India to export Vande Bharat trains in 3-4 years: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India will commence the export of Vande Bharat trains in three to four years. The Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper train has been recently launched to enhance overnight travel comfort. It features advanced design improvements aimed at passenger convenience and aims to reduce travel time significantly. Fares for the sleeper service are competitive compared to international train services.
After initially suffering financial setbacks with their cloud kitchen, Bengaluru couple Kushal Reddy and Chahak Jain ingeniously reimagined their business by converting a truck into a mobile kitchen. This creative pivot not only sparked public interest but also led to the rapid success of their food truck, Kried, amassing Rs 2 crore in revenue within a mere ten months.
Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express Launched: Check Timings, Stoppages and Service Details
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off the Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express. Check regular service dates, departure and arrival timings, and station stoppages.
Railway Minister fags off Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express
Regular services will commence from November 2 in the Mumbai-Bengaluru direction.
Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express flagged off
Bengaluru: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday, November 1, flagged off the inaugural run of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express connecting Bengaluru and Mumbai, strengthening overnight rail connectivity between the two major metropolitan cities. Officials said the inaugural special train, comprising a 16-coach Vande Bharat Sleeper rake that departed from Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT), Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
The new Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper takes about 16 hours, saving 6 to 12 hours over Udyan, Chalukya, Coimbatore and other trains. A flight takes under two hours but costs Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000 or more. The sleeper sits in the middle, with a 3AC fare near Rs 2,700 to Rs 3,000.
'Will Be Awesome To Play Against Him': Duffy On Facing RCB Teammate Kohli
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: New Zealand fast bowler Jacob Duffy was full of praise for India veteran Virat Kohli as he looks ahead to face his Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammate during the upcoming ODI series between New Zealand and India, which gets underway on November 4. Duffy shared the dressing room with Kohli during the IPL 2026 and has also bowled to him in the nets. The New Zealand seamer was struck by how down to earth Kohli is despite being a superstar in India and approaching a eligious status in his nation. I got to see him (Kohli) yesterday. He was in the gym, obviously, so running into him there was cool, but he was awesome to me, Duffy said on Sunday during a media interaction. Obviously, for such a religious figure, I guess you almost say, in India - he's obviously a megastar over there - for him to be so down-to-earth and sort of welcome all of us overseas guys in RCB was pretty cool, so very appreciative of him for that. It'll be awesome to play against him now that I've sort of shared a changing room with him as well, he added. He further stated that he has had lots of discussions with Kohli around the tactics on the Indian grounds when he shared the RCB dressing room with him. He's got a great work ethic, Duffy said. Obviously, I bowled a lot to him in the nets because he was always the first batter and I was always the first bowler. We actually spent a lot of time facing each other in the nets, so that's quite cool. But also from there, he's seen a lot of me now too, so he'll have good preparation. I guess we talk a lot about fine details. We talk about certain wickets back in India. Certain wickets are quite different, so he talked a lot about the different lines and lengths on those kinds of wickets and how he adjusts and how he thinks I could be adjusting on those ones too. So little insights like that were quite important from him. The speedster further added that he likes ODI cricket and called the five-match ODI series against India a crucial series to prepare for the 2027 World Cup. Personally, I quite like ODI cricket, Duffy said. What I like about it is that up top, you get a little bit of the hard lengths with the swinging ball and stuff like that. Then you get a little bit of the hit and giggle near the end. We've also got the World Cup about this time next year in South Africa. That's pretty high on the priority list, I think. Growing up (watching the) 2015 World Cup, 2019 World Cup, those, to me, are the pinnacles of our game. Those are the major events that I grew up watching and strived for and wanted to be there for those. Personally, I quite like ODI cricket, Duffy said. What I like about it is that up top, you get a little bit of the hard lengths with the swinging ball and stuff like that. Then you get a little bit of the hit and giggle near the end. We've also got the World Cup about this time next year in South Africa. That's pretty high on the priority list, I think. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday flagged off the inaugural run of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express connecting Bengaluru and Mumbai, strengthening overnight rail connectivity between the two major metropolitan cities. The Vande Bharat Sleeper rake having 16 coach departed from Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT), Bengaluru, is scheduled to reach Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Mumbai, at 6.15 am on Monday. Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi, H D Kumaraswamy, Ministers of State V Somanna and Shobha Karandlaje, Members of Parliament Tejasvi Surya, P C Mohan and C N Manjunath, among others were present.
Vaishnaw Flags Off Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express
The service' scheduled stoppages are Anantapur, Guntakal, Raichur, Yadgir, Kalaburagi, Solapur, Pune and Kalyan
Jacob Duffy praises Virat Kohli's humility, work ethic ahead of India-New Zealand ODI series
Jacob Duffy expressed admiration for Virat Kohli's humility and work ethic after playing together at Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Duffy noted that Kohli made overseas players feel welcome despite his superstar status in India. The upcoming ODI series between India and New Zealand presents a valuable opportunity for Duffy to face Kohli again. Duffy acknowledged the importance of these matches for New Zealand's preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Addanda Cariappa Smeared With Ink in Bengaluru
Following the incident, both the group that staged a protest against the play and the playwright filed separate complaints at the Banashankari police station
AP school chainsaw attack victim shifted to Bengaluru for treatment
Raptadu: One of the two Class 10 students injured in a chainsaw attack at a government school in Andhra Pradeshs Anantapur district has been shifted to a private hospital in Bengaluru for advanced treatment, state Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav said on Saturday, October 31. The attack took place at Raptadu Zilla Parishad High School Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat launch today
Gold, silver prices today, 1 November: Check retail price of 18K, 22K and 24K gold and 999 Fine silver on Sunday in your cities Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai.
On Karnataka Rajyotsava, a digital archive of 220 documentaries captures States many worlds
The documentaries, spanning 1982 to 2026, capture 117 places across 94 hours of viewing and have been catalogued by regions and themes such as communities, music and art, livelihoods, politics and protest, and so on.
Anantapur School Attack: Injured Student Gets Advanced Treatment
Two Class 10 students were attacked with a chainsaw at a government school in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district. One student, severely injured with multiple fractures and a severed hand, has been airlifted to Bengaluru for advanced treatment, with the state government bearing expenses. The second student was injured while trying to protect her classmate. The attacker remains untraceable, and the Chief Minister has ordered a swift hunt and harshest legal punishment.
Kannada gothilla? Not the flex it once was!
Students set example of conservation at park clean-up drives in Bengaluru
2 foreigners die of suspected electrocution in Bengaluru pool
The deceased were identified as Alexander Maximilian Theiss (57), a German national working as a crew member with Lufthansa, and Juraj Horvat (45), a project manager with IBM, they said.
HMT brings out new Kannadiga watch collection for Karnataka
Curd price hike is Karnataka Milk Federations call, says chief minister DK Shivakumar
Ranya Raos temple visit in protocol vehicle raises questions in Karnataka
Bengaluru-Goa Vande Bharat train via Mangaluru from November third week
KBG launches Ward One initiative
Only 25% done, Bengalurus Silk Board drain upgrade aims to end flooding before next monsoon
The event, led by MLC Ivan DSouza, will feature Bharatanatyam, drawing and Goodudeepa competitions, cultural programmes and a religious harmony meeting
Noodles 'Too Spicy', 3 Men Thrash Fast-Food Shop Staff In Bengaluru
The accused, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, picked a fight with the fast-food shop staff over the noodles being too spicy.
After 2 Foreign Guests Die In Pool, Bengaluru's Conrad Hotel Says Cause 'Not Yet Established
Two foreign nationals died and two others were injured in a suspected electrocution incident at the luxury hotel's swimming pool; police are investigating alleged negligence in maintenance and safety arrangements.
2,500 acres identified for Mekedatu project land swap
I tried my best: Hotel staffer who jumped in to save two men stable, but traumatised
Luxury comes at a price, but is safety assured? 5-star hotel tragedy raises questions
KSRTC to operate 2,600 special buses from Bengaluru for Deepavali rush
Bengaluru teenager with Down syndrome wins gold at world powerlifting championship
Dynamite-like object leaves crowd spooked in Bengaluru
Decision to hike milk price taken to protect farmers: Shivakumar
Decision to hike milk price taken to protect farmers: Shivakumar Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday defended the recent milk price hike, stating that the decision was taken to protect farmers and ensure the proper care of gau matas (cows) during the ongoing drought period. The Karnataka government and the Karnataka Milk Federation [] The post Decision to hike milk price taken to protect farmers: Shivakumar appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
20 passengers escape as bus goes up in flames in Bengaluru
ED attaches assets worth Rs 427 crore in Karnataka Ponzi scam
ED attaches assets worth Rs 427 crore in Karnataka Ponzi scam Bengaluru: The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Mangaluru in Karnataka, has provisionally attached movable and immovable properties worth Rs 427.16 crore belonging to Shivanand Siddappa Neelannavar and his associates in connection with an alleged large-scale Ponzi investment scam involving the collection of Rs 2,459.49 crore from [] The post ED attaches assets worth Rs 427 crore in Karnataka Ponzi scam appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Flyer finds chicken in veg biriyani at Bengaluru airport; operator & restaurant to investigate
Court discharges former drug regulator S Eswara Reddy, three others in corruption case
The court found that the call recordings relied on by the prosecution did not attribute criminality to Reddy. None of the accused, it noted, had said in the recordings that Reddy demanded a bribe on any particular day or time to favour Bengaluru-based Biocon Biologics Ltd (BBL).
Rubio and Brazil's foreign minister to meet after tensions over Brazilian election
ATLANTA, Oct 30 (Reuters) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira spoke briefly at a Group of 20 foreign ministers meeting and agreed to meet in coming weeks before a G20 leaders summit, a source familiar with the plans said. A Brazilian official downplayed tensions over Brazils failure to approve Trumps pick as ambassador and the re-election of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Vieira took part in the G20 meeting, which was hosted by Rubio in Atlanta. The two ministers agreed to meet again before G20 leaders meet in Miami in December. The plan for the two to meet again, first reported by Bloomberg, reflects a desire by the two countries to move on after discord over the ambassador's visa and the US decision to grant a visa to Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro after his election loss to the leftist incumbent Lula. We're clearly not politicizing the issue, as we haven't in other situations regarding Brazilian citizens who have fled to the US, the Brazilian official said. A US official and a person familiar with the matter last week told Reuters that Trump has no current plans to support Bolsonaro's political ambitions even as the administration allowed him into the country. Bolsonaro's father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, is imprisoned in Brazil for attempting to stay in power after losing his own re-election bid in 2022. (Reporting by Andrea Shalal in Atlanta and Shivani Tanna in BengaluruEditing by Tom Hogue and Peter Graff) This article originally appeared on Reuters at https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/rubio-brazils-foreign-minister-meet-151229759.html
Rural share of Karnataka population to fall to 30% by 2047
The rural population is expected to decline from the current 3.6 crore to 2.4 crore by 2047, according to the Karnataka State Regional Urbanisation Plan-2047 report
The Leader of the Opposition argues the 4,896 acres acquired at a reported 12,240 crore, approved during the LDF era, was a natural extension of a two-decade process and part of plans for the Kannur International Airport and the Kochi-Bengaluru industrial corridor.
Delhi AQI Close To 200 As Mumbai, Hyderabad Slip Into 'Unhealthy' Zone; Kolkata's Air Worsens
Kolkata, Chennai and Bengaluru remained in the poor category, with Bengaluru recording the lowest AQI among the six major metros.
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 31 (IANS) Congress' Karnataka President B.K. Hariprasad on Saturday said that Krupa Alva had been expelled from the party for six years after she failed to respond to a show-cause notice issued to her over activities that had reportedly caused embarrassment to party leaders. Krupa Alva was prominently seen in the alleged sting video linked to Congress Working Committee Member and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. She is also heard making statements in connection with obtaining a party ticket to contest assembly polls from the coastal Karnataka region. Speaking to the media, Hariprasad said that unfavourable reports had appeared in the media over certain activities that had put public representatives and party leaders in an embarrassing position. The party had issued a show-cause notice to Alva, giving her three days to submit an explanation. As she did not respond to the notice, she has been expelled from the party for six years, he said. Asked whether the notice had reached her, Hariprasad said it had been returned. The notice sent to her came back undelivered. We had no other option but to take this action, he said. Asked about reports that Alva had travelled abroad, Hariprasad said the matter would be looked into by the central agencies concerned, including the Intelligence Bureau (IB) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). On why the party had taken so long to initiate action, he said the leadership had wanted to give Alva an opportunity to explain her position before taking a decision. In a democratic system, everyone should be given an opportunity. We issued the notice and waited for her response. Since she did not reply, we took a decision, he said. Asked whether the party would conduct an internal inquiry to find out if anyone else was behind Alva, Hariprasad said the matter had been left to the authorities concerned. He added that the party had expelled her because there was direct evidence against her. Reacting to the Congress victory in the Nagpur MLC polls, Hariprasad made a pointed political remark, saying that Nagpur meant 'Havinapura' (land of snakes) in Kannada. He alleged that an organisation spreading the poison of hatred in the country had been challenged there and said the victory would send a message that it could be defeated across the country. Responding to claims that the BJP had defeated the Congress, he said the party should not make such claims, pointing out that it had suffered defeats in Varanasi, Bihar, Nagpur and constituencies associated with prominent BJP leaders, including Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. On JD-S chief and former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda meeting former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa and subsequently commenting on the future of the state government, Hariprasad took a sarcastic dig. When an elephant walks, wolves and foxes follow behind it, hoping that something might fall. There is nothing wrong with that, he said. Regarding the proposed protest in Delhi, Hariprasad said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had called upon party workers to fight to protect democracy and the Constitution. He alleged that permission had not been granted for railway arrangements to transport party workers from Karnataka, causing difficulties in their participation. He said thousands of Congress workers from Karnataka had already reached Delhi and would participate in a massive protest at Ramlila Maidan to defend democracy and the Constitution.
As Diwali approaches, numerous Indians are grappling with steep airfare costs when returning home, sparking worries about travel expenses. A viral graphic recently illustrated how flying to Paris can be less expensive than travelling to Prayagraj, underscoring a surge in domestic flight prices during this festive period. The surge is influenced by factors like heightened demand and rising fuel prices.
Indias first fusion power company takes key steps
Designs for the first privately built tokamak, a nuclear reactor that uses fusion to produce energy, could be firmed up in 2027 by Bengaluru-based startup Pranos Fusion
After Nandini Milk Price Hike Of Rs 8 Per Litre, Will Bengaluru Restaurant Bills Get Costlier?
The Bengaluru Hotels Association has warned that the hike in milk prices could make price revisions unavoidable, particularly for items that require large quantities of milk.
Indian National Racing Challenge 2W: Chiranth Vishwanath notches brilliant win in Super Sport race
Chennai Bengalurus Chiranth Vishwanath breezed to a brilliant win in the premier Super Sport 301-400cc Open class, upstaging pole-sitter, Petronas The post Indian National Racing Challenge 2W: Chiranth Vishwanath notches brilliant win in Super Sport race appeared first on Bilkul Online .
Bengaluru police issue 19-point Deepavali safety guidelines, warn of legal action against violators
According to the guidelines, people have been advised to purchase and use only certified green crackers and burst them strictly between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., in accordance with the directions of the Supreme Court.
Chicken in veg biryani? Bengaluru airport eatery sparks outrage after family's shocking discovery
New Vande Bharat to connect Bengaluru and Goa
'Cause Not Established': Bengaluru 5-Star Hotel's 1st Statement On Pool Deaths
The two victims were from Germany and Slovakia and were staying at the Conrad Hotel, one of the poshest locations in the Karnataka capital.
Bengaluru Police trace source of sting video; probe focuses on who handed it to Ritesh Pandey
A preliminary investigation has found that the claim that the recording was made in 2023 is false. The police suspect that the same video was circulated on different social media platforms in September and October this year.
BMTC Bus Catches Fire in Bengaluru, No Injuries Reported
The incident occurred at approximately 9:15 am when the bus, operated by Depot-15, was en route from Hoodi to K R Market
BNU Super Skilled Assistants Recruitment 2026
Bengaluru North University (BNU) has invited offline applications for 5 Super Skilled Assistants posts. Applications can be submitted till 16 November 2026. For complete details, candidates can visit bnu.karnataka.gov.in.
HR professional among three held for ganja peddling in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The State Excise Task Force arrested three persons and seized seven kg of ganja, a car and mobile phones during a raid at Gaganpahad in Rajendranagar on Saturday morning, October 31. The arrested persons were identified as Chevula Mahesh Kumar (34), who works as an HR professional at Bharat Fin Machine in Bengaluru, and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Sharmila shifts daughter's wedding venue after Jagan's refusal
Andhra Pradesh Congress chief YS Sharmila has decided to move her daughter Anjili Reddy's wedding venue after her brother, former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, refused to allow his Bengaluru property for the ceremony, citing security reasons. Sharmila stated the decision was made to ensure a non-controversial event, despite her claim of full ownership of the property.
Tragic Electrocution Incident Claims Lives of Two Foreign Nationals in Bengaluru Hotel
Two foreign nationals die from electrocution in a Bengaluru hotel pool, while two others are injured during rescue efforts. Tragic Electrocution Incident Claims Lives of Two Foreign Nationals in Bengaluru Hotel
Christopher Myers returns with Night Ride, a childrens book featuring stained-glass art
The American writer and interdisciplinary artist was in Bengaluru recently to attend a childrens literature festival
Twenty Seasons On, Ellyse Perry Still Wants To Be a Better Version Of Herself
Big Bash League: Nearly two decades after she first played for Australia as a 16-year-old, premier all-rounder Ellyse Perry said she still goes into every day trying to be a better player than she was the day before. Ellyse, 35, is now in her 20th season of playing professional cricket. She marked its start by hitting 58, a knock that anchored the Sydney Sixers chase in their last-ball win over the Brisbane Heat in the Womens Big Bash League (WBBL) opener at the Allan Border Field. I just like to be a better version than what I am today, and thats a challenge every day. Thats really fun to take on and you learn lots as you go so, yeah, hopefully if or whenever I finish playing, I can be a better player than what I was when I started, that will be awesome, Ellyse was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au on Saturday. Ellyse was named the ICC womens cricketer of the decade for 2011 to 2020 and has won the World Player of the Year award thrice. She was the first cricketer, male or female, to complete the double of 1,000 runs and 100 wickets in T20Is, and she has more than 3,000 runs and over 150 wickets in ODIs. Asked how she stays hungry after so many years, the dual international, who also played for the Matildas at the FIFA Womens World Cup, said the younger players around her keep pushing her. Oh, its pretty easy because theres so many great players around that its pretty hard to keep up most of the time. The creativity (among the younger players) is phenomenal and just seeing that is motivation in itself to try and keep pace, but also try and continue to contribute to whatever teams youre a part of - and I love that. I also love just being fit and active and healthy and being a professional sportsperson kind of leads to that. So I dont have any special kind of goals or secrets or anything like that. Just amazing amount of support and Im just fortunate, she added. Her routine has barely changed since her teenage years. Ellyse, who will turn out for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 2027 WPL, said she still spends as much time in the nets as she did when she was dreaming of wearing the Australian colours, and that batting practice gives her a rare moment of calm. Batting for me, especially in the nets, is probably a little bit like meditation in a way. You dont have your phone attached to you. Youre sort of down there by yourself just hitting balls. So I really enjoy that. I just love training with the girls as well. Like bowling in the nets or out on the field, its great fun. And crickets the summer sport too, so you get to do it under the Australian sun, which is pretty nice, she added. Batting for me, especially in the nets, is probably a little bit like meditation in a way. You dont have your phone attached to you. Youre sort of down there by yourself just hitting balls. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Railways announces Diwali special trains from Bengaluru
Bengaluru: In view of the expected increase in passenger traffic during Diwali, the South Western Railway has announced two special train services connecting Bengaluru with Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu and Kannur in Kerala. The additional trains are intended to help passengers travelling during the festive holidays and reduce congestion on regular services. According to the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
All Of Us Were Very Excited': Shubhangi Kulkarni Recalls Indias First Womens Test In 1976
ODI World Cup: Exactly fifty years after she walked out at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru for Indias first womens Test against the West Indies, Shubhangi Kulkarni still remembers how excited the dressing room was that morning. The match also marked the first international game played by India womens cricket team. All of us were very excited. We were all very young, mostly college-going girls around 17 or 18 years old. We were just getting exposed to international competition, and all of us were thrilled to be playing international matches, Shubhangi was quoted as saying by bcci.tv as Indian womens cricket marks its golden jubilee on Saturday. In that game, Shubhangi, a leg-spinner from Pune, became the third-youngest debutant in womens Test history at 17 years and 104 days. She took 5-48 in the first innings and finished the match with figures of 7-76. The squad had trained under former India batter Lala Amarnath, and the excitement came with a fair amount of self-belief. We had a camp before the series with Lala Amarnath, and then we played the West Indies team, which was known for having good fast bowlers. We thought our spinners were very good, and we were really looking forward to the competition. The first Test match was very memorable for me because I got five wickets. It was the first time I was bowling to international cricketers. I had just learned a few tricks and was trying them out, she added. The excitement turned to celebration in the fourth Test at Patnas Moin-ul-Haq Stadium. Shubhangi took 3-43 and 4-14 as India won a Test match for the first time. Her 23 wickets in the six-match series are still a joint record for the most in a womens Test series. The kind of response we got from the crowd was something we had never anticipated. After we won, the crowd response was so overwhelming that it took us a long time to get back to the hotel because the crowds wouldnt allow the bus to move. We kept signing autographs. Initially, people came out of curiosity just to see us play. But once they started watching, they appreciated our skills and realised that girls could play cricket too. It took people a lot of time to accept us playing the sport, recalled Shubhangi. For many players, she said, the first hurdle was at home, and the second was money. The biggest challenge for most girls was getting permission from home to play cricket. Parents were worried about the hard ball causing injuries, or that playing for long hours in the sun would make the girls dark. Another major challenge was funding. We had to spend money from our own pockets to travel for domestic events, often paying our own train fares. We stayed in dormitories and travelled in unreserved or second-class train compartments, sometimes carrying our own food to save money, she added. Shubhangis international career lasted 15 years. She played 17 consecutive Tests, the seventh-longest run in the format, and bowled 3,329 deliveries, ninth on the all-time list. She took 60 Test wickets with five five-wicket hauls, a joint world record, and her 16 stumpings are the second-most in womens Tests. She also took 38 ODI wickets at an economy rate of 3.49. Her best innings came on her captaincy debut against England at Collingham in 1986. With India at 105/5, she made a career-best 118 and added 106 for the eighth wicket with Minoti Desai, the fifth-highest eighth-wicket stand in womens Tests, as India reached 323. She received the Arjuna Award in 1985. Off the field, as honorary secretary of the Womens Cricket Association of India (WCAI), Shubhangi helped bring about its merger with the BCCI in 2006. She credited former BCCI president Sharad Pawar with making that happen. That is where things changed for womens cricket in India and that is when the girls started getting the facilities. Those were challenging times. But looking back at where we are today, it gives us a sense of satisfaction that what we did in the beginning has borne fruit. She credited ICC chairman Jay Shah, the former BCCI secretary, and the present board administration with speeding up the games growth, adding that todays players have support her generation could not have imagined. The facilities that the BCCI is providing to women cricketers are excellent now. If you compare it to our time, when we played on college grounds, club grounds, and uneven surfaces, today these girls are playing on top-class grounds, which significantly improves fielding and overall play. The facilities provided, such as state teams staying in four-star or five-star hotels and travelling by air, are a stark contrast to our struggles. The equal match fees and the central contracts that the girls are getting allow them to focus entirely on their game without worrying about finances. They are well-provided for, and the BCCIs support has completely transformed the sport. The most significant change has been the introduction of the Womens Premier League (WPL), which has opened up numerous opportunities for domestic players to play alongside international stars and learn from them in the dressing room, she said. India won their first ICC Womens ODI World Cup on November 2 last year, and Shubhangi said the title meant as much to former players as to the team. It was a dream come true for most of us former players because winning a World Cup is something we all wanted. Seeing this team achieve it gave me immense satisfaction. The team performed exceptionally well; they gave their 100% and never gave up. There were challenges, but they overcame them, making it a total team effort. The way they played, hats off to Harmanpreet and the entire team. Shubhangi further said she valued the way Harmanpreet Kaurs side has honoured the pioneers. It is very nice of the current players to appreciate and recognise the efforts of the earlier players. During our time, we played for the love and passion of the game. It felt like they truly valued all of that, and I am really proud that the team felt that way. She also recalled the contribution of the founders of the womens game in India: Mahendra Kumar Sharma, Pramila Bai Chavan and Chandra Tripathi. In 1973, when the organisation was formed and Mr Sharma registered it, he actually gave the girls a platform to play a sport and turn what had been a hobby into a national sport, she said. Looking ahead, Shubhangi signed off by welcoming Indias hosting of the inaugural ICC Womens Champions Trophy in February 2027. I think the timing is absolutely right for hosting the first-ever Womens Champions Trophy. After winning the World Cup last year and then the match at Lords, I think we have the momentum, and this is the fastest-growing sport in India. She also recalled the contribution of the founders of the womens game in India: Mahendra Kumar Sharma, Pramila Bai Chavan and Chandra Tripathi. In 1973, when the organisation was formed and Mr Sharma registered it, he actually gave the girls a platform to play a sport and turn what had been a hobby into a national sport, she said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
BengaluruMangaluru-Goa Vande Bharat Express timetable
The journey was completed in around 7 hours in the last trial run
Bengaluru leads India's office rental growth at 11.5 per cent in Q3 2026, matching Tokyo
Bengaluru recorded 11.5% annual growth in prime office rents in Q3 2026, matching Tokyo, while Mumbai and Delhi-NCR rose 4% and 5.4%. Leasing across the three Indian markets fell 13.6% year-on-year to 7.6 million sq ft, Knight Frank said.
NRIs Buying Real Estate In India In Record Numbers. These Cities Top The List
Several Indian cities are emerging as preferred destinations for NRI property buyers. Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, Pune and Hyderabad top the list.
MeitY launches DEPA handbook to enable secure data sharing for AI training
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched a handbook on Data Empowerment and Protection Architecture (DEPA) for AI training, an official release said Saturday. The handbook outlines a techno-legal framework that allows institutions to collaborate on data for AI training while keeping control of their data. IT Secretary S Krishnan unveiled the handbook, which was developed with support from the iSPIRT Foundation, at a roundtable in Bengaluru. The framework combines contractual permissions, controlled computing environments and privacy-enhancing safeguards. It also incorporates data provenance, enabling the origin, permissions and use of data to be traced throughout the training process, supporting accountability and transparency, the release said. As AI becomes central to economic and social development, access to diverse, high-quality data is critical. Yet concerns around privacy, confidentiality, intellectual property and institutional control ofte
A Mother's Inspiring Journey on MG Road in Bengaluru
This article highlights the inspiring journey of a mother on MG Road in Bengaluru, who captures moments with her Polaroid camera while caring for her child. It reflects the struggles of many women balancing family responsibilities and the pursuit of independence. Through social media, her story encourages support from passersby, reminding us that small acts of kindness can significantly impact someone's life. Read on to learn more about her resilience and the hope she embodies.
Two Foreign Guests Die In Suspected Electrocution At Bengalurus Conrad Hotel Pool
An American guest and an Indian pool attendant were injured while attempting to rescue them. Police have launched an investigation.
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Two foreign nationals, a German and a Slovak citizen, died following suspected electrocution in a swimming pool on the third floor of a hotel in Bengaluru's Halasuru area on Friday evening. Two other persons, including an American hotel guest and an Indian pool attendant, sustained injuries while attempting to rescue the victims, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), East Bengaluru, said. The deceased have been identified as Alexander Maximilian Theiss (57), a German national who was a crew member of Lufthansa, and Juraj Horvat (45), a citizen of the Slovak Republic who worked as a project manager at IBM. The two injured persons have been identified as Mathew DeSantis (41), an American national who was staying at the hotel as a guest, and Rahul Tiwari (28), an Indian national employed at the hotel as a pool attendant and lifeguard. Both DeSantis and Tiwari sustained injuries while attempting to rescue the two foreign nationals from the swimming pool. They were shifted to Manipal Hos...
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Bengaluru Two foreign nationals died of suspected electrocution in the swimming pool of a five-star hotel here, while two others, The post Two foreign nationals die after suspected electrocution at Bengaluru hotel, 2 injured during rescue attempt appeared first on Bilkul Online .
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Two foreigners die of electrocution at 5-star Bengaluru hotel's swimming pool; police launch probe
Two foreign nationals lost their lives in an unfortunate incident after they were allegedly electrocuted while swimming in a poll a five-star hotel in Bengaluru, the police said on Saturday. The incident happened on Friday...
2 foreign nationals die of suspected electrocution in Bengaluru hotel pool
A German airline crew member and an IBM project manager were among those killed; two others injured while attempting to rescue them are out of danger
IBM executive, Lufthansa staffer die of electrocution
Two foreign nationals, a German airline crew member and an IBM project manager, died from suspected electrocution while swimming in a five-star hotel pool in Bengaluru on Saturday. Two others were injured attempting rescue. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident that occurred on Friday evening.
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