South Africa batsman Hashim Amla has announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket with immediate effect. On Thursday, in a statement he also thanked his family, friends, teammates, supporters and governing body of Cricket South Africa. But he will continue to play domestic T20 cricket in South Africa. https://twitter.com/OfficialCSA/status/1159481282126127104 https://twitter.com/OfficialCSA/status/1159485016965033984 Amla made …
New Zealand skipper, Kane Williamson, turned 29 on Thursday. Many cricketers took it to their social media handle to send wishes to the Kiwi's captain. Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan praised Williamson for his extraordinary performance writing, “A rare breed of batsman who can perform in any format. Happy birthday, man. #KaneWilliamson .” https://twitter.com/SDhawan25/status/1159316730822316034 …
Former President of India Pranab Mukherjee, Assamese singer and musician Bhupen Hazarika and Bharatiya Jana Sangh leader Nanaji Deshmukh were awarded Bharat Ratna by the President of India Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday. Bhupen Hazarika and Nanaji Deshmukh were awarded posthumously and their family member received the highest civilian honor on their behalf. https://twitter.com/rashtrapatibhvn/status/1159442103409078273 …
Mahesh Ghattamaneni, popularly known as Mahesh Babu, is one of the finest and most popular actors of the Telugu film industry. He is celebrating his birthday today as he turns 44. He is ruling Tollywood from two decades, giving unforgettable performances, one after the other. https://www.instagram.com/p/BxnFORjF73g/ The younger son of veteran Telugu actor …
To celebrate India's largest emerging cottage industry the National Handloom Day is observed annually on 7 August, since 2015. With weavers creating products using natural fibers such as cotton, silk, and wool, the day focuses to boost the confidence and income of artisans and provide greater recognition to handloom products. This year, the main events …
Former India Cricket Captain Rahul Dravid, who is currently the head of the National Cricket Academy's (NCA) Cricket Operations, received a notice on ‘Conflict of Interest’ allegations levied against him. BCCI's Ombudsman-cum-Ethics Officer Justice DK Jain has sent a notice after receiving a complaint from Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) life member Sanjeev Gupta. According …
Dandelion, a unique exhibition where art, craft, design & fashion come together is a labour of love for the mother and daughter duo of Mukta Nandini Jain and Garima Jain. who are well known in the elite, cultural circles of Delhi. Dandelion is a boutique, carefully curated exhibition hosted under the aegis of Sasvata, an …
Forbes, the American business magazine, has released the list of highest-paid female athletes of 2019. With Serena Williams on the top, the list is dominated by female tennis players across the world. It features fifteen athletes hailing from 11 different countries. https://twitter.com/Forbes/status/1159263202711986178 The 23 times Grand Slam Singles Champion, Serena, has earned 29.2 …
As the Indian cricket team is gearing up for their next match against West Indies, Virat is making sure that he is fit for the challenging matches ahead. The Indian skipper is working on his own in Georgetown, Guyana. Kohli is back to his regular fitness routine and is leaving no stone unturned to be …
South African pacer Dale Steyn has announced his retirement from Test cricket. He played 93 Tests and picked up 439 wickets from 2004 to 2019. https://twitter.com/ICC/status/1158392739786100738 Dale took to his Instagram to tell his fans and supporters about his decision, writing, “What a ride. Just a quick thank you to everyone for the …
