him from fully straightening his arm.

WHY IS USMAN TARIQ A THREAT TO INDIA?

India may have opened their title defence with two straight wins, but spin has posed questions for them early in the tournament. USA’s spinners picked up three wickets, while Namibia’s slow bowlers claimed five, exposing moments of discomfort in India’s middle overs.

That is where Tariq could become Pakistan’s biggest factor. His awkward rhythm, combined with sharp variations, has the ability to break a batter’s timing and force rash shots under pressure.

After sitting out Pakistan’s opener against Netherlands, Tariq made an immediate impact by taking three wickets against the USA, showing he is already in wicket-taking touch.

With Colombo expected to offer some grip as the match progresses, Tariq’s mystery could provide Pakistan with their best chance of unsettling India. As Harbhajan pointed out, India’s challenge will be to stay patient, play him safely, and not allow Pakistan’s newest spin weapon to dictate the contest.

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Debodinna Chakraborty

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Feb 14, 2026


How to read the new retail inflation series| Business News

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How to read the new retail inflation series| Business News


Calculating inflation involves four key processes: identifying the items for which price data is collected; classifying and weighing them, identifying the markets from which to collect data; and using all of the above to make an index which is statistically sound. The new series of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is the basis for calculating retail inflation from January 2026 onward, has made changes to all four processes. However, it is the changes in the first two processes that are the most important and the main reason for changing the series.

(FILES) The key change is that the weightage of food has decreased significantly and that of transport has increased. (AFP)
(FILES) The key change is that the weightage of food has decreased significantly and that of transport has increased. (AFP)

According to the report of the Expert Group Report on Comprehensive Updation of Consumer Price Index and the press release issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on February 12, the key changes are the following: the number of items has increased from 299 to 358; food has substantially lower weight and transport has substantially higher weight; data is now collected from 2860 markets instead of 2295, and also 12 online markets in big cities. The base year of CPI calculation has also changed from 2012 to 2024.

Weighted items increased from 299 to 358

The previous CPI series published data for 299 items. While data could be collected for a longer list of items (called priced items), they were clubbed to a list of 299 items for which weights are assigned (weighted items). The new series is collecting data for 358 weighted items. The number of goods in the CPI basket of items has increased from 259 to 308 and that of services from 40 to 50.

To be sure, the net change is the result of items being both added and removed. Some key additions are rural housing, online media service provider/streaming services, value added dairy products, barley and its products, pen-drive and external hard disk, attendant, babysitter and exercise equipment. Among the items that have been removed are VCR/VCD/DVD player and hiring charges, radio, tape recorder, second-hand clothing, CD/DVD audio/video cassettes and coir/rope.

HCES 2023-24 is the basis of weights now instead of CES 2011-12

The reason for updating the series is that the pattern of consumption in India has changed, as can be seen from the addition of items that are consumed more significantly now than earlier or deletion of items that are now near obsolete. The previous series weighted items on the basis of Consumer Expenditure Survey (CES) of 2011-12. The new series is weighting items on the basis of the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2023-24.

By how much have weights of different items changed?

The key change here is that the weightage of food has decreased significantly and that of transport has increased . This is in line with the biggest change seen between the 2011-12 CES and 2022-23 HCES, the first consumption spending survey after the 2011-12 one for which data was released. The latest CPI series is based on the 2023-24 HCES, a later version of the 2022-23 exercise. The government junked a previous consumption survey conducted in 2017-18, which delayed the updation of the CPI series among other things.

Food and beverages is the category which has seen the biggest decline in its weight between the old and new series — from 45.9% to 36.8%. There are only two broad categories apart from food and beverages, namely, pan, tobacco and intoxicants and clothing and footwear, which have been carried forward from the old to the new series. At the top of the group-wise hierarchy of classification in the previous series were six “groups”. The new series has 12 “divisions” now. This makes a one-to-one comparison of other heads not so straight forward. To be sure, even categories such as food and beverages in the new and old series are not be strictly comparable because they include different goods and services than earlier.

Why has the classification system changed?

The old series classified items on the basis of the 1999 Classification of Individual Consumption According to Purpose (COICOP), which is a UNSD classification system. However, according to the expert group report, its hierarchy, nomenclature, and mapping was not completely aligned with COICOP 1999. The new series is at least conceptually aligned to the latest COICOP 2018, taking the division, group, class, and subclass hierarchy from COICOP. The change was made because “the non-adoption of the COICOP classification system in the CPI framework was repeatedly highlighted as an area of concern” in consultations with the IMF, World Bank, and UNECE, the expert group’s report says. The only main conceptual difference with COICOP that still exists, per the expert groups’ report, is that “Paan” – betel leaves – are not classified as a narcotic substance as COICOP 2018 does.

Addition of online markets and increase in markets overall

The overall number of markets from which data is collected has increased from 2295 to 2860: 1181 to 1465 in rural areas and 1114 to 1395 in urban areas. In addition, online price data is collected from 12 big cities: Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Surat, Pune, Jaipur, Lucknow and Kanpur.

To be sure, these are not the only changes in the new CPI series. For example, the new series will compare prices in the current month with that of the previous month, and link them back using indices; while the old series compared prices directly with the base year. Theoretically, this doesn’t make any change to the inflation print, but the new formula is expected to be more suited for replacements and compilation efficiency. It is the changes described above that are more likely to produce changes in how much headline inflation computes to. For example, as per the back series data given by NSO, inflation in December 2025 would be 1.2% using the new weights instead of 1.3% as per the old weights.

The next important data revision on cards is the release of new GDP data on February 27. Unlike the previous series where inflation (2012=100) and GDP data (2011-12) overlapped in their base years; the new series will have different bases: CPI will have 2024 as its base year and the new GDP and Index of Industrial Production (IIP) series will have its base in 2022-23.


Vikram Bhatt accused of not paying crew of 1920: Horrors of the Heart

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Vikram Bhatt accused of not paying crew of 1920: Horrors of the Heart



Vikram Bhatt accused of not paying crew of 1920: Horrors of the Heart

Troubles continue for Vikram Bhatt, who, along with his wife Shwetambari, was granted interim bail, subject to bail bonds, on February 13 in a R30 crore fraud case. Days after casting director Parag Chadha called out Bhatt for alleged non-payment of dues on the 2023 film, 1920: Horrors of the Heart, more voices have come to the fore.

A crew member, on the condition of anonymity, told mid-day, “Rs 20 lakh was the amount agreed upon as my fee. Not a single penny was paid, neither to my assistants nor to me.”

Sneh Sharma is awaiting payment of Rs 1 lakh. Another crew member alleged the makers owe them Rs 20 lakh

Make-up artiste Sneh Sharma, who worked on the Avika Gor-starrer, claimed she chased the production for months to get her dues. To date, one lakh of her total payment is pending. She recalled, “We kept following with the accountants, executive producers, Vikram Bhatt’s team,  but none of them would give an answer. They paid us initially, but during the second schedule, we were told there were no funds. Yet, they went on to shoot another film!”

Sharma had to take the help of a cine workers’ association to get a part of her rightful pay. Chadha admittedly had it much worse. The casting director lamented, “I wasn’t paid even a per cent of my casting fees. I worked on the film with my team of six people, and I had to pay them.”