‘Pressure will pile’: Shubman Gill’s poor T20 form under scrutiny; ex-cricketer asks Sanju Samson to ‘be ready’ | Cricket News

South Africa’s players celebrate the wicket of India’s Shubman Gill during the second T20 International cricket match of series between India and South Africa, at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, in New Chandigarh. (PTI Photo) Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan said Shubman Gill is under pressure because of his recent poor form in T20Is….

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Forex monitor: India’s reserves rise by $1 bn; gold holdings jump sharply as overall kitty hits $687.26 bn

India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by USD 1.033 billion to USD 687.26 billion in the week ended December 5, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday. This comes after the previous reporting week saw a decline of USD 1.877 billion, PTI reported. According to the RBI’s weekly statistical data, foreign currency assets —…

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The rise of the ‘Queen’: From ages 8 to 18, how an all-girl team is bringing free chess to rural India | Chess News

Free chess reaches rural India (Special arrangements) NEW DELHI: The queen was not always the strongest piece in chess. From the inception of “Chaturanga” in India in the 6th century, and through its long journey across the Middle East before reaching Europe in the 15th century, the piece we now call the queen served only…

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Prada’s new move: ₹85,000 Kolhapuris that are actually ‘Made in India’

Prada has partnered with Indian leather bodies LIDCOM and LIDKAR to launch a limited-edition sandal line inspired by Kolhapuri chappals. This initiative follows criticism for cultural appropriation, ensuring artisans are central to the production of 2,000 handcrafted pairs made in Maharashtra and Karnataka, set for a global release in February 2026. Luxury label Prada has…

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