NEW DELHI: Tim Southee, the captain of the New Zealand men’s Test team, has praised India’s fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for his performances in all three formats, saying the bowler has been a force to be reckoned with ever since he returned to the game after an 11-month absence due to a back injury. After…
NEW DELHI: England opener Philip Salt has credited India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir with providing pivotal advice that contributed to his success with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) during the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL). Salt, who played a crucial role in KKR’s title-winning campaign, praised Gambhir’s mentorship for helping him tackle the challenging conditions in…
Akasa Air, one of India’s newest airlines, is in discussions with a consortium comprising Premji Invest and Claypond Capital, the family offices of Wipro’s Azim Premji and the Manipal Group’s Ranjan Pai, respectively, for a significant minority stake investment of approximately $125 million. The consortium has engaged Alvarez & Marsal, a consultancy firm, to conduct…
At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Thursday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s heartfelt speech resonated deeply with the audience, particularly with his family members present, including his 17-year-old son, Gus.As Walz accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination, the emotional weight of his words visibly impacted his family. Posts on social media, including a poignant…
NEW DELHI: From facing the most balls in Test cricket to being the fourth-highest run-scorer in the history of the format, India batting great Rahul Dravid holds numerous records under his belt.Often referred to as “The Wall” of Indian cricket, Dravid was known for his exceptional technique, concentration, and ability to anchor the innings during…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the Indian community in Warsaw, Poland, reaffirmed India’s commitment to lasting peace in the region ahead of his visit to Ukraine.The Prime Minister reiterated his stance that “this is not an era of war” and called for unity in tackling humanity’s greatest challenges.“India is the…
NEW DELHI: Congress MP and leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday visited an ice-cream parlour in Srinagar‘s Lal Chowk, after enjoying dinner at a famous local restaurant.Rahul, along with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and other party leaders, left Hotel Lalit in the Gupkar area in the city, where they were staying, to dine…
While Rahul Gandhi has neither condemned the CM nor offered support, Siddaramaiah’s supporters are peeved that even Mallikarjun Kharge has not publicly backed him BENGALURU : Though his colleagues insist chief minister Siddaramaiah has the backing of party brass in Delhi, speculation is mounting over the silence of Rahul Gandhi, opposition leader in the Lok…
Pandit Rakesh Bhatt, a respected Hindu priest from Bengaluru, brought a spiritual touch to the third day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) being held at the United Center in Chicago. An X user shared the following video of the Hindu priest reciting the Vedic prayers at the DNC. Message of unity and justiceOn this…
NEW DELHI: In a remarkable feat, Sri Lankan debutant Milan Rathnayake shattered a long-standing Test record by scoring the highest runs by a number 9 batter in men’s red-ball cricket. The 28-year-old surpassed India’s Balwinder Sandhu‘s record of 71, a splendid knock that came against Pakistan in Hyderabad in 1983. Sandhu scored 71 in the…
