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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…
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…
At the 2025 Oscars, one of the most memorable moments took place away from the main stage. Halle Berry and Adrien Brody recreated their iconic on-stage kiss from 2003, this…
Shraddha Kapoor is one of the most loved actresses of Bollywood, and with Stree 2, she has delivered one of the biggest blockbusters in the industry. Not only her acting…
In the Champions Trophy 2025 match against New Zealand, Team India registered a victory by 44 runs at the Dubai International Stadium. With this win, Team India will now lock…
Two key civil society organisations of Manipur’s Meitei community have thanked Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla for their recent decisions aimed at bringing peace in…
Following the side`s early exit from the Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan fans have lost interest in the ongoing marquee event. On Saturday, during the Champions Trophy 2025 match between England…
Shankar Mahadevan, born on March 3, 1967, is one of the most versatile Indian singers and composers. The Grammys Award winner has contributed some of the best songs to the…
A magnificent run in domestic cricket this season culminated in a third Ranji Trophy title for Vidarbha on Sunday, who defeated Kerala on the basis of first-innings lead on the…
A teen boy was detained on Sunday for allegedly murdering a 6-year-old girl in Maharashtra’s Palghar district out of jealousy, with a senior police official claiming he took inspiration for…
An 18-year-old girl student in Odisha’s Kendrapara district died allegedly by suicide after being “frisked inappropriately” by a male teacher before she entered an examination hall, police said on Sunday.…
A four-year-old child died allegedly after being crushed by the vehicle of a BJP MLA’s nephew in the Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, police said. SHO of Katra…
Foreign liquor in Chhattisgarh is set to get cheaper after the state government decided to scrap ‘additional excise duty’ of 9.5 per cent imposed on them, an official said. As…
A one-month-old infant died allegedly during a police raid in Alwar district of Rajasthan, an official said on Sunday, adding that the family has registered a case against two policemen…
An 82-year-old homoeopathy doctor and his 36-year-old daughter were found dead at their home in Bhopal on Sunday, with a note urging the authorities to donate their bodies for study,…
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal received Princess Astrid of Belgium upon her arrival on Sunday. The delegations from both sides were seen greeting each other, while Mr…
Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati’s move to sack her nephew and political heir from all party posts again brought a jibe from the Samajwadi Party, which mocked her asking why…
Praising India’s distinctive approach to education and scientific research, Brian Greene, a renowned theoretical physicist, author, and professor of mathematics and physics at Columbia University, emphasised the enthusiasm and ambition…
Former Team India cricketer Anil Kumble feels that South Africa`s pace troika Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi makes them a dominant force in the Champions Trophy 2025. South…
Shraddha Kapoor created history at the box office in 2024 with the success of her film Stree 2. The film directed by Amar Kaushik also starred Rajkummar Rao, Abhishek Banerjee,…
A junior minister in the Union cabinet has raised questions over women’s safety in Maharashtra after her minor daughter was harassed at a fair in Jalgaon district, giving ammunition to…
Danny Welbeck sent Brighton into the FA Cup quarter-finals as his extra-time strike clinched a dramatic 2-1 win against Newcastle in a stormy clash scarred by red cards for both…
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…
A case has been registered against six students and two teachers of a government higher secondary school here in connection with an alleged incident of itching powder being thrown on…
After the Tirupati temple administration requested the Civil Aviation Ministry to declare Tirumala a ‘No-Fly’ zone, Union minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said on Sunday that authorities are in discussions…
The X-factor around mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy’s bowling influenced his selection for India’s last Champions Trophy group game in Dubai against New Zealand, skipper Rohit Sharma said on Sunday after…
After the Women`s Premier League 2025 match between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, former Team India skipper Mithali Raj hailed Shafali Verma for her exceptional performance in the match.…
The India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 saw Varun Chakravarthy in full flow. The mystery spinner took five wickets as India beat New Zealand by 44 runs despite setting…
Xiaomi 15 Ultra was launched in global markets by the Chinese smartphone maker on Sunday, ahead of the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC 2025) in Barcelona. The company’s flagship smartphone…
The Maha Vikas Aghadi on Sunday unanimously decided to boycott the customary tea party convened by the Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on the eve of Budget session of the…
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday asserted that the New Education Policy would not impose Hindi on states and Tamil Nadu’s opposition had “political reasons” behind it. “We have…