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08 Mar

Lakshya Sen Falls Short of Historic All England Crown; Lin Chun-Yi Claims First Title for Chinese Taipei

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsAll England Open, badminton, India Sports, Lakshya Sen, Lin Chun-Yi

Birmingham (Rajeev Sharma) — India's long wait for an All-England men's singles title will continue as Lakshya Sen fell agonizingly short in a high-octane final on Sunday, March 8, 2026. The 24-year-old from Almora, playing his second final at the prestigious tournament, was defeated by Chinese Taipei’s Lin Chun-Yi in straight sets, 15-21, 20-22. The 57-minute encounter was a masterclass in modern badminton, defined by blistering rallies and relentless offensive play. The physical toll of a grueling week appeared to be a decisive factor. Sen entered the final having spent over five hours on court, including a marathon 97-minute semifinal…

08 Mar

India Creates History in Ahmedabad: Crushes New Zealand to Retain T20 World Cup Title

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsSportsAhmedabad, Cricket Champions, India vs New Zealand, Sanju Samson, T20 World Cup

Ahmedabad (Gurpreet Singh) — In a historic night at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the Indian cricket team asserted its global dominance by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Playing in front of a record-breaking crowd of over 100,000 spectators on Sunday, March 8, India became the first nation to successfully defend the title and the first host country to lift the trophy on home soil. This victory marks India’s third T20 World Cup crown, adding to their previous triumphs in 2007 and 2024. The foundation of the victory was laid by…

08 Mar

Ahmedabad Pitch Expected to Favour Big Hitters in T20 World Cup Final

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Sports, TrendingAhmedabad

Ahmedabad (Gurpreet Singh): As the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final approaches, attention has shifted to the pitch conditions at Narendra Modi Stadium, where hosts India national cricket team will face New Zealand national cricket team in the tournament’s title clash. Ground staff completed their final preparations by removing the covers, trimming the grass and rolling the surface, leaving behind what is widely expected to be a flat and batter-friendly track. Reports from the venue suggest that the strip could produce plenty of runs, similar to the high-scoring matches seen during the semi-finals. The conditions present an interesting challenge…

07 Mar

T20 World Cup Final Fever Pushes Ahmedabad Hotel Tariffs to Record Levels

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsSports, TrendingAhmedabad, T20 World Cup

Ahmedabad (Gurpreet Singh): Accommodation costs in Ahmedabad have skyrocketed ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, as cricket enthusiasts rush to the city to witness the much-awaited showdown between the India national cricket team and the New Zealand national cricket team on Sunday. The championship match will be held at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium, drawing thousands of fans from across India and overseas. The surge in visitors has created an unprecedented demand for hotel rooms, pushing nightly rates to unusually high levels across the city. Industry estimates indicate that rooms in budget hotels are being quoted…

05 Mar

Punbus–PRTC Contract Workers Announce Fresh Protest, Gate Rallies Planned Across Depots on March 6

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsSportsBus Protest, Punjab

Gurpreet Singh :- Contract employees of Punjab Roadways’ Panbus and PRTC have once again announced an intensified agitation against the state government, declaring a series of protests to press for their long-pending demands. As part of the renewed movement, workers will stage gate rallies outside bus depots across Punjab on March 6. In addition, eleven employees have decided to begin a daily hunger strike from Monday, observing the protest from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Union representatives alleged that several workers were earlier picked up from their homes and detained by the police. They claimed that when the strike was…

27 Feb

India Shatters Records to Thrash Zimbabwe by 72 Runs; Keeps T20 World Cup 2026 Hopes Alive

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsSportsAbhishek Sharma 55 runs, Hardik Pandya half century, India vs West Indies virtual quarter final, India vs Zimbabwe T20 World Cup 2026

Chennai (Gurpreet Singh)— In a dominant display of power-hitting and clinical bowling, India kept their T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final dreams alive by thrashing Zimbabwe by 72 runs in a high stakes Super Eight encounter at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Powered by blazing half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya, India posted a mammoth 256 for four, the highest total of the tournament so far before restricting a spirited Zimbabwe side to 184 for six. After Zimbabwe opted to bowl first under the lights at Chepauk, Abhishek Sharma provided the early fireworks, smashing a…

27 Feb

Tributes Pour In as Khanchand Singh, Father of Cricketer Rinku Singh, Passes Away After Battle with Cancer

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsSportsKhanchand Singh Aligarh, Rinku Singh family update, Rinku Singh father death news, T20 World Cup 2026 India squad

Aligarh (Gurpreet Singh) — The Indian cricket community is in mourning following the passing of Khanchand Singh, the father of star batter Rinku Singh, in the early hours of Friday, February 27, 2026. Khanchand Singh, 54, breathed his last at approximately 4:36 a.m. at a private hospital in Greater Noida. He had been battling fourth-stage liver cancer and had been placed on ventilator support earlier this week after his health took a critical turn. The news of his father’s failing health reached Rinku Singh on Tuesday while he was stationed in Chennai with the Indian squad for the ongoing 2026…

22 Feb

Golden Homecoming: Brad Jacobs Leads Canada to Men’s Curling Glory at Milan Cortina

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Sports2026 Winter Olympics Curling, Brad Jacobs Gold Medal, Bruce Mouat Silver, Canada vs Great Britain Curling Final

Milan (Rajeev Sharma): In a dramatic display of precision and composure, Brad Jacobs skipped his Calgary-based rink to an Olympic gold medal on Saturday, defeating Great Britain’s Bruce Mouat 9-6 at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium. The victory marks a return to the top of the podium for the Canadian men's program and secures a second Olympic gold for Jacobs, who previously won the title in 2014. The final was a tactical heavyweight bout between the world's top two teams. Facing a raucous, pro-British crowd, the Canadian foursome of Jacobs, Marc Kennedy, Brett Gallant, and Ben Hebert navigated a back-and-forth…

22 Feb

Shikhar Dhawan Ties the Knot with Sophie Shine in Intimate Delhi Ceremony

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Sports, TrendingShikhar Dhawan

New Delhi: Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has begun a new chapter in his personal life, marrying his long-time partner Sophie Shine in a private ceremony held in Delhi NCR on Saturday. The wedding was attended by close friends and family members, keeping the celebrations low-key and away from the public spotlight. The couple had been in a relationship for several years before confirming it publicly earlier in 2025. Their engagement was announced in January through a joint social media post, where they expressed gratitude for the support and blessings they received as they committed to a future together. Photos…

20 Feb

Golden Redemption: Megan Keller’s Overtime Heroics Seal Olympic Title for USA Women’s Hockey

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsHilary Knight, Megan Keller, Milan Cortina 2026, Taylor Heise, USA vs Canada, Women's Hockey Gold

Milan (Rajeev Sharma) – In a breathtaking conclusion to Day 13 of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, the United States women’s ice hockey team reclaimed their throne, defeating arch-rivals Canada 2-1 in a sudden-death overtime thriller. The victory on Thursday, February 19, marked the Americans' third Olympic gold in history and their first since 2018, avenging a bitter loss to the Canadians in Beijing four years ago. The hero of the night was defenseman Megan Keller, who netted a highlight-reel "golden goal" just 4:07 into the 3-on-3 overtime period. The Winning Play The sequence began deep in the American…