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Cricketer Aakash Chopra has revealed his top five T20I batsmen of 2024. India's Rohit Sharma tops the list, lauded for his consistency and aggressive captaincy during the World Cup. England's Phil Salt and Jos Buttler secure second and fifth place respectively, showcasing their explosive batting prowess.

Japan trains to be tweaked for India’s first bullet train project - details

India and Japan are finalizing designs for bullet trains on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor, modifying Shinkansen trains for Indian conditions. These modifications include enhanced luggage capacity, higher temperature tolerance, and dust resistance.

'Watched Jasprit Bumrah, spoke to KL Rahul'

Nineteen-year-old Australian cricketer Sam Konstas is poised for a potential Test debut against India on Boxing Day. He's been studying Jasprit Bumrah's bowling and even gleaned insights from KL Rahul. Konstas's impressive recent form, including a century against India in a warm-up match, has earned him praise. Konstas, who smashed 14 fours and a six […]

Gavaskar criticises Indian team for neglecting Ashwin in overseas Tests

Sunil Gavaskar criticises India's management for their treatment of Ravichandran Ashwin, highlighting his unjust exclusion from matches despite being a top-ranked bowler. Gavaskar points out the double standard where struggling batsmen weren't dropped with the same frequency, and laments Ashwin's missed captaincy opportunities despite his significant contributions to Indian cricket.

'Baby John' advance booking Day 1: Varun Dhawan starrer collects Rs 50 Lakh

Varun Dhawan's 'Baby John' is set for a Christmas release, facing box office competition from 'Pushpa 2' and 'Mufasa'. Advance bookings suggest a decent opening, but the film's success hinges on sustaining momentum amidst strong rivals. The Hindi remake of 'Theri' features Keerthy Suresh and boasts action sequences choreographed by international experts.

Kashmir reels under cold wave, Shikara operators struggle to navigate frozen lake

Srinagar's Dal Lake froze over on Monday as a severe cold wave gripped Kashmir, forcing boat operators to break ice to navigate. Temperatures plummeted to -7°C, with the intense cold expected to continue. Despite the frigid conditions, residents await snowfall. Kashmir's harsh winter period, 'Chillai Kalan,' will last until January 31, followed by 'Chillai-Khurd' and […]

MCG curator reveals what to expect from the pitch

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is level at 1-1 as India and Australia prepare for the crucial fourth Test at the MCG. Curator Matt Page promises a pitch similar to recent years, offering a balance between bat and ball with more grass to encourage seam movement. Spin is unlikely to be a significant factor.

Box said to have 'Jesus’ brother’ bones' found in Israel, on display in US

A 2,000-year-old ossuary, possibly belonging to James, brother of Jesus, is on display in Atlanta. Inscribed "James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus," its authenticity has been debated for years, though a judge deemed the inscription genuine. While acquitted of forgery charges, the ossuary's link to Jesus remains contested.

Indian-Americans celebrate Trump's appointment of Sriram Krishnan as AI advisor

Indian-American entrepreneur Sriram Krishnan has been appointed as senior policy advisor for AI in the White House by US President-elect Donald Trump. Krishnan, close to Elon Musk, will focus on ensuring American leadership in AI and coordinate AI policy across government.