New York: Carlos Alcaraz is ready to return from injury to defend his U.S. Open title. “Here we go,” Alcaraz posted on his social media pages Thursday, with one picture showing him in front of the U.S. Open logo. The seven-time Grand Slam champion has been sidelined since April because of a right wrist injury, … Read more
Meerut Mavericks fast bowler Kartik Tyagi has lavished high praise on captain Rinku Singh, stating that the left-hander comfortably ranks among the top five finishers in world cricket when it comes to dominating pressure situations in the death overs. Tyagi’s remarks come on the heels of Rinku’s stunning match-winning performance in Match 8 of the … Read more
Just as it was in the tournament opener, arch-rivals East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Super Giant will face off again in the ongoing Durand Cup, this time in the final on Sunday. Like East Bengal, Bagan too rode on the shootout to book a final berth, beating last year’s champions NorthEast United FC 4-3 in … Read more
UP CM Yogi Adityanath hosted a Japan-India youth delegation, calling them ‘future ambassadors’ to strengthen ties. He stressed that shared learning and cross-cultural understanding are pivotal as the nations near their 75th diplomatic anniversary. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday hosted a joint delegation from Japan and India, emphasising that youth exchanges are … Read more
If young players embrace first-class cricket, it certainly will benefit Team India in Tests. The performances of top-order batter Devdutt Padikkal and left-arm spinner Manav Suthar in India’s 165-run victory in the Galle Test against Sri Lanka proved it. For the problems India had been having in the game’s longest version, batting was their bigger … Read more
Vadodara: Former India cricketer and Vadodara resident Jacob Martin has been acquitted of all charges in a 22-year-old criminal case arising from an FIR registered in 2004. The Patiala House Court acquitted Martin of charges under Sections 420, 468, 471 and 120B of the Indian Penal Code and Section 12 of the Passport Act. The … Read more
Srinagar-based artisan Simran has created ‘Grass Mache’, a new eco-friendly craft. She uses dried grass and weeds, some from Dal Lake, to create durable home decor, adding a sustainable twist to Kashmir’s traditional paper mache. An Eco-Friendly Twist to a Traditional Craft Rooted in Kashmir’s centuries-old craft tradition, paper mache has found a new material … Read more
Patiala House Court has acquitted former India cricketer Jacob Martin of all charges in a criminal case that had been running for 22 years. The case originated from a First Information Report filed in 2004 and had continued to affect the Vadodara resident long after his playing career came to an end. The charges framed against Martin … Read more
Rahul Gandhi met Delhi Police to file a complaint against alleged excessive force, including pellet guns, on students protesting NEET irregularities. He vowed to stay until an FIR is registered, holding Home Minister Amit Shah responsible for the action. Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday met senior Delhi Police officials at the … Read more
Australia have named their XI for the second Test against Bangladesh at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, keeping Nathan Lyon in the side despite a genuine debate among selectors about fielding an all-seam attack for the venue’s Test debut. Matthew Renshaw is the sole change from the team beaten by nine wickets in Darwin. The … Read more