Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen expressed immense satisfaction after winning the Hylo Open men's singles title, attributing his success to consistent effort and a match-by-match approach. He defeated Indonesia's Jonatan Christie in straight games to secure his seventh BWF World Tour title.
Harmanpreet Kaur scored her eighth ODI century, leading India to a 121-run victory over Zimbabwe and clinching the series. The veteran batter expressed her desire to enjoy batting, moving past captaincy, while captain Smriti Mandhana praised the team's recovery and individual performances, including Deepti Sharma's century and Vaishnavi Sharma's four-wicket haul.
'Find a man who loves you so beautifully that even after you're married, you'd still want to tell him, "Let's get married." I would do it a thousand times -- 100 is nothing. It's really that simple.'
'Pyre is a very small story about two people. But I hope that through their lives, we can see a much larger story -- of migration, ageing, loneliness, belonging and a changing India.'
'Humanising someone in a story like this, while dealing with such a sensitive subject, is a task. You can't predict how audiences will respond.'
With bouncer at the back seat, Sachin Tendulkar posted a video
13-year-old Ojaswani Saraswat has already created history by becoming the youngest Indian woman to make the cut at a Ladies European Tour (LET) event.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly criticised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for describing Diwali as 'khushiyon ka Eid' (Eid of happiness), accusing the Congress of appeasement politics and hurting Hindu sentiments. Congress leader Pawan Khera defended Kharge, stating that 'Eid' literally means 'festival'.
Indian judoka Pincky Balhara secured a bronze medal at the Asian Games in the -78kg event, but her mother revealed she was heartbroken, having been solely focused on winning gold, a dream she has chased for years.
'I also found out surprisingly that the trade has happened, and the official intimation has most likely come that the trade has taken place.'
Former India captain Suryakumar Yadav opens up about the challenges he faced after being dropped from the national team following the T20 World Cup triumph. He shares how the birth of his daughter helped him shift focus and rediscover his passion for cricket, leading to a renewed determination to play for Mumbai and eventually for India.
A little more messiness, a little more honesty and a little less insistence on being heartwarming could have made Diwali Diwali a far more affecting film, notes Mayur Sanap.
India's women's 4x400m relay team, featuring Kiran Pahal, Prachi Choudhary, MR Poovamma, and Vithya Ramraj, secured a historic gold medal at the Asian Games 2026. The athletes received a grand welcome upon their return to Delhi, expressing immense pride and dedicating their victory to the nation and their supporters. Prachi and Vithya also earned individual bronze medals, and the team now aims for gold at the World Championships.
Sonia Gandhi's memoir, "Belonging: A Journey of Love," reveals for the first time her profound grief over the loss of her first child, a boy born prematurely in January 1969. The intensely personal account details the family's brief joy, the baby's subsequent death, and the difficult decision regarding his burial at Feroze Gandhi's farm in Mehrauli, alongside the emotional toll and public scrutiny she faced.
Manchester City suffered a significant blow to their Premier League title ambitions, losing 3-1 to Nottingham Forest. This third consecutive league defeat leaves City six points adrift of leaders Arsenal. Forest secured their first home win of the season, with Liam Delap scoring twice, while City's coach Enzo Maresca cited a lack of intensity for the loss.
'It was very challenging to understand how to get into this character because when you say gangster, you also have to remember that she comes from a very royal family. So it's almost like I'm a gangster, but I'm also thinking in my head that I'm a queen.'
Marc Marquez heads to Qatar with an opportunity to equal Giacomo Agostini's eight-title record, but security concerns over the regional conflict have overshadowed the MotoGP championship battle.
17-year-old Indian tennis player Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi has ended a 14-year wait for an Indian woman to reach a WTA Tour-level singles quarter-final.
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen, fresh from his Hylo Open victory, is focused on maintaining his momentum and qualifying for the BWF World Tour Finals.
Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri is participating in the FIFA Player Impact Programme, an initiative designed to empower footballers to drive positive social change. Chhetri, the first male participant, aims to apply lessons learned to address causes like education, mental health, and equitable access to sport, with participants set to present their projects in December.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has stated that the frequent transfer dealings between Aston Villa and Chelsea are purely business transactions, not indicative of a special relationship.
From dreamy ethnic ensembles to Barbie-pink party dresses and edgy Western separates, Surabhi Das has quite the fashion repertoire. The actress, who now stars in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, is one to watch both on and off screen.
'I pray only for a noise-free and pollution-free Diwali so that little children and animals don't get frightened.'
'This narrative that we are going against China or that our government has pressured us to change the script or rewrite it...yeh sab bakwaas hai.'
Coco Gauff defeated compatriot Jessica Pegula 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-2 in a hard-fought match on the opening day of the WTA Finals at Indian Wells, showcasing superb versatility in the round-robin clash.
Indian golfer Vani Kapoor achieved a career-best runner-up finish at the Hero Women's India Open, expressing optimism for future Ladies European Tour opportunities. Thailand's Pornanong Phatlum secured her fourth title in India, while 13-year-old Ojaswani Saraswat was named the best amateur.
Lovlina Borgohain, who had considered retiring after the Paris Olympics, clinched her maiden Asian Games gold medal in boxing, defeating China's Ziyi Bao 5-0 in the 75kg final.
New Zealand batting coach Luke Ronchi has praised India's young pace attack after Arshdeep Singh, Auqib Nabi, Anshul Kamboj and Gurnoor Brar took 17 wickets in the first two ODIs. He also believes the bowler-friendly pitches will help both teams prepare for the upcoming Test series.
Lewis Hamilton is set to make his 400th Formula One start at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, a milestone that sees rivals and fellow drivers praising his remarkable longevity, sustained speed, and unwavering dedication to the sport.
In a life fully and adventurously lived, Bunker Roy creatively defied many conventions and opened paths for subsequent generations to follow. Long before the term 'social entrepreneur' was coined, Bunker innovated empowering social processes and village-level production systems that dramatically improved the lives of tens of lakhs of people not only across India but in 96 other countries, notes Rajni Bakshi.
Newly appointed Mumbai Indians batting coach Robin Uthappa discusses the team's poor performance in IPL 2025 and his plans to rebuild trust with fans and empower domestic players. He views his return to MI, where he started his IPL career, as destiny and aims to make the team a formidable force both at home and away.
Pankaj Advani urged a televised cue sports league, simpler formats and more academies to popularise billiards and snooker, while reflecting on his record-extending 29th world title triumph.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged on Sunday that the BJP had forcibly shut shops in Connaught Place, causing losses to traders. He stated that the INDIA bloc had encouraged rally attendees to shop locally, but the BJP's actions prevented this. Gandhi had previously urged supporters to shop for Diwali, countering BJP's "rumours" about the rally affecting businesses. The INDIA bloc's mega rally at Ramlila Maidan on Sunday aims to protest alleged electoral irregularities.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi encouraged attendees of the INDIA bloc's rally in Delhi to shop locally for Diwali, countering BJP's "rumours" about business disruption. The rally, scheduled for Sunday at Ramlila Maidan, aims to protest alleged electoral irregularities and demand the Chief Election Commissioner's resignation, drawing support from various groups across the country.
Former AIFF President Praful Patel and Uttar Pradesh chief Arvind Menon are reportedly considering contesting for the top post in the upcoming AIFF elections on December 20. While no one has officially declared their candidacy, including incumbent Kalyan Chaubey, the Electoral Officer has initiated the nomination process for member associations. Patel, eligible after a cooling period, and Menon, seeking administrative change, are emerging as potential candidates.
Young Indian pacer Gurnoor Brar's four-wicket haul was crucial in India's narrow four-run DLS victory over New Zealand in the second ODI. Brar credited the extra bounce and pace in New Zealand conditions for his success, while captains Shubman Gill and Mitchell Santner reflected on the challenging pitch and the tight contest.
Virat Kohli, after becoming the second batter to reach 15,000 ODI runs and scoring his 55th ton, stated that personal milestones are not his primary focus.
Left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma achieved her maiden five-wicket haul against Zimbabwe on Wednesday, attributing her success to a year-long break during which she focused on mental and physical strength, bowling control, and understanding batters. Her disciplined approach and consistent practice led to a significant improvement in her game, earning praise from captain Smriti Mandhana.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke met Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee in Delhi, thanking her for supporting youth-led protests and extending solidarity with the INDIA bloc's upcoming rally against alleged "vote chori." CJP, however, stated it would maintain its independent identity and not formally join the Sunday protest.
The Delhi schoolgirl has won three consecutive tournaments, earned a Women's International Master title and bounced back from an early-year rating slump.
