In recent years, the festival has also seen a growing focus on environmentally conscious celebrations, with organisers opting for eco\-friendly idols and sustainable decorations
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A building damaged during the war has collapsed in Gaza, highlighting the ongoing dangers posed by weakened structures and widespread destruction.
Liverpool advanced to the EFL Cup fourth round with a 3-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield, with Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai on target. Mac Allister opened the scoring in the first half before Gakpo doubled Liverpool's lead shortly after the break. Conor Gallagher pulled one back for Tottenham, but Szoboszlai sealed the win with a spectacular 25-yard volley in stoppage time. Liverpool's much-changed side impressed with an energetic display, while Tottenham's wastefulness in front of goal extended their difficult start to the season.
Max Dowman scored twice as Arsenal cruised into the EFL Cup fourth round with a 4-2 win over Ipswich Town at Portman Road. The 16-year-old opened the scoring in the seventh minute with a composed solo finish before Noni Madueke doubled Arsenal's lead. Dowman struck again early in the second half, becoming the second 16-year-old after Wayne Rooney to score twice in a game for a Premier League side, while Mikel Merino added a fourth. Anis Mehmeti and Chuba Akpom scored late for Ipswich, but Arsenal comfortably held on to progress.
England began their three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka with a commanding 119-run victory at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton. After Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to field, England posted 254/4, powered by captain Harry Brook’s unbeaten 114 off 49 balls, including 10 fours and six sixes. Brook reached his century in just 42 balls, while Jos Buttler provided the early impetus with a rapid 80 off 44. The pair added 128 for the second wicket, setting up England’s imposing total. Sri Lanka’s chase never gathered momentum as they slipped to 32/3 during the powerplay and were eventually bowled out for 135 in 19 overs. Dunith Wellalage top-scored with 33, while Sonny Baker impressed on his Southampton home ground with 3/12. England therefore took a 1-0 lead in the series.
Australia opened their three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe with a 59-run victory at Harare Sports Club, Harare. After winning the toss and opting to bat, Australia posted 294/8 in their 50 overs, with Matt Renshaw producing his maiden ODI century, an impressive 109 off 94 balls. Cooper Connolly also contributed 51, while Zimbabwe’s Newman Nyamhuri claimed 5/62. In reply, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 235 in 45.1 overs despite useful half-centuries from Craig Ervine (59) and Sikandar Raza (57), who added 98 for the fifth wicket to briefly revive the chase. Nathan Ellis then returned 5/31, including the crucial wickets of Ervine and Raza, to end Zimbabwe’s resistance. The result gives Australia a 1-0 lead in the series, with the second ODI also scheduled at Harare Sports Club.
India secured the T20I series against Afghanistan with a convincing seven-wicket victory in the second match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. After being asked to bat, Afghanistan posted 159/8, with captain Ibrahim Zadran top-scoring with 37 off 33 balls. Nitish Kumar Reddy led India’s bowling attack with a career-best 3/24, while Arshdeep Singh claimed two wickets. Chasing 160, India made light work of the target as Sanju Samson produced a stunning 57 off 22 balls, including seven fours and four sixes. He and Abhishek Sharma, who made 39 off 19, added 88 runs for the opening wicket in just 6.2 overs. After both departed, Ishan Kishan remained unbeaten on 38, while Tilak Varma finished with 15 not out as India reached 163/3 in 14.5 overs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead.
Fulham beat West Ham United 3-2 in an entertaining EFL Cup third-round tie at the London Stadium, with Oscar Bobb scoring the decisive goal in the 78th minute. Rodrigo Muniz opened the scoring before Morato equalised for the hosts, while César Palacios restored Fulham's lead. Pablo Felipe levelled again in first-half stoppage time with his first goal for West Ham, but Bobb's late strike proved enough to send Fulham into the fourth round. West Ham pushed for another equaliser, but Fulham held on despite late pressure.
Grand processions, traditional music, dancing and chants fill streets across India as communities come together to celebrate faith, devotion and the festival’s emotional farewell
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