KARACHI, Dec 8: Former captain Shahid Afridi has advised the PCB to refrain from sending the national team to India for any cricket event, including ICC tournaments, unless India agrees to send its team to Pakistan. Speaking at the Urdu conference at the Karachi Arts Council, Afridi emphasized the need for the Pakistan Cricket Board to adopt a firm stance on cricketing ties with India, asserting that Pakistan must become self-reliant to make strong decisions, particularly regarding participation

New Delhi, Dec 5: The International Cricket Council has reached a consensus to conduct next years Champions Trophy in a hybrid model, allowing India to play its share of matches in Dubai while agreeing in principle to a similar arrangement in multi-lateral events till 2027. According to a top ICC source, the decision was more or less finalised during an informal meeting between the bodys new President Jay Shah and the Board of Directors, including Pakistan, at its headquarters in [] The post CT

LUCKNOW Nov 24: BSP chief Mayawati on Sunday alleged irregularities in voting in the recent Uttar Pradesh bypolls and said her party will not contest by-elections in future, particularly in the state, until Election Commission takes measures to prevent fake voting. By-elections to nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh were held on November 20 and results of it were declared on Saturday. Bahujan Samaj Party contested all nine seats but failed to win any. In the bypolls held for nine [] The post Wo

ANANATNAG, Nov 23: The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, VK Birdi Saturday said the police was organising sport activities to build strong relationship with the and also to combat the growing menace of drug abuse in the Valley. The inauguration of a T20 cricket tournament in Anantnag district, Birdi emphasized the police departments commitment to channelising the energy and potential of young people into positive and productive pursuits. Sports is a powerful medium to not only impr

The landscape of live events is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements and changing audience expectations. Whether youre an event organizer, performer, or attendee, understanding these trends can help you make the most of your live event experiences. Lets dive into the top trends reshaping live events future. Hybrid Events: The Best of Both Worlds Gone are the days when events were strictly in-person affairs. Hybrid events, combining physical and virtual elements, are becoming in

NEW DELHI, Oct 20: In what could be called his first public comments following the murder of his close friend and NCP leader Baba Siddique, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan said he has to handle quarrels between Bigg Boss 18 contestants at a time when he is going through a certain phase in his life. Siddique, the former Maharashtra minister known for his starry iftar parties and Bollywood connections, was gunned down on October 12 outside his MLA son Zeeshan Siddiques [] The post What all I am go

Srinagar, Oct 20: J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Sunday said, it is Prime Minister Modis leadership that laid the foundation of big events in Kashmir. He was referring to Kashmir Marathon held today morning. It is the first international marathon held in the region. Thanking the Prime Minister, Sinha emphasized how the governments sustained efforts in restoring peace and stability to the region have paved the way for such events. He said, The way the Prime Minister has been working [] The p

By Dr. Gyan Pathak Serious data gaps exist in Ocean Ecosystem Accounts which is preventing the country to have true glimpse of the state of oceans in India. There are several threats to the coastal areas, of which soil erosion is one of the biggest. EnviStats India 2024: Environment Accounts (7th Issue) released by National Statistical Office under the Union Ministry of Statistics &Programme Implementation revealed that 33.6 per cent shoreline along the 13 coastal States/UTs suffered erosion in

NEW DELHI, Oct 12: Risk of death was found to rise in the wake of an extreme rainfall event, including death due to heart and lung conditions, according to a study. With climate change making short-term rainfall events more extreme and frequent, there is emerging evidence that suggests a compelling link between these events and their adverse effects on health, especially the spread of infectious diseases, researchers said based on a study of over 62,000 rainfall events across the [] The post De

NEW DELHI, Sept 21: Indias Vijay Sundar Prashanth and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan found a way to prevail over second seeds Julian Cash and Llyod Glasspool in a tough battle in the Hangzhou Open quarterfinals while Yuki Bhambri progressed to the Chengdu Open semifinals with his partner on Saturday. In Hangzhou, Prashanth and left-handed Nedunchezhiyan lost the opening set but came back strong to emerge 6-7 (4) 7-6 (6) 10-8 winners in an energy-sapping contest that also tested their nerves. The match []

NEW DELHI, Sept 6: More than 85 per cent of districts in India are exposed to extreme climate events such as floods, droughts and cyclones, according to a new study. The study by IPE Global and Esri India also found that 45 per cent of the districts were experiencing a swapping trend, where traditionally flood-prone areas were becoming drought-prone and vice versa. Using a penta-decadal analysis, the study compiled a catalogue of extreme climate events during a 50-year period [] The post Over 8

NEW DELHI, Aug 26: In a significant development, the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) on Monday introduced prize money for player-of-the-match and player-of-the-tournament award winners in all womens and junior cricket competitions at domestic level. In a post on social media, BCCI secretary Jay Shah Shah announced that in mens cricket, prize money will be awarded for player of the match in Vijay Hazare and Syed Mushtaq Ali tournaments. We are introducing prize money for the Player of the Match and [