For all its flaws, Agni is a clutter-breaking film, and its portrayal of the lives of firefighters is a case of better late than never, observes Deepa Gahlot.
With a heavy downpour preventing the resumption of play after the break, the match was abandoned and the series remains locked at 1-1.
'There will be a lot of spice to the contest -- there is a reason India is the only team other than England against whom Australia is keen to play a five Test series.' 'I'll watch, as I suspect most fans will -- but this one time, I'll watch with considerable trepidation and, from a fan's point of view, with the hope that the team finds its feet and that right quick,' notes the distinguished cricket commentator Prem Panicker.
India fight back against Australia as 17 wickets tumble on opening day
The Rajasthan Royals have retained their core group of players, including captain Sanju Samson, as they look to build on their recent success.
The eulogies will pour for Ustad Zakir Hussain. There will be those who recount his genius, his enterprise, his achievements, his grace, and his charm. I have no selfies or autographs to remember him by, but I will never forget his most generous and gracious gift to me -- one day in heaven, among the celestial ensemble of Indian music.
This will be the first full-year Budget of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government since it came to power for a third consecutive term in July last year.
India are aiming for a quick turnaround in the second Test, starting in Pune on Thursday.
Pat Cummins said it's tough to repose full "confidence" on ultra-edge technology but maintained that India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal had clearly edged him
Kagiso Rabada grabbed a five-wicket haul before K L Rahul rallied India to 208/8 on a rain-hit Day 1 of the first Test.
Rathour has played six Tests and seven ODIs and has 33 first-class centuries to his name.
The Indian cricket team has commenced their training regimen in Sri Lanka, marking the beginning of their preparations for the ODI series against the hosts.
All-rounder Washington Sundar was on Sunday added to the India squad for the remaining two Tests against New Zealand.
PM Modi congratulated Rohit Sharma for his "splendid captaincy" and praised Virat Kohli for his performance in the final match.
A dominant Australia hammered India by 10 wickets in the day-night second Test on Sunday to level the five-match series 1-1.
K L Rahul might be asked to keep wickets to bolster the batting.
Gambhir had taken charge of the team in July and the team will be playing its first Test in his tenure.
Hardik Pandya's indifferent batting form in IPL 2024 is a big worry.
The complete list of players sold in the IPL 2025 Auction in Jeddah.
'There is simply too much to watch, read and absorb.' 'Just online consumption (news, entertainment, social media) in India was 2.5 hours a day in November 2024.' 'Add TV (just under 4 hours), other media, and the figure is closer to 7 to 8 hours a day for over one-third of Indians,' points out Vanita Kohli Khandekar.
Rohit Sharma on Thursday said that one will need to devise his own methods to deal with the challenges posed by the pink Kookaburra ball during the day/night Test
Australia captain Pat Cummins said it is a "privilege" to have a bowler of Mitchell Starc's calibre at his disposal.
Film families celebrate Diwali with memorable pictures on social media.
The good news is the team management has enough time on hand to think through the defeat and to find answers to the questions Adelaide has thrown up, around both its batting and bowling before the next test begins.
'He will be a people's man. He will capture everybody's heart.'
In case Rohit misses a Test match in Australia, the in-form Abhimanyu Easwaran is likely to be his cover although Shubman Gill and KL Rahul are also players with enough experience in the opening slot.
'Rahul should have learnt so much in the last 20 years. But give him a mic and he begins to talk without thinking about its consequences.'
At the end of the first day of play, it is the home side that is firmly in control, and India that is now reduced to chasing the game.
A dejected India captain Rohit Sharma admitted that his team should have got that solitary run off 14 balls but there was no consistent momentum during their innings
Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the Asia Cup Super 4s match against Pakistan?
Sanju Samson influenced former IPL champions Rajasthan Royals' decision to opt for the maximum six retentions, head coach Rahul Dravid said on Monday.
Here's Prem Panicker's unique take on all the action from the fourth day of the 2024-2025 Border Gavaskar series.
Rishabh Pant released by DC, Heinrich Klaasen pips Virat Kohli in retention price
India's batting is a major concern with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli struggling for runs ahead of the tour of Australia.
Rohit had missed the opening Test due to the birth of his second child.
KL Rahul believes it is always good to put himself in "challenging situations"
No place for Dhawan, Tilak Varma included in 17-man squad.
'If somebody's parents have given a similar name, can it come in their way of their right to contest elections'
Former deputy chief minister Muzaffar Hussain Baig was among the 24 candidates in Baramulla constituency whose deposits were forfeited.
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