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George Eastham dead aged 88: England World Cup-winning squad passes away as tributes pour in for Stoke City legend... leaving just three heroes from the 1966 group still alive

George Eastham, a member of England's 1966 World Cup winning squad, has died at the age of 88. George Eastham, a member of England 's 1966 World Cup winning squad, has died at the age of 88. The winger was part of Sir Alf Ramsey's squad for at the 1966 World Cup but did not make an appearance in the …

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2024’s TV heroes on their unmissable cultural picks of the year

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. By Ellie Harrison open image in gallery As Freddie Jones in ‘Rivals’ Dyer’s pick of …

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India-Bangladesh war heroes to celebrate Vijay Diwas amid strained ties

India Today

As India and Bangladesh mark the 53rd anniversary of the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971, eight Muktijoddhas arrived in Kolkata on Monday to participate in the Vijay Diwas celebrations. Similarly, eight Indian war veterans and two serving Indian Armed Forces officers travelled to Dhaka to join the Victory Day events in Bangladesh. The annual tradition of exchanging war veterans and …

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Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim, heroes of Pakistan's 2017 Champions Trophy triumph, retire from international cricket

Firstpost

Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim have announced retirements from international cricket for a second time. Image: Reuters Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir and all-rounder Imad Wasim have announced their retirements from international cricket for second time. pic.twitter.com/CsPfOTGY6O — Mohammad Amir December 14, 2024 He retired from all forms of international cricket in December 2021 after being dropped from a …

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Two familiar Liverpool heroes validate Arne Slot’s call to extend European dominance

The Independent

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Liverpool will skip the Champions League’s inaugural knock-out play-off round and head …

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'Rudy Giuliani and Paul Manafort?' Trump shocks with pledge to 'build monuments' to heroes

Raw Story

Donald Trump's latest out-of-nowhere promise for his second term as president raised eyebrows and prompted laughter. DJT" It's not clear what prompted the comment, but lawmakers from both parties vowed to fight back if he carried through on his campaign pledge to restore Confederate monuments, including the names of military bases, and social media users seemed to interpret his Truth …

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‘Agni’ review: Rahul Dholakia’s film struggles to catch fire

Live Mint

We have seen Indian films and shows that focus on the perilous lives of first responders such as law enforcement and medical personnel and hospital staff, but rarely have firefighters taken the spotlight. He may be respected at work, but at home Vitthal’s young son is more in awe of his haughty and much decorated super-cop uncle Samit. Vitthal’s wife …

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The special guests attending Kate's 'Together at Christmas' carol concert - including World War II veterans, mental health activists, and local community heroes

Daily Mail

Kate has returned to the Westminster Abbey to host her annual Christmas carol concert following what has been an extraodinarily difficult year for the Princess of Wales. The Princess of Wales, 42, seen arriving at Westminster Abbey, ahead of the fourth edition of her 'Together at Christmas' carol concert on December 6 D-Day Veteran and Ambassador for the Royal British …

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Prime Volleyball League season three champion Calicut Heroes to participate at CAVA men’s volleyball club championship 2024

The Hindu

Calicut Heroes has been invited to participate in the CAVA Men’s Volleyball Club Championship 2024, held in Kathmandu, Nepal, from December 7 to 14. After winning the Prime Volleyball League season three, where they triumphed over Delhi Toofans 15-13, 15-10, 13-15, and 15-12, the team from India will be led by Tamil Nadu veteran Mohan Ukkrapandian. Gandaki and Help Nepal …

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Screen Share | Unusual war movies, with atypical heroes

The Hindu

The recent Tamil blockbuster Amaran opens with a visually arresting action set piece. Rajkumar Periyasamy refreshingly dedicates a major part of the film’s run-time to a heartfelt love story, given that the genre is known for the glorious portrayal of combat scenes. The film’s enemy caricature and melodrama are war-movie cliches refreshingly avoided by modern-day films like Laal Singh Chaddha. …

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Agni review: Pratik Gandhi excels in this sincere tribute to unsung heroes

India Today

Jwala mein jo jeete hai, wo amar ho jaate hai -- this line forms the crux of Agni and encapsulates the bravery and resilience of firefighters, the true heroes of the film. Starring Pratik Gandhi, Divyenndu, Saiyami Kher, and Sai Tamhankar, the film unfolds in a city beset by an unexplained rise in fires. Pratik Gandhi excels as Vithal, a …

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Pratik Gandhi and Divyennu's 'Agni' movie review: Rahul Dholakia's ode to the unsung heroes goes beyond the flames

Firstpost

Cast: Pratik Gandhi, Divyenndu, Saiyami Kher, Sai Tamhankar, Jitendra Joshi Director: Rahul Dholakia Language: Hindi The tricky part about reviewing films about unsung heroes is that we are supposed to praise them even before we watch them. But writer Vijay Maurya and director Rahul Dholakia surprisingly manage to make their new film Agni work, despite what we know as cliches. …

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‘How can we wait like this?’ Desperate plea of Afghan heroes in hiding as UK delays rescue

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Members of two Afghan special forces units, which were set up, trained and funded …

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Arya to Pushpa 2: Director Sukumar and his flawed yet relatable heroes

India Today

Telugu cinema has grown into one of the largest and most celebrated film industries, often credited to fans and director SS Rajamouli for his landmark films, Baahubali and RRR. As Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule is slated for a grand release on December 5, let us deep dive into Sukumar's world and how he redefined Telugu cinema standards with …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar says Indian history has been manipulated

Op India

In a significant comment, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday talked about the distortion of history books in India, and condemned the “manipulated” and “selective” historical narratives in the textbooks. Addressing the 138th birth anniversary celebration of Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Dhankhar said that India’s history has been manipulated and doctored to create a …

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Netflix fans rave over 'miraculous, must-see' film about 'heroes we're all indebted to' as emotional scenes move them to tears

Daily Mail

Netflix fans are raving over 'miraculous, must-see' film as James Norton's latest movie Joy takes the top spot on the streaming site. Joy tells the remarkable true story behind the birth of Louise Joy Brown in 1978, the world's first 'test-tube baby,' and the tireless 10-year journey to make it possible. Pioneers'; 'What a marvellous watch I am a sobbing …

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‘Team Taiwan’ return home to heroes’ welcome after baseball win over Japan

Al Jazeera

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has feted the island’s baseball team after their victory at an international championship in Japan, a rare sporting achievement which has brought a surge of pride in being Taiwanese. Taiwan competes at global sports events as “Chinese Taipei” to avoid political objections from Beijing which views the island as its own, but its athletes are widely …

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Amitabh Bachchan pays tribute to heroes of 26/11 Attack on KBC 16

India Today

In a special episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, Amitabh Bachchan honours the courageous heroes of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and offers prayers for the innocent lives lost in the tragedy. Shri Vishwas Nangre Patil, who served as Deputy Commissioner of Police for Zone-1 in South Mumbai during the attacks, starts the episode by reciting a poem, Main Khakhi …

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Bonhoeffer, the movie: What it’s like to watch your hero get co-opted by the right.

Slate

They say: “Don’t meet your heroes. As Bonhoeffer wrote in 1937’s The Cost of Discipleship, in an assessment that applies today to much of American preaching and teaching about Christianity, cheap grace is “grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.” I see “cheap grace” around me when Christian leaders tell people they’re inherently …

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The curse of season two: Smash hit TV series that should have been one-hit wonders - as the Bad Sisters' reprise receives a rocky reception

Daily Mail

In the fickle world of television, a show's success is usually determined by whether or not it gets picked up for a second season. That said, Bad Sisters is certainly not the first TV show to endure the dud second season curse - and it definitely won't be the last. The hit Apple TV+ drama Bad Sisters, which follows a …

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1 month ago

Spy drama brings unsung heroes to life

China Daily

By Xu Fan | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-23 12:56 The 16-episode series The Silent Storm, which delves into the rarely featured theme of modern unsung heroes fighting against espionage to defend national security, features actor Liao Fan as a dedicated police officer who spends 19 years chasing his foe, portrayed by Qi Dao, who is also the drama's director. …

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Spy drama brings unsung heroes to life

China Daily

The 16-episode series The Silent Storm, which delves into the rarely featured theme of modern unsung heroes fighting against espionage to defend national security, features actor Liao Fan as a dedicated police officer who spends 19 years chasing his foe, portrayed by Qi Dao, who is also the drama's director. With extensive research involving insider interviews and collecting reports on …

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Spy drama brings unsung heroes to life

China Daily

The 16-episode series The Silent Storm, which delves into the rarely featured theme of modern unsung heroes fighting against espionage to defend national security, features actor Liao Fan as a dedicated police officer who spends 19 years chasing his foe, portrayed by Qi Dao, who is also the drama's director. With extensive research involving insider interviews and collecting reports on …

National Security Unsung Heroes

1 month ago

Spy drama brings unsung heroes to life

China Daily

The 16-episode series The Silent Storm, which delves into the rarely featured theme of modern unsung heroes fighting against espionage to defend national security, features actor Liao Fan as a dedicated police officer who spends 19 years chasing his foe, portrayed by Qi Dao, who is also the drama's director. With extensive research involving insider interviews and collecting reports on …

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George Eastham dead aged 88: England World Cup-winning squad passes away as tributes pour in for Stoke City legend... leaving just three heroes from the 1966 group still alive

2024’s TV heroes on their unmissable cultural picks of the year

India-Bangladesh war heroes to celebrate Vijay Diwas amid strained ties

Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim, heroes of Pakistan's 2017 Champions Trophy triumph, retire from international cricket

Two familiar Liverpool heroes validate Arne Slot’s call to extend European dominance

'Rudy Giuliani and Paul Manafort?' Trump shocks with pledge to 'build monuments' to heroes

‘Agni’ review: Rahul Dholakia’s film struggles to catch fire

The special guests attending Kate's 'Together at Christmas' carol concert - including World War II veterans, mental health activists, and local community heroes

Prime Volleyball League season three champion Calicut Heroes to participate at CAVA men’s volleyball club championship 2024

Screen Share | Unusual war movies, with atypical heroes

Agni review: Pratik Gandhi excels in this sincere tribute to unsung heroes

Pratik Gandhi and Divyennu's 'Agni' movie review: Rahul Dholakia's ode to the unsung heroes goes beyond the flames

‘How can we wait like this?’ Desperate plea of Afghan heroes in hiding as UK delays rescue

Arya to Pushpa 2: Director Sukumar and his flawed yet relatable heroes

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar says Indian history has been manipulated

Netflix fans rave over 'miraculous, must-see' film about 'heroes we're all indebted to' as emotional scenes move them to tears

‘Team Taiwan’ return home to heroes’ welcome after baseball win over Japan

Amitabh Bachchan pays tribute to heroes of 26/11 Attack on KBC 16

Bonhoeffer, the movie: What it’s like to watch your hero get co-opted by the right.

The curse of season two: Smash hit TV series that should have been one-hit wonders - as the Bad Sisters' reprise receives a rocky reception

Spy drama brings unsung heroes to life

Spy drama brings unsung heroes to life

Spy drama brings unsung heroes to life

Spy drama brings unsung heroes to life