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Anora, the Sean Baker-directed film bagged not one but five awards at the 97th Academy Awards. The categories include Best Actress, Best Director, Best Film, Best Original Screenplay, and Best…
Skipper Rohit Sharma struck down the notion of India having an unfair advantage in the Champions Trophy due to playing all their matches in Dubai, saying it is not their…
The 97th Academy Awards was a star-studded event as always, with wild moments, controversies, big wins, and hilarious acts. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, at the Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre in Los…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is just round the corner but defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have still not announced their captain for the new season. KKR won…
Ola Electric Mobility Ltd. is laying off over a thousand employees and contract workers, people familiar with the matter said, as one of India’s top scooter-makers races to pare ballooning…
Amid the massive row over Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed’s fat-shaming of Team India captain Rohit Sharma, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi has said the cricketer, “with extra pounds of…
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that visually impaired people are eligible to become judges, striking down a rule of the Madhya Pradesh Judicial Services. A bench of Justices JB…
Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) on Monday announced it has refinanced $1.06 billion to develop India’s largest solar-wind hybrid renewable cluster in Rajasthan — achieving another milestone in its capital…
India’s job market is witnessing a significant shift, with job opportunities for women soaring by 48 per cent in 2025 compared to the previous year, a new report said on…
In a double murder that has shocked Kalanjoor village in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district, a 32-year-old man allegedly hacked his wife and her friend to death because he suspected they were…
Only a handful of matches in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region get the juices flowing quite like the Saudi Clasico, featuring Al-Ittihad, the country’s oldest surviving football…
The Indian cricket team booked their Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal berth without a single loss after they defeated New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. India are the only side in…
History weighs heavily against them but India would rely on a potent spin battery and familiarity with the conditions to break the knockout jinx against an undermanned Australia when the…
The 2025 Oscars have come to a close, and one of the biggest winners of the night is Sean Baker, who took home the award for Best Director for his…
Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out a draw with fellow Indian Aravindh Chithambaram as the two stayed a full point ahead of nearest challengers after the fifth round of Prague Masters…
Firefighters in the United States’ North and South Carolina have been battling dozens of wildfires over the weekend, prompting authorities to order some residents to evacuate. The blazes were fueled…
India star Virat Kohli bagged the ‘Fielder of the Match’ medal for his contributions in the fielding in India’s Champions Trophy last group stage win against New Zealand on Sunday.…
Has any nation squandered its diplomatic capital, plundered its own political system, attacked its partners and supplicated itself before its far weaker enemies as rapidly and brazenly as Donald Trump’s…
Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma found himself embroiled in an unnecessary debate on Monday as Congress leader Shama Mohamed fat-shamed him on social media. The politician’s remarks triggered a…
Police have registered a case against a woman for allegedly hurling casteist slurs at her neighbours and beating up their three minor children after a dispute over her pet dog…
The Oscars 2025 ceremony held at the famed Dolby Theatre venue in Los Angeles has not gone down well with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. Musk slammed the Academy of Motion…
As they head into Tuesday’s first semi-final of the Champions Trophy, India and Australia will have contrasting memories of their last meeting in the knockout phase of an ICC event—the…
BLACKPINK’s Lisa made history at the 2025 Academy Awards as she became the first K-pop idol to ever perform at the Oscars. She paid a special tribute to the legendary…
After the impressive performance in the league stage of the Champions Trophy, Team India may be tempted to scream ‘Bring on the Aussies’. But they realise bravado doesn’t always pay.…
Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma found himself embroiled in an unnecessary debate on Monday as Congress leader Shama Mohamed fat-shamed him on social media. The politician’s remarks triggered a…
Ajit Agarkar is best known in a batting sense for his century at Lord’s in the 2002 Test against Nasser Hussain’s Englishmen. And he was no mug with the bat…
Sona’s going to Tollywood Sonakshi Sinha is reportedly set to make her Telugu debut in the supernatural fantasy thriller, Jatadhara, directed by Venkat Kalyan. Although an official confirmation is awaited,…
If ever there was a highly enduring performer to wear the lion-crested Mumbai cap, it was Padmakar Shivalkar (1940-2025). The accomplished left-arm spinner passed away in Mumbai on Monday, a…
Sunil Gavaskar sent out this emotional message on the passing away of Padmakar Shivalkar, who he included in his 1983 book, Idols. This is very sad news indeed. Within a…
After Shershaah (2021), Himanshu Malhotra eagerly awaits his next film, Kesari Veer—Legends of Somnath. The actor, who takes pride in giving his all to his roles, says essaying Rasool Khan…
Former India Test batsman Pravin Amre, who was Mumbai’s head coach when Padmakar Shivalkar was the chairman of the senior selection committee, believes the city’s cricket ecosystem has lost a…
Who is a better dancer between Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR? The two superstars’ fans don’t have to pick a side just yet. They can give their verdict after seeing…
Language barriers have not restricted Adarsh Gourav’s choice of projects. English offerings like The White Tiger (2021) and Extrapolations (2022) find a place in the actor’s filmography alongside Hindi movies.…
Former India coach Ravi Shastri has hailed Varun Chakravarthy for his “exceptional” bowling display against New Zealand and backed his inclusion in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy, saying it’s…
Mikey Madison took home the Best Actress trophy for her work in Anora, which emerged as a frontrunner in several categories such as Best Picture and Best Director. Earlier, Madison…
Almost six months after the release of Malayalam thriller Footage, the makers are bringing the Hindi version of the Manju Warrier-starrer to the audience. Saiju Sreedharan’s directorial venture will hit…
Maha Kumbh Mela, the grand 45-day event in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj said to be held every 144 years, concluded earlier this week, leaving the city to slowly return to normalcy.…
A sexual harassment case has been registered against the pastor of a church in a village in Punjab’s Jalandhar district, police said on Sunday. In the complaint, a woman alleged…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a sharp retort to US Senator Lindsey Graham’s suggestion that he should step down, telling the South Carolina Republican that if he wanted his opinion…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday morning went on a lion safari at Gir Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat’s Junagadh on the occasion of World Wildlife Day. During the jeep safari,…
A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Congress worker Himani Narwal, whose body was found in a suitcase on Saturday, sources said. Her mobile phone and…
The 97th Oscar Awards paid a tribute to Gene Hackman. His Unforgiven co-star Morgan Freeman introduced the honour for his “dear friend.” The speech preceded the ceremony’s in memoriam, honouring…
India star Virat Kohli bagged the ‘Fielder of the Match’ medal for his contributions in the fielding in India’s Champions Trophy last group stage win against New Zealand on Sunday.…
No Other Land, the Israeli-Palestinian documentary, took home the award for the Best Documentary Feature at the 97th Academy Awards. As directors Basel Adra, Yuval Abraham, Rachel Szor and Hamdan…
Walter Salles‘ I’m Still Here just won an Oscar at the 97th Academy Awards. It scripted history by becoming the first film from Brazil to win in the Best International…
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday backtracked on his stance regarding industrial growth in Kerala, stating that the state needs more MSME start-ups — not just on paper. Sharing a…
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s “nuts and bolts” comment about cine artistes has drawn indignant protests from the state’s Opposition BJP. The state’s Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka…
Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed has sought to play down her criticism of Team India captain Rohit Sharma’s fitness as she remained unapologetic despite a strong backlash on social media and…
She came, she danced and she conquered the floor and judges. Eight-year-old Binita Chetry from Assam set the ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ stage ablaze with her gravity-defying moves and infectious energy.…
Adrien Brody lifted his second Oscar this morning for his stellar performance in The Brutalist at the 97th Academy Awards. The actor made history as the youngest winner in the…
Team India’s triumphant ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign so far has not just highlighted the muscle-power that the country’s cricketing ecosystem has but also the flaws that exist across the…
Indian cricket team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah opened up about the on-field spat with Sam Konstas during the fifth Test encounter against Australia in Sydney. Bumrah and Konstas found themselves…
Axar Patel is quickly positioning himself as an useful all-rounder in white ball formats, and for him “self-belief” is the key ingredient in that transformation. In the latest instance, Axar…
New Zealand pacer Matt Henry said India’s familiarity with the conditions here helped them pick a suitable bowling unit as their spin quartet, particularly Varun Chakravarthy, kept his side under…
Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly hailed Team India following their win over New Zealand in the final group stage match of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy, saying that it has…
Three-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders have officially registered three stars around the Gemini constellation, each symbolizing their title victories in 2012 (Korbo), 2014 (Lorbo), and 2024 (Jeetbo). On a…
The 97th Academy Awards, held today (March 2) at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, was more than a night of wins, it was a celebration of love as well.…
Former cricketer Deep Dasgupta believes that the Indian team would miss the presence of its “match winner,” Jasprit Bumrah, even if they go all the way to lift the Champions…
On the occasion of World Wildlife Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed the central government’s dedication to protecting and preserving the nation’s rich biodiversity. Taking to X, PM Modi shared…
Young spin-bowling all-rounder Cooper Connolly will replace injured Matthew Short in the Australian squad for the knock-out stages of the ongoing Champions Trophy. Short was ruled out of the ICC…
The Israeli-Palestinian documentary, No Other Land, won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature at the 97th Academy Awards. The film was competing against Black Box Diaries, Porcelain War, Soundtrack to…
The India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy Group A clash on Sunday provided moments when it seemed that the Rohit Sharma-led side may be slipping to its first loss in…
The 2025 Oscars not only showcased Hollywood’s biggest stars but also highlighted some notable snubs that stirred discussions during the night’s ceremony. One of the most poignant moments came during…
Champions Trophy 2025 will be remembered for the ages to come. The 50-over format tournament returned after a hiatus of eight years and saw numerous controversies even before the beginning.…
Anora, a comedy-drama about an exotic dancer who marries a whimsical Russian, took home the coveted Best Picture Oscar on Sunday night. This marked the climax of an impressive awards…
After a long season of red carpet events, Hollywood’s top stars brought their best fashion yet to the Oscars on Sunday. While some A-listers matched their looks to their roles…
Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy shed light on his bond with former India ball tweaker Ravichandran Ashwin. He also revealed why captain Rohit Sharma said he doesn’t bowl too many variations…
The ruling Mahayuti alliance of Maharashtra staunchly denied speculation about a rift within ahead of the budget session of the state assembly. Appearing before the media, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis…
Days after a row with President Donald Trump over not being “thankful” for the United States’ support in the war against Russia, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday said he “understands…
Lionel Messi was rested but Inter Miami had no trouble in dealing with the Houston Dynamo cruising to a 4-1 win in Major League Soccer on Sunday with Telasco Segovia…
Kieran Culkin on Sunday capped a remarkable year by winning the Oscar for best supporting actor for his work in A Real Pain, a bittersweet look at family, friendships and…
Real Madrid’s galaxy of attacking stars initially struggled to gel this season, but coach Carlo Ancelotti kept faith and now the “fantastic four” are Los Blancos’ greatest strength as they…
Adrien Brody took home the Oscar for Best Actor at the 2025 Academy Awards, triumphing over a talented group of nominees, including Timothee Chalamet for A Complete Unknown, Sebastian Stan…
Zoe Saldana was nearly unrecognizable as a blue Na’vi princess in the Avatar franchise, and wore green makeup to play the reformed assassin Gamora in the Guardians of the Galaxy…
Top-seeded American Emma Navarro capped a dominant week with a 6-0, 6-0 thrashing of qualifier Emiliana Arango in the final of the WTA Merida Open on Sunday. Navarro, seeded No.…
Criticised time and again for backing his former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mates Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy and even Shreyas Iyer for national selection, Gautam Gambhir made the entire cricket…
Zoe Saldana has become the first Dominican-American woman to win an Oscar. She won the award in the Best Supporting Actress category for her performance in the Spanish musical, Emilia…
A special court ordered that a case be filed against former SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and five other officials in connection with alleged…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to put a limit on practice sessions for the Indian Premier League (IPL) teams ahead of the new season.…
The aftermath of the Maha Kumbh is witnessing another Congress-versus-BJP over religion. The BJP has again hit out against the Congress, calling the party and its leaders anti-Hindu and specifically…
AC Milan plunged deeper into crisis on Sunday after Pedro‘s penalty in the eighth minute of stoppage time condemned the seven-time European champions to a 2-1 home defeat to Lazio…
The 97th Academy Awards are taking place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on Monday morning. This year, the ceremony is being hosted by Conan O’Brien. Director Jacques…
The biggest award night of the season is here. The 97th Academy Awards is, currently, underway at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Conan O’Brien is hosting this year, making…
Barcelona secured a comfortable 4-0 win over Real Sociedad on Sunday to move back top of La Liga. Aritz Elustondo‘s early red card gave Hansi Flick’s side a comfortable afternoon…
World number four Jessica Pegula powered to her first WTA title of 2025 on Sunday, beating McCartney Kessler 7-5, 6-2 in an all-American final in Austin, Texas. Pegula, the top…
Manchester United’s dismal season hit a new low as the FA Cup holders crashed out after a 4-3 penalty shoot-out defeat against Fulham in the fifth round on Sunday. Ruben…
The short film Anuja has missed out on the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film at the 2025 Academy Awards. The film lost to I’m Not a Robot. Guneet…
The 97th Academy Awards are underway. During the ceremony, Ben Stiller took a moment to honour his late co-star Gene Hackman, who died last week at 95. Ben, who shared…
Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy shed light on his bond with former India ball tweaker Ravichandran Ashwin. He also revealed why captain Rohit Sharma said he doesn’t bowl too many variations…
Adam Sandler might not have received an Oscar nomination this year, but that didn’t stop the actor and comedian from making an unexpected entrance during Conan O’Brien‘s opening monologue at…
A student preparing for the NEET medical entrance exam allegedly died by suicide after she was scolded by her father. The victim, identified as 19-year-old Indhu from Viluppuram, was upset…
The postmortem report of 16-year-old Muhammed Shahabas, who was brutally assaulted in Kerala’s Kozhikode district, has revealed the extent of the attack. His skull was fractured below the right ear,…
India’s spin might was in full show against New Zealand at the Champions Trophy 2025 as they spun a web and defended a low total of 249/9. It was not…
The 97th Academy Awards are taking place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on Monday morning. This year, the ceremony is being hosted by Conan O’Brien. Director Jacques…
The 97th Academy Awards saw an unexpected moment when Conan O’Brien, the first-time host, surprised viewers by addressing Indian audiences in Hindi. While delivering his usual witty and self-deprecating monologue,…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to put a limit on practice sessions for the Indian Premier League (IPL) teams ahead of the new season.…
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar hilariously impersonated his Pakistan counterpart Javed Miandad, sending internet into overdrive. During his appearance on Ten Sports’ show “Dressing Room”, Gavaskar recalled an incident involving…
A sweet video of Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, who is also the wife of Virat Kohli, meeting Rohit Sharma’s newborn son Ahaan has melted the internet. The clip that is…
A funny video involving Virat Kohli and Axar Patel from India’s Champions Trophy match vs New Zealand is going viral on social media. During the Group A game between the…
Amid the controversy surrounding her resurfaced offensive tweets, Karla Sofia Gascon attended the Oscars but chose not to pose on the red carpet. Karla was first seen on camera during…