Ian Michael Chappell is a former cricketer who played for South Australia and Australia. He captained Australia between 1971 and 1975.
Incredibly, the classy Yorkshireman sped past the 1,000-run mark for 2024 whilst piling up centuries at the incredible rate of around one every four innings. That is a superhuman performance... [Read More]
06 November,2024 07:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian ChappellAussie legend says the worst feature of India’s 0-3 loss to Kiwis is their extremely poor batting on surfaces that spun... [Read More]
04 November,2024 06:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian ChappellHead opening in Test cricket is based on his unbridled success facing the new ball in both 50 overs and T20 cricket... [Read More]
09 October,2024 06:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian ChappellRishabh is a crucial wicketkeeper-batsman in the Indian line-up and he’d give the team a major boost if he’s at the peak of his powers in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series Down Under... [Read More]
03 October,2024 05:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian ChappellOtherwise, Pope is in danger of becoming the polar opposite of Joe Root—a capable captain with a feel for the job but an inconsistent batsman... [Read More]
15 September,2024 09:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Ian ChappellWith the first batches of strawberries being spotted across Mumbai’s markets, here’s our curation of innovative and quirky dishes across city restaurants (Story by Kanisha Softa) ... [Read More]
22 November,2024 10:42 AM ISTWith the recent divorce news of Oscar award composer AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu, we have brought a list of the most high-profile divorces in the film industry featuring the most popular celebs like Arbaaz Khan-Malaika Arora, Naga Chaitanya-Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Saif Ali Khan-Amrita Singh, and Dhanush-Aishwarya Rajnikanth.... [Read More]
21 November,2024 01:59 PM ISTSinger and composer Arjun Kanungo lets us in on the mental toll that an 18-month arduous journey took, one that had him first gain, and subsequently shed 30 kilos. After a kidney issue and a subsequent hip fracture put his health in jeopardy, Arjun put in a lot of research into healing himself. (Words by Sonia Lulla)... [Read More]
20 November,2024 06:47 PM ISTMukesh Ambani, the Chairman of Reliance Industries, along with his sons Anant Ambani and Akash Ambani, and daughter-in-law Shloka Mehta on Wednesday visited a polling station in south Mumbai to cast their vote. Pics/Shadab Khan... [Read More]
20 November,2024 04:18 PM ISTPoliticians come along with their families to exercise their right in the Maharashtra assembly elections 2024... [Read More]
20 November,2024 05:55 PM ISTIt’s election day in Maharashtra! Many celebrities in Mumbai have already stepped out to cast their votes early in the morning. As people of the state head out for voting, here are some celeb-inspired looks they can opt for. Embrace your style and exercise your right with these powerful yet comfortable fashion ideas. (Pics: Yogen Shah/PTI)... [Read More]
20 November,2024 11:09 AM ISTAs Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 begin, politicians, industrialists and famous Bollywood celebs take time off to exercise their franchise (Text and Photos by Mid-day photographers, ANI, PTI and Yogen Shah)... [Read More]
20 November,2024 04:53 PM ISTAuthor and historian William Dalrymple talks about his new book and how it situates India at the helm of intellectual and cultural transmission in the ancient period (Story by Nandini Varma)... [Read More]
19 November,2024 11:04 AM ISTAmid the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, Russian President Putin on Nov 21 said that Russia had launched a hypersonic medium-range ballistic missile attack on a Ukrainian military facility. Issuing a direct warning to West, Putin said that Moscow could strike military installations of any country whose weapons were used against Russia.... [Read More]
22 November,2024 11:49 AM ISTMaharashtra Congress President Nana Patole has stated that the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government will be formed in Maharashtra under Congress leadership. He believes that based on current voting trends and public feedback, most Congress candidates will win in the state. Patole criticized BJP`s national general secretary for allegedly distributing money and violating the code of conduct, claiming that his hotel stay was restricted after 5 pm. He also questioned the BJP’s actions, mentioning that Devendra Fadnavis`s PA is contesting elections from Wardha, where liquor bottles were found despite it being a liquor-ban district. Patole raised concerns about BJP using money and liquor for votes and accused them of not respecting the constitutional system.... [Read More]
21 November,2024 12:27 PM ISTAfter successfully concluding the G20 summit in Rio, Brazil, PM Modi arrived in Guyana for a historic visit at the invitation of President Mohamed Irfaan Ali. This marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Guyana in 56 years. Upon arrival in Georgetown, PM Modi was warmly welcomed with a hug by President Ali, along with four Guyanese ministers, the PMs of Grenada and Barbados. The leaders will discuss strengthening ties based on shared heritage and values. PM Modi will also honor the Indian diaspora, who have been in Guyana for over 185 years. During his two-day visit, he will hold talks with President Ali, address Guyana`s parliament, and participate in the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit. PM Modi was presented with the ‘Key to the city’ and enjoyed local cultural performances. Watch video for more.... [Read More]
20 November,2024 12:08 PM ISTWhile the whole world is waiting for details on his impending nuptials with Sobhita Dhulipala, soon-to-be groom Naga Chaitanya was at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore on Sunday to cheer for his team, the Hyderabad Blackbirds. The actor spoke about his passion for racing and encouraging more women to take up motorsports. Other star team owners John Abraham and Arjun Rampal were also at the grand finale.... [Read More]
18 November,2024 04:04 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the second leg of his three-nation tour. He is in Brazil to attend the 19th G20 Leaders’ Summit, which will be held on November 18 and 19, 2024. Upon his arrival, PM Modi was warmly welcomed with traditional Brazilian hospitality. As part of the reception, Brazilian Vedic scholars chanted Vedic mantras to honor the Prime Minister. This marks an important moment in his diplomatic visit, as India and Brazil continue to strengthen their ties. During his visit, PM Modi will participate in discussions on global economic issues, climate change, and other key matters at the G20 Summit. The summit brings together leaders from the world`s largest economies to collaborate on solutions for pressing international challenges. This is the second stop on PM Modi’s tour, which also includes visits to other nations.... [Read More]
18 November,2024 11:04 AM ISTOn November 16, DRDO successfully tested India`s first long-range hypersonic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha. The missile, designed to carry different payloads over distances greater than 1,500 km, can be used by all branches of the Indian Armed Forces. During the test, various tracking systems were used to monitor the missile’s flight path. The missile was developed by DRDO’s Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex. Senior scientists from DRDO and the Armed Forces were present for the test. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised DRDO and the Armed Forces for the success, highlighting that this achievement places India among a select few countries with such advanced missile technology. DRDO Chairman also thanked the team for their efforts in making the mission a success.... [Read More]
17 November,2024 01:22 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Abuja, Nigeria, on November 16 as part of a three-nation tour to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana. He received a warm and grand welcome upon his arrival in the capital city. On November 17, PM Modi met with members of the Indian Diaspora in Nigeria, who gave him a heartfelt reception at his hotel. During his visit, PM Modi will focus on strengthening ties with Nigeria. After Nigeria, he will travel to Brazil to attend the G20 Leaders` Summit. The final leg of his tour will take him to Guyana, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in over 50 years. This tour aims to enhance diplomatic and economic relations with these nations.... [Read More]
17 November,2024 10:50 AM ISTTina Datta, the actress who gained immense popularity after playing Iccha in Uttaran, didn`t have an easy time shifting to Mumbai. After spending more than a decade in the city, she has finally found her place. Tina, who is now a well-established actress, went down memory lane with us at Midday`s Mumbai Meri Jaan and recalled her early days in Mumbai, sharing a studio apartment. The actress` mom also shared how her daughter Tina worked night and day to manage her studies. Tina also revealed believing that participating in Bigg Boss 16 was a mistake.... [Read More]
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