Reigning world champion D Gukesh is not ruffled by the barrage of criticism that has come his way in the past 18 months as the young Indian Grandmaster believes all of it is justified given his underwhelming form.
Mouni Roy made a striking style statement at Cannes in a custom-made blue gown inspired by the intricate Patola weaving style from Gujarat.
Ricky Ponting, Punjab Kings head coach, has endorsed Shreyas Iyer as a potential T20 captain for India, highlighting Iyer's maturity and leadership qualities despite recent team setbacks.
Gael Monfils brought the party to Roland Garros on Thursday, teaming up with his wife Elina Svitolina to win a lively, star-studded exhibition match as he prepared for his final appearance at his home Grand Slam.
India's move to privatise PSLV rocket production through IN-SPACe has triggered debate over national security, ageing technology and the agency's role.
Actress-Producer Pooja Batra showcased her short film Echoes Of Us at the Cannes Film Festival, making a striking appearance in various designer outfits, including a silver and black gown by Amit GT and a black gown by Duaba Serwa.
Indian women's hockey team chief coach Sjoerd Marijne emphasises the importance of discipline for consistent performance in upcoming tournaments, following an impressive outing against Argentina. The team is preparing for the FIH Nation's Cup in New Zealand and the Asian Games.
Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad admitted that his bowlers failed to live up to expectations in the team's seven-wicket defeat to Lucknow Super Giants in an IPL match. CSK, with 12 points from 12 matches, now find themselves in a must-win situation in their remaining league games.
Oleksandr Usyk retained his WBC heavyweight title after stopping Rico Verhoeven in the penultimate round of their fight in Egypt. The fight was closer than expected, with Verhoeven putting up a strong challenge.
Motorola's latest Moto G37 duo arrives equipped with the capable MediaTek Dimensity 6400 processor and boots the fresh Android 16 platform straight out of the box.
US President Donald Trump's proposed peace deal with Iran has drawn significant criticism from both Republican and Democrat senators, who express deep concerns that it would legitimise Tehran as a 'dominant force' and potentially allow it to retain control over the Strait of Hormuz and uranium enrichment capabilities.
Sachin Tendulkar posts emotional message after Arjun's long-awaited LSG debut in IPL 2026.
Ahmedabad is preparing to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with key sports complexes slated to be ready by 2029. The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave and the Gujarat Police Academy will be central to the Games, featuring 17 disciplines including shooting, badminton, and hockey. Celebrations are planned across 8,000 locations to mark Commonwealth Games Day.
Delhi Capitals defeated Rajasthan Royals in their IPL match, with Axar Patel praising the bowlers' performance. The win improves DC's playoff chances, while Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag criticised his team's performance.
Huma Qureshi made a powerful statement for her last look at Cannes 2026, donning a luxurious black velvet Oscar de la Renta gown.
Amitabh Bachchan ignited social media curiosity with a cryptic late-night message on X, prompting widespread reactions and renewed speculation about his health.
Madhya Pradesh's Dev Kumar Meena won gold in pole vault at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition, with both he and Kuldeep Kumar setting a new national record. Several other athletes also achieved Commonwealth Games qualification marks.
PepsiCo India plans a significant investment of Rs 5,700 crore by 2030 to enhance its production capabilities, focusing on its concentrate plant in Madhya Pradesh, a unit in Assam, and land acquisition in Tamil Nadu to expand its snack business footprint in South India.
Try as it might, Who's Your Gynac? is just not funny, complains Deepa Gahlot.
Rishabh Pant loses India Test vice-captaincy and is dropped from the ODI squad for the Afghanistan series, while K L Rahul returns as deputy and young players earn maiden call-ups.
Punjab Kings assistant coach Brad Haddin admits the team is struggling to handle pressure after a series of defeats in the Indian Premier League, highlighting concerns over bowling and fielding performances.
Tulsi Gabbard has resigned from her position as Director of National Intelligence to support her husband, Abraham Williams, who has been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. Her resignation will take effect on June 30, with Aaron Lukas set to take over as acting intelligence chief.
'We should expect extreme heat, extreme rains, floods, landslides and maybe cyclones. Not just this year, in the coming year as well.'
'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.'
World Bank President Ajay Banga has advocated for the deployment of 'Small AI' locally deployed artificial intelligence running on inexpensive hardware to address daily problems faced by farmers and rural communities in emerging markets.
Much of the credit for Rajasthan Royals' qualification to the IPL 2026 playoffs goes to Jofra Archer.
Bihar's Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has indicated the state government will consider a proposal to form its own Indian Premier League (IPL) team, following a suggestion from Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal. Sports Minister Shreyasi Singh also expressed support for the initiative, highlighting the state's readiness to host IPL matches.
The Supreme Court of India has questioned the continued provision of reservation benefits to children from economically and educationally advanced families within backward classes, highlighting concerns about social mobility and fairness.
'Once the market decides it wants to go up, it goes up -- no amount of bad news can really hold it back.'
Prajaktta Mali confidently showcased a traditional Nauvari sari, complete with a nath and kamarbandh on the Cannes red carpet, earning widespread acclaim.
Aditi Rao Hydari looked captivating at Cannes 2026, showcasing her refined fashion sense with two elegantly styled outfits.
An international study analysing data from 67 research groups worldwide has found that mood improves with everyday movement for most people, and people are more physically active when they are feeling better.
From Aishwarya Rai's magnetic Nandini to Mrunal Thakur's heartbreaking Sita, these Bollywood actresses proved they could do far more than just play glamorous imports in South cinema.
Sophie Molineux has recovered from a back injury and will captain Australia at the women's Twenty20 World Cup in England. Australia will aim for a record-extending seventh title after losing in the semi-finals in 2024.
India is set to celebrate Commonwealth Games Day on May 24 across 8,000 locations, with a main event in Ahmedabad, featuring sporting stars and a focus on fitness and national pride.
Diana Penty captivated audiences at the Cannes Film Festival 2026, showcasing a custom red Amit Aggarwal gown that fused traditional Indian Ikat weaving with cutting-edge modern design.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India for four days to strengthen bilateral relations, holding talks with Indian leaders and attending the Quad foreign ministers' meeting.
Cameron Green admits Kolkata Knight Riders took too long to figure out the right player roles, but their recent comeback keeps them in playoff contention after defeating Gujarat Titans.
Kolkata Knight Riders' head coach Abhishek Nayar said the team missed the combination of spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine in their loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with Chakravarthy absent due to a niggle. Nayar also acknowledged that dropping Virat Kohli's catch early in his innings proved costly.
Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha qualified for the women's singles main draw of the Malaysia Masters Super 500 tournament after defeating Pai Yu-po.
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