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20 Jun

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) Partners with India’s First Pan-Disability Cricket Team for Historic England Tour.

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Mumbai, June, 2025: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company, is proud to announce its collaboration with India’s first pan-disability cricket team as they prepare to embark on a landmark tour to England. This pioneering initiative marks a significant step towards fostering inclusivity and diversity in Indian sports. The dynamic team, comprising talented players with physical, hearing, and intellectual disabilities, is set to make history by representing India in their international debut at the Vitality IT20 Mixed Disability Series against England. Under the inspiring leadership of Mumbai’s Ravindra Sante, the team will play seven T20 International matches across renowned…

19 Jun

S8UL qualifies for grand finals in three titles at Esports World Cup 2025

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S8UL will represent India in Apex Legends, MLBB, EAFC 25, and more at the Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia S8UL, a global powerhouse in esports and gaming content, has officially qualified for the grand finals of Apex Legends, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB), and EAFC 25 at the upcoming Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Featuring a record-breaking prize pool of $70 million (approx. INR 598 crore), the EWC 2025 is set to be one of the biggest esports events in history. Apex Legends S8UL’s Apex Legends squad, featuring Rick Wirth (Sharky), Benjamin Spaseski (Jesko), and Tom Canty (Legacy), qualified for the…

18 Jun

ACT Fibernet Collaborates with Amazon Prime to Offer Prime Lite Benefits to Consumers

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Mumbai : Combining fast internet with the best of entertainment, shipping and shopping benefits, ACT Fibernet, India’s prominent wired Internet Service Provider, has partnered with Amazon Prime to launch new Prime Lite plans, delivering unparalleled value. These new plans provide customers with seamless, high-speed internet coupled with unlimited access to premium entertainment through Prime Video. With Prime Lite subscriptions, members can enjoy unparalleled entertainment from Prime Video’s extensive library of award-winning and blockbuster Indian and international Originals, TV shows, movies, and more, on a single device of their choice, in HD quality. Prime members also enjoy benefits like free unlimited…

18 Jun

NODWIN Gaming Partners with Chess.com and ChessBase India to Develop Chess Esports in India

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National Bureau : NODWIN Gaming has announced a partnership with Chess.com and ChessBase India to collaborate on a long-term initiative aimed at expanding the chess esports ecosystem in India. The partnership brings together three organizations with different roles in the chess and gaming landscape. NODWIN Gaming will oversee production, broadcast, and commercial operations. ChessBase India will provide access to the domestic chess community and its grassroots networks. Chess.com will offer its digital platform, tournament infrastructure, and community engagement tools. According to the companies, the collaboration will involve joint efforts in producing original content, launching new competitive formats, and engaging both…

16 Apr

GM Srinath Narayanan Joins Chessbrainz as Brand Ambassador to Boost Global Chess Education

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New Delhi: – Olympiad gold medal-winning coach Grandmaster Srinath Narayanan has joined global online chess academy Chessbrainz as brand ambassador. The collaboration, facilitated by MGD1, aims to strengthen structured chess education across 50+ countries. Srinath, one of India’s leading chess coaches and a mentor to players like Arjun Erigaisi and Nihal Sarin, will contribute to enhancing Chessbrainz’s curriculum, developing its coaching framework, and providing students with direct access to high-level training. The partnership also includes the use of his name and image in training initiatives. “Chess education is evolving, and platforms like Chessbrainz are making structured learning accessible to more…

09 Apr

Indian Esports Giant S8UL Sets Sights on Global Stage with Esports World Cup 2025 Entry

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Mumbai: – S8UL, the Indian esports and gaming content scene, has announced its ambitious participation in the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025, signaling a major step for Indian esports on the global stage. The organization will compete in five diverse titles at the prestigious tournament, scheduled to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 7 to August 24. The initial wave of game titles S8UL will be fielding teams in includes Chess, EAFC 25, Tekken 8, Call of Duty (COD): Warzone, and Apex Legends. The company has hinted at further title announcements and official team rosters in the coming…

06 Oct

Vanderbilt Shocks Alabama for Historic Victory

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The Vanderbilt Commodores celebrated a monumental achievement on Saturday, stunning the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide with a thrilling 40-35 victory, marking their first win against a top-ranked team in program history. Fans flooded the field, tearing down a goalpost and parading it through the streets before tossing it into the Cumberland River, a fitting tribute to a long-awaited triumph. Running back Sedrick Alexander shone with two touchdown runs, while Randon Fontenette made a pivotal impact with a pick-six. Quarterback Diego Pavia outperformed Heisman contender Jalen Milroe, leading Vanderbilt to a victory that ended a 23-game losing streak against Alabama,…

14 Sep

Shannon Sharpe Admits to Lying About Phone Hack After Sex Act Goes Live on Instagram

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Former NFL tight end and ESPN analyst Shannon Sharpe found himself at the center of a social media storm on Wednesday when a sexually explicit video was unexpectedly posted to his Instagram account. The brief video, containing audio of a woman moaning but no identifiable faces, raised immediate concerns among Sharpe’s 3.2 million followers. While the video quickly disappeared, thousands had already witnessed the NSFW content. Sharpe initially addressed the situation, claiming his account had been hacked. However, in a later statement, Sharpe admitted to lying about the hack and confessed that he was responsible for the video. The incident…

12 Sep

Arsenal Teams Up with NTT DATA for Digital Transformation

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Arsenal Football Club has partnered with NTT DATA, a leading global IT services provider, to become the club's first Official Digital Transformation Partner. The multi-year collaboration aims to enhance the Arsenal supporter experience through new technologies and data-driven insights. NTT DATA will leverage its expertise in digital transformation to strengthen Arsenal's connection with its global fan base. This will include improving the club's digital platforms and capabilities to support growth, enhance performance, and deepen supporter engagement. The partnership will see NTT DATA provide Arsenal with data analytics tools, machine learning, and real-time integrations. These technologies will enable Arsenal to create…

05 Sep

Young Golf Prodigy Drona Singh Dhull Shines at NCR Cup

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Gurugram: Drona Singh Dhull, a Grade 5 student of Orchids The International School in Gurugram, secured second place in Category D in the prestigious NCR Cup 16th Junior Golf Tournament 2024. The competition, organised by Abhimanyu Parmar, was held at the Delhi Golf Club and drew over 300 junior players from the NCR region. Drona's outstanding performance against stiff opposition on the difficult Lodhi and Peacock Courses earned him second place and a certificate. Drona, who has been training with Class A golf professional Mr. Arjun Malik for the past three years, credits his accomplishment to hard work and a…