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Globally, the struggle for transgender rights has been marked by exclusion and marginalisation. Despite these challenges, 17 transgender individuals from Surat are making themselves heard with a remarkable feat. They are said to be shattering misconceptions, one powerlifting competition at a time, and demonstrating that they are capable of achieving far more than society has […]
A masterclass of a hundred against Pakistan when detractors were sharpening their knives against him. Who else but Virat Kohli is expected to pull off such feats? The man, the myth hit his 51st career century—sixth in ICC ODI tournaments, fourth against Pakistan, and his first-ever in this event—sealing the victory with a boundary to […]
It’s that time of year again—the battle of the Titans, where the cricket pitch isn’t the only thing getting crowded. As the India vs. Pakistan clash approaches, everyone from streaming platforms to cinemas and the pubs down the road are gearing up for the big day. Forget the usual Sunday vibe; this one’s a full-throttle […]
Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and his wife, Dhanashree Verma. are now divorced. The news, which had been circulating for months on social media, was confirmed after both parties appeared at the Bandra Family Court for their final hearing on Thursday. For months, cryptic posts shared by both Chahal and Dhanashree hinted at their troubled relationship, […]
The white ball gives India happy vibes. No lateral movement, no Scott Boland teeing himself up to unleash those grenades outside the off-stump, and no Tim Southee to probe hesitant bats. When it’s white ball, life is kind to India. India play Bangladesh in their Champions League opener today, a chance to reset themselves after […]
Former India and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter, Manoj Tiwary, has launched a scathing criticism of current senior national team head coach Gautam Gambhir. Tiwary and Gambhir have shared a past as teammates, not only in the Indian Premier League (IPL) but also for the Delhi state team. As Gambhir faces mounting criticism over his […]
India captain Rohit Sharma has opened up about his decision to “stand down” from the fifth and final Test against Australia in Sydney, amid speculation about his form and future in Test cricket. The 38-year-old chose to miss the crucial match following a string of poor performances, which led to doubts about his Test career. […]
The final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia began on Friday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Trailing 2-1 in the five-match series, India must win this Test to retain the coveted trophy. With regular captain Rohit Sharma opting to rest, Jasprit Bumrah has been handed the captaincy. Gujarat pacer Bumrah leads the […]
It has been a challenging week for Indian cricketer Shubman Gill. After losing his spot in the playing XI for the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, speculation now suggests that Gill may no longer captain the Gujarat Titans in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The rumours were sparked by a cryptic […]
Jay Shah stepped down as Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on November 30 to assume leadership of the International Cricket Council (ICC) from December 1. The 36-year-old cricket administrator had been serving as BCCI Secretary since 2019. The BCCI has announced a Special General Meeting (SGM) to be held at its […]
Mumbai Indians (MI) owner, Nita Ambani, has expressed her satisfaction with the team’s successful business during Sunday’s 2025 Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction. The franchise spent Rs 2.2 crore to sign four players—G Kamalini, Nadine de Klerk, Sanskriti Gupta and Akshita Maheshwari—completing their 18-member squad. The highlight of MI’s purchases was young Tamil Nadu wicketkeeper-batter […]
On Monday morning, Chennai’s airport was buzzing with excitement as thousands of fans gathered to welcome Gukesh Dommaraju, who had just returned from Singapore after winning the World Chess Championship. The 18-year-old chess prodigy made history by becoming only the second Indian, after Viswanathan Anand to clinch this prestigious title. Gukesh received a warm reception […]
D. Gukesh carved his name in chess history on Thursday, becoming the youngest world chess champion at just 18 years old. In doing so, he became the first teenager to claim the title and broke Garry Kasparov’s 39-year-old record. Gukesh defeated China’s Ding Liren 7.5–6.5 in a dramatic 14-game match to achieve the feat. Reflecting […]
Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh made history on Thursday by becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion at the age of 18. In a nail-biting finale, Gukesh defeated China’s Ding Liren, the reigning champion, in the 14th and final game of their epic contest. Gukesh clinched the title by securing 7.5 points to Ding’s 6.5, achieving victory […]
After more than seven years since Usain Bolt retired from track and field, the world has witnessed a glimpse of his exceptional speed in a 16-year-old Australian athlete. Gout Gout, a rising star from Queensland, set a new national record with an impressive 200-meter sprint time of 20.04 seconds at the Australian school championships in […]
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has agreed to host the 2025 Champions Trophy under a hybrid model, allowing India to play its matches in Dubai while Pakistan serves as a co-host for the tournament. This arrangement, approved “in principle” during an informal meeting at ICC headquarters in Dubai, extends to other ICC multi-lateral events through […]
India batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi made history on Monday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as he became the youngest player ever to be sold at an IPL auction. Suryavanshi was bought for a remarkable Rs 1.10 crore by Rajasthan Royals (RR) after a fierce bidding battle with Delhi Capitals (DC). At just 13 years old, he will […]
Indian allrounder Krunal Pandya will don the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) jersey in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season after being acquired for Rs 5.75 crore at the auction held in Jeddah. Krunal entered the auction with a base price of Rs 2 crore, with RCB initiating the bidding. The Rajasthan Royals soon entered […]
Australia’s Pat Cummins has never missed a chance to knock out India on the biggest stages. Do you recall the victory in the WTC Final at the Oval or the 2023 ODI World Cup final in Ahmedabad, where more than a lakh Indian fans were silenced? However, Jasprit Bumrah turned the course of events this […]
Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman announced on Wednesday that Lionel Messi and the Argentina football team will visit Kerala next year for an international match. Speaking at a press conference, the minister confirmed that the event will be organised under the supervision of the state government, with funding support from local businesses.
