All posts tagged: Brains

IPL 2026: ‘Lord’ Shardul Thakur – innocuous-looking medium pacer who gets wickets not by chance, but through a combination of variations and brains | Cricket News

IPL 2026: ‘Lord’ Shardul Thakur – innocuous-looking medium pacer who gets wickets not by chance, but through a combination of variations and brains | Cricket News

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A match that produces 444 runs in 39.1 overs, punctuated by 24 sixes, by definition, belongs to the batters. Yet, the most decisive intervention in Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 opener against Kolkata Knight Riders was made by an innocuous-looking medium pacer. Shardul Thakur had already played for six IPL teams, and debuting for his seventh franchise on Sunday, he claimed 3/39 on a Wankhede Stadium surface where almost every other bowler struggled. For years, he has lived with the ‘Lord’ tag – a combination of affection and irony for someone who seems to take wickets at unexpected moments. However, a closer introspection reveals a method to his success. On Sunday, after Trent Boult, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah had failed to make early inroads, Thakur was introduced for the final over of Powerplay, with KKR flying at 68/0. Against Finn Allen, the all-rounder went against convention and bowled a slower, floaty delivery outside the off-stump. The New Zealander was drawn early into a powerful shovel, expecting pace on the ball. But there was none. The …

Sir Geoffrey Boycott’s advice to England ahead of Ashes 2nd Test: ‘All we ask is for them to use their brains and realise there are times when they should throttle back’ | Cricket News

Sir Geoffrey Boycott’s advice to England ahead of Ashes 2nd Test: ‘All we ask is for them to use their brains and realise there are times when they should throttle back’ | Cricket News

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Sir Geoffrey Boycott said that England are perfectly capable of defeating Australia in the second Test but that can only be done if captain Ben Stokes and Co don’t depend on relentlessly attacking the game in spite of the situation dictating otherwise. Stokes had irked a lot of former players with his comments where he had called them has-beens. He has since said that he could have chosen his words more carefully. “England can beat Australia in Brisbane. Man for man, they are more talented than the Aussies but it doesn’t help our chances of success if Ben Stokes keeps encouraging our batsmen to attack, attack with one finger hovering over the self-destruct button. Nobody is asking the players to stop being positive because they have given us some marvellous, thrilling and entertaining cricket. All we ask is for them to use their brains and realise there are times when they should throttle back and be aware of situations and bat accordingly. These Australians are not unbeatable but our England team keeps giving them ways …

India vs South Africa, 2nd Test: How India’s scrambled brains and approach resulted in a collapse on a benign pitch | Cricket News

India vs South Africa, 2nd Test: How India’s scrambled brains and approach resulted in a collapse on a benign pitch | Cricket News

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When Rishabh Pant pranced down the pitch at Marco Jansen’s spongy length ball in the second over after Tea, his irritated remark to Kuldeep Yadav from the previous day popped back into discussion, in a more perplexing context. “Mazak bana rakha hai Test cricket ko (you guys have made Test cricket a joke),” the stand-in captain had bellowed on Sunday when Kuldeep was fiddling with the field at the start of an over, courting the danger of a third time-wasting warning and potential penalty runs. But when Pant went fishing for an ugly hoick against the menacing Jansen, his words encapsulated the implosion on India’s big batting day, where they were expected to slice the heft of South Africa’s first innings 487. The skipper also burnt a review despite the obvious nick to the wicketkeeper. Pant’s impetuosity also underlined the ineptitude of his team in tempering their approach according to the phases of play. South Africa’s players celebrate as India’s Sai Sudharsan, right, walks off the field after losing his wicket on the third day …

‘Without brains … this loss is going to damage England’ Michael Vaughan and Stuart Broad’s frank talk on England’s loss to Australia in first Test of Ashes | Cricket News

‘Without brains … this loss is going to damage England’ Michael Vaughan and Stuart Broad’s frank talk on England’s loss to Australia in first Test of Ashes | Cricket News

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At one point in their second innings, England had reached 65 for 1, and the lead had swelled to 105, but a stunning collapse triggered by some questionable batting left Australia needing 205, which they achieved through Travis Head’s sensational hundred. Former captain Michael Vaughan believes that the collapse and the subsequent hammering loss is going to “hurt and damage” England. “They have the tools to be really competitive, but you can’t be competitive without brains … This is going to hurt England, it’s going to damage them I think,” Vaughan said on Kayo Sports. “I thought after yesterday’s play England had opened up a few cracks in the Australian batting lineup. You can’t just play one way, which is what they’ve done, and they’ve come unstuck today and they came unstuck yesterday.” Former England bowler too rued the missed opportunities. “England will be really frustrated in the fact that they got themselves in such a brilliant position … We got ourselves into a position where WinViz was saying 75% (chance of victory for) England. …

Roadies Double Cross: Neha Dhupia walks out mid-shoot after an ugly fight with Gautam Gulati and Prince Narula: ‘Do you even have brains?’ | Television News

Roadies Double Cross: Neha Dhupia walks out mid-shoot after an ugly fight with Gautam Gulati and Prince Narula: ‘Do you even have brains?’ | Television News

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Last week on Roadies Double Cross, Elvish Yadav and Prince Narula had a nasty fight. This week, it was Neha Dhupia who bore the brunt of interactions with Gautam Gulati and Prince, after which she walked out mid-shoot. Since Gautam joined the show, he and Neha have shared a bittersweet relationship. On a recent episode of the reality show, Gautam retaliated against Neha following her reaction during a task, and Prince joined him in criticizing her attitude. As instructed by Rannvijay Singha, the gang leaders were supposed to choose one roadie from their team who would be safe, but when Gautam explained his decision, Neha and others laughed, leaving Gautam angry. Following this reaction, Gautam went on to slam Neha and said, “Being kind also is stupid today for Neha, right? And you can do such a big drama, and it’s fine. Being fake is fine for you.” ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Also Read | Elvish Yadav, Prince Narula are now ‘laadla bhais’ after attacking each other on Roadies Double Cross: ‘Snakes like you…’ Neha …

‘Does Langer have brains?’ Kris Srikkanth blasts LSG coach on Pant’s batting

‘Does Langer have brains?’ Kris Srikkanth blasts LSG coach on Pant’s batting

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In their last game against Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants’ captain Rishabh Pant came to bat at number 7 with two balls remaining in the innings which left all wondering about the reason for the wicket-keeper batsman coming much down in the batting order. Pant was dismissed off the last ball of the innings, failing to score any run. Earlier, Pant was seen having an animated discussion with team mentor Zaheer Khan while sitting in the dug-out and waiting for his turn to bat in the 19th over. The former India captain and selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth has criticised LSG coach Justin Langer over the episode. “I didn’t understand. Why did he come to bat for just two balls?”Srikanth said on his YouTube show Cheeky Cheeka. Story continues below this ad “What’s Langer trying to do? What’s the team management trying to do? Zaheer Khan trying to do?” When the host, his son Anirudh, asked him whose decision it was to send Pant so low down, Srikkanth said: ” I don’t know. Some people say Rishabh …

Scientists Detect Rising Microplastics in Human Brains, Study Raises Concerns

Scientists Detect Rising Microplastics in Human Brains, Study Raises Concerns

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A rise in microplastic contamination in human brain tissue has been reported, with findings indicating an increase over recent years. Concerns about potential health impacts have been raised, as microplastics and nanoplastics have been detected in significant amounts. Research suggests that individuals with dementia had even higher concentrations, though the causation remains unclear. While the presence of these particles has been established, debates around research methodology and the accuracy of findings continue within the scientific community. Study Highlights Rising Microplastic Levels According to a study published in Nature Medicine on February 3, the concentration of microplastics in human brain tissue has risen by approximately 50 percent between 2016 and 2024. Researchers found that in those who had died with dementia, microplastic levels were nearly six times higher than in individuals without the condition. Comparisons with samples dating from 1997 to 2013 showed a continuous rise in microplastic accumulation over time. The study examined brain, liver, and kidney tissue from 28 people who died in 2016 and 24 individuals from 2024. The highest concentrations were found …

Regena Cassandra says Vidaamuyarchi is not ‘leave your brains at home’ film, laments commercial films becoming violent

Regena Cassandra says Vidaamuyarchi is not ‘leave your brains at home’ film, laments commercial films becoming violent

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Regena Cassandra is back in a mass entertainer after a while. The actor has worked in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema, and while she started her Telugu career with entertainers, Regina took on slightly more nuanced projects in recent years. With her most recent release, Vidaamuyarchi, she says she has attempted to balance both. In an exclusive chat with HT, Regena talks about the Ajith-starrer and how OTT has changed Indian cinema. (Also read: Trisha Krishnan, Regena Cassandrra watch Vidaamuyarchi’s first-day first-show in theatre with fans. Watch) Regena Cassandra in a still from Vidaamuyarchi. On Vidaamuyarchi “This is not your run of the mill commercial film,” Regena says about Vidaamuyarchi, adding, “It’s massy, and yet there’s a certain tone to the film that that appeals to everyone else as well. It’s not just one of those ‘leave your brains at home and just come and have fun’ film. Of course there is fun, for sure, but there’s a lot more to this.” The film marked Ajith’s comeback to the big screen after two years. “It’s …

Urvashi Rautela reacts to being called ‘beauty without brains’; says Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan get trolled too | Bollywood

Urvashi Rautela reacts to being called ‘beauty without brains’; says Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan get trolled too | Bollywood

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Urvashi Rautela recently faced backlash for flaunting her expensive watch while expressing concern over Saif Ali Khan‘s health after he was reportedly stabbed. The actor was criticised for her comments, with some even labelling her “beauty without brains.” Now, in an interview with Instant Bollywood, she has addressed the criticism. Urvashi Rautela reacts to being called ‘beauty without brains’. (Also Read: Urvashi Rautela trolled for flaunting her diamond watch while expressing concern for Saif Ali Khan: ‘She is delusional’) Urvashi reacts to being trolled When asked about being called “beauty without brains,” Urvashi responded, “The thing is… even the Prime Minister of our country, Shri Narendra Modi ji, and my most favourite superstars, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, are not spared by people. So, you tell me, what can be done about this?” Her comment did not sit well with Reddit users either. One user remarked, “No way she compared herself to greats like Modi ji, SRK, and Salman.” Another wrote, “She is delusional but iconic at the same time.” A third added, “How …

Anurag Kashyap says Bollywood lacks the ‘brains’ to make a film like Pushpa: ‘Everyone is trying to create a universe’ | Bollywood

Anurag Kashyap says Bollywood lacks the ‘brains’ to make a film like Pushpa: ‘Everyone is trying to create a universe’ | Bollywood

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Jan 01, 2025 10:39 AM IST Anurag Kashyap has given a scathing assessment of Hindi filmmakers, saying nobody in Bollywood can make something like a Pushpa. Anurag Kashyap has reiterated his harsh stance on modern Hindi filmmakers and the state of the industry. In a new interview, the filmmaker said the makers in the Hindi film industry—colloquially called Bollywood—lack the ‘brains’ to make something like Pushpa: The Rise or Pushpa 2: The Rule. The latter, a Telugu film, is the highest-grossing Indian film of 2024. (Also read: ‘Disgusted’ Anurag Kashyap is tired of ‘God-like’ egos in Bollywood, wants to move out of Mumbai) Anurag Kashyap has given a scathing assessment of Hindi filmmakers. Anurag Kashyap on Bollywood and Pushpa In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Anurag said that the Hindi film industry does not want to take risks now. “They don’t understand anything. They can’t even make a Pushpa. They cannot, because they don’t have the brains to make a film. They don’t understand what filmmaking is. Pushpa can only be made by …