The Indian women's cricket team has set a benchmark with the World Cup triumph and the next goal for the side is to make winning a habit, said pacer Renuka Thakur after returning to her native village in Shimla district on Sunday.
India joined Australia, England, and New Zealand as ICC Women's Cricket World Cup winners, and, like the latter two, achieved this feat for the first time on home soil.
Ten years after a dream electoral debut, which saw him become the deputy chief minister at a young age of 25, the heir apparent of party supremo Lalu Prasad finally won, after trailing for several rounds, from Raghopur, a RJD stronghold.
Young Indian shooter Samrat Rana came up with breathtaking show of marksmanship to clinch the men's 10m air pistol gold and make history at the prestigious ISSF World Championships in Cairo on Monday.
The 45-year-old Bopanna's final appearance on the Tour came at the Paris Masters, where he partnered Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik, losing in the opening round earlier this week.
The Women in Blue did more than just win a trophy -- they proved that hard work, and believing in themselves, can turn failure into success.
'They came to our bedrooms, woke people who were sleeping, and shot them. For what? For what?'
Norway registered a thumping 4-1 win as Italy, who have missed out on the last two editions of the World Cup, were condemned to the playoffs.
From stealing hearts in couture to ruling OTT charts, Tamannaah Bhatia has officially earned her crown as Bollywood's latest 'It Girl.'
A 23-year-old Indian student, Rajyalakshmi Yarlagadda, recently graduated and seeking employment in the US, has died after suffering from a severe cough and chest pain. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support her family.
India's experienced opener KL Rahul expressed admiration for vice-captain Rishabh Pant and his dream to replicate the dynamic southpaw's play style following their record-breaking exploits on Day 3 of the third Test against England at Lord's.
Ons Jabeur was forced to retire hurt in her opening-round clash against Viktoriya Tomova on Monday.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has announced the completion of all construction work on the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, including the main shrine. The announcement comes ahead of a possible visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
During their visit to Haridwar, Ziva was asked by an activist about her future ambitions. Without hesitation, she replied, 'I want to become a naturalist!'
Indian women's cricket head coach Amol Muzumdar revealed a heartwarming story about how the team 'manifested' their meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi months before their historic World Cup win.
IOC eyes 'right media partner' in India as cricket returns to Olympics in 2028
'Ayan told Karan he blundered leaving Dharma.'
An American lawmaker will be introducing a bill to "completely eliminate" the H-1B visa programme and take away the pathway to citizenship that it offers, "forcing" individuals to "return home" when their visa expires.
Barbora Krejcikova harnessed her experience to knock promising Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko out of the US Open
'What a talent, what an actor! 'Cast him as anyone, anything, and he is ready for the challenge. I get restless when I don't have him in my film.'
Rawal, one of India's standout performers in the tournament, had injured her right foot while fielding in the deep during the 21st over of Bangladesh's innings. The setback ruled her out of the Women's ODI World Cup before the semi-final against Australia, forcing her to miss the knockout matches, including the final.
Agra is weird, even ambitiously so, as the film moves between being disturbing and just plain odd, it doesn't fully land on either side, observes Mayur Sanap.
'Rejection teaches you a lot of endurance, self-trust, and the ability to show up again.'
'So much pride you have brought for us all.'
From a reluctant engineering student to one of India's most loved viral choreographers, Noel Alexander's rise has been nothing short of cinematic.
The royal city of Udaipur played host to one of the most star-studded weddings of the season -- Deeya Shroff's grand celebration.
'I met with a man who really wants to see New York be great again. I think he can bring it back. I think he wants to make it greater than ever before, and if he can, we'll be out there cheering. I'll be cheering for him.'
England all-rounder Chris Woakes said rehabilitation is a risk he is willing to take to be fit for the Ashes rather than undergoing surgery on the shoulder injury he sustained during last week's fifth Test loss to India.
The actor recently vacationed in Australia with her husband Gautam Kitchlu and posted gorgeous pictures.
Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi bowed out of the World Chess Cup after a 2.5-3.5 loss to Sam Shankland of United States in the second set of tie-break games of third round, in Panjim on Sunday.
'I have no idea what's happening right now, I'm not in a dream, it's just crazy. I'm just so happy with my performance these past two weeks.'
'Now, the girls studying in schools will also want to take up cricket as their career...'
After spinning into the spotlight with the hit song-and-dance number Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu in Howrah Bridge (1958), Helen signed scores of films as a dancer. But Helen was raring to step out of her dancing shoes, and play heroine instead.
'The only thought was that we have to give it all in those seven hours for our country.'
South Africa coach Shukri Conrad was overwhelmed to see his spinners rule the roost in the first Test against India at the Eden Gardens, signalling to him that the Rainbow Nation is no longer an exclusive "fast bowling country" and hoped that a lot more slow bowlers will emerge.
World champions Amanjot and Harleen get grand welcome in Chandigarh
Arsenal's Max Dowman impressed manager Mikel Arteta as he became the club's youngest starter at just 15 years and 302 days in Wednesday's 2-0 League Cup win over Brighton & Hove Albion, earning the coach's praise for his impact in the game.
October was all about AMAZING Diwali fashion. So who all got it right in the style department? Let's check out!
'Our vision is to innovate as many products as we can and solve as many problems as possible.'
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