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New Delhi: Yashasvi Jaiswal looks well-placed to carry forward the glorious legacy of batting excellence established by the likes of Sachin Tendukar and Virat Kohli, said former India coach Greg Chappell, waxing eloquent on the country’s cricketing infrastructure and planning. Writing in his column for the ‘Sydney Morning Herald’, Chappell said he was highly impressed with Jaiswal, who smashed a 161-run knock in the opening Test against Australia in Perth to be one among the architects of the visitors’ 295-run win on Sunday. “The young opener is fearless and appears poised to inherit the mantle of Indian batting excellence, following…

New Delhi: It is reported that India’s Head Coach for the Senior Men’s Cricket Team, Gautam Gambhir is set to return home on Tuesday, due to ‘personal reasons’. The former Indian cricketer and now Head Coach is part of the Indian squad in Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. He will return, however, before the second Test in Adelaide. According to a report by the Indian Express, the Head coach had informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India that he would be going home and coming back ahead of the second Test and BCCI approved the request. A…

New Delhi: In the lead up to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the Indian cricket team suffered a historic 0-3 clean sweep in a home Test series at the hands of New Zealand. There were questions over whether any of their batters has the patience to bat for long periods in Test cricket. There were fears over their pace attack too. On the other hand, Australia, despite the fact that they lost their previous two home Test series against India, were projected as the favourites. One Test into India’s ongoing tour of Australia and there has been a dramatic shift in the…

New Delhi: World Athletics President Sebastian Coe met Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday and discussed India’s intent to host the 2036 Olympics along with the development of athletics in the country. Coe will also have an “informal” meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the short visit. The 68-year-old former middle distance runner, who won four Olympic medals during his decorated career, was received by Athletics Federation of India head Adille Sumariwalla at the Delhi airport this morning. The British great is currently in the race to become the next President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted people on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution. The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution at the Central Hall of Parliament on November 26, 1949. The Constitution came into force on January 26, 1950. The day of its adoption is observed as Samvidhan Divas. The government has planned a yearlong celebration of the anniversary of the Constitution’s adoption, starting with President Droupadi Murmu’s address to a joint sitting of parliamentarians here on Tuesday. PM Modi is expected to speak at another event in the evening.

PANAJI: As part of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), fashion show Cine Fashion Over the Decades: Powered by Pillars of Humanity took place during the IFFIESTA celebrations. This unique event celebrates the evolution of Indian cinema through fashion, blending the creativity of National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) students with the inclusivity efforts of the Kamala Ankibai Ghamandiram Gowani Trust. The show featured 36 exclusive designs, inspired by six iconic eras of Indian cinema, reflecting the style and spirit of each period. For the first time, specially-abled individuals walked alongside NIFT students, adding a new dimension to…

PANAJI: When venturing into film-making and acting careers which are by nature uncertain, it is better for aspiring filmmakers to keep back-up career options ready, said national award-winning actor Kriti Sanon today. She further added that her film ‘Mimi’ was the boldest choice that she had made in her acting career so far and that, that risk paid off well when she won the National Award for Best Actor (female) for that movie. She was speaking in a Panel discussion on the topic of ‘Empowering Change: Women Leading the Way in Cinema’ at Kala Academy, in Goa today. The ‘In-conversation’…