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Ahmedabad, Jun 8 (PTI) Table-toppers Dabang Delhi TTC extended their unbeaten run in the Ultimate Table Tennis with an 11-4 win over PBG Pune Jaguars here on Sunday. Earlier, Kolkata ThunderBlades reignited their playoff hopes with a 9-6 victory over reigning champions Dempo Goa Challengers. Dabang Delhi started the final double header of the season strongly as Izaac Quek outclassed Alvaro Robles in the opening two games before the Spaniard pulled one back. Maria Xiao followed up with another 2-1 win against Taneesha Kotecha on her UTT debut despite the Pune youngster impressing with a gritty final game comeback. Sathiyan Gnanasekaran and Xiao then continued their unbeaten mixed doubles run, edging Robles and Reeth Rishya 2-1 to give Delhi firm control. Sathiyan followed up with a 2-1 win over Anirban Ghosh to seal the tie, before Diya Chitale wrapped up the night with a commanding 3-0 sweep over South Korea's Zion Lee, collecting the Indian Player of the Tie award in the process. Xiao claimed the Foreign Player of the Tie honour, while Anirban walked away with another Shot of the Tie distinction. Earlier, with Ankur Bhattacharjee, Quadri Aruna, and Adriana Diaz winning their respective singles rubbers, Kolkata ThunderBlades pulled off a win over Dempo Goa Challengers. Aruna handed Harmeet Desai his first singles loss of the season in a thriller, while Diaz followed up with a ruthless 3-0 sweep of Krittwika Sinha Roy, capped by a show-stopping rally that earned her Shot of the Tie. Ankur and Diaz then edged out Harmeet and Zeng Jian in doubles for their first win as a pair. Ankur returned to defeat Ronit Bhanja in the decider, staying unbeaten this season. Zeng closed the tie with a 3-0 win for Goa, adding crucial points on the board. Ankur and Diaz were named Indian and Foreign Players of the Tie. PTI AH TAP
Ahmedabad, June 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Dabang Delhi TTC will be looking to settle scores when they face reigning champions Dempo Goa Challengers in a rematch of last year's final in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 on Wednesday. Later, at 7:30 pm, Kolkata ThunderBlades will square up against PBG Pune Jaguars, both sides looking for their second win of the season. Dabang Delhi head into their blockbuster rematch against Dempo Goa Challengers with momentum on their side. After a dominant opening against Jaipur Patriots, Delhi's key players look dialled in: Sathiyan Gnanasekaran swept Jeet C ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian table tennis's power couple, Harmeet Desai and Krittwika Sinha Roy, steered reigning champions Dempo Goa Challengers to a 10-5 victory over PBG Pune Jaguars in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 on Friday. Goa's triumph, their second of the campaign, saw them leapfrog U Mumba TT to reach the top of the table, with three ties on the board. Staged under the aegis of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) and promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani, UTT continues to grow as a premier professional league. All 23 ties, over 16 action-packed days, ...Read More >
Mumbai, Mar 31 (PTI) UP Prometheans has replaced Chennai Lions in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT), the organisers announced on Tuesday ahead of the seventh season of the league. The UP team is owned by first-generation entrepreneur Mukesh Sharma. Season 7, to be held in July in Goa, will feature seven teams competing in a single round-robin format, where each team will face every other team once in the league phase. The total number of ties will increase to 24, up from 23 for the last two seasons. Commenting on the development, Ekansh Gupta, CEO, Ultimate Table Tennis, said, "We are pleased ...Read More >
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged five individuals, including goldy Brar, in relation to the 2024 Gurugram club bombing plot, as revealed in a recently filed chargesheet. This case involves a conspiracy to bomb two clubs, aiming to disrupt communal harmony in Haryana, with the banned terrorist group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) implicated. The NIA's investigation highlights the severity of the plot. Those charged include satinderjit Singh (Goldy Brar), Sachin Talian, Ankit, Bhavish, and Randeep Singh. News Directory 3 provides crucial updates on sensitive cases such ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Table-toppers Dabang Delhi TTC prolonged their unbeaten start to Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 on Sunday with an 11-4 win over PBG Pune Jaguars. Earlier, Kolkata ThunderBlades reignited their playoff hopes with a 9-6 win over reigning champions Dempo Goa Challengers. Dabang Delhi started the final double header of the season strong as Izaac Quek outclassed Alvaro Robles in the opening two games before the Spaniard pulled one back. Maria Xiao followed up with another 2-1 win against Taneesha Kotecha on her UTT debut despite the Pune youngster impressin ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, 8 June (Ians) Season 1 of UTT Juniors concluded with an exciting final that showed India's brightest U-15 Table Tennis Talent. After two weeks of intense competition between young athletes from all over the country, Ritvik Gupta and Swara Karmarkar from the Kolkata Thunder Blades came overly in a nail-biting final that ended 5-2. They defeated your Mumba TTS Prateek Tulsani and Ananya Muralidharan in the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The tournament offered a unique platform for junior players to experience professional level competition and to learn together with seasoned athle ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 8 (ANI): Stanley's Chennai Lions will be searching for their first tie win of the campaign when they take on reigning champions Dempo Goa Challengers in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) season six on Monday. Staged under the aegis of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) and promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani, UTT continues to grow as a premier professional league. All 23 ties, over 16 action-packed days, will take place at Ahmedabad's EKA Arena. Also Read | Bizarre! Harsh Mogaveera Run Out at Non-Striker's End After Ball Hits Stumps At Both Ends Dur ...Read More >
Bambolim, Oct 25 (PTI) A profligate East Bengal were left to rue their missed chances as they were held to a dramatic 2-2 draw by a resilient Dempo SC in their opening Group A match of the Super Cup here on Saturday. Mohamed Ali gave Dempo a first-half lead before Naorem Mahesh Singh and Miguel Ferreira turned the game around for East Bengal. But just when victory seemed secure, Laximanrao Rane struck late for Dempo to break the hearts of the Red and Golds. It was the first meeting between these two historic clubs in more than a decade, with East Bengal having emerged victorious the last ti ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Medulla Communications Pvt. Ltd., one of the world's most awarded healthcare-specialist advertising agencies, has announced the launch of its new hub in Singapore. With over 15 years of experience in solving complex healthcare challenges, Medulla is now looking to create a super-specialist category as the first digital healthcare advertising agency in Asia. New Hub to Deliver Scalable, Specialist Healthcare Marketing Solutions Across APAC. Also Read | New Cheque Clearing System: Banks To Clear Cheques Within Few Hours Starting October 4, Announces RBI. ...Read More >
IMAGE: Indian table tennis has a bright future despite the recent retirement of the legendary Sharath Kamal, said Dronacharya awardee coach Sandeep Gupta. Photograph: ANI Photo A rich talent pool of players promises a bright future for Indian table tennis despite the recent retirement of stalwart Sharath Kamal, said Dronacharya awardee coach Sandeep Gupta on Monday. Gupta is currently busy with the conduct of the National Ranking Table Tennis Championship which has returned to Delhi after a long gap of 13 years. The tournament attracting close to 3000 entries is an indicator of the growing ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 7 (ANI): Reigning champions Dempo Goa Challengers, led by Harmeet Desai, will be looking to go top of the table when they face Kolkata ThunderBlades in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 on Sunday. Later, current table toppers Dabang Delhi TTC will take on PBG Pune Jaguars, aiming to prolong their unbeaten start to the season. Also Read | French Open 2025: Coco Gauff Defeats Aryna Sabalenka in Three Sets to Clinch Her Maiden Roland Garros Women's Singles Title. Second-placed Dempo Goa Challengers will aim to reclaim the top spot when they take on a da ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's 20-year-old rising star Yashaswini Ghorpade pulled off a massive upset in Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6, becoming the first paddler to beat China's Fan Siqi this season in U Mumba TT's 9-6 win over Stanley's Chennai Lions on Saturday. Earlier, Jeet Chandra upset World No. 34 Ricardo Walther of Germany as Jaipur Patriots recorded a dominant 11-4 win over Ahmedabad SG Pipers. U Mumba's Lilian Bardet continued his fine form with a 2-1 win over Kirill Gerassimenko, setting his team on their way. Then came the moment of the night: 20-year-old Yasha ...Read More >
Jaipur: Indian campaigner Jeet Chandra led from the front as Jaipur Patriots beat Ahmedabad SG Pipers in the IndianOil Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Jeet pulled off a stunning 2-1 upset win over World No. 34 and World Championships silver medalist Ricardo Walther, powering Jaipur to an 11-4 victory that sent them to the top of the table. All ties this season are broadcast live on Star Sports Khel and Star Sports 2 Tamil and streamed on JioHotstar.Staged under the aegis of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) and promoted by Niraj Bajaj and Vita Dani, IndianOil UT ...Read More >
Srinagar, Aug 3 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday expressed condolences on the untimely demise of daughter of Udhampur SSP Amod Nagpure Ashok. Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chief Ghulam Nabi Azad also condoled the death, saying "there can be no greater pain for a parent than losing a child". In a message, LG Sinha said, "Shocked and heartbroken by the tragic news of the passing of the daughter of SSP Udhampur Shri Amod Nagpure Ashok. My deepest condolences to the grieving family. May the Almighty give them courage an ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Diya Chitale's sweeping victory over Ananya Chande in the last match of the tie helped Dabang Delhi TTC beat Kolkata ThunderBlades in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 here on Friday. Earlier, reigning champions Dempo Goa Challengers beat PBG Pune Jaguars, courtesy of solid displays from power couple Harmeet Desai and Krittwika Sinha Roy. Delhi's win over Kolkata saw them surge to the top of the table, while Goa moved to second after their success. Staged under the aegis of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) and promoted by Niraj Bajaj and V ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 8 (ANI): Season 1 of Dream Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Juniors concluded with a thrilling finale that showcased India's brightest U-15 table tennis talent. After two weeks of intense competition between young athletes from across the country, Ritvik Gupta and Swara Karmarkar of the Kolkata Thunder Blades emerged victorious in a nail-biting final that ended 5-2. They beat U Mumba TT's Prateek Tulsani and Ananya Muralidharan at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad on Sunday, as per a press release from UTT and Dream Sports Foundation. Also Read | Genoa CFC Extends Head ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday condoled the death of former India forward Gilbertson Sangma, often referred to as "Assam's Pele". Sangma, who died in Guwahati on April 3, was 70. A forward of repute from Assam, Sangma represented India at the international level in 1975. He made his senior national team debut against Indonesia on April 17, 1975, in the Marah Halim Cup in Jakarta. Sangma, who had been unwell for the last couple of years due to age-rela ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday condoled the death of former India forward Gilbertson Sangma, often referred to as "Assam's Pele". Sangma, who died in Guwahati on April 3, was 70. A forward of repute from Assam, Sangma represented India at the international level in 1975. He made his senior national team debut against Indonesia on April 17, 1975, in the Marah Halim Cup in Jakarta. Sangma, who had been unwell for the last couple of years due to age-related ailments, went on to earn three caps for India, all of which came during the same tournament. ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: The Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) police on Sunday registered an FIR against a couple from Vatva for allegedly cheating five people of a total Rs 55.38 lakh after promising them jobs in the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC).The complainant, a 40-year-old resident of Paldi, approached the police with a detailed account of the fraud. According to her, after the death of her husband in May 2020, she began looking for a job to support her two children.In Sep 2022, she was introduced to a woman through a relative. The woman claimed she worked in AMC and could secure a sanitary insp ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian campaigner Jeet Chandra led from the front as Jaipur Patriots beat Ahmedabad SG Pipers in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) on Saturday. Jeet pulled off a stunning 2-1 upset win over World No. 34 and World Championships silver medalist Ricardo Walther, powering Jaipur to an 11-4 victory that sent them to the top of the table. The tie opened with Jaipur Patriots' Kanak Jha surviving a spirited debut from Divyansh Srivastava, edging the opener on Golden Point before closing out the next two games 11-8, 11-6. Britt Eerland then doubled the lead with a com ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 18 (PTI) Indian Super League (ISL) side Chennaiyin FC have appointed former India midfielder Clifford Miranda as their new head coach, the club announced on Saturday. The 43-year-old, who served as India men's U23 coach briefly in 2023, will become the first Indian full-time head coach of the club. The Goan succeeds Scotsman Owen Coyle who left the club in July. "New Head Coach reporting for duty. Welcome Clifford Miranda," tweeted Chennaiyin FC. Miranda had worked as assistant coach of FC Goa, Odisha FC, Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Mumbai City FC in the past. He hung his playi ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 7 (ANI): Reigning champions Dempo Goa Challengers, led by Harmeet Desai, will be looking to go top of the table when they face Kolkata ThunderBlades in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 on Sunday. Later, current table toppers Dabang Delhi TTC will take on PBG Pune Jaguars, aiming to prolong their unbeaten start to the season. Second-placed Dempo Goa Challengers will aim to reclaim the top spot when they take on a dangerous but inconsistent Kolkata ThunderBlades, a release said. The defending champions look well-oiled and confident with Harmeet Desai ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 7 (ANI): Reigning champions Dempo Goa Challengers, led by Harmeet Desai, will be looking to go top of the table when they face Kolkata ThunderBlades in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 on Sunday. Later, current table toppers Dabang Delhi TTC will take on PBG Pune Jaguars, aiming to prolong their unbeaten start to the season. Second-placed Dempo Goa Challengers will aim to reclaim the top spot when they take on a dangerous but inconsistent Kolkata ThunderBlades, a release said. The defending champions look well-oiled and confident with Harmeet Desai ...Read More >
Morigaon (Assam) [India], June 8: Assam Water Resources, Information and Public Relations Minister Pijush Hazarika on Sunday formally distributed smartphones to Anganwadi workers of Morigaon district in a special function held at the District Library Auditorium. He was joined by Kaushik Rai, Guardian Minister of the district. The distribution programme, organised by the District Women and Child Welfare Department under the POSHAN Abhiyaan, benefited Anganwadi workers and helpers of 2137 AWCs across the district. Also Read | Chennai Shocker: Doctor Kills Woman Who Blackmailed Him With Nude Ph ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Jun 8 (PTI) Table-toppers Dabang Delhi TTC extended their unbeaten run in the Ultimate Table Tennis with an 11-4 win over PBG Pune Jaguars here on Sunday. Earlier, Kolkata ThunderBlades reignited their playoff hopes with a 9-6 victory over reigning champions Dempo Goa Challengers. Also Read | Italy National Football Team Head Coach Luciano Spalletti Announces His Departure After FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier Against Moldova. Dabang Delhi started the final double header of the season strongly as Izaac Quek outclassed Alvaro Robles in the opening two games before the Spaniard pulle ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) With Ankur Bhattacharjee, Quadri Aruna, and Adriana Diaz all winning their singles rubbers, Kolkata ThunderBlades beat reigning champions Dempo Goa Challengers 9-6 in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 on Sunday. Kolkata's victory saw them move into the playoff spots, occupying fourth with 29 points. Goa, with six more game wins on the board, moved level on points with leaders Jaipur Patriots and U Mumba TT. The tie opened with a gripping clash between two of the league's best: Goa captain Harmeet Desai took the opening game 11-10 after a stunning com ...Read More >
Jaipur: The Gurjar community in Rajasthan blocked the Delhi-Mumbai railway track for almost two hours after the Mahapanchayat of the community called by the Gurjar Aarakshan Sangharsh Samiti at Pilupura in Bharatpur on Sunday. Although the Mahapanchayat ended with accepting the proposed draft sent by the state government on the demands of the community, but soon after this, the situation changed, and a mob led by some youth reached the nearby Delhi-Mumbai railway track, stopped a passenger train and removed the fishplates of the track. The youth leading the mob were not ready to accept the pr ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Volvo, the Swedish luxury carmaker on Friday said it plans to bring the new Volvo EX30 SUV, the entry level luxury electric car, during the forthcoming festive season, to boost electric penetration in the world's third largest car market. "In the last six months the electric car market in India has grown about 4.5 per cent in the mass car market while the luxury car market rose to 9 per cent. We want to accelerate this growth by bringing our new Volvo EX30 electric car during the festival season," Jyoti Malhotra, MD at Volvo Car India told Financial Chronicle in an exclusive interv ...Read More >
Shillong, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Even as the hectic search for the missing Madhya Pradesh woman continued for over two weeks on Saturday, Meghalaya's lone BJP Minister, Alexander Laloo Hek has supported the families' demand for a CBI probe into the death of Raja Raghuvanshi, whose wife Sonam is still missing. The decomposed body of Sonam's husband Raja Raghuvanshi was recovered on June 2. The couple from Indoor in Madhya Pradesh went missing on May 23 while visiting Meghalaya's Sohra-Cherrapunji areas, a tourism hotspot in the northeastern region. On Saturday, the Minister said that the CB ...Read More >
20-year-old Indian paddler Yashaswini Ghorpade sparked one of the big upsets of Ultimate Table Tennis season 6, beating former world number 11 Fan Siqi to help U Mumba TT seal a victory over Stanley's Chennai Lions this weekend. Ghorpade upset the Chinese player, ranked nearly 40 points ahead of her in the world rankings, winning the first game with ease 11-5, before coming back to seal the second 11-10. It was a show both of great promise and commendable resilience, as Ghorpade came back from 2 ...Read More >