Representative image (Photo: ANI) NEW DELHI: When it comes to quantity (volume), South Delhi, associated with affluence, is India’s unrivalled consumption capital for fast-moving consumer goods. But West Delhi is the top spender on these goods, not only in the capital, but also in the country. What’s common: both prefer good old home-cooked meals, and…
Tornike Sanikidze (left), Rani Hamid (right), and playing hall (in the middle) NEW DELHI: After Gukesh Dommaraju won the Candidates last year in Toronto, Garry Kasparov — former world champion and one of the greatest players in history — famously said, “The ‘children’ of Vishy Anand are on the loose.” He later hailed Gukesh’s achievement…
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul and Shubman Gill As India gear up for their five-Test tour of England beginning June 20 at Headingley, all eyes will be on the next generation of Indian batters. With stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli no longer in the Test setup, the spotlight shifts to KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and…
The outbreak of Covid-19 in the Indian team contingent had forced the decision of call off the Old Trafford Test. (File) As Team India prepare to face England in a five-match Test series, starting June 20, echoes of the dramatic 2021 series remain loud in memory — not just for its thrilling cricket, but for…
NEW DELHI: Amitabh Kant, former Niti Aayog CEO and India’s G20 Sherpa stepped down from his role, bringing to a close a distinguished 45-year career in public service. Announcing his resignation on social media, the veteran bureaucrat expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the nation in multiple key roles over the decades.“After 45 years…
Shardul Thakur bats against Indian bowlers (@BCCI on X) Mumbai: Demonstrating his value for selection in the first Test against England, Shardul Thakur produced an impressive unbeaten 122 from 68 deliveries while representing India A against India in the intra-squad fixture at Beckenham on Sunday.The third day saw Thakur become the second player to reach…
India’s growing ambitions in space will soon be represented not just through technological feats, but also a powerful symbol of cultural pride. As Group Captain Subhanshu Shukla prepares for his journey aboard the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station, he will wear a specially designed mission badge crafted by Indian designer Manish Tripathi. This…
Sarfaraz Khan and Ravindra Jadeja during the intra-squad game. (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Sarfaraz Khan continued his strong form in England with a blazing century for India A against the main Indian Test squad on Day 2 of the ongoing intra-squad warm-up game in Beckenham on Saturday. While the 27-year-old dazzled with a 76-ball…
India’s Arya Borse and Arjun Babuta (Photo Credit: X) Indian shooters Arya Borse and Arjun Babuta clinched the gold medal in the 10m air rifle mixed team event at the ISSF World Cup on Saturday, defeating Chinese Olympic and world champions Zifei Wang and Lihao Sheng with a commanding 17-7 score.The Indian pair qualified for…
Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill (Getty Image) As India prepare for the five-match Test series in England starting June 20 in Leeds, the contrast between the 2025 and 2021 squads is striking and symbolic of a generational shift in Indian cricket.Four years ago, India toured England with a squad brimming with battle-hardened veterans – Virat…