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Ashwin Ferro

Ashwin Ferro

He is the Deputy Sports Editor at Mid-day and has covered big-ticket events for the organization like the 2015 Cricket World Cup, the 2008 Olympics, and several Asian Games; specialises in hockey. Twitter: @ashwinferro

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Young Yasir is grateful and hopeful!

Young Yasir is grateful and hopeful!

KVN Bangalore Strikers’ wicketkeeper-batter Sharik, 14, the youngest player in the Indian Street Premier League, believes the thrill and excitement of the inaugural edition has encouraged him to pursue cricket professionally... [Read More]

15 March,2024 11:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin Ferro
Podium in Paris is realistic goal: India coach Fulton

Podium in Paris is realistic goal: India coach Fulton

However, as we draw nearer to the Paris Olympics (July 26 to August 11), head coach Craig Fulton believes the aim is not to look at bettering that bronze, but rather matching it, at best. ... [Read More]

13 March,2024 07:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin Ferro
Turn and trounce!

Turn and trounce!

Going by the domination of the tweakers in the first and only Test between India and Australia that was played at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala in 2017, Rohit Sharma & Co will be looking to spin it to win it against England this time round... [Read More]

07 March,2024 09:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin Ferro
FIFA Beach World Cup final was Romario v Materazzi!

FIFA Beach World Cup final was Romario v Materazzi!

Maharashtra’s U-21 beach football team’s coach and manager soak in atmosphere at FIFA World in Dubai where Brazil beat Italy in thrilling final 6-4 as ... [Read More]

01 March,2024 09:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin Ferro
Mumbai Universities settle for bronze in inter-varsity squash

Mumbai Universities settle for bronze in inter-varsity squash

Somaiya Vidyavihar and Madras University emerge men’s and women’s champions respectively in AIU National Inter-University squash tournament... [Read More]

01 March,2024 07:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin Ferro
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Celebrating 40 years of Neeta Lulla: Times celebrities donned Indian wear by the

Celebrating 40 years of Neeta Lulla: Times celebrities donned Indian wear by the

Designer Neeta Lulla has been a strong force in the world of fashion. As she completes 40 years, we look at some of her stunning Indian traditional wears donned by celebrities over the years (All Pics/ House of Neeta Lulla)... [Read More]

10 March,2024 02:55 PM IST
IN PHOTOS | Players who played 100 tests but never captained India

IN PHOTOS | Players who played 100 tests but never captained India

As the premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin made his 100th appearance in Test cricket, here is the list of players who played 100 matches in the longest format of the game but never captained India (Pic: File Pic)... [Read More]

08 March,2024 12:52 PM IST
IN PHOTOS | Oldest Indian players to complete 100 Tests

IN PHOTOS | Oldest Indian players to complete 100 Tests

In the ongoing fifth test between India and England, premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin completed 100 test matches in his career. Here is the list of oldest Indian cricketers to achieve the feat (Pic: AFP/File Pic)... [Read More]

07 March,2024 04:48 PM IST
14,000 people, 1,200 tractors at Shambhu border, MHA tells Punjab govt

14,000 people, 1,200 tractors at Shambhu border, MHA tells Punjab govt

The Centre has estimated that nearly 14,000 people have gathered along the Punjab-Haryana border with 1,200 tractor-trolleys, 300 cars, 10 mini-buses as well as small vehicles and conveyed its strong objections to the Punjab government for it, sources said on Tuesday (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]

21 February,2024 01:43 PM IST
IN PHOTOS | IND vs ENG Tests: Records R. Ashwin will be eyeing in the series

IN PHOTOS | IND vs ENG Tests: Records R. Ashwin will be eyeing in the series

The first test match between India and England has started and here are some of the records that Ravichandran Ashwin will be eying in the series (Pic: File Pic)... [Read More]

25 January,2024 12:28 PM IST
Police detain over 40 amid protests over Serbian election irregularities

Police detain over 40 amid protests over Serbian election irregularities

The detainment of 38 individuals by Serbian police follows ongoing protests triggered by reported irregularities during the recent general elections. The opposition, particularly the group Serbia Against Violence, alleges election fraud, especially in Belgrade. Pics/ AFP... [Read More]

25 December,2023 06:11 PM IST
IN PHOTOS: Former councilors Deepak Hande and Ashwini Hande join CM Shinde camp

IN PHOTOS: Former councilors Deepak Hande and Ashwini Hande join CM Shinde camp

Former councilors of Mumbai`s Bhatwadi in Ghatkopar, Deepak Hande and Ashwini Hande, have officially joined the Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, a move that was marked by a party induction ceremony in the presence of Chief Minister Shinde. Pics/CMO... [Read More]

10 December,2023 04:29 PM IST
Heavy drilling machines to speed up rescue op of trapped workers in Uttarkashi

Heavy drilling machines to speed up rescue op of trapped workers in Uttarkashi

Heavy auger drilling machines have reached Chinyalisaur helipad in Uttarkashi to rescue 40 labourers who have been trapped inside after a portion of the under-construction tunnel collapsed on Sunday (Pics/PTI and AFP)... [Read More]

15 November,2023 04:00 PM IST
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Will Modi Govt Turn Dictatorial with Over 400 Seats?

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Will Modi Govt Turn Dictatorial with Over 400 Seats?

Home Minister Amit Shah addressed apprehensions regarding the Citizenship Amendment Act and the potential for the Modi government to become dictatorial if the NDA secures over 400 seats in the Lok Sabha elections. Shah referenced historical precedents, noting instances when the Gandhis, including Rajiv Gandhi, secured similar majorities... [Read More]

15 March,2024 11:24 AM IST
 Vande Bharat Train: BIG UPDATE by Ashwini Vaishnav

Vande Bharat Train: BIG UPDATE by Ashwini Vaishnav

On 26th of February, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation over 2000 railway infrastructure projects worth around Rs 41,000 crores. On this occasion, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw thanked  Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the projects. He also vowed to transform the railway industry. Aswini Vaishnaw informed that soon the railway will be exporting India’s Vande Bharat Express for which the process has been started. The Ministry of Railways is readying a roadmap to start the export of Vande Bharat Train by 2025-26. They are also working to increase production of Bande Bharat trains..... [Read More]

26 February,2024 05:25 PM IST
“Aapke Aashirwad Sar Aankhon Par…” PM Modi’s dig at Kharge for “400 Paar”

“Aapke Aashirwad Sar Aankhon Par…” PM Modi’s dig at Kharge for “400 Paar”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Upper House of the Parliament on February 07. He took a sharp jibe at LoP Mallikarjun Kharge and thanked him for his ‘400 seats’ remark. PM Modi said, "I could not say it that day but I express my special gratitude to Kharge ji. I was listening to him with great attention and enjoyment that day. The lack of entertainment that we were missing in the Lok Sabha was fulfilled by him..."... [Read More]

07 February,2024 04:58 PM IST
Ayodhya Ram Mandir: A 400 Kg Lock Reaches Ayodhya Ahead Of ‘Pran Pratishtha’

Ayodhya Ram Mandir: A 400 Kg Lock Reaches Ayodhya Ahead Of ‘Pran Pratishtha’

Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Devotees from all across the country are offering different things ahead of the Ram Temple consecration ceremony. On January 20, devotees from Aligarh district of UP brought a lock weighing over 400 kg to the temple. It took around six months to prepare the lock and its key. ... [Read More]

20 January,2024 01:35 PM IST | Mumbai
Built at cost of over Rs 17,840 crore, all you need to know about Atal Setu

Built at cost of over Rs 17,840 crore, all you need to know about Atal Setu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra tomorrow and unveil projects worth over Rs 30,500 crore in the state. He will inaugurate the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu, built at a cost of about Rs 17,840 crore. Atal Setu is the longest bridge and also the longest sea bridge in the country. During the visit, the Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of an underground road tunnel connecting Eastern Freeway`s Orange Gate and launch Namo Mahila Shashaktikaran Abhiyaan in the state.... [Read More]

12 January,2024 11:12 AM IST
Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse: Medical equipment reaches incident site

Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse: Medical equipment reaches incident site

Rescue operations at the Uttarkashi tunnel collapse site continued for Day 12 on November 23. No stone is being left unturned to evacuate 41 trapped labourers from inside the tunnel’s rubbles. ‘Good news’ can be expected any hour now as medical teams are on their toes for workers’ safe evacuation. Medical equipment has reached the Silkyara tunnel site and 40 ambulances are on standby. The ambulances are fully-equipped to provide enhanced medical assistance to patients during transportation. On November 21, an endoscopy camera was used to know the whereabouts of the workers. Hot meals are also being sent to the trapped workers through a 6-inch pipeline. International tunnelling expert Arnold Dix has assured that the workers would be safely evacuated. 41 labourers have been trapped inside the Uttarkashi Silkyara tunnel since November 12.... [Read More]

23 November,2023 10:50 AM IST
Diwali 2023: Ananya Panday, Aditya Roy Kapur & Others At Ekta Kapoor's Bash

Diwali 2023: Ananya Panday, Aditya Roy Kapur & Others At Ekta Kapoor's Bash

Diwali 2023: Ekta Kapoor`s grand Diwali bash at her residence in Mumbai was attended by Kriti Sanon, Ananya Panday, Aditya Roy Kapur, Disha Patani, and many others. The guest list also included Karan Johar, Shanaya Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty, Shamita Shetty, Raj Kundra, Nargis Fakhri, Bhumi Pednekar, Tajasswi Prakash, Karan Kundrra, Alaya F, Mouni Roy, Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal, Vidya Balan, and others. While all the celebrities opted for gorgeous traditional looks for the occasion, some stole the show in their striking ensembles. Check out the best-dressed stars from Ekta Kapoor`s Diwali bash and what they wore below in this video!... [Read More]

11 November,2023 06:19 PM IST
Vande Bharat Sleeper: Railway Minister says  “Just looking like a wow

Vande Bharat Sleeper: Railway Minister says “Just looking like a wow"

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw used the viral phrase “Just looking like a WoW!”, to describe the beauty of Vande Bharat trains. `Just looking like a wow` trend, which can be traced back to Jasmine Kaur, who posted the video on her Instagram profile, has taken the internet by storm. Vaishnaw’s comments came weeks after he shared concept images of luxurious Vande Bharat`s Sleeper Coaches. Scheduled to be launched by the Indian Railways in 2024, the Vande Bharat sleeper train is set to revolutionize long-distance overnight train travel in India. The first Vande Bharat Express was launched in 2019 from Delhi to Varanasi and since then the semi-high-speed train has become a popular mode of transport within the country.... [Read More]

08 November,2023 05:56 PM IST
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