Rourkela, 21, India

Indian players Navneet, Mumtaz optimistic of Olympic medal for women's team following Hockey India League revival

Navneet Kaur and Mumtaz Khan express joy over the upcoming women’s Hockey India League. They believe the league will help develop new stars and boost their chances of winning an Olympic medal. The revamped league will feature 6 women's teams and begins on Dec…

2024-10-22 06:52

Hockey India League back in business after a 7-year hiatus

The Hockey India League (HIL) has been relaunched after a seven-year hiatus. Auctions were held in New Delhi where franchises picked up players from around the world. The league will boost Indian hockey by involving former players and hosting matches in citie…

2024-10-19 18:27

L’Inde, nouvel eldorado des hockeyeurs ?

Après trois jours intenses d’enchères, ce sont finalement 17 Belges, dont cinq joueuses, qui ont été draftés pour disputer la sixième édition de la rémunératrice Hockey India League. Une compétition qui débutera le 28 décembre et qui se profile comme une magn…

2024-10-18 12:56

Michael Bloomberg says he will give $1 million to 25 cities with the most innovative ideas to transform essential services

The billionaire's philanthropy initiative is looking for cities with the most imaginative ideas to transform essential services.

2024-10-16 16:53

Bloomberg Philanthropies launches its largest Mayors Challenge ever to inspire city leaders globally

The beauty of Rourkela, India’s city-changing idea is in its simplicity. Giving farmers affordable access to cold storage for their crops reduces waste and increases sales. What turned that idea into an award winner in the annual Bloomberg Philanthropies Glob…

2024-10-16 15:02

Hockey India League: Costliest buys Harmanpreet, Udita raring to play

Harmanpreet Singh and Udita Duhan can't wait to enthrall fans with their dazzling stickwork after walking away with the best bids in the men's and women's section at the Hockey India League auctions. While Harmanpreet was bagged by Soorma Hockey Club, represe…

2024-10-16 10:17

Indian defender Udita Duhan attracts highest bid in first half of HIL women's auction

In New Delhi, Indian defender Udita Duhan became the costliest buy at the Hockey India League women's auction, purchased by Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers for Rs 32 lakh. Dutch star Yibbi Janssen and young Indian forward Sunelita Toppo were other top buys. Overal…

2024-10-15 15:19

IFGL Refractories surges over 5% on plans to set up greenfield facility

Shares of IFGL Refractories soared up to 5.5 per cent at Rs 624.90 per share on the NSE

2024-10-15 06:42

HIL Auction: Harmanpreet tops list of expensive picks!

Indian men's hockey Olympic medal winning captain Harmanpreet Singh's services were secured by Soorma Hockey Club for the upcoming season of the Hockey India League (HIL) for a massive Rs 78 lakh, becoming the most expensive player in the league.

2024-10-13 12:18