It's a dream come true for young Manav Suthar. His maiden India call up for the one-off Test against Afghanistan came after learning the ropes through street cricket and ignoring constant discouragement from people not to pick the game as career option.
Anurag Kashyap, despite his claims of being done with Bollywood, continues to deliver compelling cinema, with his latest film 'Bandar' set to release on June 5.
Indian long-distance runner Gulveer Singh became the first Indian to run a mile race in under four minutes, winning the title at the 24th Annual Music City Track Carnival in Cleveland, USA.
'Right now, people may see it (my youthful face) as an advantage, but behind it there have been many years of struggles and disadvantages -- like being bullied -- which shaped me more than anything else.'
Pati Patni Aur Woh Do continues its impressive box office run, dominating screens in its third week, while Hollywood's Obsession makes waves too.
Karan Johar clarifies his mass unfollowing of celebrities on Instagram, explaining it's a 'digital detox' to reduce his time on the social media platform and urging the media to focus on more relevant news.
Superstar Virat Kohli's coach Rajkumar Sharma has hailed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as rarest of the rare talent in the T20 format and urged him not to change a thing about his game.
HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen secured impressive victories to advance to the second round of the Singapore Open Super 750 badminton tournament, while other Indian players faced setbacks.
With less than a month to go, football fans have all fingers -- and toes -- crossed, notes Kanika Datta.
Star Sports withdraws its controversial 'cupcake' promo targeting South Africa after India's 76-run loss in the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash.
Aamir Khan is set to bring the life of cricketing legend Lala Amarnath to the big screen in a biopic directed by Ashutosh Gowariker.
A look at the key batters to watch at the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales, highlighting their recent form and potential impact on the tournament.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated the world number one pair from Korea to reach the final of the Singapore Open Super 750 badminton tournament.
From psychological mind-benders to folklore nightmares and zombie comedies, these 10 Hindi horror films prove Bollywood has produced far more than just things that go bump in the night.
If you are feeling depressed, just watch this 15 year old on your TV! Your blues will fly away, exclaims Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
Preparations are in full swing in Mussoorie for the wedding of Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav and his fiancee Vanshika, with the Savoy Hotel booked for the event and expected to host numerous VIP guests.
Mirra Andreeva and qualifier Maja Chwalinska have both reached the French Open women's singles final, ensuring a new Grand Slam champion will be crowned. Andreeva defeated Marta Kostyuk, while Chwalinska overcame Diana Shnaider. The tournament has seen early exits for top seeds, paving the way for these new contenders. Additionally, Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori successfully defended their mixed doubles title.
How Andy Flower, Mo Bobat, Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli transformed Royal Challengers Bengaluru from IPL underachievers into back-to-back champions and potential dynasty builders.
'I've asked them so many times that after going through gruelling shoot sessions for 30-40 years, what keeps your passion alive? I think it's the discipline to show up.'
The Madras High Court acknowledged the existence of corruption within the judiciary while dismissing a PIL seeking a ban on the Tamil film 'Karuppu'. The court emphasised the need for introspection and improvement within the judicial system, stating that judges are not exempt from criticism.
IIM Indore will conduct a study on teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to understand the impact of early fame and pressure on child prodigies.
SKY didn't realise that a non-performing captain starts losing respect of the dressing room. If someone fails to score consistently for more than a year, he would find it extremely difficult to actually instruct his teammates to execute his plans.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive century went in vain as Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma smashed half-tons as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets.
Former India captain Kris Srikkanth advises Royal Challengers Bengaluru to exclude Romario Shepherd from their playing XI for the IPL final against Gujarat Titans, citing concerns over his expensive bowling.
India all-rounder Harsh Dubey recalls the emotional moment he learnt of his maiden national call-up and speaks about the prospect of sharing the dressing room with Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and captain Shubman Gill during the Afghanistan series.
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.
Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna turn up the glamour, humour and chemistry at Cocktail 2's lively trailer launch, where the team addressed if their film is a 'queer' love triangle.
Before Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai hits the screens, we rank Varun Dhawan's best films from passably entertaining to outright fantastic.
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.
Ravichandran Ashwin has called for urgent measures to safeguard Test cricket, stressing the importance of first-class cricket as the pathway to the longest format and warning that young players need stronger incentives to pursue red-ball careers.
Novak Djokovic overcame some stiff resistance from home player Valentin Royer to move into the third round of the French Open with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (7), 6-3 victory on Wednesday.
D Gukesh emerged victorious after a bruising, nerve-jangling marathon battle against Vincent Keymer, and R Praggnanandhaa outplayed Alireza Firouzja but world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen suffered a rare opening-round defeat at Norway Chess, which began amid towering bookshelves at the historic Deichman Bjorvika public library in Oslo.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen a significant increase in digital watch-time and strong TV viewership, according to broadcasters. Digital watch-time is up by seven per cent, and TV viewership is on track to reach 500 million.
'While she was particularly attached to Sanju, she'd spew expletives at him, and hit him with chappals when he misbehaved.' 'She'd even beat me when I was rude to my elder sister Namrata.' 'Today you can't whack your child, but we have grown up with two-three whacks a day.'
Lamine Yamal exploded into view at 16 and became an integral part of Spain's record fourth European Championship triumph in 2024.
From Manavalan to Kannan Srank, a tribute to the unforgettable Salim Kumar who made generations of Malayalis laugh with his signature humour.
From Kareena and Deepika's painted saris to Alia's Cannes gown, celebrities are transforming fashion into breathtaking wearable art.
Rajat Patidar has the golden chance to emulate legends Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rohit Sharma -- the only two captains to win back to back IPL titles.
13 films from the 2026 Cannes film festival, highlighting award-winning international cinema, unexpected gems, and restored classics that truly celebrated the art of filmmaking.
From the upcoming biopic Amri on Amrita Sher-Gil to classic roles like Akshaye Khanna's Sid in Dil Chahta Hai and Anil Kapoor's Majnu Bhai in Welcome, Bollywood has often explored the lives and artistry of painters.
