After completing a historic 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has returned to Earth and to his family’s warm embrace. Shukla, who became the first Indian to visit the ISS and only the second Indian to travel to space after Rakesh Sharma, shared a series of emotional…
Rishabh Pant (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: A captivating Test series delivered another intense twist as England edged past India by 22 runs in a thrilling third Test at Lord’s on Monday, taking a 2-1 lead with two matches remaining in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. India were staring at defeat at 147 for 9, still requiring 46…
NEW DELHI: Air India will “organise a detailed session (for its pilots) to review (preliminary investigation) report” on the June 12 crash in Ahmedabad of AI-171, a Dreamliner.The airline’s head of flight operations, Captain Manish Uppal, wrote to its pilots on Saturday after Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau released the preliminary report of the investigation into…
India’s Olympic and World Champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra expressed heartfelt pride and optimism as he prepares to compete in the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic on Saturday at Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium – a landmark event named in his honour. For Chopra, the event isn’t just about competition; it’s about catalysing a new era for…
Shubman Gill (Video grab) NEW DELHI: After scripting history with a breathtaking 269 in the second Test against England at Edgbaston, India captain Shubman Gill had an emotional moment off the field when he received a heartwarming congratulatory message from his parents. The BCCI captured the touching moment in a video montage, giving fans a…
NEW DELHI: The moment Axiom Mission 4 successfully docked at the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday, the Shukla household in Lucknow erupted with emotion. Asha Shukla, mother of IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, folded her hands in silent prayer as her eyes welled up with tears while watching the live telecast. Beside her, his…
KL Rahul’s wife posted a story for her husband after the latter smashed a ton in the second innings for India on Day 4 (Image via Instagram/@athiyashetty & X/@BCCI) KL Rahul delivered a masterclass in patience and composure on Day 4 of the first Test at Headingley, notching up a vital century that anchored India’s…
Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy held his nerve to help Dindigul Dragons seal a last-ball victory in a heart-stopping finish to a high-scoring Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) clash at the Chennai Super Kings ground on Sunday. Chakravarthy struck a six and a four off the final two deliveries to take the Dragons over the line,…
File photo of Rohit Sharma in a nets session. (Instagram) India ODI captain Rohit Sharma posted an emotional Instagram Story to mark the completion of 18 years in international cricket. The right-hander made his India debut against Ireland on June 23 at Belfast.In the Instagram Story, Rohit wrote, “Forever grateful 23.06.07,” referring to the date…
Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill delivered a captain’s knock in his very first outing as India’s Test skipper, scoring a magnificent 147 in the first Test against England at Headingley, Leeds. This was his maiden Test century as captain, and it came in a crucial moment as India looked to assert dominance…