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JNU cancels Umar Khalid book discussion citing incomplete event details

Jawaharlal Nehru University has called off a campus event that was scheduled to discuss a newly released book by former student Umar Khalid. University authorities stated the cancellation was due to organizers failing to submit complete details about the event. The Dean of Social Sciences had initially approved the auditorium booking for the discussion. This is not an isolated incident, as JNU recently cancelled another event that had featured a representative from ISKCON. The back-to-back cancellations have drawn attention to the university's handling of campus events.

VVS Laxman clarifies Centre of Excellence goes beyond injury rehabilitation

VVS Laxman has defended India's Centre of Excellence (CoE), emphasizing that its role extends well beyond rehabilitating injured players. His remarks came amid growing scrutiny over the rising number of injuries affecting the Indian cricket team. Laxman stressed that the facility focuses on continuous player monitoring and multi-parameter fitness assessments to inform selection decisions. He acknowledged that injuries are an inevitable part of professional cricket rather than a failure of any system. The CoE, he added, maintains close and seamless communication with the national team management throughout the process.

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