Ravi Shastri is the head coach of the Indian cricket team and a former India captain who transformed himself from a spinner to an effective batting all-rounder. Shastri is infamously known for his `chapati shot`.
Ravi Shastri takes Ian Chappell’s place in these columns today through an excerpt on the man from his newly-released book Star Gazing... [Read More]
29 August,2021 07:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Ravi ShastriPlaying alongside Padmakar Shivalkar made you realise how big a bowler he was. Rajinder Goel and he richly deserve their CK Nayudu lifetime awards... [Read More]
08 March,2017 09:36 AM IST | | Ravi ShastriAs Team India secured a dominating victory over Bangladesh in the two-match Test series, Ravichandran Ashwin believes these two Indian cricketers will be the pillars of Indian cricket in the years to come (Pic: File Pic)... [Read More]
01 October,2024 07:36 PM ISTTeam India`s Ravichandran Ashwin has equalled a Test record with Sri Lanka`s Muttiah Muralitharan. Here is all you need to know about the record (Pic: File Pic)... [Read More]
01 October,2024 05:28 PM ISTCommuters travelling by the Lal Bahadur Shastri (LBS) Marg on Thursday afternoon faced severe inconvenience after vehicular movement was affected on the road (Pic by SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI) ... [Read More]
26 September,2024 02:54 PM ISTTeam India`s tar all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin will look to attain new records ahead of the second Test match against Bangladesh. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)... [Read More]
24 September,2024 04:55 PM ISTFormer England spinner Monty Panesar picked his best spinner among India`s Ravichandran Ashwin and Australia`s Nathan Lyon. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)... [Read More]
23 September,2024 03:35 PM ISTHere are the players who have the most number of five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)... [Read More]
22 September,2024 05:26 PM ISTTensions escalated in Mumbai’s Dharavi as members of the Muslim community staged protests against the demolition of the Mehboob-e-Subani mosque. Pics/ Shadab Khan & Sayyed Sameer Abedi... [Read More]
21 September,2024 01:01 PM IST | Mumbai`Hot girl Summer` may be behind us, but Taylor Swift`s fall style is still turning heads. Check out her latest looks and get ready to fall in love with her fashion sense.... [Read More]
12 September,2024 04:17 PM ISTSri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of The Art of Living, addressed the Tirupati laddoo row, likening the situation to historical grievances like the sepoy mutiny of 1857. He expressed that the feelings of Hindus are profoundly hurt by the alleged mismanagement of the prasadam, calling it a "malicious" act driven by greed. He demanded strict penalties for those involved, including asset seizure and imprisonment. Ravi Shankar emphasized the need for rigorous oversight of all food products, particularly addressing concerns about adulteration. He proposed that temple management should be supervised by spiritual leaders, suggesting the formation of a committee comprising representatives from various religious communities, with minimal government involvement. His remarks highlight the importance of maintaining the sanctity of religious practices and ensuring transparency in food offerings. ... [Read More]
22 September,2024 04:48 PM ISTThe area of Dharavi slums are on alert with the onset of tensions due to attempts to demolish illegal parts of a Mosque. People staged protests as Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials arrived to demolish the alleged illegal portion of a mosque. A video shows the Mumbai police attempting to pacify the protesting crowd.... [Read More]
21 September,2024 12:48 PM ISTDharavi Redevelopment Project has always been a hot topic of discussion since the idea was tabled. In a recent interaction, Adani Group Founder and Chairman Gautam Adani on Tuesday mentioned the Dharavi Redevelopment Project during a speech in a Mumbai college and said it is not just about "urban renewal" but "restoring dignity to over one million residents of our country". Addressing the students at Jai Hind College, Mumbai, Gautam Adani extended greetings to the teachers on Teachers Day. "I wish Happy Teachers Day to all the teachers present here...I find it fascinating that 75 years ago, two visionary professors from DJ Sindh College in Karachi laid the foundation for these institutions in two small rooms. Despite the immense challenges and human displacement during the partition of our country, they envisioned a future where the power of education could heal and unite," he said.... [Read More]
06 September,2024 11:42 AM ISTOn Tuesday, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved 10 major acquisition proposals totaling Rs 1,44,716 crore. Most of this budget, 99%, will support indigenous products under the Buy (Indian) and Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured) categories. The approval includes the procurement of Future Ready Combat Vehicles (FRCVs), which are advanced tanks with superior capabilities for mobility, protection, and real-time awareness. The DAC also approved Air Defence Fire Control Radars for tracking aerial targets and Forward Repair Teams (Tracked) for in-field repairs by Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited. Additionally, three proposals were greenlit to boost the Indian Coast Guard`s (ICG) abilities, including Dornier-228 aircraft and advanced patrol vessels. The meeting ended with a tribute to the late ICG DG Rakesh Pal, who passed away on August 18, 2024. The Defence Minister and DAC members honored his significant contributions with a moment of silence.... [Read More]
04 September,2024 12:15 PM ISTAce Indian shooter Manu Bhaker won a bronze medal in the Women`s Air Pistol event at the Paris Olympics 2024. With a score of 221.7, Bhaker made history as the first Indian woman to win an Olympic shooting medal. This achievement also marks India`s first medal in these Olympics. Bhaker`s performance was a significant comeback after a pistol malfunction at the Tokyo Olympics. She is the first Indian woman to reach a shooting final in 20 years. South Korea`s Ye Jin took gold with a record score of 243.2, while Kim Yeji won silver with 241.3 points. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Bhaker personally, praising her for her historic win. Watch video for more... [Read More]
29 July,2024 10:47 AM ISTRadhika Merchant and Anant Ambani’s wedding reception - Mangal Utsav - was a star-studded event. Celebrities like Rakul Preet Singh, Tamannaah Bhatia, Aditi Rao Hydari, Mira and Shahid Kapoor, Rivaba and Ravindra Jadeja, Nusrat Jahan along with her husband Nikhil Jain attended the wedding reception. Alongside Bollywood stars, politicians and sports personalities, the event was also attended by YouTubers and influencers such as Tanmay Bhatt, Ranveer Allahbadia, Kusha Kapila, Ankush Bahuguna, and Komal Pandey, Siddharth Batra, among others. Nita Ambani gave a heartfelt speech to the paparazzi, inviting them for a get-together next day. ... [Read More]
15 July,2024 01:11 PM ISTAnant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s grand wedding hosted the biggest gathering of spiritual leaders. Making it the biggest congregation of such figures at a wedding ceremony in recent memory. During the ‘Blessing Ceremony’, groom Anant Ambani’s parents Nita and Mukesh Ambani paid their respects to the spiritual gurus. Nita and Mukesh Ambani paid respects to Shankaracharya of Dwarka Peeth Swami Sadananda Saraswati and Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath Swami Avimukteshwaranand. Other Gurus, including Gaur Gopal Das, Swami Rambhadracharya, Dhirendra Shastri attended the Blessing Ceremony.... [Read More]
15 July,2024 10:56 AM ISTIndia clinched their second ICC T20 World Cup after a nail-biting 7-run victory over South Africa in Barbados, ending a decade-long quest for glory. Post-match, skipper Rohit Sharma and batting maestro Virat Kohli declared their retirement from T20 cricket, marking the end of an era. All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, known for his stellar contributions since his 2009 debut, also bid farewell to the shortest format with a heartfelt Instagram post. Jadeja`s impactful career spanned 74 T20Is, showcasing his prowess with both bat and ball, amassing 515 runs and claiming 54 wickets. India celebrated not just victory but the legacy of its departing stars.... [Read More]
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