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MS Dhoni's timeless tweet resurfaces ahead of RCB vs CSK humdinger in IPL 2024

With just one playoff spot left to be filled by one of the four teams still technically in the fray, the league stage of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season is approaching an exciting climax that will most likely see Chennai Super Kings (CSK) or Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)…

The Times of India · May 17, 2024

'He is at peace with the decision': Virat Kohli on Sunil Chhetri's retirement announcement

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli was among the first to react to Sunil Chhetri’s announcement of his retirement from international football.

The Times of India · May 17, 2024

Targeting India’s most harmful power plants could slash mortality

Study finds about a quarter of health burden comes from power stations that generate just 3% of country’s electricity

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2024

IPL 2024: As dismal season ends, KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya look for a T20 reboot

MUMBAI: Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul's careers as international cricketers were in trouble in Jan 2019 after they appeared on a TV show where they made misogynistic comments. They were called back midway through the Australian tour, suspension loomed before they were fined Rs20 lakh each. With BCCI's backing, they…

The Times of India · May 17, 2024

Watch: Who plays cover drive better? Mohammad Amir and Shaheen Afridi divided between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam

India will face off against Pakistan in their much-awaited T20 World Cup match on June 9 in New York, and the build-up for the big game has alrady started.

The Times of India · May 17, 2024

As India’s Modi drags Pakistan into election campaign, will ties worsen?

Unlike in 2019, Pakistan was largely absent from India’s election rhetoric. Now that’s changed – after a three-word post

Al Jazeera · May 17, 2024

How every adult in independent India got the right to vote in 1947

From the first election to the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, tracing India’s dramatic leap of democratic faith

The Hindu · May 17, 2024

'Open the innings or bat at No.3?': Debate intensifies over Virat Kohli's batting position for T20 World Cup

NEW DELHI: The cricketing world is abuzz with speculation not only about Virat Kohli's strike rate but also about his potential batting position for India in the upcoming T20 World Cup. The key question: Should Kohli open the innings or stick to his familiar No. 3 spot?

The Times of India · May 17, 2024

'Hindu Nation': Religion Trumps Caste In India Vote

Born at the bottom of the Hindu faith's rigid caste system, voters like Anil Sonkar will determine whether Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns to power next month.

International Business Times · May 17, 2024

India's 2024 economic growth projection revised upwards by U.N. to nearly 7%

The United Nations has revised upwards India’s growth projections for 2024, with the country’s economy now forecast to expand by close to 7% this year, mainly driven by strong public investment and resilient private consumption.

The Hindu · May 17, 2024