He is the Deputy Sports Editor at Mid-day and has covered big-ticket events for the organization like the 2015 Cricket World Cup, the 2008 Olympics, and several Asian Games; specialises in hockey. Twitter: @ashwinferro
However, his decision to call it quits bang in the middle of a crucial World Cup Qualifier campaign doesn’t appear to be aptly timed... [Read More]
17 May,2024 06:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin FerroFormer India midfielder Steven Dias, who spent almost a decade as Chhetri’s roommate on tours, reveals the star striker’s funny side, but insists he was most disciplined too... [Read More]
17 May,2024 06:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin FerroWe want to promote the game among women and boys U-17 because there aren’t enough rink football events for them across Mumbai,” added Pereira... [Read More]
08 May,2024 07:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin FerroRepresenting seasoned outfit Mumbai Raje in the veterans category, Pillay scored four times against Ave Maria as his team stormed into the semi-final league stage of the eight-team event.... [Read More]
15 April,2024 07:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin FerroIt’s a matter of great pride being one of the organisers and a hockey lover, more importantly, because the WCG event is in its 43rd edition, making it the oldest hockey 5s event in the city... [Read More]
12 April,2024 07:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin FerroSeveral actors found love late in life and got married post 40. Here`s looking at a few of them who made a legal commitment after they turned 40... [Read More]
06 May,2024 03:15 PM ISTHow many times have you heard, ‘Babies should be born before 30’? Breaking this stereotype, many of the industry`s leading actresses have embraced motherhood in their 40s. On the occasion of Mother’s Day, from Preity Zinta to Kareena Kapoor, let`s celebrate moms who have embraced motherhood in their 40s... [Read More]
01 May,2024 10:08 PM ISTA significant gathering amassed in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, to participate in a grand rally led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Pics/ PTI & X... [Read More]
27 April,2024 05:17 PM ISTThe onset of andropause can happen around the age of 40, but it can also happen sooner and last until 70. It is important to regularly do health check ups and consult the doctor to lead a healthy life successfully... [Read More]
12 April,2024 05:42 PM IST"There is a good atmosphere in country and we are going to cross 400 seats in Lok Sabha elections," union minister Amit Shah said at Nanded rally in Maharashtra on Thursday. Pics/BJP ... [Read More]
11 April,2024 11:36 PM ISTFormer Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw were among the 14 who took oath as members of the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Pics/PTI... [Read More]
04 April,2024 04:04 PM ISTDesigner Neeta Lulla has been a strong force in the world of fashion. As she completes 40 years, we look at some of her stunning Indian traditional wears donned by celebrities over the years (All Pics/ House of Neeta Lulla)... [Read More]
10 March,2024 02:55 PM ISTAs the premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin made his 100th appearance in Test cricket, here is the list of players who played 100 matches in the longest format of the game but never captained India (Pic: File Pic)... [Read More]
08 March,2024 12:52 PM ISTIn this second video of the Mid-day series Straight Talk, Political Strategist Ritwik Mehta breaks down the winning strategy deployed by the Bhartiya Janata Party, Annamalai’s fandom, the Modi Factor, Congress’ downfall, Political chaos in Maharashtra, Bihar politics, prospects of INDIA Alliance along side BJP making inroads in states of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. From grassroots mobilization to high-level coalition building, Mehta offers invaluable insights into how the BJP navigates the complex landscape of Indian politics dethroning long-standing political parties in the process. Watch exclusive insights into the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections 2024, as political analyst Ritwik Mehta delves into understanding the inner workings of India`s political parties with Katyayani Kapoor.... [Read More]
15 April,2024 08:30 PM ISTReuters has reported that at least 40 people were killed and more than 100 were injured when as many as 5 gunmen dressed in camouflage clothing opened fire at people at a concert hall in Moscow on March 22. Armed attackers with automatic weapons targeted Moscow’s Crocus City Hall music venue. Flames leaped into the sky and plumes of black smoke rose above the venue after the deadly attack. It was not immediately clear who the gunmen were. The shooting began days after President Vladimir Putin was re-elected and as Russia is prosecuting a war with Ukraine. NSC coordinator for strategic communication of United States of America, John Kirby has expressed concern over the Moscow shooting incident.... [Read More]
23 March,2024 12:07 PM ISTHome Minister Amit Shah addressed apprehensions regarding the Citizenship Amendment Act and the potential for the Modi government to become dictatorial if the NDA secures over 400 seats in the Lok Sabha elections. Shah referenced historical precedents, noting instances when the Gandhis, including Rajiv Gandhi, secured similar majorities... [Read More]
15 March,2024 11:24 AM ISTOn 26th of February, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation over 2000 railway infrastructure projects worth around Rs 41,000 crores. On this occasion, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the projects. He also vowed to transform the railway industry. Aswini Vaishnaw informed that soon the railway will be exporting India’s Vande Bharat Express for which the process has been started. The Ministry of Railways is readying a roadmap to start the export of Vande Bharat Train by 2025-26. They are also working to increase production of Bande Bharat trains..... [Read More]
26 February,2024 05:25 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Upper House of the Parliament on February 07. He took a sharp jibe at LoP Mallikarjun Kharge and thanked him for his ‘400 seats’ remark. PM Modi said, "I could not say it that day but I express my special gratitude to Kharge ji. I was listening to him with great attention and enjoyment that day. The lack of entertainment that we were missing in the Lok Sabha was fulfilled by him..."... [Read More]
07 February,2024 04:58 PM ISTAyodhya Ram Mandir: Devotees from all across the country are offering different things ahead of the Ram Temple consecration ceremony. On January 20, devotees from Aligarh district of UP brought a lock weighing over 400 kg to the temple. It took around six months to prepare the lock and its key. ... [Read More]
20 January,2024 01:35 PM IST | MumbaiPrime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Maharashtra tomorrow and unveil projects worth over Rs 30,500 crore in the state. He will inaugurate the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri-Nhava Sheva Atal Setu, built at a cost of about Rs 17,840 crore. Atal Setu is the longest bridge and also the longest sea bridge in the country. During the visit, the Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of an underground road tunnel connecting Eastern Freeway`s Orange Gate and launch Namo Mahila Shashaktikaran Abhiyaan in the state.... [Read More]
12 January,2024 11:12 AM ISTRescue operations at the Uttarkashi tunnel collapse site continued for Day 12 on November 23. No stone is being left unturned to evacuate 41 trapped labourers from inside the tunnel’s rubbles. ‘Good news’ can be expected any hour now as medical teams are on their toes for workers’ safe evacuation. Medical equipment has reached the Silkyara tunnel site and 40 ambulances are on standby. The ambulances are fully-equipped to provide enhanced medical assistance to patients during transportation. On November 21, an endoscopy camera was used to know the whereabouts of the workers. Hot meals are also being sent to the trapped workers through a 6-inch pipeline. International tunnelling expert Arnold Dix has assured that the workers would be safely evacuated. 41 labourers have been trapped inside the Uttarkashi Silkyara tunnel since November 12.... [Read More]
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