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WWE star Shanky Singh joins Mansukh Mandaviya for 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' initiative

Dec 22, 2024, at 10:15 am

Keeping continuity with the Fit India Cycling Drive launched earlier this week by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, the ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ initiative was flagged off this morning at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi.

Rotary Club of Calcutta Metro City partners with British Deputy High Commission to celebrate leadership in disability cricket

Dec 21, 2024, at 04:18 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: In a landmark event celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the British Deputy High Commission Kolkata, in collaboration with the Indo-British Scholars' Association (IBSA), Rotary Club of Calcutta Metro City, and Connections, spotlighted the leadership potential of disabled cricketers and emphasized inclusion, resilience, and the transformative power of sport.

British Deputy High Commission holds panel discussion aimed at harnessing leadership abilities of disabled cricketers

Dec 20, 2024, at 01:36 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The British Deputy High Commission Kolkata in collaboration with the Indo-British Scholars' Association (IBSA), Rotary Club of Kolkata Metro City and Connections hosted an event to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024 in our office on Wednesday.

Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev called R Ashwin after his retirement announcement

Dec 20, 2024, at 12:37 pm

Indian spinning icon R Ashwin put down the curtains on his sensational international career after the third Test match against Australia, ending a glorious chapter in the country's cricket history.

India-Pakistan matches to be played at neutral venue in 2024-2027 cycle: ICC

Dec 20, 2024, at 07:35 am

India and Pakistan matches hosted by either country at ICC events during the 2024-2027 rights cycle will be played at a neutral venue, the International Cricket Council (ICC) board confirmed on Thursday.

With my kids, I need privacy: Virat Kohli's heated exchange with Australian media in Melbourne

Dec 19, 2024, at 11:09 am

Melbourne/IBNS: Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli was engaged in a heated exchange with the Australian media stepping into Melbourne where the South Asian team will take on Australia for the fourth Test.

India-Australia third Test ends in a draw as rain plays spoilsport

Dec 18, 2024, at 07:50 am

Brisbane/IBNS: The third Test between India and Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy ended in a draw in Brisbane after rain forced the umpires to call off the final day's play.

Spin bowling legend Ravichandran Ashwin retires from international cricket

Dec 18, 2024, at 07:03 am

Brisbane/IBNS: India's spin bowling legend Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday announced his retirement from international cricket in the middle of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024.

Australia set 275 as target for India to win Brisbane Test

Dec 18, 2024, at 05:36 am

Brisbane/IBNS: Australia set 275 as target for India to win the rain-interrupted third Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy at The Gabba in Brisbane on Wednesday.

D Gukesh bungee jumps to celebrate World Chess Championship win

Dec 17, 2024, at 01:37 pm

The world has seen champions celebrating their victories in unique ways but chess Grandmaster D Gukesh preferred to take an unconventional way to make his title victory memorable. He decided to go for a bungee jump.

Smriti Mandhana in top three of both ODI and T20I rankings

Dec 17, 2024, at 09:33 am

Team India opener Smriti Mandhana has moved up three slots to second position in the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings and is up one place to third in the ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings following fine knocks against Australia and the West Indies over the past week.

Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah help India evade follow-on against Australia in Brisbane

Dec 17, 2024, at 09:25 am

Brisbane/IBNS: An unbeaten 39-run 10th wicket partnership by Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah helped India to evade the follow-on being enforced by Australia in the rain-marred third Test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Brisbane on Tuesday.

T20 icon Daren Sammy to take over as West Indies head coach in all formats from April 2025

Dec 17, 2024, at 05:07 am

Former West Indies skipper and two-time T20 World Cup champion Daren Sammy has been appointed as the head coach of the national team in all formats of the game.

Australia mount pressure on India after posting huge total in Brisbane

Dec 16, 2024, at 09:15 am

Brisbane/IBNS: The Australian bowlers cornered India on the rain-interrupted third day's play of the third Test as the visitors were reduced to 51/4 at stumps on Monday.

India in disarray as Australia pick early wickets in Brisbane

Dec 16, 2024, at 06:52 am

Brisbane/IBNS: Australia almost wiped out the top order batting of India in quick time after posting a mammoth total on the scoreboard in the first innings of the third Test at The Gabba in Brisbane on Monday.

I’ve chosen the wrong word: English commentator Isa Guha apologises for her 'primate' remark against Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah

Dec 16, 2024, at 04:27 am

English commentator Isa Guha has apologised for referring to Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah as a 'primate' while speaking about his bowling skills during the second day's play of the ongoing third Test match between India and Australia.

Third Test: Travis Head hammers 152, Steve Smith hits 101 to help Australia scored 405/7 against struggling India

Dec 15, 2024, at 01:43 pm

Travis Head continued to torment Rohit Sharma and his men in all formats of the game as he hit a heroic 152 runs knock and Steve Smith contributed 101 runs against India to help Australia put up a strong 405 runs for the loss of seven wickets at the end of the second day's play on Sunday.

Elon Musk congratulates Gukesh for World Chess Championship win

Dec 14, 2024, at 08:37 pm

Chennai: SpaceX CEO and 'X' owner Elon Musk congratulated Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh on his historic World Chess Championship victory.

Pakistan players Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir announce retirement from international cricket

Dec 14, 2024, at 09:43 am

Imad Wasim and Mohammad Amir, who last played for Pakistan in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, have retired from the international game.

Brisbane Test: Day 1 play called off due to rain, Australia 28/0 at stumps

Dec 14, 2024, at 07:09 am

Brisbane/IBNS: The first day's play in the third Test between India and Australia was called off due to rain at The Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday.

D Gukesh's World Chess Championship victory triggers battle between CMs of Andhra , Tamil Nadu over his heritage

Dec 13, 2024, at 09:38 am

Chess grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju’s victory at the World Chess Championship has triggered a new battle with Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh Chief Ministers trying to get credit for his heritage.

Historic and exemplary: PM Modi congratulates Gukesh D on becoming youngest ever world champion in chess

Dec 13, 2024, at 05:14 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated India's Gukesh Dommaraju who on Thursday became the youngest ever world champion in chess at the age of 18.

India's future is bright: Russian Grandmaster Garry Kasparov congratulates Gukesh

Dec 12, 2024, at 09:09 pm

Russian Grandmaster Garry Kasparov congratulated Gukesh Dommaraju, who broke his record to become the youngest world chess champion on Thursday and said India's future is bright. 

India's D Gukesh becomes youngest ever world champion in chess

Dec 12, 2024, at 02:02 pm

Indian chess player Gukesh Dommaraju on Thursday scripted history by becoming the youngest ever world champion at the age of 18.

Morocco, Portugal and Spain to co-host FIFA World Cup 2030, Saudi Arabia in 2034

Dec 12, 2024, at 01:39 pm

Morocco, Portugal and Spain will co-host FIFA World Cup 2030 with three centenary celebration matches to be held in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay (one in each country), while Saudi Arabia has been selected to stage the tournament in 2034.

World Chess Championship: Ding Liren, D Gukesh set for thrilling 13th game tomorrow 

Dec 10, 2024, at 08:17 pm

All eyes will be on Wednesday's 13th game when China's Ding Liren and Indian Grandmaster Dommaraju Gukesh will face each other in the penultimate game of the FIDE World Chess Championship Match with both the players leaving no stones unturned to clinch the title.

Premier League: Chelsea script enormous comeback to pull off 4-3 win over Tottenham

Dec 09, 2024, at 09:25 am

London/IBNS: In a stunning comeback after trailing 0-2, Chelsea sealed their victory 4-3 against Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League match on Sunday.

Australia played better than us, says Rohit Sharma after defeat in Pink Ball Test against Australia

Dec 08, 2024, at 01:26 pm

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma on Sunday said his team did not play well to win the second Test match against Australia and acknowledged that the opponents played better than them.

Dominant Australian bowlers destroy India to win Pink Ball Test by 10 wickets

Dec 08, 2024, at 09:12 am

Despite beginning the series with a defeat, Australia bounced back to beat India by 10 wickets in the second Test match to level 1-1 on Sunday.

Pink Ball Test: Rishabh Pant counter attacks after Australian bowlers destroy Indian batting lineup

Dec 07, 2024, at 12:45 pm

Rishabh Pant (28*) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (15*) remain the last hope for India after Australia reduced the visitors to 128 runs for the loss of five wickets in the second innings of the ongoing Pink Ball Test on Saturday.