He is the 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
As India are drawn alongside arch-rivals Pakistan in same group at FIH World Cup later this year, hockey wizard Dhyan Chand’s son and 1975 World Cup-winning goalscorer Ashok Kumar recalls how political tensions dictated terms during 1971 and 1973 clashes between both teams... [Read More]
21 March,2026 09:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin FerroMumbai Cricket Association President Ajinkya Naik tells mid-day he had no doubt that the two Mumbai players would deliver for Team India on the T20 World Cup stage, having watched them from close quarters, grinding it out under the lion-crested cap over the years... [Read More]
14 March,2026 09:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin FerroIn the latest episode of The 50, three very familiar faces stepped out of the shadows: Siwet Tomar, Divya Agarwal, and Nikki Tamboli, and reclaimed their positions... [Read More]
09 March,2026 04:30 PM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin FerroSatghare practises at the Kalpavriksha Cricket Clinic in Bandra, under coach Prashant Shetty. Her first coach though is Praful Naik... [Read More]
08 March,2026 09:05 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin FerroHockey India President Dilip Tirkey termed India’s 0-8 loss to Argentina in the FIH Pro League at Rourkela as “a bad day at the office,” backing the team to bounce back despite the humiliating defeat. Over 15,000 fans at the Birsa Munda Stadium witnessed India’s worst loss since the 2010 Commonwealth Games final ... [Read More]
14 February,2026 08:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin FerroOver 400 people have died and hundreds more have suffered injuries after a Pakistani military airstrike hit a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul, Afghan officials said, according to a report by Tolo News. Pics/AFP... [Read More]
17 March,2026 11:27 AM ISTIndian LPG carrier `Shivalik`, carrying about 40,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, reached Mundra Port in Gujarat on Monday evening. The carrier arrived at the port after safely transiting out of the Strait of Hormuz late last night/early this morning (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
16 March,2026 09:57 PM ISTAfter a historic 40-day streak of consecutive rainy days—the longest on record—finally ended on Monday, France`s south-western regions, particularly along the River Garonne, continue to grapple with widespread flooding. Storm Nils and weeks of relentless downpours caused the Garonne to overflow, submerging roads, isolating homes, and turning farmlands into vast muddy lakes. PICS and TEXT/AFP... [Read More]
27 February,2026 02:24 PM ISTEntertainment Top Stories: End your day with the most happening highlights. It`s time to relax and take a look at the latest news and events.... [Read More]
05 February,2026 07:24 PM ISTIn the second T20I match against Sri Lanka, England`s Jos Buttler achieved new feats. Here`s all you need to know (Pics: X)... [Read More]
02 February,2026 04:50 PM ISTNight temperatures rose across much of the Kashmir Valley as the 40-day harsh winter period of Chillai Kalan concluded, bringing relief from intense cold. Several areas, including Srinagar, recorded minimum temperatures above freezing, while Sonamarg remained the coldest spot. The region now enters Chillai Khurd, with another western disturbance likely to bring fresh wet weather (PICS/PTI)... [Read More]
30 January,2026 02:37 PM ISTIn the first T20I match against Team India, New Zealand`s Glenn Phillips achieved a new feat. Here`s all you need to know (Pic: X)... [Read More]
22 January,2026 04:29 PM ISTAhead of the third ODI match against New Zealand, Team India`s Rohit Sharma is set to achieve a new feat. Here is all you need to know (Pic: X)... [Read More]
16 January,2026 06:07 PM ISTA massive airstrike has struck Kabul’s largest rehabilitation hospital, leaving 400 dead and 250 injured. The 2,000-bed medical facility, critical for treating patients across Afghanistan, has been shattered, sparking outrage and international concern. Afghan authorities have accused Pakistan of violating airspace with precision strikes that targeted civilians, while Pakistan firmly denies allegations, claiming their attacks were limited to Taliban infrastructure, military installations and ammunition storage facilities across Kabul and Nangarhar. WATCH... [Read More]
17 March,2026 05:34 PM ISTBorder Czar Tom Homan has officially declared an end to "Operation Metro Surge," announcing a full withdrawal of thousands of federal agents from Minnesota. Following a high-stakes meeting with President Trump, Homan confirmed that the massive enforcement blitz has reached its conclusion as a "significant success."... [Read More]
12 February,2026 01:36 AM ISTRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has officially declared the end of the "Special Military Operation" era. In a bombshell interview, Russia issued a "Full-Scale Military Response" ultimatum to Europe that raises fear for World War 3.... [Read More]
09 February,2026 12:20 AM ISTFollowing a decisive 30-minute phone call between the two leaders on February 2, 2026, the United States has officially reduced its reciprocal tariff rate on India from 25% to 18%, effective immediately. This move effectively scraps the 25% "punitive duty" previously linked to India’s Russian oil purchases, signaling a major de-escalation in trade tensions. However, the deal comes with explosive claims from the White House. President Trump stated on Truth Social that PM Modi has agreed to HALT all future purchases of Russian oil, pivoting instead toward US and potentially Venezuelan energy. While PM Modi hailed the tariff cut as a victory for "Made in India," the Indian side has yet to explicitly confirm the Russian oil exit or the staggering $500 Billion purchase commitment claimed by Washington.... [Read More]
03 February,2026 06:08 PM ISTA devastating explosion tore through the Le Constellation Bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, leaving chaos, destruction and heartbreak in its wake. Eyewitnesses report a massive blast ripping through the resort at night, with flames engulfing the bar as authorities raced to contain the fire. Preliminary reports suggest fireworks from a New Year event may have triggered the catastrophic incident, sparking a complex investigation by Swiss police and forensic teams. The tragedy has claimed around 40 lives and left over 115 injured, many of them young visitors enjoying the holiday season. Updates are still coming in, as emergency teams and forensic experts comb through the aftermath, seeking answers in what is now a national tragedy. WATCH ... [Read More]
02 January,2026 10:01 PM ISTRussian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for a 2-day state visit, receiving an unusually personal welcome from Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Delhi airport — a signal of how strategically important the India–Russia partnership remains despite global tensions. Here’s a roundup on the agenda. ... [Read More]
04 December,2025 11:35 PM ISTA deadly crash in Oregon has sparked national outrage after an illegal migrant truck driver, Rajinder Kumar, caused the accident that killed newlyweds William Carter and Jennifer Lower on Highway 20. Federal officials say Kumar — who entered the U.S. illegally in 2022 — was granted a California CDL and a 2023 work permit, raising major questions about how undocumented drivers are operating 40-ton trucks on American highways.... [Read More]
03 December,2025 12:43 AM ISTA magnitude 4.0 earthquake rattled the San Jose, Gilroy area before dawn, sending vibrations across the corridor stretching from San Jose to Salinas. The USGS initially reported a higher magnitude, but early readings were revised downward as more precise data became available, giving residents and analysts a clearer picture of the quake’s impact. WATCH... [Read More]
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