Filmmaker Aditya Dhar once pursued a cricket career and aimed for the 2002 ICC Under-19 World Cup before a selection setback pushed him toward Bollywood, where he found success as a director.
Wayne Rooney urged Arsenal FC to allow teenager Max Dowman to enjoy his moment after he became the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history at 16.
Rajasthan United defeated Namdhari Sports Academy 3-2 in a thrilling I-League match, with Amadou Soukouna scoring the decisive goal in injury time.
A new study suggests that moons orbiting free-floating planets, with dense hydrogen atmospheres and tidal heating, could maintain liquid oceans for billions of years, potentially supporting the development of complex life.
A 45-year-old woman in Bengaluru was allegedly murdered by her husband following a domestic dispute. Police have launched a manhunt for the accused, who fled the scene after the incident.
Lewis Hamilton ended his podium wait with Ferrari with a finish in third place at the Chinese F1 Grand Prix in Shanghai on Sunday.
Police in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, are investigating the discovery of a headless woman's body found near a canal in a forest area. Authorities are working to identify the woman, believed to be in her early 30s, and have launched a probe into the incident.
India's U-19 boxing team secured one gold, three silver, and one bronze medal at the World Boxing Futures Cup in Bangkok.
Delhi Police have arrested Javed alias Kallu Dada, a 29-year-old member of the Sheikh Firoz alias Saiful alias Dhingra gang, who was wanted in connection with an armed assault case in Jahangir Puri.
Jack Draper stunned Novak Djokovic in a deciding-set tie-break while Carlos Alcaraz extended his winning streak to reach the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells Open. Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula and Elena Rybakina also advanced.
Young badminton players Ayush Shetty and Tanvi Sharma will lead the Indian contingent at the Orleans Masters Super 300 tournament after HS Prannoy's withdrawal due to a shoulder injury.
The Indian Pickleball Association has sanctioned the fourth edition of the Indian Open, to be held in Hyderabad, as a PWR 1000 event, marking a significant step for the sport in India.
Russian air defences reportedly intercepted and destroyed 250 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow over the weekend, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. The drone attack led to temporary curtailment of operations at major airports in the capital.
Delhi Police have dismantled an illegal operation involving the storage of over 600 LPG cylinders and arrested an individual for illegally refilling gas cylinders, highlighting concerns over safety and black market activities.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at multiple locations in West Bengal as part of an investigation into the operations of an alleged illegal call centre.
Four brothers were killed in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province after a bullet allegedly fired from the Afghan side struck near their house.
A 28-year-old woman in Kerala was allegedly hacked to death by her 70-year-old mother-in-law following a dispute over serving tea at their home.
An 18-year-old boy was found dead in a Nagpur shopping mall in a suspected suicide. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
As Aamir Khan turns 61 on March 14, Subhash K Jha looks at the 10 turning points in his career through the years.
According to sources, the Indian Navy warships are on standby to provide assistance or help required by merchant vessels.
Three gangsters were arrested in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, after a brief gunfight with police. Two of the gangsters sustained gunshot wounds to their legs during the encounter. The arrested individuals are reportedly associated with the Prince Khan gang and were wanted in connection with firing incidents in Dhanbad and Ranchi.
'In Manipur, we have this thing called shaman where you get possessed. Making Boong possessed us.'
A young boy was killed and another person critically injured in an LPG cylinder explosion at a garage in Budge Budge, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal.
A policeman in Kufri, near Shimla, faces disciplinary action after allegedly manhandling a journalist covering a news event. The incident sparked outrage and led to intervention from the Chief Minister.
Kochi city cyber police have recovered over 1 crore stolen from an 81-year-old man through a 'digital arrest' online fraud. The incident occurred in November when the man was defrauded of around 1.30 crore. Police intervention led to the recovery of 1.06 crore from a bank in Jammu and Kashmir.
A 75-year-old man allegedly attacked his estranged wife with an acid-like liquid at a family court in Surat, India, before attempting to take his own life by swallowing poison. The incident occurred during a court appearance related to a maintenance case.
Diksha Dagar, a two-time winner on the Ladies European Tour (LET), has moved into the top 10 of the Order of Merit, securing ninth position despite a modest finish at the Australian Women's Open.
Kochi cyber police recovered over 1 crore stolen from an 81-year-old man through a 'digital arrest' online fraud. The police froze the funds in a bank account in Srinagar and returned the money to the victim.
'Aditya Dhar and Yami Gautam will have to move forward with extra caution.'
A 40-year-old woman has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly defrauding a resident of Rs 20,000 under the guise of arranging a loan through social media. The accused, Satvinder Kaur, was apprehended after a technical investigation revealed her involvement in the scam.
An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of the Delhi Police was arrested by the vigilance unit for allegedly accepting a bribe of 20,000 in connection with a dowry harassment case.
West Indian Chris Gayle was Virat Kohli's choice of opener in T20 cricket.
The Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued an advisory urging Indian citizens in Iran to coordinate with the embassy before attempting to cross any land borders, citing potential logistical and immigration difficulties.
A private school in Bengaluru is under investigation after a class one student was allegedly forced to stand in the sun for two hours as punishment for being late. Police have registered a case under the Juvenile Justice Act.
A special court in Thane acquitted two men charged under MCOCA in a 2023 chain-snatching case due to lack of evidence linking them to the crime.
West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari commemorate the anniversary of the Nandigram massacre, paying tribute to the 14 protesters killed during the 2007 anti-land acquisition movement.
Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav married his childhood friend Vanshika Chadha in a ceremony in Mussoorie. The wedding was attended by fellow cricketers and featured celebrations.
Punjab Police have arrested six individuals involved in cross-border arms and drug smuggling with links to Pakistan-based smugglers, seizing weapons and heroin.
Australian Philip Sekulic defeated India's Karan Singh in straight sets to win the men's singles title in the Central Excise & CGST - ITF M25 Kolkata.
A roof collapse at a government building in Pakistan's Punjab province has resulted in the deaths of eight women and injuries to over 30 others. The women were gathered at the building to receive financial assistance under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP).
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