FILE – The trophy is placed on display for the photographers before the soccer Champions League draw in Istanbul, Turkey, Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel, File) The Champions League has its 36-team field, its four seeding pots and, following Thursday’s draw in Monaco, a complete set of league-phase opponents. This season’s draw has…
Anangsha Biswas opens up about the darker side of Zarina’s popularity, revealing that she still receives uncomfortable messages since Mirzapur Season 1 Actress Anangsha Biswas, who returns as Zarina in the much-awaited Mirzapur film, says the overwhelming response to the trailer has left the cast “hakka-bakka”. While Zarina’s popularity has brought her immense recognition, Anangsha…
There’s something quietly refreshing about not just watching Vedika Pinto on screen in her recent show, ‘Musafir Cafe’, but also speaking to her. She is clear about her thoughts, articulate in expressing them, and there’s a spark that is hard to miss, one that reflects just as effortlessly on screen.Vedika doesn’t just reflect on the…
Smaran Ravichandran celebrates after scoring a century. (Syed Asif) NEW DELHI: Consistency is often the hardest quality to master in domestic cricket. Smaran Ravichandran has done exactly that. With 1534 runs in 26 innings at an average of 73.60, including three double hundreds, in the last two Ranji Trophy seasons, the Karnataka batter has firmly…
Aziz Abdul’s racism claim rejected after Commonwealth Games boss’ disqualification against England’s Damar Thomas / Image: Screengrab Commonwealth Sport has rejected allegations of racism made by Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul following his disqualification from the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with organizers insisting the decision against him was a legitimate playground decision made under the competition’s official…
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 football will witness one of its biggest matches when the Blue Tigers take on five-time FIFA World Cup champions Brazil in an international friendly at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on October 3.The All India Football Federation (AIFF) confirmed the game on Thursday following reports in the Brazilian media over the past few…
Ranbir Kapoor-Yash starrer Ramayana is like Avatar meets Gladiator in the world of The Lord of the Rings, says producer Namit Malhotra Nitesh Tiwari’s first trailer Ramayana: Part 1 has been unveiled, giving the audience a glimpse of one of India’s most popular mythological films. Even the four-minute trailer has been praised for its stunning…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The decision to name 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as East Zone vice-captain for the upcoming Duleep Trophy has raised eyebrows in the cricketing world, but the selectors believe they are investing in the future of Indian cricket.With experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan appointed captain, Sooryavanshi’s elevation as deputy is not seen…
Jaya Prada and Sridevi was one of the most popular actors of the 1980s, starring in many successful films together and becoming one of the most popular actors of Hindi cinema. However, behind the scenes, the two shared a long-distance relationship. Years after Sridevi’s death, Jaya Prada reflected on their equation, revealing that they never…
Glasgow: Scotland’s Melanie Woods competes as Noemi Alphonse of Mauritius takes to the track after a fall during the women’s T54 1500m wheelchair race at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, in Glasgow, Scotland. Woods wins the gold medal in this event. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary)(PTI07_30_2026_000105A) The women’s T54 1500m wheelchair final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games will…
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…
Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane Virat Kohli he paid tribute Ajinkya Rahane after the former India batsman announced his retirement from international cricket, describing him as his “favourite Test batting partner” and “safest pair of hands in the slips”.“In an Instagram post, Kohli shared a photo of himself with Rahane in India’s Test whites and praised…
Pooja Hegde is making good use of the break after the success of ‘Jana Nayagan.’ The actor recently shared his vacation in Budapest, Hungary, on Instagram, showing fans photos and videos from his vacation. The post showed the actor’s quieter side, from river views to cozy bookstores to beautiful streets. But it wasn’t just the…
An entertainer called “Mop Man” (real name CJ Scott Miller) breaks into his energetic dance routine while masquerading as a court cleaner at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. (Photo by Chris Anderson)/ Via Instagram The 2026 Commonwealth Games have had no shortage of memorable sporting moments, but one of the biggest viral sensations of the…
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…
Indian hockey team players in new saffron jersey (left) and India players celebrate after scoring a goal against Pakistan during their 2023 Asian Champions Trophy Hockey match (right) The decision to make saffron the primary color of the Indian hockey team’s jersey for the upcoming World Cup drew criticism from former captains Pargat Singh and…
Months after “Jana Nayagan” became the center of one of Tamil cinema’s biggest midwifery scandals, producer Pradeep E Ragav has opened up about his disappointment. The editor said the leak is still going on despite arrests by the authorities. His comments came after the film released in theaters after months of delays due to licensing…
From IIT Bombay to ‘Ramayana’: Inside Nitesh Tiwari’s journey as one of Bollywood’s most popular directors The release of the first trailer of ‘Ramayana’ has brought the filmmaker back Nitesh Tiwari in plain sight. The wannabe fantasy epic, shows Ranbir KapoorYash, with Sai Pallavi, is one of the biggest hits in the director’s career. Over…
Australia’s Josh Hazlewood, left, celebrates the wicket of Virat Kohli, right, during play on day three of the third cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia. (File photo/PTI) Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood he set his sights on winning the Test series in South Africa, India and England as the…
‘Ramayana’ trailer: Why didn’t the makers reveal about Sunny Deol’s Lord Hanuman? Read it here The first trailer of Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ has finally been unveiled, giving the audience their first glimpse. Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Yash as Ravana, and Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita. While the look and feel of the film has…
Producer Ekta Ravi Kapoor he rented out his Juhu flat in Mumbai with a monthly rent of Rs 1.5 lakh. The rental property is in Ekta House, a four-storey building in Juhu. According to the registered documents, the rental property also includes one parking space.The holiday and license agreement is valid from March 1, 2025,…
The success of ‘Jana Nayagan’ has come as a huge relief to all associated with the film. Director H. Vinoth in the past he was expressing his opinion on the journey of the film, when the artist K. Venkat Narayana he has now opened up about the challenges the team faced before releasing it. The…
Neeraj Chopra, Tharanga Pathirage and Arshad Nadeem Two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopraalong with Rohit Yadav and Yashvir Singh, qualified for the men’s javelin final after finishing in the top 12 in the qualifying round at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Thursday.Chopra, who won the Commonwealth Games title in 2018, finished fifth with a best…
Ramayana star Rakul Preet Singh returns to fitness after 1.5 years of recovery in the trailer of the release (Image Credits IMDb and Instagram) Like Nitesh Tiwari‘is’Ramayana‘ continues to dominate the conversation after launching its trailer at Brahma mahurat today, Rakul Preet Singh shared an update on her fitness journey, revealing that she is back…
Stephen Fleming (ANI Photo) The former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) coach is big from New Zealand Stephen Fleming has been appointed as England’s Test men’s head coach, with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirming one of the biggest coaching moves in world cricket.The 53-year-old replaces a fellow New Zealander Brendon McCullumwho stepped down…
Josh Allen (File picture, AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Josh Allen he opens up about how fatherhood has changed him in a very personal way. After welcoming his daughter Harper with wife Hailee Steinfeld Earlier this year, the Buffalo Bills quarterback says he now understands parents in crisis differently, especially those who face pain, fear and uncertainty…
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…
Actor Kavin shared one of the happiest moments of his life with his fans. The popular Tamil star took to social media to announce that he and his wife, Monicka, have been blessed with twins. The news soon went viral as fans, friends, and filmmakers flooded the comment box with words of appreciation. The actor’s…