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Oscar-winning film maker, Satyajit Ray, had a strong Cricket connection that led him to refer some unique incidents of the game in his films and books. Perhaps he inherited this cricket love from Sarada Ranjan Ray, brother of his grandfather Upendrakishor, who was a pioneer in Cricket in Bengal. “Went …

Former marine commando, Praveen Teotia, who fought against terrorists during 2008 Mumbai attack and later turned to be a Marathon runner, auctioned his medals to raise funds for Coronavirus Relief Fund. “If you can’t be a candle, just be a mirror which can reflect the light. I auctioned my hard-earned …

It is a proven fact that Pickleball is less strenuous from other physical activities. Players have to cover a smaller court with little running and lesser strength compared to other racket sports. This is highly advantageous for all age group of people especially women. But its true impact lies in …

With a rich haul of 20 medals at the Asian Wrestling Championship 2020, Indian wrestlers broke the previous record of 16 medals that was won at the last edition of the tournament in Xi’an in China. India occupied the top spot of the team rankings in Men’s Freestyle at 95 …

Badminton has a rich history which is said to have developed in the 17th century. It was during that time a recreational sport was played in many European countries that was known as Battledore and Shuttlecock (Battledore was the older form of raquet). The activity involved two players hitting a feathered …

Lionel Messi has become the first player to record 500 wins in the history of Spanish Club Football. He reached this record when FC Barcelo had a 5-0 victory against Leganés in the Copa del Rey at Camp Nou. Messi is now at the top  of the ranking of wins, …

Maharashtra emerged champion with a whooping 256 medals in the 3rd edition of Khelo India Youth Games to retain its supremacy for the second straight time. Haryana finished second with 200 medals and Delhi finished at the 3rd position with 122 medals. The celebration of sports for the nation’s youth- …

In March 2019 Esow Alben created history by becoming the first Indian to clinch the number one position in Men’s Sprint and Keirin on the UCI Ranking. 10 months later, Ronaldo Singh is ranked No. 1 in all junior sprinting events while the Indian Team is also at No 1 …

Koneru Humpy is the new World Rapid Chess Champion. The Indian Grandmaster claimed the title after drawing the Armageddon game against Lei Tingjie of China in Moscow. Humpy won the 12th and final round game against another Chinese Tang Zhongyi, to force the tie breaker against Tingjie. “When I started …

Brad Gobright, one of the world’s most renowned rock climbers, fell around 1,000ft to meet his death at El Potrero Chico in northern Mexico. The accident happened when Gobright was accompanied by fellow American Aidan Jacobson and both of them were climbing down a route called the Shining Path in …