Hostilities flared up once again last Sunday, as the Indian cricket team declined to participate in the customary pre- and post-match handshakes with Pakistan during their Asia Cup match. True to form, Pakistan responded with a full-blown tantrum as they do best... [Read More]
18 September,2025 01:39 AM IST | Tokyo | Srijanee MajumdarThe Asia Cup is already here, and the blockbuster that everyone`s pretending not to care about is set for September 14 in Dubai. India and Pakistan will face off for the first time since their most recent round of missile diplomacy back in May... [Read More]
08 September,2025 09:15 PM IST | Dubai | Srijanee MajumdarThe 2025 edition now holds immense significance as a potential turning point. A World Cup win for India would be more than a trophy; it would be a cultural reset. It would silence those who still believe cricket is a ‘man`s game’, that rewrites Indian cricket history from a woman’s perspective... [Read More]
03 September,2025 11:00 PM IST | Mumbai | Srijanee MajumdarWith India’s red-ball team undergoing a generational shift, this edition arrives at a critical juncture. The retirements of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, and R Ashwin, coupled with Rishabh Pant’s ongoing injury recovery, have created a vacuum in the Test setup... [Read More]
28 August,2025 02:31 PM IST | Bengaluru | Srijanee MajumdarAfter considerable debate over team combinations, India fielded a line-up that leaned heavier on batting compared to Headingley. The strategy paid off handsomely. Ravindra Jadeja, with two gritty fifties, and Washington Sundar, who contributed a patient 42 in the first innings, only made evident the depth of India’s batting... [Read More]
06 July,2025 11:53 PM IST | Birmingham | Srijanee MajumdarA chapter of unprecedented consistency came to an end on a disappointing note for Neeraj Chopra, as the reigning World Champion finished a distant eighth in the men’s javelin final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo (Photos: AP/AFP)... [Read More]
18 September,2025 06:48 PM ISTThe upcoming India-Pakistan cricket match has drawn sharp criticism, as opposition parties denounce it as disrespectful to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and fallen Indian soldiers (Photos: AFP/ANI/PTI)... [Read More]
14 September,2025 07:41 PM ISTIndia’s campaign kicks off on September 10 against the hosts UAE, and while the 15-member squad has already been announced, the real intrigue lies in who will take the field. With only eleven spots available, some players could spend the entire tournament warming the bench, missing out on valuable match time during the group stage and the Super Four phase. Here, we spotlight the surprising names who might not feature even once for India in the Asia Cup (Photos: AFP)... [Read More]
10 September,2025 04:44 PM ISTAs India readies itself for the Asia Cup 2025, slated to take place in Dubai from September 9 to 28, all eyes are on Arshdeep Singh, the 26-year-old left-arm pacer who is on the verge of scripting a new chapter in Indian cricket history (Photos: AFP)... [Read More]
08 September,2025 10:39 PM ISTAs teams prepare for this year’s edition, it is worth revisiting the top wicket-takers in the T20I format of the Asia Cup, a list dominated by an unexpected name (Photos: AFP)... [Read More]
02 September,2025 10:46 PM ISTFrom proven match-winners to emerging stars, the highly anticipated Asia Cup 2025 promises thrilling all-round performances. Here`s a look at five all-rounders to keep a close watch on (Photos: AFP)... [Read More]
02 September,2025 10:38 PM ISTIndia will begin their title defence at the Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE this month, aiming for a record-extending ninth crown. Matches are set to be played across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah, with Suryakumar Yadav leading a revamped Indian squad that reflects both transition and intent (Photos: AFP)... [Read More]
01 September,2025 10:51 PM ISTThe Asia Cup has witnessed some of the most thrilling encounters in cricketing history, producing unforgettable finishes and heroic performances over the years. From last-ball victories to heart-stopping chases, here’s a look at five of the most iconic matches that have defined the tournament’s legacy (Photos: AFP)... [Read More]
01 September,2025 10:38 PM ISTAmid the Sandeshkhali violence incident, West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar held a protest march on February 14, in Basirhat, West Bengal. Following this, a clash took place between the BJP workers and the Police. The police tried to take Sukanta Majumdar back to the hotel. During the clash, Sukanta Majumdar got fainted. Sukanta Majumdar was admitted to Basirhat Multi Facility Hospital. Women protesters suffered deep wounds during the clash.... [Read More]
14 February,2024 06:34 PM ISTAt least nine persons died and two were injured on Tuesday in an explosion at an illegal firecracker unit in the Egra block of West Bengal’s East Medinipur district. SP of Medinipur said that ‘Illegal firecrackers were manufactured in the factory. Earlier, police had raided, seized & filed a case against the factory. 9 bodies were recovered & the search operation is on’. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ordered an inquiry by the Criminal Investigation Department into the incident. BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah demanding that the National Investigation Agency should look into the case. ... [Read More]
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