Former Australia captain Greg Chappell has stressed that the open letter seeking fair treatment for jailed former Pakistan skipper Imran Khan is rooted in human rights concerns, not politics. Chappell, one of 14 former international captains who signed the appeal, said the group deliberately avoided involving current or former Pakistani players ... [Read More]
19 February,2026 08:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Debasish DattaBatting great Sunil Gavaskar has revealed that former Australia captain Greg Chappell drafted the appeal letter seeking fair treatment for jailed ex-Pakistan skipper Imran Khan, which was signed by 14 former national team captains. Gavaskar said Chappell circulated the draft among former skippers, after which several discussed the matter and agreed... [Read More]
19 February,2026 08:46 AM IST | Mumbai | Debasish DattaPakistan’s bowling is better than their batters,” Nawaz, 77, who claimed 177 wickets in 55 Tests and 63 wickets in 45 ODIs, told Sunday mid-day on Saturday... [Read More]
15 February,2026 10:50 AM IST | Kolkata | Debasish DattaFormer Pakistan captain Asif Iqbal said he remains hopeful the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match in Colombo will be played, warning that a boycott would damage cricket’s popularity and urging the ICC to act neutrally... [Read More]
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12 November,2025 05:13 PM ISTVeteran actor Dharmendra has acted in over 300 films in a career spanning over 6 decades. The 89-year-old actor breathed his last in Mumbai at the of 89 due to age-related ailments. While his friends and family pay their respects, let`s have a look at some lesser-known facts about Bollywood`s He-Man.... [Read More]
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12 October,2025 02:32 PM ISTA major rescue operation is currently underway in the Swiss Canton of Valais. At 7:00 AM local time, a passenger train carrying 29 people derailed near Goppenstein due to a massive avalanche. This incident follows a Level 4 "High Risk" warning issued by the Swiss Federal Institute last Wednesday. ... [Read More]
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13 February,2026 10:14 PM ISTJapan has been struck by another strong earthquake — a 6.9-magnitude tremor hitting the same Pacific coastal region shaken by Monday’s 7.5 mega-quake. The new quake triggered a tsunami advisory, warning of 1-meter waves across Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, and Miyagi, leading to widespread evacuations before the alert was lifted two hours later.... [Read More]
12 December,2025 10:06 PM ISTTens of thousands of protesters flooded the streets of Brussels in a nationwide strike against government austerity measures and pension reforms under Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Flights were grounded, public transport halted, and shipping at Antwerp port suspended, as workers opposed plans to raise the retirement age from 65 to 67 and longer work hours. The demonstrations reflect widespread frustration with budget cuts and ongoing economic reforms across Belgium.... [Read More]
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