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Porgai’s first solo exhibition brings its traditional Lambadi embroidery to Chennai

If you have longed to own the exquisite embroidered apparel and accessories crafted by Lambadi artisans at Porgai Artisans Association, here is your chance to get your hands on them. Just in time for the Deepavali season, Porgai (meaning Pride in the Lambadi dialect), is hosting its first-ever solo exhibition…

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

It’s Afghanistan’s turn for a lap of honour at Chepauk

Chennai's Chepauk cricket ground has seen iconic games, a sporting crowd & a mural of Pakistan's 1999 win. On Mon, the Afghans made history, receiving a standing ovation from the 20,000+ crowd. A reminder of the venue's rich history & a testament to its sporting spirit.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

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The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

World Cup, Afghanistan vs Pakistan: Afghanistan chase down 283 as Pakistan lose three matches in a row

CHENNAI: It doesn't matter if they don't make the semifinals - the 2023 World Cup will always be remembered for the beautiful dream that the warriors of a bruised and battered nation lived. From Ball 1 to the 49th over of their innings, when they notched up the eight-wicket win,…

The Times of India · Oct 24, 2023

Empty rakes of suburban train derails near Avadi in Chennai

Chennai office-goers stranded after EMU train derails at Avadi station. 5 EMU trains delayed, 3 Express trains regulated, 3 Express trains rescheduled. Rectification work to take until noon. Commuters face hardships.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

Watch: Afghanistan's lungi dance in Chennai after win over Pakistan

A euphoric Afghanistan team did a lap of honour to acknowledge the support of the crowd at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai and then performed 'lungi dance' onboard the team bus on their way back to the hotel after a famous victory over Pakistan in the ICC World Cup…

The Times of India · Oct 24, 2023

Afghanistan stun Pakistan to claim latest Cricket World Cup shock

The result in Chennai pushed defending champions England to the bottom of the group

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023

'Our bowling was not up to the mark': Babar Azam after shock defeat against Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's captain, Babar Azam, expressed his disappointment on Monday, acknowledging that his team's bowling attack fell short of expectations as Afghanistan secured an eight-wicket victory in a World Cup match in Chennai.

The Times of India · Oct 23, 2023

Watch: Irfan Pathan dances with Rashid Khan to celebrate Afghanistan's historic win over Pakistan

NEW DELHI: As Afghanistan pulled off a stunning eight-wicket win over Pakistan in the ongoing ODI World Cup, the team marked the victory with joyous celebrations at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai.

The Times of India · Oct 23, 2023

'I presume 'Dil Dil' Pakistan wasn’t played in Chennai': Michael Vaughan takes a dig at Mickey Arthur after Afghanistan stun Pakistan

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Michael Vaughan wasted no time at all to take a subtle dig at Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur after they were handed a shocking 8-wicket thrashing by Afghanistan in the ODI World Cup match in Chennai on Monday.

The Times of India · Oct 23, 2023