NEW DELHI: Former India batsman Aakash Chopra believes India should give Prabhsimran Singh a chance in the third and final T20I against Zimbabwe after they have already sealed the series. India took an unassailable 2-0 lead with convincing wins in the first two matches. The last game will be played on Sunday in Harare.Speaking on…
India’s Rohit Sharma (ANI Photo) Former Indian wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta criticized the surrounding speculation Rohit SharmaIndia’s future during India’s ODI series against England, saying retirement rumors should never have gained traction while the team was still in contention.The debate raged after Rohit’s early dismissal in the second ODI at Cardiff, with reports saying the veteran…
Vijay Varma has denied writing a viral post on booking and privilege, calling it “all fake” on X. The post described two different trips of friends to the state exams. His explanation comes amid heated academic debates across the country. Vijay was last seen in ‘Matka King’, playing gambling king Brij Bhatti. Vijay Varma has…
PUNE: In a major embarrassment for Indian rowing, and the Army Rowing Association (ARN) in particular, World Cup gold medalist Lakshay has been provisionally suspended after testing positive in an out-of-competition drug test. Lakshay, who combined with Ujjwal Singh to win the lightweight double sculls gold at the World Cup III in Switzerland last month,…
Neeraj Chopra (Image credit: X) India’s star attraction Neeraj Chopra finally landed in Glasgow on Saturday morning ahead of a high stakes men’s javelin throw competition.Sporting a black outfit consisting of a sweatshirt, track pants and a black cap, Chopra cut a relaxed figure as she hunkered down at the hotel where the athletics and…
India’s players celebrate (AP) Indian captain Shreyas Iyer indicated that the team management is likely to make changes to the playing XI for the third and final T20I against Zimbabwe after pacer Prince Yadav suffered a hamstring injury during the second match of the series. Having already secured the three-match contest with a 2-0 lead,…
‘You told me,’ I didn’t know you existed: Mareena Michael Kurisingal thanks supporters after Pearle Maaney’s row A player Mareena Michael Kurisingal has released a heartfelt message of thanks to those who stood by him following his recent comments about the actress and television presenter Pearl Maney.Taking to social media, Mareena revealed the support she…
Ishan Kishan and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Photo AFP) NEW DELHI: Guardian ship of India Ishan Kishan backed teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying the 15-year-old has all the qualities to become a match-winner for the national team.Kishan’s comments came after India’s 90-run win over Zimbabwe in the second T20I in Harare on Saturday. India were in early…
Messi makes first public appearance after World Cup debacle, watching a local match in Rosario before returning to Inter Miami / Image: X Lionel Messi made his first public appearance since Argentina’s defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, with the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner opting to spend time closer to home…
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…
‘Maharaja Hostel’ actors face internet crisis, say, ‘The response from the actors has been very encouraging’ The team behind Malayalam comedy ‘Maharaja Hostel’ has spoken out against what it describes as a malicious campaign targeting the film on social media.In a video shared on Instagram, the film’s newcomers urged people to watch the film in…
Three years ago, Jhandu Kumar was driving an e-rickshaw on the streets of Harnaut in BiharNalanda district to support his family.On Friday evening, the 29-year-old completed one of the most remarkable journeys in Indian parasport by winning bronze in the men’s para powerlifting event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.Jhandu finished with 130.9 points after…
‘Jyotika Ma’am gave several ideas for the film’: Venky Atluri shares how Suriya’s wife helped make ‘Vishwanath And Sons’ SyriaThe upcoming romantic drama ‘Vishwanath And Sons’ is one of the most anticipated Tamil dramas of the year.Directed by Venky Atlurimovie stars Mitha Baiju as the female lead and is expected to hit theaters on August…
My first memory of chess is from when I was seven years old.Entering the venue of my first international tournament, hand tucked into my mother’s, I signed under the emblem of FIDE, the international chess governing body. Three words, printed in a language I did not understand, caught my eye. Gens Una Sumus.As I stood…
NEW DELHI: Kavem Hodge scored an unbeaten 83 to guide the West Indies to 194/3 at stumps on a rain-affected opening day of the first Test against Pakistan at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad on Saturday.Only 67 overs were possible on Day 1 as rain and bad light curtailed play. Hodge remained at the…
‘Chennai Love Story’ box office collection day 1: Kiran Abbavaram’s film opens well; earns Rs 4.95 Cr India Net Kiran Abbavaram and Sri Gouri PriyaThe romantic drama ‘Chennai Love Story’ has opened with good results at the box office. The film, directed by debutant Ravi Namburi and written by Sai Rajesh, hit the theaters with…
Reports suggest that Yami Gautam might replace Vidya Balan in ‘Kahaani 3’. Director Sujoy Ghosh’s franchise began with ‘Kahaani’ (2012) and ‘Kahaani 2’ (2016), both starring Balan. The third part is said to be a new story in the direction of Gautam, which is still in development. Gautam is also shooting for ‘Nayyi Navelli’, a…
Rajinikanth biography: Is the ‘Jailer 2’ star planning to tell his biography? Here’s what we know Superstar Rajinikanth will soon be able to give fans a glimpse of his amazing journey through his biography.Although there is no official announcement from the actor or his team, recent reports suggest that the actor has been working on…
‘Karavali’ day 1 box office collections: Prajwal Devaraj-Raj B. Shetty starrer earns Rs 1.82 Cr India Net, opens flat Prajwal Devaraj and Raj B. ShettyThe latest Kannada drama ‘Karavali’ has opened consistently at the box office with its theatrical release. Directed by Gurudatt Ganiga, the film released on July 24, 2026, and has opened its…
‘Jana Nayagan’ box office collections on day 3: Thalapathy Vijay’s film jumps 34.8%; across Rs 92.35 Cr India Net Thalapathy Vijay‘Jana Nayagan’ saw a strong recovery at the box office on its first Saturday. After seeing a dip on Friday, the entertainer bounced back with a huge surge in donations on Day 3.According to Sacnilk,…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi reacts after losing to Spain in the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith) Ángel Di María has urged Lionel Messi not to retire from international football following Argentina’s defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA…
While many celebrities welcomed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on July 25, actors. Ranveer Shorey and Tara Deshpande became known for having a different opinion from the popular. While many people applauded the student movement led by Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), Sonam Wangchuk and protestors across the country, the two actors questioned Pradhan’s exit.Taking to…
FILE – FIFA President Gianni Infantino watches an international friendly soccer match between Iran and Costa Rica in Antalya, southern Turkey, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Riza Ozel, File) A leaked letter from FIFA president Gianni Infantino congratulating Argentina on finishing as a finalist at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has sparked fresh debate after…
Rajesh Khanna he was 31 years old when he married the youngest, 16 years old Dimple Kapadia in 1973. She stopped acting after getting married although she had a big hit as ‘Bobby’ as her debut. After having two daughters, Twinkle and Rinke Khanna, the couple separated. Although, they are not legally divorced. He moved…
India’s Jhandu Kumar celebrates his bronze medal. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: When ‘Jhandu Kumar’ rang out in the Commonwealth Games arena in Glasgow, it was no longer a name that invited ridicule. It was a name that had just delivered India’s first medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.For years, the para powerlifter from Bihar had…
Mirabai Chanu during the opening ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. (PTI Photo) As the weightlifting competition at the Commonwealth Games begins in Glasgow on Sunday, all eyes will be on Mirabai Chanu as she takes the platform in the women’s 48kg category, looking to make it three Commonwealth Games titles in a row.Mirabai…
India’s Sachin Siwach, in blue, competes against Canada’s Keoma Al-Ahmadieh. (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: India enjoyed another productive day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Saturday, with boxer Sachin Siwach advancing to the pre-quarterfinals and women’s bowlers pair Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh extending their unbeaten run to hold on to the semi-finals.A day…
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…
Photo credit: X/@thedurandcup Mohun Bagan Super Giant started their Durand Cup campaign with a 1-0 win over arch-rivals East Bengal in the opening match of the tournament at the Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday.Sahal Abdul Samad scored the only goal of the game in the 52nd minute, while goalkeeper Vishal Kaith made a series of…
Ishan Kishan (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: Ishan Kishan was the undisputed star with the bat as India sealed the T20I series against Zimbabwe on Saturday, but it was a comical miss of a run-out behind the stumps that had social media buzzing long after the final ball.The wicket-keeper batsman, who smashed a brilliant 81 off…