Leeds: (Jun 21) Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak on Saturday said Rishabh Pant’s stroke-filled 134 was different from his usual aggressive knocks, and admitted that India could not get the first-innings score they were looking for against England in the first Test. Pant struck 12 fours and six sixes to make 134 off 178 balls to…
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India “should not expect smooth sailing” all the time when it comes to its ties with the neighbouring countries, but asserted that New Delhi has tried to create a “collective interest” to build an inherent stability in relationships, irrespective of the regime. At the end of the…
Leeds: Indian maverick Jaspreet Bumrah brought a record of Wasim Akram to dust during the first Test match against England in Leeds. Bumrah, the modern-day sensation, achieved a special milestone after getting the second on Day 2 of the Test match. India had put 471 on the board on the back of centuries from captain…
Leeds: England veteran Joe Root has shattered a Sachin Tendulkar record during the first Test between India and England at Leeds. Root, who has been earmarked to break Sachin’s record for most Test runs, achieved a special milestone during the second day of the Leeds Test. The England No.4, Root, came out to bat when the…
In a world increasingly threatened by violent extremism under the garb of religion, it’s time for democracies to wake up from their slumber. Islamic terror is not a regional problem anymore—it is a global cancer. If left unchecked, it threatens not only Israel or India, but the very fabric of liberal democracies. The time for…
MS Shanker In continuation of my pursuit to expose those truly responsible for the downfall of Hyderabad cricket—some of whom even represented India—it must be reiterated: the rot runs deep. Despite the Supreme Court’s intervention and its directive to the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) to implement the Justice Lodha Committee reforms—including appointing Ombudsmen to tackle…
Despite the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi exposing his lie on a ceasefire claim in the Sindoor operation, President Trump continues to take credit for brokering peace between India and Pakistan, averting a nuclear war, an effort worthy of a Nobel Peace Prize. In a tweet today, the 21 June 2025, he lamented the lack…
On Saturday, International Yoga Day was observed worldwide—an annual recognition now enshrined in the United Nations Charter, thanks to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiative. Modi, an ardent practitioner of this ancient discipline, has repeatedly emphasized yoga’s role in fostering both personal peace and global harmony. His participation in Andhra Pradesh’s record-breaking event—where nearly two…
In the annals of tennis history, few partnerships have left as enduring a mark as the Australian duo of Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde—better known as The Woodies. Their decade-long dominance in men’s doubles redefined the art of partnership, setting unmatched standards for consistency, excellence, and sportsmanship. Born on April 2, 1971, in Sydney, Todd…
Rama was gladdened by the honest and forthright report concerning Lanka, now steeped in demonic dominion. He found solace too in Sītā’s noble words, wherein she had declared that Rāma must vanquish the demon king and take her back with honour. Rāma then spoke thus: “Hanumān’s deed is of the rarest kind—none could have achieved…
