BENGALURU: India has been chosen as the first official ‘Country of Honour’ ever at the Marche’ Du Film’, organised alongside the Cannes Film Festival, in France. A host of Indian celebrities have flocked to Cannes to celebrate the festival of movies. Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur led the star-studded Indian delegation on […]
BENGALURU: After playing seven matches for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League, Ajinkya Rahane has been ruled out of the remaining matches of the tournament due to a hamstring injury. He picked up the injury in Kolkata’s match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He is unlikely to feature in the knockouts of the Ranji Trophy, […]
BENGALURU: Former Indian batter VVS Laxman is set to become India’s head coach for the T20I series against Ireland. India will go to Ireland to play two T20Is, in late June, after their home series against South Africa. Laxman will be filling in for the regular head coach Rahul Dravid who will be accompanying the […]
BENGALURU: One of the biggest talking points of the Indian Premier League 2022 is the remarkable reinvention of the left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav. In just 13 matches, playing for Delhi Capitals, Kuldeep has chalked up 20 wickets and is one of the leading wicket-takers in the tournament. Last two years – 2020 and 2021 […]
BENGALURU: Wicket-keepers play an important role in any team’s prospects, but their importance increases manifold in the T20 format. Not only do they have to don gloves and acquit themselves with distinction, wicketkeepers are also required to come good with the bat and unfurl brisk innings. Here are the three best wicketkeepers of the IPL […]
BENGALURU: Cannes is as much famous for the movies which are screened during the festival, as it is for the looks and costumes of various celebrities at the Red Carpet event. Over the years, many Bollywood celebrities have created a flutter with lavish and supremely modish outfits or tad outlandish dresses. Here we look […]
MUMBAI: The 2022 edition of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) has thrown up some exciting youngsters who are now slated to get selected for India’s national team. Let’s look at three most promising and exuberant stars of this season: 1) Umran Malik: The 22-year-old pacer has made everyone sit up and take stock of […]
BENGALURU: One of the most prestigious film fiestas across the globe, the Cannes Film Festival, is round the corner. The festival will be held from May 17 to May 28. Many Indian actors have attended the festival over the years but this year holds special significance for India. For the unversed, this year India has […]
BENGALURU: India’s men’s badminton team created history on Sunday by defeating 14-time champions Indonesia 3-0 and winning the Thomas Cup for the first time in 73 years. Lakshya Sen kicked off the campaign for India by beating Anthony Sinsuka Ginting 8-21, 21-17, 21-16 and notching up a 1-0 lead against Indonesia. In the second encounter, […]
BENGALURU: Former Australia cricketer and two-time World Cup winner Andrew Symonds on Saturday night died in a car crash at the age of 46. The flamboyant all-rounder appeared in 198 ODIs and 26 Tests for Australia between 1998 and 2009. An audacious batsman, utility bowler and an electric fielder, Symonds was one of the most […]