Activist Sonam Wangchuk has rejected Ladakh Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena's claim that he was 'unsure' of the online movement's origins, asserting he considers himself an 'honorary cockroach'.
Taking to Truth Social on Monday evening, Trump reposted Gor's original Sunday night dispatch alongside a video snippet from the grand celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of America's independence, hosted at the iconic Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.
President Donald Trump described the chaotic moments after a gunman opened fire at the Washington Hilton hotel during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, leading to his evacuation by the Secret Service.
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Daniil Medvedev played down his Indian Wells semi-final win over Carlos Alcaraz, saying the Spaniard and Jannik Sinner remain on a different level from the rest of the ATP Tour.
rediffGURU Chocko Valliappa, founder and CEO of Vee Technologies, tells young aspirants how they can make an informed career choice.
Varun Chakravarthy defends his recent form, attributing his struggles to unhelpful pitches rather than any flaws in his bowling, after a match-winning performance for Kolkata Knight Riders.
Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska continued her fairytale run with a 76(4), 64 win over Diana Shnaider on Thursday, reaching her maiden Grand Slam final at the French Open and booking a title showdown with Russian Mirra Andreeva.
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva powered into her maiden Grand Slam final with a ruthless 6-1 6-3 victory over Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk in a politically charged French Open semifinal on Thursday.
Virat Kohli expresses satisfaction with his performance despite fitness concerns as Royal Challengers Bengaluru secures a win against Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL. He also praises Rajat Patidar's aggressive batting and discusses the evolving demands of T20 cricket.
Rajat Patidar, captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, discusses his leadership philosophy ahead of the IPL final, emphasising authenticity and focusing on guiding his team to victory rather than emulating other captains.
Iga Swiatek and Alexander Zverev are set to compete in their fourth-round matches at the French Open, while Casper Ruud and Elina Svitolina will also be in action.
Jil Teichmann of Switzerland defeated Czech Karolina Muchova in straight sets to reach the last 16 of the French Open for the first time since 2022. Teichmann will face Mirra Andreeva in the next round.
Zverev, the 2020 Tokyo Olympic gold medallist and twice ATP Finals champion, has never won a Grand Slam trophy despite final appearances at the U.S. Open, French Open and Australian Open, with Paris now offering the German his clearest opportunity.
Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska became only the second qualifier in the Open era to reach the Roland Garros semi-finals - and the sixth to achieve the feat at a Grand Slam.
Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi has sensationally revealed that life-threatening intimidation from underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and his crime syndicate was the primary reason for his permanent retirement from cricket administration. Modi detailed how his unyielding stance against match-fixing and refusal to cooperate with the D-Company's multi-billion-dollar betting empire led to direct threats, including a phone call from Dawood and subsequent assassination attempts.
Jakub Mensik became the youngest Czech man to reach a Grand Slam semi-final after beating Joao Fonseca at the French Open, while Mirra Andreeva stormed into the last four and Alexander Zverev kept his title hopes alive.
American Zachary Svajda's impressive run at the French Open continues, fuelled by a viral TikTok post and a stunning victory over Francisco Cerundolo. With top seeds falling, Svajda eyes a deep run and an end to the American men's Grand Slam drought.
Former Indian football captain I.M. Vijayan has declined offers from multiple political parties to contest in the upcoming elections, but would consider a Rajya Sabha nomination.
Trinamool Congress supporters protested against an Election Commission-appointed IPS officer in West Bengal, accusing him of intimidating party workers ahead of the second phase of polling.
'You constantly have to prove yourself, improve yourself, and stay mentally strong.'
Serena Williams is set to make a comeback to competitive tennis after a nearly four-year absence, receiving a wildcard entry into the Queen's Club Championships doubles draw.
Iga Swiatek's French Open campaign ended in a stunning defeat to Marta Kostyuk, adding to the series of upsets at Roland Garros.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has dismissed speculation about leadership changes within the Congress party, asserting that the government will remain in power until 2028. His statement comes amid ongoing power tussles and speculation about a possible change of chief minister.
Daniil Medvedev's struggles at Roland Garros continued as Australian wildcard Adam Walton stunned the former world number one in a thrilling five-set first-round upset at the French Open.
The claycourts of Roland Garros were transformed into a complex geopolitical chessboard on Tuesday as they produced a French Open semi-final lineup featuring a number of emotionally charged matches in the shadow of Russia's war in Ukraine.
Former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi, who claims that there is no wrongdoing by him in the legal cases faced by him in India, has said that he was born with "a diamond spoon", has a kingsize lifestyle, travels everywhere and that "Rs 10-12 crore" may not last with him a week.
Kuldeep Yadav admitted he had to revisit the basics with his childhood coach after an underwhelming campaign.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt says her recovery from a calf injury is progressing well as she targets a return for the Women's T20 World Cup opener against Sri Lanka next month.
Aryna Sabalenka said she fell into a "deep, dark hole" during her three-sets loss to Russian Diana Shnaider in the French Open quarterfinals on Wednesday, after the world number one let her opportunities slip in the second set.
D Gukesh's prolonged form slump might be a talking point in the chess world right now but his World Championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov sees no obvious weakness in the Indian's game.
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Former India cricketer and selector Saba Karim believes Suryakumar Yadav's inconsistent form might cost him a spot in India's T20 World Cup 2028 plans. Karim also suggested Rajat Patidar, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, and Ishan Kishan as potential captaincy candidates, while expressing doubts about Hardik Pandya's leadership. He also advocated for the inclusion of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the national squad.
Lewis Hamilton dismisses retirement speculation, confirming his commitment to Ferrari with a contract extending to 2027. He also shared his support for Arsenal's Premier League title win, while other drivers discussed their football allegiances ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix.
'All this diversity that our country provides brings in a lot of learnings.' 'That is what I really end up sharing with the whole community.' 'But it all comes through making my shoes dirty.'
Aryna Sabalenka overcame Naomi Osaka in a thrilling match to reach the French Open quarter-finals, while other players including Diana Shnaider and Anna Kalinskaya also advanced.
Iga Swiatek admitted that tension played a significant role in her unexpected fourth-round defeat at the French Open against Marta Kostyuk. The loss marks her earliest exit from the tournament since 2019 and a disappointing end to her clay court season.
India will tour New Zealand for a record 12-match series in late 2026, featuring five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests, with NZC expecting packed stadiums throughout the marquee contest.
Switching formats in a short span of time is never easy, concedes Kuldeep Yadav and the senior India spinner hopes that players coming off a gruelling IPL season have prepared well for this week's one-off Test against Afghanistan just as he did with extended red-ball practice.
Four-time champion Iga Swiatek cantered into the second round of the French Open, dispatching Australian wildcard Emerson Jones 6-1, 6-2 in quick time under a beaming sun.
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