Lucknow Super Giants’ young spinner Digvesh Rathi has been suspended for one match by the Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council after breaching the Code of Conduct for the third time this season. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the decision following a heated on-field altercation between Rathi and Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Abhishek Sharma during their recent clash at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. According to the official IPL releas

Following the disappointing end to Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) IPL 2025 campaign, team owner Sanjiv Goenka broke his silence with a heartfelt social media post, sharing his thoughts on the season and his hopes for the future. The post included a powerful image featuring Goenka with LSG’s marquee signing Rishabh Pant, offering a moment of reflection and resilience after the team’s elimination from playoff contention. LSG had entered the season with high expectations

With Rohit Sharma calling time on his Test career earlier this month, India finds itself at a crucial crossroads. The decision on who takes over as the next red-ball captain will shape the team’s future in the 2023–25 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, starting with a high-stakes series against England. Initially seen as the natural successor due to his leadership in Australia and the 2024–25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Jasprit Bumrah has opted out of the captai

Barcelona have been crowned La Liga champions for the 2024–25 season after a commanding 2-0 victory against city rivals Espanyol on Thursday night. The win, powered by a spectacular goal from teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and a late strike by Fermin Lopez, ensures that Real Madrid can no longer catch them at the top of the table. With two games to spare, Barca seal their 28th league title in style, completing a domestic treble under new manager Hansi Flick. Playing at Espanyo

Fresh troubles have struck Brazilian football as a court in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday ordered the dismissal of Ednaldo Rodrigues, president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), over allegations of forgery in his employment contract. This ruling marks yet another setback for Brazilian football governance, just days after the morale-boosting announcement of Carlo Ancelotti’s appointment as national team coach. The court found that a signatory of Rodrigues’s 2025

Legendary England fast bowler James Anderson is all set to make a much-anticipated return to competitive cricket on Friday as Lancashire take on Derbyshire in the County Championship at Old Trafford. This marks Anderson’s first professional appearance since his emotional farewell Test match at Lord's in June 2024 against the West Indies. With 704 Test wickets under his belt, Anderson remains the most successful fast bowler in the history of red-ball cricket and the top wic

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has expressed strong disappointment over the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) indecisiveness regarding the venue for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 final. The match, which was originally scheduled to take place at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens on May 25, is now rescheduled to June 3 following a week-long suspension of the tournament due to heightened cross-border tensions with Pakistan. Although the IPL 2025 wil

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has ramped up efforts to ensure that foreign players return for the resumed IPL 2025 season, starting on May 17, despite lingering concerns over safety following the recent India-Pakistan military tensions. Following the suspension of the league on May 9 due to the heightened security risks triggered by the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the BCCI has been working tirelessly to reassure foreign boards and players that the situation has s

As the Indian diaspora continues to flourish across the United States, a remarkable cultural evolution is taking shape. Leading this transformation are second-generation NRIs—children of Indian immigrants who have been born or raised abroad. Unlike their parents, who often held tightly to the traditions of their homeland, these young individuals are approaching Indian culture from a fresh perspective. Rather than simply preserving customs as they were practiced in India, they are reinte

Virat Kohli’s sudden announcement to retire from Test cricket just weeks before India’s five-match Test series against England has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world. Widely regarded as one of the finest batters of his generation, Kohli made the announcement through a heartfelt statement on social media, marking the end of a 14-year-long Test career. His timing and decision have left fans and experts speculating on the possible reasons behind this unexpected move.

The Dallas Stars took a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after defeating the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 in Game 3 at the American Airlines Center on Sunday night. Led by Mikko Rantanen, who notched a goal and two assists, the Stars capitalized on third-period opportunities and took control of the series. Rantanen, acquired in a March 7 trade with the Carolina Hurricanes, has been red-hot in the postseason, amassing 17 points (nine goals, eight assis

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been suspended indefinitely, following growing hostilities between India and Pakistan. The decision, confirmed by a senior BCCI official on Friday, came in the wake of heightened military tension, multiple air raid alerts, and nationwide blackouts that disrupted not just civilian life but also major sporting events. The league’s suspension was triggered by the mid-match cancellation of Thursday’s clash between Punjab Kings and D

The long-standing assumption that corporate employees can expect stable employment until age 60 is rapidly becoming outdated. According to investment banker and corporate advisor Sarthak Ahuja, there is a troubling shift taking place in India’s job market where professionals in their early-to-mid 40s are increasingly being pushed out, not formally, but structurally. “There’s a very disturbing trend coming up in Indian corporates where the retirement age is moving f

India’s beloved Chingri Malai Curry, a creamy prawn curry from Bengal, has earned international acclaim after being ranked 6th in the world in TasteAtlas’ newly released list of the Top 10 Shrimp and Prawn Dishes Globally. Known for spotlighting traditional cuisine from around the world, TasteAtlas compiled a list of the 80 highest-rated shrimp and prawn recipes, as voted by global food lovers and India's coastal cuisine has proudly made the cut. Topping the global l

Mother’s Day is more than just an annual celebration it is a heartfelt opportunity to honor the strength, grace, and unconditional love that defines motherhood. In Indian culture, where tradition and emotion often go hand-in-hand, gifting a saree becomes a gesture of lasting meaning. A saree is not merely a piece of clothing; it is a living expression of heritage, emotion, and timeless beauty. Whether worn during festivals, religious rituals, or family gatherings, the saree tells the st

After weeks of speculation, Trent Alexander-Arnold has officially confirmed that he will part ways with Liverpool Football Club at the end of the 2024–25 season. The 25-year-old wingback, who has been with the club since the age of six, made the announcement through a heartfelt video on social media, declaring that this was the most difficult decision he has ever made. “After 20 years at Liverpool Football Club, now is the time for me to confirm that I will be leaving at the end of t

In a touching moment following one of the most intense matches of IPL 2025, former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly took time to meet Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals’ 14-year-old batting prodigy, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The occasion was the aftermath of RR’s heartbreaking 1-run defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders, and Ganguly’s gesture brought both comfort and inspiration to the young player. Despite the loss, and a modest performance from Vaibhav who was

India's media and entertainment industry is on the brink of a monumental transformation, driven by aggressive investment and deep innovation, as revealed in a compelling fireside chat between Uday Shankar, Vice Chairman of JioStar, and Vivek Couto, Managing Director of Media Partners Asia, during the WAVES conference. The session, titled “Media in India: Past 25 Years and Journey Ahead to 2047,” offered an insider’s look at how India has emerged as one of the mo

 A group of 351 international students, many of whom are Indian nationals, have filed a second-amended class action lawsuit in a US district court, challenging actions by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the US Department of State (DOS) that they say unlawfully terminated their student immigration records and revoked their visas without due process. The lawsuit, which has been filed in the Northern District of Georgia, centers on the claim that the federal agencies implemen

Cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar has made a startling prediction that the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) might face disbandment amid escalating political and diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan. With the Asia Cup 2025 fast approaching and India co-hosting the tournament alongside Sri Lanka, Gavaskar's comments come at a time of deep uncertainty surrounding Pakistan's participation. The comments were made during an interview with Sports Today, where Gavaskar