US biggest export destination for Indian smartphones in April-May: Govt

India exported USD 2.43 billion worth of smartphones in April-May this fiscal, driven by a multifold jump in shipments to the US which emerged as the biggest destination for India-made devices, according to the government data. The smartphone exports to the US jumped multiple times to USD 812.49 million during the first two… Continue reading US biggest export destination for Indian smartphones in April-May: Govt

Violence has taken away my house, everything we had: Indian footballer

It was a humid May evening as usual in Kozhikode, as India footballer Chinglensana Singh ambled down the ground to enter the dressing room. Once there, he saw a trail of text messages and a barrage of missed calls on his phone. Worried, he promptly tried returning the calls but to no avail.… Continue reading Violence has taken away my house, everything we had: Indian footballer

BHP expects Indian steelmaking boom to boost its coal business: Report

(Reuters) – BHP Group expects the rampant expansion of India’s steel industry to boost its coal business significantly, the company’s Indian chief commercial officer Vandita Pant told the Financial Times on Monday. Around 40% of BHP’s metallurgical coal, used by steel mills and known as coking coal, is now heading to India, she… Continue reading BHP expects Indian steelmaking boom to boost its coal business: Report

Indian women beat Spain 3-0 to win Spanish Federation hockey tournament

The Indian women’s hockey team produced a dominant performance to comfortably beat hosts Spain 3-0 and win the 100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation – International Tournament here on Sunday. Vandana Katariya (22nd minute), Monika (48th) and Udita (58th) were the goal scorers as India remained unbeaten in the tournament. Riding on the… Continue reading Indian women beat Spain 3-0 to win Spanish Federation hockey tournament

Indian men’s team beats Netherlands 2-1 in Spain, continue good run

Hardik Singh (8) of India with teammates. PTI Photo The Indian men’s hockey team notched up a 2-1 win over reigning FIH Hockey Pro League champions Netherlands 2-1 in the third-fourth placing match here at the 100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation – International Tournament on Sunday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh (15th) and Dilpreet Singh… Continue reading Indian men’s team beats Netherlands 2-1 in Spain, continue good run

Indian coach Rahul Dravid calls retiring Stuart Broad a special cricketer

Stuart Broad retirement. Photo: England Cricket India head coach Rahul Dravid has described the retiring England fast bowler Stuart Broad as a “special cricketer”, whose great partnership with James Anderson will be remembered for ages. The 37-year-old Broad on Saturday announced that he will retire from international cricket after the conclusion of the… Continue reading Indian coach Rahul Dravid calls retiring Stuart Broad a special cricketer