[ad_1] Sanju Samson, front centre, being congratulated by head coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has long been an admirer of Sanju Samson, who recently earned the Player of the Tournament award as India clinched a record third T20 World Cup title. Reflecting on the wicketkeeper-batter’s rise, Tharoor recalled telling a young…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday lifted their second Indian Premier League title, defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The victory saw several records being created, including RCB becoming only the third franchise in IPL history to successfully defend their title after Chennai…
[ad_1] Aarav Dengla is India’s 93rd Grandmaster (GM) For a centuries-old game that has witnessed and survived the rise and fall of empires, kings and kingmakers, chess has developed a vocabulary of its own. This vocabulary is a veritable tour of the people and places that have had major influence on the game.To an ordinary…
[ad_1] Markets regulator Sebi is planning to allow online bond platforms to offer debt securities that are regulated by the IFSCA in GIFT City to investors in India. This means if the proposal is approved by the regulator, investors in India will be able to invest in foreign bonds listed on the bourses in the…
[ad_1] Iga Swiatek and Rafael Nadal (Photos by AP) NEW DELHI: World No. 4 Iga Swiatek has announced a coaching change, bringing in Francisco Roig, who previously worked with Rafael Nadal. The 24-year-old shared the update on Instagram, writing, “Welcome to the team, Francisco! Very excited for this new chapter.”The former World No. 1 publicly…
[ad_1] Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s humble gesture with Sunil Gavaskar (Image: X) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old batting sensation, continues to win hearts both on and off the field. While his fearless strokeplay has taken IPL 2026 by storm, his humility and respect for the game’s legends have earned him admiration beyond cricket.Ahead of Rajasthan Royals’ Eliminator clash…
[ad_1] Harvard Housing Day fundraiser raises $276K, Adams House leads by wide margin. (harvard.edu) In a first-of-its-kind initiative blending tradition with philanthropy, Harvard College’s iconic Housing Day celebrations this year saw alumni step in from across the globe — contributing nearly $276,000 in just 24 hours. The fundraising challenge, which ran parallel to the annual…
[ad_1] The International Cricket Council (ICC) has removed Sri Lanka’s hosting rights for the first-ever Women’s Champions Trophy, scheduled for 2027, because of concerns over government involvement in the running of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).The tournament was expected to feature six teams, including the host nation, but the change could also affect Sri Lanka’s place…
Singapore’s government has announced a significant salary increase for its ministers, including Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. While Wong plans to donate his additional earnings to charity, the move has sparked public criticism amidst concerns over job security and the cost of living. The government defends the pay hike as necessary to attract top talent and prevent corruption.
[ad_1] PV Sindhu‘s impressive run came to an end at the China Open after the Indian badminton star suffered a hard-fought second-round defeat to home favourite and world No. 4 Chen Yufei on Thursday.Sindhu lost 21-16, 20-22, 18-21 in a gripping contest that lasted nearly 90 minutes. The defeat came just days after she ended…
