Mamata Banerjee inaugurates 134th Durand Cup, calls Bengal the ‘spiritual home of Indian football’

Mamata Banerjee inaugurates 134th Durand Cup, calls Bengal the ‘spiritual home of Indian football’

Kolkata, July 23 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has inaugurated the 134th edition of the Durand Cup, one of the most prestigious and historic football tournaments in the world. Held in Kolkata, the tournament is organised by the Indian Armed Forces and is Asia’s oldest and the third-oldest football competition globally. In a heartfelt […]

Gukesh stuns Carlsen in Norway: Teen prodigy scores first Classical Win over World No. 1 Stavanger (Norway)

Gukesh stuns Carlsen in Norway: Teen prodigy scores first Classical Win over World No. 1 Stavanger (Norway)

The world watched with bated breath as 19-year-old Indian chess prodigy D. Gukesh sat across the board from the reigning giant of the game, Magnus Carlsen, in what would become a defining moment in modern chess. At the Norway Chess 2025 tournament, Gukesh pulled off a sensational victory, defeating hometown hero Carlsen in the classical […]

‘Jo jitna khelega, wo utna khilega’: PM Modi lauds history maker Vaibhav Suryavanshi

‘Jo jitna khelega, wo utna khilega’: PM Modi lauds history maker Vaibhav Suryavanshi

New Delhi, May 4  Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while virtually inaugurating the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) on Sunday, cited the inspiring story of Bihar teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi to motivate young athletes across the country. PM Modi highlighted Vaibhav’s dedication and achievements as a shining example for the youth, encouraging participants to pursue excellence through […]

Tendulkar-led India Masters beat West Indies Masters by 6 wickets in final, crowned IML 2025 champions

Tendulkar-led India Masters beat West Indies Masters by 6 wickets in final, crowned IML 2025 champions

Raipur, March 16 India Masters etched their name in history by clinching the inaugural International Masters League (IML) 2025 title, after defeating West Indies Masters by six wickets in a grand finale that revived the magic of cricket’s golden era. Led by the iconic Sachin Tendulkar, India Masters produced a clinical all-round performance to outclass […]