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Jay Shah stepped down as Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on November 30 to assume leadership of the International Cricket Council (ICC) from December 1. The 36-year-old cricket administrator had been serving as BCCI Secretary since 2019. The BCCI has announced a Special General Meeting (SGM) to be held at its […]
Mumbai Indians (MI) owner, Nita Ambani, has expressed her satisfaction with the team’s successful business during Sunday’s 2025 Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction. The franchise spent Rs 2.2 crore to sign four players—G Kamalini, Nadine de Klerk, Sanskriti Gupta and Akshita Maheshwari—completing their 18-member squad. The highlight of MI’s purchases was young Tamil Nadu wicketkeeper-batter […]
On Monday morning, Chennai’s airport was buzzing with excitement as thousands of fans gathered to welcome Gukesh Dommaraju, who had just returned from Singapore after winning the World Chess Championship. The 18-year-old chess prodigy made history by becoming only the second Indian, after Viswanathan Anand to clinch this prestigious title. Gukesh received a warm reception […]
India is the third most obese country in the world, after the United States and China. Obesity rates in India have increased significantly since COVID-19. Therefore, the All India Association for Advancing Research in Obesity (AIAARO) inaugurated its 17th Annual Conference, “Obesity India 2024,” in Ahmedabad on Friday to discuss obesity, one of the most […]
D. Gukesh carved his name in chess history on Thursday, becoming the youngest world chess champion at just 18 years old. In doing so, he became the first teenager to claim the title and broke Garry Kasparov’s 39-year-old record. Gukesh defeated China’s Ding Liren 7.5–6.5 in a dramatic 14-game match to achieve the feat. Reflecting […]
Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh made history on Thursday by becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion at the age of 18. In a nail-biting finale, Gukesh defeated China’s Ding Liren, the reigning champion, in the 14th and final game of their epic contest. Gukesh clinched the title by securing 7.5 points to Ding’s 6.5, achieving victory […]
After more than seven years since Usain Bolt retired from track and field, the world has witnessed a glimpse of his exceptional speed in a 16-year-old Australian athlete. Gout Gout, a rising star from Queensland, set a new national record with an impressive 200-meter sprint time of 20.04 seconds at the Australian school championships in […]
The fitness industry is developing daily with the rising number of fitness freaks. With that, the rise of Pilates is remarkable, and it has gained a lot of popularity in the fitness sector. Bollywood celebrities have long been devoted to Pilates, and it is becoming more popular in India. Various celebrities, including Katrina Kaif, Kareena […]
A study from the Influenza Vaccination After Myocardial Infarction (IAMI) trial has reaffirmed the profound health benefits of influenza vaccination, demonstrating a 42% reduction in cardiovascular and overall death rates among patients with coronary artery disease. Despite these findings, the adoption of flu vaccines in India remains notably low. The trial revealed a 28% reduction […]
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has agreed to host the 2025 Champions Trophy under a hybrid model, allowing India to play its matches in Dubai while Pakistan serves as a co-host for the tournament. This arrangement, approved “in principle” during an informal meeting at ICC headquarters in Dubai, extends to other ICC multi-lateral events through […]
Scientists at Aarhus University, Denmark, have unveiled a groundbreaking pill that replicates the metabolic effects of a 10-kilometre sprint—without requiring any physical exertion. The molecule, named LaKe, is designed to simulate the body’s natural response to intense exercise and fasting. “We’ve developed a molecule that mimics the metabolic state of running 10 kilometres at high […]
India batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi made history on Monday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as he became the youngest player ever to be sold at an IPL auction. Suryavanshi was bought for a remarkable Rs 1.10 crore by Rajasthan Royals (RR) after a fierce bidding battle with Delhi Capitals (DC). At just 13 years old, he will […]
Indian allrounder Krunal Pandya will don the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) jersey in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season after being acquired for Rs 5.75 crore at the auction held in Jeddah. Krunal entered the auction with a base price of Rs 2 crore, with RCB initiating the bidding. The Rajasthan Royals soon entered […]
Australia’s Pat Cummins has never missed a chance to knock out India on the biggest stages. Do you recall the victory in the WTC Final at the Oval or the 2023 ODI World Cup final in Ahmedabad, where more than a lakh Indian fans were silenced? However, Jasprit Bumrah turned the course of events this […]
Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman announced on Wednesday that Lionel Messi and the Argentina football team will visit Kerala next year for an international match. Speaking at a press conference, the minister confirmed that the event will be organised under the supervision of the state government, with funding support from local businesses.
The Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) stadium at Kotambi will host its first international match next month. The Indian Women’s Cricket Team will compete against the West Indies in a three-match ODI series at the state-of-the-art stadium. The BCA last hosted international matches in 2019, when the South African women’s team played three ODIs in the […]
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Jay Shah, has strongly opposed the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) proposed plans to promote the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 by taking the trophy on a tour through Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). The objection comes after PCB shared details of the tour on social media, which prompted […]
Around 46 per cent of eligible bachelors exhibit commitment anxiety and hesitate to assume marital obligations. Notably, women are more reluctant than men to get married. This emerged in a recent survey by the Psychology Department of Saurashtra University. The study’s 1,242 participants included 500 eligible bachelors, marriage bureau personnel, and parents of single individuals. […]
A new study published in The Lancet has revealed that India has the highest number of people with untreated diabetes. According to a study by the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC), a global network of health experts working with the WHO, an estimated 828 million adults (aged 18 and older) had diabetes in 2022. According […]
Living in an ever-expanding digital world, we are nurturing internet babies who are tech-savvy but not tech-safe. This concern multiplies manifold in the world of social media. Even as the world is debating its boons and blessings, the Australian government’s proposed blanket ban on social media up to the age of 16, is a commendable […]
