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Ranji Trophy: Jalaj Saxena Grabs 9/68 As Bengal Stare At Second Successive Defeat | Cricket News
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Ranji Trophy: Jalaj Saxena Grabs 9/68 As Bengal Stare At Second Successive Defeat | Cricket News

[ad_1] Domestic cricket stalwart Jalaj Saxena destroyed Bengal with career-best figures of 9/68 as the visitors found themselves on the brink of a second successive defeat in the Ranji Trophy Group D in Kerala on Sunday. Resuming on 172/8, Bengal managed to add just eight runs to their overnight total with the veteran all-rounder adding two more wickets to his name. The 37-year-old now has 439 wickets and has 6600-plus runs from 138 matches in first-class cricket. Despite a substantial lead, Kerala skipper Sanju Samson chose not to enforce follow-on and declared their second essay at 265/...
Ranji Trophy Preview: Veterans, Young Hopefuls Embark On A Fresh Journey | Cricket News
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Ranji Trophy Preview: Veterans, Young Hopefuls Embark On A Fresh Journey | Cricket News

[ad_1] Bright dreams of a new journey, desperation to stage a comeback and desire to rediscover old glory will be the dominant themes of this season's Ranji Trophy that begins at various centres across the country from Friday. On the periphery, the latest edition of the premier domestic competition might appear to be having little or no say in the cricketing fortunes of a clutch of players, especially with India's batting and bowling line-ups almost sealed in Tests. The selectors also might not ring in too many changes for the five-match home rubber against England later this month.Also India will play the red-ball format only in September at home against Bangladesh, courtesy an avalanche of white-ball matches, including the IPL and the T20 World Cup in June.So, it might seem like there ...
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Baba Indrajith’s Ton Powers Tamil Nadu To Semi-Final, Rajasthan Pacers Crush Kerala | Cricket News
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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Baba Indrajith’s Ton Powers Tamil Nadu To Semi-Final, Rajasthan Pacers Crush Kerala | Cricket News

[ad_1] Seasoned Baba Indrajith helped himself to a fine hundred while another senior campaigner Vijay Shankar scored a half-century as Tamil Nadu cruised into the semi-finals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy with a seven wicket victory over Mumbai in Rajkot on Monday. Tamil Nadu will meet Haryana in the first semi-final after the latter comfortably got past Bengal by four wickets in another last eight encounter. The second semi-final will be played between formidable Karnataka and a spirited Rajasthan. Karnataka got past Vidarbha by seven wickets in an easy chase while Rajasthan was the only team to defend successfully as they hammered Kerala by 200 runs in another last eight clash.Easy for TNIt was Tamil Nadu's experienced spinners R Sai Kishore (3/51) and IPL specialist Varun Chakravarthy (3...
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Defending Champions Saurashtra Get Title Defence Underway Against Kerala | Cricket News
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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Defending Champions Saurashtra Get Title Defence Underway Against Kerala | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Cheteshwar Pujara© AFPVijay Hazare Trophy gets underway on Thursday, with defending champions Saurashtra taking on Kerala at the KSCA Cricket Ground in Alur. Test batter Cheteshwar Pujara will be under the spotlight along with skipper Jaydev Unadkat, who was Saurashtra's highest wicket-taker last season. Samarth Vyas, the side's highest run-scorer last season, and wicketkeeper-batter Harvik Desai, the team's second-highest run-getter during their campaign in 2022-23 season, will also be closely watched. Last season's runners-up Maharashtra will get their campaign underway versus Jharkhand in Jaipur.With skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad on India duty for the upcoming T20Is against Australia, Maharashtra will likely be led by their T20 captain Kedar Jadhav.As for the Maharashtr...
4 Cities In Kerala Every Food Enthusiast Needs To Explore
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4 Cities In Kerala Every Food Enthusiast Needs To Explore

[ad_1] Kerala's dining scene is witnessing an unprecedented boom, with the state's rich culinary heritage and distinct regional experiences shaping its diverse culinary landscape. This unique culinary journey is now being extensively chronicled by a growing community of content creators and Instagrammers, mirroring the trend seen across India. Additionally, the proliferation of international dining experiences in cities like Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram has added an exciting new dimension to Kerala's food scene. From Kozhikode's scrumptious biryanis to Fort Kochi's hipster cafes to street food in Thiruvananthapuram, each city in Kerala is a foodie paradise.Also Read: 7 Street Foods From Kerala That Should Be On Every Foodie's ListHere Are 4 Citites In Kerala Every Foodie Must Visit:1. Ko...
Husband Jailed For Life For Murdering Kerala Nurse, 2 Children In UK
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Husband Jailed For Life For Murdering Kerala Nurse, 2 Children In UK

[ad_1] Police broke door, found Saju Chelavalel with knife, tasered and arrested him. (Representational)London: A 52-year-old man, who pleaded guilty to the triple murder of his nurse wife from Kerala and their two children, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 40 years behind bars by a UK court.Saju Chelavalel, also from Kerala, appeared at Northampton Crown Court in eastern England on Monday, having previously admitted to killing his wife Anju Asok, 35, and children Jeeva Saju, 6 and Janvi Saju, 4.Justice Edward Pepperall referred to an audio recording taken at the time of Anju's death, which was played to the court during the sentencing hearing."While you were squeezing the life out of your wife, your children can be heard crying in the background for their m...
Kerala becomes India’s first state to have internet service with KFON; 4 things to know
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Kerala becomes India’s first state to have internet service with KFON; 4 things to know

[ad_1] Earlier last week, the Kerala government announced that it will launch Kerala Fibre Optic Network (KFON) soon in the state with an aim to provide free internet services to more than 20 lakh BPL families. And now, the project has become a reality as KFON has been officially announced and as many as 7000 families have already got access to free internet, as per reports. The launch comes four years after the ruling party announced that access to the internet would be a basic right in the state of Kerala. It is also the first state in India to have its own internet service. Under the scheme, every household will get 1.5 GB of data per day at the speed of 15 Mbps.The service is not just for households as more than 30,000 government institutions that include offices, educational instit...
Kerala Plans Passenger Ship Service To Gulf To Beat Exorbitant Air Charges
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Kerala Plans Passenger Ship Service To Gulf To Beat Exorbitant Air Charges

[ad_1] Thiruvananthapuram: The CPI(M)-led LDF government in Kerala is planning to launch a passenger ship service between the coast of the southern state and the Gulf countries to provide affordable travel for Malayali expatriates in the Middle East who are forced to pay exorbitant airline charges for their trips home.A high-level meeting held here on Wednesday decided to devise a plan to start a passenger ship service between Kerala and the Gulf, state Port Minister Ahammad Devarkovil said.The minister said airline companies charge exorbitant money from ordinary expatriates for their travel during festive seasons.They are forced to set aside the lion's share of their meagre savings for travel, Devarkovil said.The minister said the project was planned at the high-level meeting organised ...
Ranji Trophy: Karnataka-Kerala Match Ends In Draw; Wins For Goa, Jharkhand, Rajasthan | Cricket News
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Ranji Trophy: Karnataka-Kerala Match Ends In Draw; Wins For Goa, Jharkhand, Rajasthan | Cricket News

[ad_1] Karnataka gained three points after its Ranji Trophy Group C match against Kerala petered out to a draw on the fourth and final day in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. The visiting team extended its lead to 143 runs adding 75 more runs to its overnight 410 for 6. Karnataka's total of 485 for 9 declared was built on a superb double ton by India Test discard Mayank Agarwal (208, 360 balls, 17 fours, five sixes). The Kerala batters made 96 for 4 in 51 overs to deny Karnataka any opening as the game ended in a draw. Karnataka picked up three points.Earlier in the day, Karnataka batters B R Sharath (53, 101 balls, 5 fours) and Shubhang Hegde (50 not out, 138 balls, 2 fours) helped themselves to half-centuries as the team sought to extend the lead. Hegde, who batted cautiously, added 53 ru...
7 Street Foods From Kerala That Should Be On Every Foodie’s List
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7 Street Foods From Kerala That Should Be On Every Foodie’s List

[ad_1] The lush greenery, stunning backwaters, and peaceful beaches are just a few of the images that come to our mind when we say Kerala, but the state has so much more to offer. And if you are a foodie, then nothing better than it! Kerala's food is renowned for its liberal use of spices, coconuts, and locally grown veggies. This cuisine has a wide spectrum of flavours, from hot and sour to mild and sweet. So, if you also want to try Kerala cuisine, here we bring you some easy-to-make street foods from the region that can be made at home. Check out the recipes below:(Also Read: Kerala Egg Roast, Kerala Fish Fry And More: 7 Lip-Smacking Non-Vegetarian Kerala Recipes)Here Are 7 Street Foods From Kerala1. Kerala Parotta (Our Recommendation)The Malabar Parotta, is a type of thick and fluffy...