Egypt’s leader Hossam Hassan explains his viral ‘X’ gesture, denies allegations of racism and makes surprise statement about Lionel Messi’s emotional reaction / Image: AP Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has spoken out after his controversial ‘X’ gesture during his side’s dramatic 3-2 FIFA World Cup 16 defeat to Argentina sparked widespread debate. The moment, directed…
Ben Stokes he responded to criticism from Great Britain Ian Botham with a tongue-in-cheek social media post after announcing his retirement from international cricket.Stokes, who retired from international cricket during the Trent Bridge Test against New Zealand last month, was the subject of a light-hearted remark by Botham on the Test Match Special podcast. Reflecting…
After being caught in a lengthy review battle and removed from ZEE5 within 48 hours of its release, Diljit Dosanjh‘Satluj’ has remained in the news. Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the film, the director Honey Trehan has now revealed that Diljit only paid Re 1 for the project, and did not accept his usual fee…
Inside Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt’s intimate wedding: Amin Hajee talks about their love story and Aamir and Quinn’s happy relationship Aamir KhanHis best friend and co-star of Lagaan Amin Hajee shared details about the superstar’s secret wedding with Gauri Spratt, giving fans a glimpse of the celebration and Aamirlife away from the light.Speaking to…
Sohail Khan and his ex-wife, Seema Sajdeh, partners There is Kemmu‘s reality show ‘Alliance’. Ever since Seema joined the show, she has been helping Sohail look at the twists and turns of the show. Despite their divorce, they continue to be friends with each other and look out for each other in ‘Alliance’. In a…
India’s Hardik Pandya, right, celebrates with teammate Ishan Kishan (AP Photo) The revamped International Cricket Council (ICC) format for the 2027 ODI World Cup has not only increased India’s chances and Pakistan facing it three times during the tournament, but it also raised criticism about how inclusive cricket’s biggest event really is. At a time…
Engineer, teacher and environment Sonam Wangchuk he is in the news for his endless hunger for the NEET paper leak and is on day 18. The search for the Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, Wangchuk says he has lost 8kg since he started the protests on June 28, while a drop in blood pressure…
2026 Female champion candidate Vaishali with her mother (FIDE Photo) The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has approved a new qualification system for the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2028 and the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2028. These events decide who will challenge for the World Championship titles. The updated rules are designed to make ranking fairer, rewarding…
More than 10 million sign a petition to kick Argentina out of the FIFA World Cup More than ten million people have signed an online petition at argentinaout.org demanding that Argentina be kicked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, accusing FIFA and match officials of favoring Lionel Messi and the defending champions. The petition,…
India’s Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif he defended Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Amid renewed scrutiny over his future, he says India’s focus on replacing experienced players with youngsters just because they can hit sixes is the wrong approach. The debate resurfaces after Rohit and Kohli suffered disappointing returns…
Spanish midfielder Rodri etched his name FIFA World Cup history with a record performance against France, helping La Roja secure a 2-0 win and a place in the 2026 World Cup finals. According to data platform OptaJoe, the midfield general completed an astonishing 655 passes during the tournament, setting a new record for most passes…
Spanish star Lamine Yamal has been the target of an attempted robbery just hours after helping his country secure a place in the country. FIFA World Cup final The 19-year-old winger played a key role in Spain’s impressive 2-0 win over France, winning a crucial penalty as his side booked their place in Sunday’s title…
Inside India’s esports boom NEW DELHI: If numbers alone were enough, India would already be one of the world’s biggest esports markets. Around 600 million people now play games in the country. Mobile gaming (excluding real-money gaming) generated an estimated USD 1.1 billion in revenue through 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 2.4…
Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Lionel Messi (Image Agency) “Y ya lo ve, y ya lo ve. El que no salta, Es un ingles!”“And now you see, and now you see, whoever doesn’t jump is English.”It is one of the most common songs among football fans and players of Argentina. Follow the team wherever it…
India’s Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved major changes to the formats of its top men’s tournaments, introducing a new structure for both ODIs and the T20 World Cup, as well as approving a new global competition for associated nations ahead of the 2028 Men’s T20 World…
India’s campaign at the Japan Open Super 750 suffered a major setback on Wednesday as Ayush Shetty, Unnati Hooda and Lakshya Sen everyone crashed in the opening round.The early exits come at a worrying time, with India set to host the World Championships in New Delhi next month after a gap of 17 years.Ayush came…
Krishnavataram actress Sanskruti Jayana’s heritage haveli in Gujrat (Image Credits Instagram) ‘Krishnavataram’ Actress Sanskrit JayanaGrandson of Anandiben Patel, Governor of Uttar Pradesh and Chief Minister of Gujarat recently hosted viewers at his stunning home in Gujarat. More than just a beautiful building, the place stands as a tribute to the various handicraft traditions of India,…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates a goal; and England coach Thomas Tuchel. (AP Photos) England manager Thomas Tuchel has admitted he understands why Argentina chose to wear their iconic dark blue shirt for Wednesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final, saying he would have made the same decision if superstition was behind it.The defending champions will…
Shehnaaz Gill dealt with rumors of a relationship with a dancer turned actor Raghav Juyal. Speculations about the two have been circulating for months, with no one publicly confirming or denying their relationship. Rumors rose recently when the two arrived together at Raghav’s birthday party, where a viral video reportedly showed Shehnaaz sitting on his…
India’s Jasprit Bumrah (ANI Photo) India may have opened the three-match ODI series with a comfortable six-wicket win over England at Edgbaston, but the decision to leave Kuldeep Yadav out of the playing XI continued to spark debate after the match. The visitors made a dream start with the ball as Jasprit BumrahPrasidh Krishna and…
Anne Hathaway recalled worrying about disappointing Christopher Nolan after Interstellar before reuniting with him in The Odyssey. Photo credit (Instagram) Anne Hathaway jokingly revealed that she worried she had offended director Christopher Nolan during their collaboration on “Interstellar”, fearing that the incident would prevent him from casting her in future projects. The actress opened up…
Michael Johnston says there are currently no plans for a sequel to Obsession despite the film’s success. Photo credit (Instagram) Michael Johnston has responded that the horror film ‘Obsession’ may have been successful, saying that although it did very well at the box office, there are no plans in place for it. The 30-year-old actor…
The interior of Govinda and Sunita Ahuja’s Rs 16 crore Mumbai home is designed around Vastu with Italian furniture and rare decorations. The interior of Govinda and Sunita Ahuja’s Rs 16 crore Mumbai home is designed around Vastu with Italian furniture and rare decorations. The interior of Govinda and Sunita Ahuja’s Rs 16 crore Mumbai…
Dhamaal 4 Day 6 box office collection (Image Credits IMDb) ‘Dhamaal 4’, actor Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Riteish Deshmukh and Javed Jaafericontinues its steady performance as it hits its first weekend at the box office. After a successful opening weekend that showed with a huge collection of Rs. 28.50 crore on Sunday, the comedy dropped…
Spain fans revive viral ‘Viking Row’ celebration in Norway (Image: X) Norway’s 2026 FIFA World Cup journey ended with a quarter-final defeat in England, but the team’s iconic ‘Viking Row’ celebration continues to captivate football fans around the world.After Spain booked their place in the World Cup finals with a commanding 2-0 win over France,…
Diljit Dosanjh‘s ‘Satluj’ has been in the news ever since it was pulled from OTT two days after the film’s release. Earlier, the CBFC had said that the film would have 127 cuts, so the makers opted for an OTT release. Now, a filmmaker Anurag Kashyap said former CBFC chairman Prasoon Joshi had criticized Diljit…
With just a few days left for its theatrical release, the buzz is doing the rounds Vijay‘Jana Nayagan’ is growing with new updates. Vijay’s last film was reviewed after multiple reviews by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). This latest development has caught the attention of fans as the film has not only kept…
Amid the controversies surrounding ‘Satluj’, the director Honey Trehan has refuted claims that his Diljit Dosanjh starrer is a fake movie, capable of disrupting social harmony. Commenting on the controversy surrounding the film, the director said that the response below tells a different story, saying that Hindus and Sikhs in Punjab have been watching the…
Linda Nosková and Jannik Sinner participate in the traditional winners’ dance. (Photo credit: Wimbledon) Cool to successfully defend his Wimbledon crown, Jannik Sinner traded his racket for a tuxedo and his trademark composure for a dose of heartfelt humor, delighting fans with an honest admission that quickly became one of the most talked about moments…