• Friday, February 28, 2025

Throwing medals in river: When India’s protesting wrestlers saw a…

When some of India's top wrestlers, including those who have won medals at high stages such as the Olympic Games, announced that they would throw their hard-earned prizes into river Ganges in the holy city of Haridwar in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, a unique historical parallel was drawn…

Indian American multi-sports coach Jatin Patel to receive Cricket Hall…

Indian American multi-sports coach Jatin Patel has become the eighth individual since 1981 to receive the Cricket Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award. He will join the list that includes the likes of Sir Garfield “Gary” Sobers, Dr. Michael Holding, Lloyd Dixon, Roy Sweeney, Denzel Powell, Tony Becca, and Mahammad…

India’s protesting wrestlers hold plan to throw medals in Ganges,…

India's protesting wrestlers on Tuesday (30) shelved their plans to immerse their medals won in some of the world's top tournaments, including the Olympic Games, in river Ganges in Haridwar in the northern state of Uttarakhand following an intervention from farmer leader Naresh Tikait, NDTV reported. The sportspersons have also…

Ukraine differences won’t affect India relations, says US envoy Garcetti…

US ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has said that disagreements over Russia's invasion of Ukraine will not affect the US's relations with India. The diplomat, who took charge earlier this month as a full-fledged ambassador after more than two years, told this to CNN-News 18 news channel on Tuesday (30)…

Japan’s Omron to set up first Indian medical devices factory…

Japan's Omron is set to invest Rs 1.28 billion (£12.4 million) in its inaugural medical device factory in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the local government said and it will be the latest foreign manufacturer to set up operations in the region, Reuters reported. Omron will play a…

Indian businessman Anand Mahindra thinks MS Dhoni should consider politics:…

Noted Indian businessman Anand Mahindra, chairman of the conglomerate Mahindra Group, feels former India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni should consider politics because he is an "obvious future leader". The 68-year-old billionaire on Tuesday (30) said in a tweet that the wicket-keeper-batter, who earlier in the day led Chennai Super…

A spectacular showcase: Exploring the gardens at Chelsea Flower Show…

The Chelsea Flower Show, the prestigious and internationally renowned event, has once again graced London with its stunning display of botanical artistry. As the flowers bloom and the fragrance fills the air, visitors are transported to a realm of unparalleled beauty. The gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show 2023 have…

Delhi street murder: No regrets, says accused man after stabbing…

A 20-year-old man, who has been arrested on charges of murdering a teenage girl on a busy bylane in Shahbad Dairy area of north Delhi on Sunday (28) evening, has allegedly confessed to committing the brutal crime in a fit of rage and that he had no regrets. The 16-year-old…

India home minister Amit Shah visits violence-torn Manipur, meets chief…

The Narendra Modi government on Tuesday (30) announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh (£9,731) for the kin of those killed in the recent ethnic clashes in the north-eastern Indian state of Manipur as home minister Amit Shah toured parts of the violence-hit state which has an international border with…

Is MS Dhoni retiring after giving Chennai 5th IPL title?…

All eyes were on Mahendra Singh Dhoni, one of the most successful captain for India and in the Indian Premier League (IPL), after his Chennai Super Kings won a thrilling final against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in Gujarat by five wickets on Tuesday (30). The…