Uttarakhand Sports Minister Rekha Arya has extended a special invitation to Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha to attend the opening ceremony of the 38th National Games in Dehradun. This premier multi-sporting event will see 10,000 athletes competing in 32 disciplines, with 450 gold medals up for grabs. The ceremony, which is being held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, is being inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who also opened the previous two editions of the Games.
As Coldplay wraps up their highly anticipated India tour, fans were left spellbound by their final shows in Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. Social media was abuzz with excitement as concertgoers raved about the vibrant crowd, flawless organization, and top-notch infrastructure. This stark contrast to their earlier Mumbai performances left many fans wondering if Ahmedabad could be the go-to destination for future gigs.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the first train connecting Jammu to Kashmir in either the first or second week of February. The date for the inauguration has yet to be confirmed as the Railways is still awaiting approval from the Prime Minister's Office. The Prime Minister is expected to flag off the train from Katra and also visit the world's highest railway bridge, the Chenab bridge, during his visit. He will then address a public rally after the inauguration.
Fans still have a chance to experience Coldplay's electrifying performance at the highly anticipated "Music of the Spheres" tour. The grand finale will take place at the impressive Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on January 26, Sunday. The concert promises to be a four-hour extravaganza, featuring chart-topping hits and beloved classics. For those unable to attend in person, the concert will be available for live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
Coldplay made history over the weekend with their biggest concert ever in Ahmedabad, India. The British rock band performed at the massive Narendra Modi Stadium in front of over 100,000 enthusiastic fans. The official X account of Coldplay (formerly Twitter) shared a photo of the concert and encouraged fans to tune in on Disney+ Hotstar to catch the show. Fans shared their excitement and experiences on social media, making the concert a trending topic.
Chris Martin, the lead singer of Coldplay, showed his sweet and caring side while strolling on the streets. A young fan asked him for a concert ticket, and instead of turning him away, Martin gave him his personal badge. This adorable moment, caught on camera, has now gone viral. Meanwhile, Martin and his girlfriend Dakota Johnson were also spotted visiting a Shiva Temple in Mumbai before his highly anticipated India concerts. Despite being a huge name, the singer went unnoticed while taking a stroll on Marine Drive. Catch Coldplay's three back-to-back concerts at the DY Patil Stadium and a grand finale at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Karnataka's captain Mayank Agarwal led his team to a successful victory over Mumbai in their Vijay Hazare Trophy match, with the team pulling off the fifth-highest successful run chase in List A cricket history. Their victory came after an intense match against Mumbai at the Narendra Modi Stadium Ground B, with player Krishnan Shrijith scoring an unbeaten 150 off just 101 balls. This win cements Karnataka's position as a strong contender for the trophy.
The fourth and final test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy is set to begin on Thursday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Currently, India leads the four-match series 2-1. If India manages to win the final test, they will secure a spot in the ICC World Test Championship final in June, where they will face Australia at the Oval in London. Led by Rohit Sharma, Team India will be determined to win the match and secure their place in the final. Additionally, this test match is expected to break the record for the most number of viewers on the first day, which is currently held by a test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia.
British rock band Coldplay announces a fourth concert date in Ahmedabad, India as part of their highly anticipated "Music of the Spheres" World Tour. The band will perform at the Narendra Modi Stadium on January 25, 2025, with tickets going on sale November 16, 2024. However, after the chaos of online ticket scams during their previous Mumbai shows, concertgoers are warned to only purchase tickets through official platforms and avoid falling prey to unauthorized ticket sales.
Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and opener Smriti Mandhana lead India to victory against New Zealand in the third ODI at Narendra Modi Stadium. In a close match, India's middle order struggled, but Kaur and Mandhana's partnership built a solid foundation for the victory. With this win, India takes a 2-1 lead in the series.