Record scores, a dream debut and a salivating season awaits.
Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, and coach Dwayne Bravo brought the house down as they grooved to the viral 'Vartaman' track
'I was preparing for this moment for a long time and I am happy that it worked out the way I wanted.'
Ahead of the impending assembly polls, the rising crime graph and poor law and order situation have led to demands being revived to adopt UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's 'bulldozer' and police encounter policy in Bihar to deal with criminals.
Until they were arrested on charges of murdering their husbands. That they were women from small towns who broke out of stereotype in the most brutal way possible led to sensational headlines, frantic curiosity and also gave fodder to a series of misogynistic memes and jokes.
As the spotlight shines on Carlos Alcaraz's title defence and Novak Djokovic's pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam, a determined group of challengers is quietly preparing to shake up the draw.
A cross-party delegation led by Congress MP Dr Shashi Tharoor is visiting key American nations to rally global support for India's counter-terror stance under Operation Sindoor, spotlighting regional stability and Pakistan-backed cross-border threats.
It was Rishabh Pant's brief, unconvincing stint at the crease that starkly epitomised his season-long struggle
Both of them are banking on "conducive" conditions to ensure a strong performance.
Shruti Swaroop, founder of Embrace Consulting, tells you why Deepika Padukone's quiet protest should inspire you to understand your maternity benefits and plan your return to work with confidence, not compromise.
'We do not need to save the planet. Just respecting Mother Earth is enough.'
'This will be a testing time for Indian cricket. And I'd say this truly marks the beginning of the Gautam Gambhir era.'
Five-time World champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway got the better of D Gukesh in the opening round of Norway Chess.
Spectators at the M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai couldn't contain their joy as their beloved Thala was back in the CSK yellow once more.
'I was constantly under the microscope. Eventually, I had to ask myself if I was still happy. If I wanted to continue, I needed to find that joy again.'
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has underscored the importance of not equating the victims and perpetrators of terror attacks, highlighting the need for global unity in combating terrorism. Speaking at Raisina Tokyo 2025, Misri expressed appreciation for Japan's support following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, India. He also cautioned against the trend of some Western countries hyphenating India and Pakistan in the context of their recent military confrontation. Misri further outlined India's economic aspirations and its commitment to becoming a factor of stability in a turbulent world.
The unexpected 10-day break has left both the RCB and the KKR with different goals to achieve and common challenges to hurdle over.
While the SRH batters turned the game into a six-hitting spectacle, it was a little figure in the stands who quietly stole hearts --Heinrich Klaasen's two-year-old daughter Laya.
The spotlight was firmly on the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai as captains from all ten IPL franchises gathered for the official pre-season meet ahead of IPL 2025 on Thursday.
She also posted a video on her Instagram story in support of PBKS: 'Go Punjab! You win or you loose, you stars. Doesn't matterr. Go Team!'
The torches that will carry the Olympic flame for the 2026 Winter Games and Paralympics were unveiled on Monday in Milan and at a parallel event in the Italian pavilion at Expo 2025 in the Japanese city of Osaka.
Dravid, ever the craftsman, took Vaibhav under his wing. "He's an exciting talent," Dravid had said, "but part of our job is to groom him -- let him feel the environment, not throw him in too soon."
Rediff reports on the reasons behind this dramatic shift.
'Give him a couple of seasons, a cool head, and some long-term form, and he won't just be in campaigns -- he'll be the campaign.'
Showing interest, praising you mother-in-law and actually learning a dish or two the way she makes it isn't going to hurt you or put a dent in your work life, advises rediffGURU Anu Krishna, advises rediffGURU Anu Krishna.
The final show of Lakme Fashion Week's 25th anniversary was a grand gala.
'I just kept working hard and also experimented, sometimes technically, with the pistol.'
Just who are the reining stars of Bollywood? One look at Maddock Films' 20th anniversary party gives you a pretty good idea.
A man in Uttar Pradesh facilitated the marriage of his wife to her lover after learning about a recent murder in Meerut where a husband was allegedly killed by his wife and her lover. The man, Bablu, cited concerns for his own safety as the reason for his decision, stating that he had noticed his wife's involvement with the lover and asked her to stop, but she refused. The couple got married in a temple in the presence of villagers, with Bablu keeping custody of their two children.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni became the first player in IPL history to complete 200 dismissals.
Real Madrid maestro Luka Modric is poised to make his first move into club ownership with a minority stake at Swansea City.
Stock markets will be driven by further developments on the US-China tariff war front along with quarterly earnings announcements from IT majors Wipro and Infosys in a holiday-shortened week, analysts said. Global market trends and trading activity of foreign investors would also dictate market movement this week, experts noted.
Deconstructed blazers embrace an intentionally raw, unfinished, relaxed look.
These aren't just wearing saris; they're offering masterclasses in sequinned storytelling.
Biryani is set to get its own valuation. Devyani International, the largest franchisee of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) quick-service restaurants (QSRs) in India, is considering the acquisition of Sky Gate Hospitality, which operates restaurants under the brand Biryani By Kilo (BBK), it said in a statement to BSE on Monday.
Many states are realising that hosting mega events puts the spotlight on them and raises their profile.
One quiet moment stood out amid the jubilant scenes -- Mohammed Shami stepping off the stage just as his team-mates began spraying champagne.
Tamannaah Bhatia and Karan Johar were the perfect showstoppers for Falguni and Shane Peacock at the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week 2025.
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