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TopicMohammed Siraj

Topic: Mohammed Siraj

In Mohammed Siraj, the Pasmanda Muslims have a hero

There’s a subtle radicalism in a name like Siraj being spoken with national pride. His success is read as proof that someone from a working-class, Pasmanda background can achieve this status.

India-England series 2-2: Gill’s double century, Siraj’s fiery spell & a Ben Stokes show

The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, which ended in a draw, featured multiple five-wicket hauls, nail-biting finishes, and Shubman Gill's captaincy debut.

3 centuries, 3 five-wicket hauls & a nail-biter finish. Recap of India-England final Test match

The final match had its share of moments like a pumped-up Siraj skittling wicket of Zak Crawley. England head coach Brendon McCullum summed it up, saying 2-2 was a fair reflection.

India win Test classic at The Oval, Anderson‑Tendulkar Trophy ends in 2-2 draw

India win a classic at The Oval as England fall short by 6 runs despite centuries from Root & Brook, & Chris Woakes coming out with sling around his arm to bat with Gus Atkinson.

Don’t give communal spin to spirit of cricket. Siraj thanking Allah is his business

The hate comments on Mohammed Siraj’s post come days after the brutal killing of 23-year-old Salman Vohra, after a cricket match in Gujarat’s Chikhodra.

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Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.