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14 Oct

Gully Games Set to Bring a New Play-and-Reward Experience to Gamers

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A new gaming hub where players can discover games, earn GG Coins and get closer to real rewards New Delhi [India], October 14: Gully Games, a new gaming hub designed to bring games, progress and rewards into one experience, is gearing up for its upcoming launch. The platform aims to give players more than just another place to play by introducing a simple progression layer where gameplay can translate into GG Coins and opportunities to participate in reward contests. The concept is built around a simple philosophy: “Play. Progress. Win Real.” One Hub. Multiple Games. One Progress Journey. Gully Games…

08 Oct

Kisan Cricket League Launches One of India’s Largest Nationwide Talent-Hunt Platforms, Taking Rural Cricketers and Music Performers to The National Stage

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Seven teams to represent 28 states and 8 Union Territories; smartphone-led talent hunt to discover 140 cricketers and 30 singers, with free-to-air access across Waves OTT and DoordarshanChannels New Delhi, 08 October 2026: In a first-of-its-kind rural initiative at a national scale, In-Dot Sports Pvt. Ltd. and Prasar Bharati today announced the launch of the Kisan Cricket League (KCL), a nationwide sports and entertainment platform designed to create a unique opportunity through an organized pathway for cricket and singing talent from rural and semi-urban India to reach the global stage. Built around the vision “Khelega Bharat, Dekhega India,” KCL will…

06 Oct

Volleyball Champions League Set to Open With a Star-Studded Grand Ceremony in Noida; Sonu Sood to Grace the Launch

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India’s newest professional volleyball league gets underway on October 6 with 10 franchises, high-voltage action, and a grand opening ceremony. Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 6: The wait is almost over. Indian volleyball is ready for a new beginning. The Volleyball Champions League (VCL) is set to officially begin its inaugural season on 6 October 2026, bringing together some of the country’s finest volleyball talent, ten ambitious franchises, and thousands of passionate fans under one roof at the Noida Indoor Stadium. The league will kick off with a grand opening ceremony from 6:30 PM onwards, setting the stage for an…

05 Oct

Haryana Hurricanes Wrap Up Training Camp Ahead of VCL Season 1

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Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 5: The Haryana Hurricanes have completed an intensive training camp in Dehradun, marking an important phase in their preparations for the inaugural season of the Volleyball Champions League (VCL). The camp saw the entire squad come together for a focused period of training, with the players putting in long hours on court to sharpen their skills, improve fitness and build stronger combinations ahead of the league. Under the guidance of the coaching staff, the team worked extensively on tactical execution, match situations, communication and overall team coordination, with a clear focus on developing the chemistry…

03 Oct

India Defeat Pakistan by 19 Runs to Win Men’s Cricket Gold

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New Delhi [India], October 3: India’s men’s cricket team added another gold medal to the country’s campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, beating Pakistan by 19 runs in the final at Nisshin on Saturday. India posted 211-6, the highest total of the Games, after half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma gave the side a strong finish. Abhishek made 61 from 28 balls, while Varma remained unbeaten on 51 from just 22 deliveries. Pakistan had a target of 212 but struggled to keep pace with the required run rate. The team finished short, giving India the men’s gold and completing…

29 Sep

TCS, IEM Kolkata Join Hands to set up AI Centre of Excellence

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The collaboration will bring together TCS’ industry expertise and IEM’s academic ecosystem to strengthen applied learning, research, innovation and future-ready talent development. Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 28: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting and business solutions, has announced a collaboration with the Institute of Engineering & Management (IEM), Kolkata, to establish an AI-focused Centre of Excellence (CoE) to advance industry-academia innovation. The centre will provide a platform for applied learning, research, experimentation and innovation, enabling students and faculty to explore artificial intelligence technologies, develop industry-relevant use cases and gain exposure…

28 Sep

Style Baazar Brings Global Football To Kolkata As Principal Partner For India’s Marquee Clashes With Brazil & Uruguay

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India to face five-time FIFA World Cup champions Brazil on October 3 and two-time champions Uruguay on October 6 at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 28: Baazar Style Retail Limited (“Style Baazar”), one of Eastern India’s leading value fashion retail chains, has come on board as the Principal Partner for India’s landmark international football fixtures against Brazil and Uruguay in Kolkata. The Indian men’s national team will face five-time FIFA World Cup champions Brazil on October 3, 2026, followed by two-time FIFA World Cup champions Uruguay on October 6, 2026, with both matches scheduled at the…

07 Aug

Cricket Legend Chris Gayle Confirms Kerala Visit to Support Defending Champions Kochi Blue Tigers in KCL Season 3

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Subash Manuel, Owner of Kochi Blue Tigers & Global cricket icon and Co-Owner of Blue Tigers Global, Chris Gayle Kochi (Kerala) [India], August 7: Global cricket icon and Co-Owner of Blue Tigers Global, Chris Gayle, has confirmed his visit to Kerala to support the Kochi Blue Tigers in their title defense at the upcoming Kerala Cricket League (KCL) Season 3. The announcement, shared across Gayle’s official social media channels, calls on cricket enthusiasts across the state to turn out in large numbers to support the defending champions. The visit further solidifies the “Universe Boss’s” active leadership within the franchise, following his recent…

31 Jul

Coaches, Not Cricket: Why India’s Sports Ecosystem Still Has a Talent Development Gap

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 31: Every four years, the Olympics end, India comes back with only a few medals, and the same old question pops up on everyone’s lips. How can a country with over a billion people have so few champions? Fast forward a few TV debates, and the talk almost always shifts to cricket. Why does every kid grow up dreaming of cricket, while other sports—athletics, swimming, wrestling, boxing—barely stand a chance? People love to blame cricket’s popularity, but that’s honestly just the surface. Dig a little deeper and you’ll find the real answer is much less flashy:…

30 Jul

The Rise of Recreational Leagues Among Working Professionals in India

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 30: After a long day staring at a screen, jumping between video calls, and surviving a commute that feels like it eats up the whole evening, Indian professionals are finding their own way to shake off that exhaustion. More and more, you’ll catch folks hit the local turf around 7 pm—maybe in borrowed cleats—playing football with teammates whose names they barely know, but whose footwork feels like old friends after a few weekends. This is how recreational leagues are quietly changing what evenings look like for working adults in Indian cities. It’s not some flashy movement,…