Indian weightlifting once again revolved around the enduring brilliance of Mirabai Chanu, whose World Championships silver was the single biggest achievement for the sport in a year marked by doping concerns and senior-level stagnation.
Touching 160kmph means more to me than any wicket I''ve taken: New Australian Hall of Famer Lee
'...if you are bowling in the powerplay or right after the powerplay, there's not much help from the wicket.'
There are some shows that kept us hooked from start to finish on the strength of their storytelling or a sizzling chemistry between the leads.
Stay somewhere that's as memorable as your destination, and India's got plenty of surprises!
How Bollywood folk celebrated Halloween on October 31.
Raat Akeli Hai 2 is watchable, but considering the strength of its predecessor, it could have been more engaging, with a greater sense of urgency and a sharper, cleverer story, notes Mayur Sanap.
A 2-2 series result seems fair, for a 1-3 loss would have been cruelly unjust --- especially to Siraj, who bowled 185.3 overs in the series for 23 wickets and never seemed to give up belief.
I once asked him why he hadn't written scripts for his sons Vineeth and Dhyan. 'I made some suggestions about their scripts, and they haven't discussed their scripts with me after that,' he said with his trademark laugh.
Glimpses of Kashmir's autumn, captured through the lens of Umar Ganie, reveal the Valley awash in stunning shades of red and gold, turning Srinagar into a living canvas of chinar leaves and blooming chrysanthemums.
Defending champions India will take on the USA in one of the three matches on the opening day of the tournament.
Tell us about the child who became your teacher. It could be your child, grandchild, student, neighbour or any young soul who touched your life. What did they teach you? Was it a single magical moment or a gradual realisation? How has their lesson stayed with you?
Despite the ups and downs, The Oval remains a ground of rich memories and monumental moments for Indian cricket.
City's precision and pace saw them overwhelm United 3-0, with Phil Foden and Erling Haaland making the difference on Sunday.
Smriti Irani is the oxygen of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. When the camera zooms in on her, you'd momentarily forget she is a feisty politician in real life, notes Divya Nair.
'Your warm protective hugs that felt like the cosiest blanket, holding your soft yet strong hands which had unspoken messages and your voice calling out my name that followed with endless conversations, laughter and shayaris.'
Akhanda 2: Thandavam may appeal to Nandamuri Balakrishna's fans and will be a madcap awakening for those uninitiated in Boyapati Sreenu's no goofball ideas in constructing action, notes Arjun Menon.
'It feels like the universe gently whispered, 'Pause, don't rush away yet, there's a story waiting for you here'.'
'VS was a man who devoted every moment of his life, from the beginning till his death at the age of 100, to the struggle against the injustices inflicted upon land, nature and the common man.'
IOC eyes 'right media partner' in India as cricket returns to Olympics in 2028
Gael Monfils thrilled the Roland Garros crowd with his 12th five-set victory at the French Open on Tuesday before revealing that he does not enjoy having to dig himself out of deep holes at Grand Slams.
Kuldeep Yadav has a good record in T20 Internationals with 69 wickets in 40 matches at an economy rate of 6.77, with a best of 5/17 against South Africa.
As India gear up for the T20 World Cup at home, the selectors have backed a squad built on impact, and versatility.
Mitchell Starc made a late-career bid for all-rounder status when he scored a half-century and grabbed two wickets under the Gabba floodlights to push Australia to the brink of victory at the close of day three of the second Ashes Test.
Australia stormed to an eight-wicket victory in the second Ashes Test on Sunday to take a 2-0 series lead as England succumbed on day four to a pace blitz from unlikely hero Michael Neser.
Nikita Dutta just turned 32, and her wardrobe is proof that you can try new trends without ditching your comfort zone.
India coach and two-time IPL-winning leader of Kolkata Knight Riders, Gautam Gambhir, penned a warm birthday message for team co-owner Shah Rukh Khan, calling him 'the brightest star shining in our lives.'
Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi is not scheduled to play serious football on the 'G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025'.
While this is a thoroughly modern SUV, the soul of the original '90s icon lingers.
Music director duos are a unique Bollywood feature, and many have become iconic. In this special series, Dinesh Raheja explores prominent music duos, and their dynamics.
Popular television actor Anumol has won Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7, in an emotional grand finale.
India opener Smriti Mandhana said she was still struggling to process the magnitude of her team's achievement, calling it "unreal" after India claimed their maiden Women's World Cup title.
'It is a beautiful balance between traditional old-world sanskaars, and new generations opening up to new worlds without renouncing respect,' observes Sandeep Goyal.
Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed his maiden ODI hundred to power India to a 2-1 series win after they thrashed against South Africa by nine wickets in the third and final ODI.
Under the glow of the runway stars, Ayesha Kanga turned showstopper for Papa Don't Preach by Shubhika x Enamor.
'We just want them to go out there and do their magic'
The edge-of-the-seat action is interspersed with moments of intense, raw emotions of romance, trust and betrayal, and keeps you entertained and waiting for the next big reveal, observes Divya Nair.
'Coming from a small city, you often feel that your dreams are impossible but there is no word as impossible.' 'If you know that you can do it, just believe so.'
Many months into his retirement from T20I and Test format, the 38-year-old right-hander on Tuesday said he is getting used to sitting at home and watching the action unfold on television instead of being part of it.
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