India’s Maibam Martina Devi reacts during the women’s +86 kg final. (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: It has been a story of resilience, courage and heartbreak for Martina Devi Maibam, whose Commonwealth Games debut ended on Thursday with an emotional fifth place in the women’s over 86kg event.The 20-year-old Manipuri lifter came within touching distance of…
Indian hockey team players in new saffron jersey Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and former minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik on Thursday criticized the decision to change the Indian hockey team’s jersey color from its traditional blue to saffron, saying it had hurt the sentiments of sports fans.The Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams will…
Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: India enjoyed a strong day in the athletics arena in the 2026 Commonwealth Games as Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu qualified for the men’s triple jump final, while Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir Singh ensured a clean sweep in the men’s javelin qualification.National record…
Neeraj Chopra warms up ahead of men’s javelin qualification round at Commonwealth Games 2026. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra led a clean sweep for India in men’s javelin qualification at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with all three Indian throwers advancing to medal in Glasgow on Thursday.Joining the former Commonwealth Games champion…
Image Credit: Hockey India NEW DELHI: Hockey India (HI) on Thursday explained why the Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams will wear saffron jerseys instead of their traditional blue jerseys at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, saying the decision was taken both for technical reasons and the national significance of the colour.The move drew…
Ranveer Singh with ‘Indian Trump’ Avinash Agarwal from ‘India’s Got Latent 2’; A comedian shoots a player saying, ‘Thank you for wearing men’s clothes’ Ranveer Singhwho has mostly been away from the public following the success of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, made a rare appearance that left fans ecstatic. The actor was spotted by Avinash Agarwal,…
Spider-Man’s greatest strength is not his ability to shoot webs but his ability to make people believe he can be a hero too, says filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton, explaining why the friendly superhero has inspired generations around the world. That Spider-Man belongs to Mumbai as much as he does to New York was revealed recently…
Arundhati Choudhary, Sachin Siwach and Sakshi Chaudhary (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Indian boxers continued their impressive run at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with six more boxers reaching the semi-finals on Wednesday. The results took India’s boxing medal haul to 10, which has already bettered the seven medals the country won at the 2022 Birmingham…
South Indian OTT releases this week: From ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ to ‘Balan: The Boy’, here’s what to watch It’s another week with new South Indian movies hitting the platforms. From emotional and psychological dramas to action thrillers and interesting stories, viewers have a wide range of topics to choose from. Here’s a look at the…
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ is already making box office records in India even before its theatrical release. Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures’ latest movie, which stars Tom Holland ahead, he registered for an unprecedented ticket sale. The huge success of this movie surpassed ‘Avengers: Endgame’ to set a new mark for the Hollywood movie in…
India’s Gulveer Singh crosses the finish line to win the silver medal in the men’s 10,000 meters final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Indian long-distance runner Gulveer Singh scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win a medal in the men’s 10,000m at the Commonwealth…
Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah (Agency Image) The senior men’s selection committee, chaired by Ajit Agarkar, has announced the 15-member squad for the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, starting on August 15 in Galle. Ravindra Jadeja, who was rested for the Afghanistan Test, returns to the squad, while spinner Saransh Jain earned his first call-up…
Sarvesh Anil Kushare poses after winning the silver medal in the men’s high jump final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Monday, July 27, 2026. (AP Photo) Sarvesh Kushare became the first Indian to win a silver medal in men’s high jump at the Commonwealth Games after finishing second in Glasgow on Monday.The 31-year-old…
Five student movements reshaped Indian politics, education and public policy. (Allianz International Photo) Student protests played a decisive role in shaping modern India. While many campus demonstrations remain local, some have reached far beyond the confines of the university, influencing governments, changing public policy, and leaving a lasting mark on the country’s politics and education.From…
India’s Abhishek Sharma (AP Photo) India as a whole Abhishek Sharma etched his name in the record books after recording the best bowling figures by an Indian opener in T20I cricket during the second T20I against Zimbabwe on Saturday. The left-arm spinner returned figures of 3/17, surpassing every Indian opener to produce the finest bowling…
India’s Anahat Singh created history by becoming the country’s first world junior squash champion after defeating Egypt’s Ruqayya Salem in the girls’ final of the 2026 World Junior Squash Championship in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada on Saturday.Top seed Anahat beat second seed Salem 3-0 (11-3, 11-7, 11-9) to claim the title and end Egypt’s long run in…
Salman Khan has gone viral on the internet, thanks to her posts protesting the NEET paper leak and her viral, ‘Sonam it’s done bro’ line. Amidst these events, the actor also showed off his high-end flair by launching an anticipatory wristwatch designed in collaboration with a popular watch brand. A special watch, called “The World…
India’s Pinki Singh, left, and Rupa Rani Tirkey during women’s doubles section play. (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: The Indian women’s doubles combination of Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh continued their unbeaten run at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, overcoming Tonga in a tie-breaker on Saturday to move a step closer to the bowls semi-finals.The experienced…
The Indian Air Force has started recruitment for MTS Group C; as of July 27, 2026, a total of 6 offline applications are accepted for positions The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released Advertisement No. 02/2026, inviting applications for direct recruitment to Multi-Task Personnel (MTS) under Group C civilian posts. Eligible Indian citizens can apply…
From Panchayat, Mirzapur, to Poacher: How the hinterland became OTT’s hotspot.Image courtesy: Instagram Once upon a time, the story of a protagonist could not begin until the train departed the station. The train had to leave the small town behind for them to “make it big”. Only cities with skyscrapers and picturesque skylines sheltered “ambitions”….
NEW DELHI: Junior para-cyclist Lisha Das has intensified her dispute with the country’s sports authorities ahead of her departure for the Commonwealth Games by informing the Cycling Federation of India (CFI) that she will not wear India’s official kit and will wear her own Tricolour. She also said she would stay out of the team…
Gautam Gambhir and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image Agency) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi burst onto the international scene in spectacular fashion during India’s first T20I against Zimbabwe on Thursday, becoming the youngest player ever to score a maiden T20I half-century.The 15-year-old became the youngest player to score a maiden T20I half-century after hitting an 18-ball fifty in Harare. It…
Indian fast bowler Mukesh Kumar was on Friday appointed as deputy superintendent of police (DSP) by the Bihar government under its ‘Medal Lao Naukri Pao’ policy. He said the initiative would encourage athletes across the state to work harder.Mukesh got his appointment letter from Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary in Patna. India Pacer Akash Deep…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the Indian contingent success ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, expressing confidence that the athletes would compete with determination and inspire the nation. India begin their campaign on Thursday with a 124-member contingent looking to make a strong impact despite the reduced competition schedule.“As the #Glasgow2026…
They skipped campus placements to help Indian soldiers, and today, their robots are taking on Siachen’s toughest challenges. (Photo: X Post) Every year, thousands of engineering graduates across India prepare for campus internships in the hope of landing a high-paying corporate job. For most, receiving an acceptance letter is the ultimate reward after four years…
Rajat Patidar with the IPL trophy (ANI Photo) Old Indian ship Hanuma Vihari criticized the Indian team management for the departure Rajat Patidar out of India’s T20I squad for the Zimbabwe series. Vihari believes that Patidar deserved a place after his impressive performances and leadership with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while also questioning the overall balance…
India’s Commonwealth Games contingent suffered a setback on the day of the Glasgow 2026 opening ceremony, with judoka Arun Kumar withdrawing from the competition after failing a drugs test.The rising 73kg judoka was declared ineligible following an adverse analytical result in an out-of-competition test conducted by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA). His withdrawal reduces India’s…
Dhamaal 4 Day 14 box office collection (Image Credits IMDb) ‘Dhamaal 4’ continues to enjoy a solid performance as it enters Day 14. The comedy entertainer has remained healthy in the second week despite an expected decline in the weekend and new competition at the box office. Having already crossed the notorious Rs. 100 crore…
“Jana Nayagan” has reached the theaters, and the film has already added another event Vijayamazing work. Before its release, the much-anticipated entertainer crossed 1 million ticket sales on the platform, confirming the incredible anticipation surrounding the film. The win happened before the premiere and has now become one of the biggest milestones in the film’s…