Left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma (Image: IANS) Abhishek Sharma continues to redefine aggressive batting in T20 Internationals, combining an extraordinary scoring rate with the ability to find solutions when opposition bowlers try to expose his weaknesses. The India opener crossed the 2,000-run mark in T20Is during the third match against West Indies in Indore on Sunday,…
A six-year-old girl living beneath one of Europe’s most active volcanoes recently became the only pupil at a school that the Italian media is calling the smallest in Europe and where the bell hadn’t rung for the past 20 years. On September 10, 2026, Aysha went off to her first day of school in Ginostra,…
Jantar Mantar’s changing role in Delhi’s history of dissent NEW DELHI: Jantar Mantar, one of Delhi’s best-known protest venues, has lost its status as a designated site for demonstrations. On October 12, Delhi Police de-notified the site and named three alternatives: Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in East Delhi.The decision follows recommendations from…
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia (ANI Photo) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has dismissed reports suggesting that the opening ODI between India and Sri Lanka, scheduled to be played in Delhi on December 13, has been shifted to Ahmedabad amid concerns over ongoing construction work at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. BCCI secretary…
Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi addressed a press conference before the march. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has permitted a delegation of 10-15 people from Congress party to go to the filing counter inside the premises as Rahul Gandhi leads INDIA bloc’s march to the top court.However, the delegation would be outside the…
CJI Suryakant, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant had declined a request from Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi and Rajya Sabha leader of opposition Mallikarjun Kharge for a meeting to discuss issues arising from the ongoing protests in Delhi. He said the matters are already…
Naman Dhir celebrates after taking a wicket. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s Naman Dhir is making an impact with the ball despite being primarily a batting all-rounder, and the 26-year-old believes his ability to read a batter’s intentions is helping him deliver crucial breakthroughs in T20Is.Dhir claimed two wickets (2/39) in India’s 14-run victory over…
File photo: Visuals of past protest in Jantar Mantar NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Monday criticised the decision to remove Jantar Mantar as a designated protest venue, accusing the government of targeting the right to dissent.“They have removed Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site. Yes, it’s no longer a…
Jantar Mantar no longer protest site NEW DELHI: Jantar Mantar on Monday was denotified as a designated protest site, with three alternative venues designated for demonstrations in Delhi.In a notice issued by Delhi Police commissioner Anurag Kumar, the police said the ministry of home affairs had constituted a committee to examine suitable alternative venues for…
Abhishek Sharma and Prince Yadav (Image credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India fast bowler Prince Yadav made a valuable contribution with the bat in the third T20I against the West Indies in Indore. After India’s 14-run victory, Prince revealed that he had used Abhishek Sharma‘s bat to score his quick runs.Prince hit three fours in the…