Ustad Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco

Ustad Zakir Hussain was laid to rest on Thursday at a San Francisco cemetery as renowned percussionist A Sivamani and other artistes performed on their drums at a little distance away in a tribute......

E-passports to be introduced by next year

The new generation electronic passport, which aims to secure the data and curb the menace of fake passports, is likely to be introduced by next year, a senior government official said in Hyderabad......

SMAT: Jaiswal dazzles as Mumbai keep final hopes alive

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan make short work of Haryana in a high-scoring Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super League match. IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 101 off 50 balls as defending champions......

SMAT: Rahane, Sarfaraz fire Mumbai to victory; Iyer's 50 in vain

IMAGE: Sarfaraz Khan (73) and Ajinkya Rahane (unbeaten 72) helped Mumbai chase down 217 against Rajasthan in Pune on Tuesday. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Ajinkya Rahane's unbeaten 72 and Sarfaraz......

Ranji Trophy: Batters and Shardul put Mumbai on top

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday. IMAGE: Mumbai captain Shardul Thakur smashed an unbeaten 56 off 32 balls before taking 3 for 17 against Pondicherry on Day 2 of their Ranji......

Ranji Trophy: Karun notches second ton; Rahane flops

IMAGE: Karun Nair remained unbeaten on 142 at stumps on the opening day of their Group B Ranji Trophy match against Kerala, in Thiruvananthapuram, on Saturday. Photograph: ANI Photo......

Ranji Trophy: Karun, Smaran hit double tons as Karnataka dominates

A summary of Sunday's action in the Ranji Trophy Elite group matches. IMAGE: Karun Nair smashed 233 on Day 2 of their Ranji Trophy match against Kerala -- his second century in a row. Photograph:......