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A train game separated two deaf brothers for 35 years, and an innocent childhood cue reunited them; How Lei found his way back to family decades later

A deaf and non-verbal boy, Lei Zeqing, lost his family at age 10 after a playful train ride went awry. For 35 years, he navigated life with the kindness of strangers, notably a restaurant owner who became a father figure. A unique childhood habit, writing his name backward, finally reunited him with his family, proving that hope and compassion can bridge even the longest separations.
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The Times of IndiaLife & Style

Finance ministry panel clears Rs 1.25 lakh crore for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0; Cabinet nod next

India's push for domestic chip manufacturing has received a significant boost with the Expenditure Finance Committee clearing a Rs 1.25 lakh crore outlay for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0. This ambitious plan, awaiting Union Cabinet approval, aims to bolster indigenous chip design, production, and the entire value chain, a substantial increase from the previous phase.
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The Times of IndiaBusiness

Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finally make his India debut in Durham?

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India debut remains elusive despite strong IPL form, as the team suffered a shock T20I series loss to Ireland. With top-order struggles persisting, the upcoming England series presents a potential opportunity for the young batting star. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate confirmed Sooryavanshi's readiness but emphasised the need for patience and backing established players.
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The Times of IndiaCricket

'A true competitor': Shikhar Dhawan pays classy tribute to Ben Stokes

Cricket world bids farewell to England's Ben Stokes after his shock international retirement. Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan joined the chorus of tributes, hailing Stokes as a match-winner and one of the finest all-rounders. Despite a series loss to New Zealand, Stokes' illustrious career, marked by unforgettable performances, was celebrated by peers and fans globally.
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The Times of IndiaCricket

'Nothing to do with India': England cricketer clarifies after accusing ICC of bias

England cricketers Kate Cross and Alex Hartley have faced severe backlash, including death threats, after their criticism of the ICC's Women's T20 World Cup semi-final scheduling was misinterpreted. They clarified their comments targeted the tournament's policy, not the Indian team, which was automatically placed in an earlier slot if they qualified. The controversy became moot when India was eliminated, reverting the schedule to the standard format.
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The Times of IndiaCricket

'Do we have a stable league? ': Sandesh Jhingan on India's absence from FIFA World Cups

While the 2026 FIFA World Cup sees minnows like Cape Verde surprising established nations, India remains absent. Captain Sandesh Jhingan and goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu highlight the critical need for a stable, structured domestic league and consistent participation in the Asian Cup as crucial steps towards World Cup qualification.
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