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Ranji Trophy: A dream victory for J&K, after 40 defeats at the hands of a seven-time champion

J&K’s commanding all-round performance at Delhi’s home ground secured not only their second win, it also took them closer to a quarterfinals berth.

‘Fire & ice’: Harmanpreet-Smriti Mandhana understanding forged by friendship, trials & tribulations

Skipper's take-charge instincts, when teamed with Mandhana’s calm & composed presence, proved the perfect balance that led India to victory in ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025.

Other victories of Indian women cricketers this world cup—fans, viewership & ‘sold out’ stadia

TV & digital viewership for 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup was all-time high for women ICC events. Stadiums also witnessed record turnouts, with the India vs SA final being ‘sold out’.

Not 2025, it began in 1973. Women’s World Cup win was culmination of a dream 50 years in the making

From Shantha Rangaswamy to Jhulan Goswami & Mithali Raj, women cricketers had to fight countless battles before Harmanpreet Kaur’s team lifted the ODI World Cup Sunday night.

At the stroke of midnight, women in blue script history—India beat South Africa to clinch 1st World Cup

Indian women's cricket team clinch their maiden World Cup title by beating South Africa by 52 runs in a nail-biting final at Navi Mumbai's D. Y. Patil Sports Academy.

Jemimah Rodrigues shows real strength lies in vulnerability. It’s a powerful reminder

When an athlete or a cultural icon speaks openly about these challenges, it goes beyond personal healing; it becomes an act of public good, breaking stigma and inspiring others to seek help.

Why India refused to accept their 9th Asia Cup trophy from Pakistan minister Naqvi

Series with several references to Op Sindoor throughout ends without a trophy presentation. India Captain dedicates win to Pahalgam victims' families; PM says, 'Op Sindoor on the field'.

Shreyas Iyer to take 6 month break from red-ball cricket

After back surgery and recurring spasms, Iyer was left out of the Irani Cup squad but will lead India A in the one-day series vs Australia A from Sept 30 in Kanpur.

ICC suspends USA Cricket after continued breaches of obligations as member

Despite the suspension, ICC decided that America's national teams will retain their right to participate in ICC events, including preparations for the LA 2028 Olympic Games.

On Camera

New labour codes can change the harsh reality of gig work

Employers and customers need to understand that gig workers are as much workers as factory workers or farm labourers, and that they are not miscreants.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.