As India celebrates the 80th year of its independence, let’s look back at how Indias freedom struggle was not fought only in major cities or led by well-known national leaders. In several villages and districts, ordinary farmers, workers and local residents rose against British rule and, for brief periods, challenged or even replaced the colonial … Read more
On the 75th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced ‘Paanch Prans’ (five pledges), which included the clarion call for the removal of the colonial mindset that plagues Indian society. Tomorrow, we celebrate the 80th Independence Day, with the nation defying the doomsday sayers and moving forward towards the 2047 goal of a developed nation. … Read more
Cricket Australia revised its Respect at Work policy at a board meeting, introducing formal safeguards around selection discussions that involve players in leadership positions who hold personal relationships with other squad members. The change directly concerns Australia women’s vice-captain Ashleigh Gardner and her relationship with Georgia Voll. Under the revised framework, Gardner must step back from any … Read more
Australia batter Steve Smith survived a close call on day 1 (Aug 13) of the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin which he used to play a lone surviving hand in Australia’s otherwise dismal batting performance. Australia were bowled out for 198 in the first innings with Smith scoring 71 as Hasan Mahmud dismantled … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo has been linked with several clubs during his European career, having represented Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus across the top five leagues. In 2022, however, his second spell at Manchester United was heading towards an unhappy ending following his falling-out with then-manager Erik ten Hag. Ronaldo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, explored possible options … Read more
Washington Freedom have obtained rezoning clearance to construct a privately funded 10,000-seat cricket stadium in Frederick, Maryland, bringing a four-year hunt for a permanent home to a close. The franchise assessed somewhere between 15 and 20 candidate sites across the wider Washington DC area before settling on Frederick, a location that first entered serious consideration roughly … Read more
Bangladeshi opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim today made history, smashing his maiden Test century against Australia at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin. The 25-year-old left-hander’s magnificent knock marks the first time a Bangladesh batter has reached triple figures in a Test match played in Australia, a significant milestone on Day 3 of the closely contested … Read more
The 1st Test of the two-match series between India and Sri Lanka is all set to begin in Galle on August 15. After nine years, India are back to engage Sri Lanka in the longest format in their own backyard. India have not lost a Test series to the islanders since 2008 and never lost … Read more
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said India’s Independence should transform into ‘Swarajya’ (self-governance). He urged citizens to work towards nation-building and pursue PM Narendra Modi’s vision of making India a ‘Vishwa Guru’ (global leader). Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said the country’s Independence should transform into “Swarajya” (self-governance), urging citizens to work towards nation-building and … Read more
After being abruptly dropped from the Test squad at the end of India’s 2024-25 Border Gavaskar Trophy tour to Australia, Sarfaraz Khan marked his return to the side last week as a replacement for Sai Sudharsan ahead of the two-match series in Sri Lanka. The Mumbaikar batter is now in contention for a direct spot … Read more