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Cate Blanchett: I am serious about giving up acting

Los Angeles, April 15: With a career spanning over three decades and two Oscar honours, actress Cate Blanchett said she is “serious” about stepping away from her craft one day.

Retirement from government service doesn't mean you are retired as a citizen: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Guwahati, April 10: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that retirement from government service should not be seen as an end but a transition into a new role as contributors and partners to nation-building.

Will Pucovski announces retirement from cricket due to concussion battles

Melbourne April 8,: Australian batter Will Pucovski has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket at the age of 27, citing ongoing concussion-related issues. Calling it a "humongous disappointment that is hard to deal with," Pucovski shared the news during an appearance on SEN radio in Melbourne, as per ESPNcricinfo.

Will Pucovski retires from professional cricket due to concussion

New Delhi, April 8: Former Australia Test opener Will Pucovski has retired from all levels of cricket with immediate effect due to concussion.

'He should have left a long while back': Rashid Latif on MS Dhoni's IPL future

New Delhi, April 6: Once labelled as the 'finisher' in Indian cricket, Mahendra Singh Dhoni is under serious pressure after failing to contribute to Chennai Super Kings' run chase for a third straight game in the IPL 2025 season.

I have no idea, he is still going strong...: CSK coach Fleming on Dhoni's retirement rumours

Chennai, April 5: Following the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) loss to the Delhi Capitals (DC) at their home ground of Chepauk Stadium, the five-time champions' head coach Stephen Fleming, said that he has "no idea" about rumours of their former captain MS Dhoni retiring and added that the 43-year-old is still going strong.

IPL 2025: 'Finisher' Dhoni fails to win match for CSK, gets trolled on social media

Mumbai, April 5: The fans kept waiting for the thunderous sixes, helicopter shots, and mesmerising hits to the boundary from Mahendra Singh Dhoni. But they did not come on Saturday, as Chennai Super Kings lost another match in their den.

IPL 2025: MS Dhoni's parents spotted at Chepauk as CSK faces Delhi Capitals

Chennai, April 5: The sight of watching MS Dhoni take the field in yellow once again lit up the MA Chidambaram Stadium as Chennai Super Kings face Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2025 clash. However, while fans were excited to see 'Thala' back in action, one question that has stormed the internet once again is whether this is going to be his last IPL match.

NPS corpus shoots up to Rs 14.4 lakh crore: PFRDA chairman

New Delhi, April 5: The National Pension System (NPS) has emerged as a cornerstone of India's pension sector with an accumulated corpus of Rs 14.4 lakh crore and 8.4 crore subscribers under NPS and the Atal Pension Yojana (APY), according to PFRDA chairman Deepak Mohanty.

Vandana credits influence of Pillay, Ronaldo, and Bolt for finishing as India's most-capped woman hockey player

New Delhi, April 1: Indian women's hockey team forward Vandana Katariya, who retired from the international circuit on Tuesday, revealed drawing inspiration from legends like Dhanraj Pillay, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Usain Bolt to keep herself upbeat during her 15-year-long career in the senior side.

Vandana Katariya bids adieu to international hockey: A journey of success, legacy

New Delhi, April 1: Indian women's hockey stalwart Vandana Katariya has officially announced her retirement from international hockey, bringing an end to an extraordinary career that spanned over 15 years.

India's most-capped women's player Vandana Katariya bids farewell to international hockey

New Delhi, April 1: Indian women's hockey stalwart Vandana Katariya has officially announced her retirement from international hockey, bringing an end to an extraordinary career that spanned over 15 years.

WTT Star Contender Chennai: Achanta Sharath Kamal's career closes with R16 loss to Snehit

Chennai, March 29: Achanta Sharath Kamal's two-decade-long legendary career came to a close on Saturday with a Round of 16 loss to Snehit Suravajjula in Men's Singles at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Star Contender Chennai 2025.

Prominent Odisha IAS officer Sujata Karthikeyan takes voluntary retirement

New Delhi, March 29: Senior Odisha cadre IAS officer Sujata Karthikeyan has opted for voluntary retirement after an impactful career focused on women's empowerment, education, and sports.

Indian Table Tennis legend Sharath Kamal retires following WTT Star Contender exit

Chennai, March 29: Indian Table Tennis legend Achanta Sharath Kamal hung his boots following his face-off against Snehit Suravajjula in the Men's Singles Round of 16 at WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025. The 3-0 defeat against his compatriot meant this was Sharath's final official match. The five-time Olympian and India’s most celebrated paddler, Sharath, had announced his retirement from table tennis ahead of the start of the tournament.

Alastair Cook to return to competitive cricket for World Championship of Legends

New Delhi, March 26: Former England captain Alastair Cook has announced eturn to competitive cricket, joining the England Champions squad for the upcoming World Championship of Legends to be held at Edgbaston in July 2025.

Former Spurs defender Jan Vertonghen to hang up his boots at end of season

Anderlecht, March 25: Belgian record international and captain of RSC Anderlecht, Jan Vetonghen, is ready to hang up his boots. The former Tottenham Hotspur defender has decided to retire as a professional football player at the end of the current season.

Unified Pension Scheme set to roll out from April 1, to benefit 23 lakh employees

New Delhi, March 24: From April 1, Central government employees with at least 25 years of service will be eligible for a fixed pension equal to 50 per cent of their average basic salary from the last 12 months before retirement under the new Unified Pension Scheme (UPS).

Don't doubt his ability, even at this age...: Sunil Gavaskar on MS Dhoni's retirement

New Delhi March 23: Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar brushed off speculations regarding Indian legend MS Dhoni's retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL), and said every time people raise this question, the former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain proves them wrong.

Demi Moore shares heartfelt message, unseen pictures on Bruce Willis' 70th birthday

Los Angeles, March 20: Hollywood actress Demi Moore celebrated the 70th birthday of her ex-husband Bruce Willis. On the occasion, the actress shared a sweet Instagram post showing photos of Bruce with his family.

Karnataka govt mulls raising retirement age for super-speciality doctors

Bengaluru, March 13: The Karnataka government is actively considering increasing the retirement age of doctors serving in super-specialty hospitals under the medical education department from the current 60 years.

Bangladesh's veteran all-rounder Mahmudullah retires from international cricket

Dhaka, March 12: Bangladesh's seasoned all-rounder Mahmudullah has called time on his international career after announcing his decision to retire from the ODIs on Wednesday.

Bangladesh's Mahmudullah bids farewell to international cricket

New Delhi, March 12: Bangladesh's veteran all-rounder Mahmudullah has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a remarkable career spanning over 17 years. The 39-year-old announced on social media on Wednesday, expressing gratitude to his teammates, coaches, and fans who supported him throughout his journey.

Legendary paddler Sharath Kamal reveals moment he decided WTT contender would be his last tournament

Chennai, March 11: India's legendary table tennis star Achanta Sharath Kamal shed light on the moment he felt WTT Star Contender in Chennai would be his last tournament as a professional player.

Ravindra Jadeja puts retirement rumours to rest with four-word message

New Delhi, March 10: Seasoned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja shut down the rumours over his potential retirement after India scripted a famous Champions Trophy victory by outwitting New Zealand with a four-wicket win in the final in Dubai.

I'm not retiring: Rohit Sharma dismisses speculation after Champions Trophy triumph

Dubai, March 10: India's skipper Rohit Sharma put an end to all the speculations around his retirement, after leading his team to a historic ICC Champions Trophy 2025 victory against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday.

Champions Trophy: Kohli hugs Jadeja after spell, fans speculate all-rounder's retirement

Dubai, March 9: The 2025 Champions Trophy could prove to be the end of an era for the Indian white-ball team with uncertainty looming over the futures of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja.

His captaincy in this tournament was great, Nasser Hussain praises Steve Smith

New Delhi, March 6: Former England captain Nasser Hussain expressed his views on Steve Smith's retirement from ODIs and performances in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, saying that his "skills are not waning" and he did a fine job as a batter and captain during the tournament, which saw Aussies crash out in semifinals after loss to India.

You've been a fierce competitor & incredible leader: Dhawan on Smith's ODI retirement

New Delhi, March 6: Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan congratulated Steve Smith for his illustrious ODI career following his retirement from the format and called him a fierce competitor and an incredible leader.

Bangladesh's veteran star Mushfiqur Rahim announces retirement from ODIs

New Delhi, March 5: Bangladesh's seasoned wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim announced his retirement from ODIs after their Champions Trophy campaign concluded on a bitter note.

Sharath Kamal hopes to inspire future generations ahead of retirement

Chennai, March 5: At a special press conference inaugurating the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025 on Wednesday, India's most decorated table tennis player Achanta Sharath Kamal announced his retirement from the sport.

India's star table tennis player Achanta Sharath Kamal set to retire after WTT Contender Chennai

Chennai, March 5: India's most decorated table tennis player Achanta Sharath Kamal announced his retirement from the sport, declaring that the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2025, which is slated to take place from March 25, will be his last as a professional player.

Still remember the young lad who...: Yuvraj, Australian cricket stars hail Smith following ODI retirement

New Delhi, March 5: Various cricketing stars from Australia and world cricket congratulated star Australia batter Steve Smith after he announced his retirement from the ODI format, bringing down curtains on a illustrious career in 50-over cricket.

India's table tennis veteran Sharath Kamal to retire after WTT Star Contender in Chennai

Chennai, March 5: Five-time Olympian and India's most celebrated paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal has announced his retirement from table tennis, with the upcoming WTT Star Contender in Chennai set to be his last outing in India colours.

Steve Smith announces ODI retirement after 170 matches

Melbourne, March 5: Aussie star batsmen Steve Smith has officially bid farewell to One-Day International (ODI) cricket, bringing an end to a distinguished 50-over career following Australia's four-wicket loss to India in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai.

Steve Smith retires from ODI cricket after Champions Trophy semifinal exit

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