Aakash Srivastava

ASHOK KUMAR: THE ONLY INDIAN REFEREE TO OFFICIATE IN TOKYO OLYMPICS

June 23, 2021

He is calm, composed, focused and aspires to become known as one of the best. “I was always a strong-headed person. I knew the subjects in which I was not good and subjects where I can outperform others,” said Ashok Kumar, who will be the only referee from the country...

Fast bowlers could be this IPL’s dark horses

September 19, 2020

The most dynamic and vibrant battle between bat and bowl is all set to kick off with the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on 19 September in UAE. The best of cricket will finally take to the field, though the absence of spectators will certainly have a...

Serena Williams eyes 24th Grand Slam singles title

September 1, 2020

Serena Williams, standing on the precipice of creating a history, has so far reached four major finals since her quest for 24 began—losing in the Wimbledon and US Open championships in both 2018 and 2019. Williams after conquering her first Grand Slam Singles title in 1990 is still considered amongst...

ISI funded hoisting of Khalistan flag in Moga, accused held

August 31, 2020

Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI sponsored the US-based secession outfit ‘Sikhs For Justice’ to hoist the Khalistan flag at the deputy commissioner’s office in Moga, Punjab, by Khalistan Zindabad Force on the eve of Independence Day. “Two alleged members of Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) have been held by special cell on...

Pathania conferred with Dronacharya Award

August 28, 2020

Romesh Pathania has nurtured the Indian hockey team for thirty years and has produced world-class players, and now after years of hard work and conviction, his name is recommended for Dronacharya Award (Lifetime) by the Government of India. The delightful news was received from one of Romesh’s close friends in...

After Arjuna award, Sandeep Chaudhary gearing up for Tokyo 2021

August 24, 2020

Sandeep Chaudhary, 24, a rising Paralympic athlete in the Indian diaspora, is having a gala time off the field. His name has been recommended for the Arjuna Award by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for the year 2020. “It’s an honour to be bestowed with the Arjuna Award....

English class set to face fiery Pakistan pace attack

July 31, 2020

England will face Pakistan with an unchanged squad that let them vanquish West Indies and clinch the Wisden Trophy at Old Trafford even after losing the first Test match. Englishmen had a fair share of magical moments against the Caribbean squad which will boost their morale when they will face...

Eco-friendly ‘seed rakhis’ attracting shoppers this Raksha Bandhan

July 30, 2020

Eco-friendly rakhis made out of seeds are impressing Raksha Bandhan shoppers this year. The rakhis, manufactured by rural women working under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), are available at Vikas Bhavan in Ghaziabad. Asmita Lal, Chief Development Officer, Ghaziabad told TDG, “With the festive season coming ahead, we thought...

Ben Stokes: The Hercules Incarnate

July 23, 2020

Ben Stokes’ contribution to his team can never be summed up in mere numbers; his name will be mentioned with utmost respect in English cricket. Stokes’ brilliance was evident in the second of the three Test match series against West Indies. He hit his slowest century — 176 of 356...