Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Friday met Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya here after winding up an eventful season that was dotted with an Olympic silver medal and a second-place finish in the Diamond League grand finale.
What made the premiere special was the almost 9 minute-long standing ovation given to the team by the audience.
On Thursday, Neeraj hurled the javelin in his season's best effort of 89.45m to secure a silver medal, making him the first track-and-field athlete from India to have two Olympic medals, the first being an unprecedented gold in Tokyo.
Neeraj dropped the news to the world at a time of his choosing, which was a good 48 hours after solemnising his union with US-based tennis player and coach Himani Mor.
Nyrraa Banerji's reason for staying away from Bollywood for a while: 'In Bollywood, there was a phase where all the movies were getting very bold. Physical intimacy was the criteria at that time for films. I didn't want to be part of that.'
As Neeraj Chopra makes his way through a crowd of admirers, a young woman asks, 'Can I have your number?'
'My only aim would be to entertain my audience and show them that boxers are lovely people.'
'The occasion was even more special because I had Abhinav A Bindra sir with me.'
His unwavering consistency and relentless pursuit of gold set an unparalleled example in the realm of athletics.
'Modi and Shah made it clear that the next government will be led by Nitishji.'
'Global politics are in a pretty rough shape and always have been. But the speed and extent with which we receive the insanity surrounding us makes it feel more present and immediate.'
Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, along with others, turned heads at Cannes 2025 as they walked the red carpet in absolute style ahead of the much-awaited premiere of their film 'Homebound' at the prestigious film festival.
He has competed in just three events this year but the 26-year-old world champion is back in full flow in a season where none of his global competitors have done exceptionally well.
'I am relieved it is coming together well for me. A win is a win and I will take that happily.'
Chopra and Nadeem will be facing each other one year after the mouth-watering men's javelin competition in Paris on August 8, 2024, when the Pakistani had beaten the Indian for the gold with a stunning 92.97m throw.
'I am in a happy place at the moment and I just want to do well in the upcoming events.'
Neeraj said he will be in the best shape for Paris 2024.
90m is not something I want badly: Neeraj Chopra
'Homebound stands for something very beautiful at a time where the world is starting to feel like there is a lot of othering going on and it's starting to feel divided.' 'We are starting to become less human, more disconnected.'
The elegant actor walked the red carpet for her film, Homebound.
Neeraj Chopra will once again headline India's campaign in the World Athletics Championships
Mokama will witness one of this Bihar assembly election's hottest battles as Janata Dal-United candidate Anant Singh takes on the Rashtriya Janata Dal's Veena Devi, whose husband Surajbhan Singh, like her JD-U rival, is considered one of the state's tough guys or as they say in these parts, a Bahubali.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chimed in to congratulate the 26-year-old.
Neeraj exhibited the basics of throwing a javelin to former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik on JioCinema's 'Get Set Gold'
AFI sent heartfelt wishes to Neeraj on the occasion of his special day.
Neeraj Chopra on Thursday acknowledged that his stardom sometimes comes in the way of training and competing in India.
'The only advice to him would be to focus on his process, to remain in the present'
The actor was last seen in 2023's OTT film, Gaslight, and now returns to wow us in an OTT series.
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will continue to train with his German coach, Klaus Bartonietz, whose contract has been extended till the 2024 Paris Games, the Athletics Federation of India confirmed on Sunday.
'Despite the fact that I did not win tonight, I feel very good because I did my best'
The 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medallist presented the 2020 Olympics javelin throw champion a puppy, named 'Tokyo'.
'The prep for Paris Olympics is going strong. Keep rocking Neeraj Chopra.'
Make track and field events more attractive and marketable, says Neeraj Chopra
Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday clarified that Sunday's Paris Diamond League was never a part of his competition calendar this year.
From drone-lit skies and gemstone rangolis to fragrance journeys and theatrical thalis, India's new-age festive events blend heritage with high-tech spectacle to create memories that feel both intimate and unforgettable.
The sports fraternity joined the nation in mourning the passing of Ratan Tata, recognising his significant contributions to Indian industry and society.
'The audience has accepted Tere Ishk Mein with all its flaws. My film doesn't need any other validation.'
In a topsy-turvy start, Bengal Warriorz regained their lead with Dalal and Himanshu Narwal showing their attacking prowess, before Ajinkya Pawar and Neeraj Narwal levelled the score again.
'...and say that if I don't wear a sari, they will unfollow me.' 'Today, if I have 2.9 million followers on Instagram, out of that, the majority is from the South.' 'Telugu has given me the most fame and money.'
Athletes on the hunt for Olympic gold will also be chasing likes and follows on social media in Paris, as a battle for a coveted piece of viral fame kicks off at the Games.
