Saudi Arabia's crown prince and the presidents of Egypt, Turkey and Algeria, as well as the United Nations Secretary-General, are among leaders at the in a tent-shaped stadium ahead of the first match between the hosts and Ecuador.
In the video, Lopez, a local artisan with her gray hair platted in two long braids and sporting a long skirt, fakes out an opponent near the basket to make space for a shot which she expertly scores off the backboard.
People in different parts of the country have already started celebrating the festival of colours.
India were handed hosting rights in April when FIDE decided to shift the event outside the original host country, Russia.
Raima Sen surprised her social media followers by revealing some 'hidden gems' from her albums.
Models across the world brought in the New Year in a glamorous way. Scroll down to take a look!
20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer returned from more than a year away for a last dance in tandem with great rival Rafael Nadal on a gripping and memorable finale by the Thames in front of a 17,500 sell-out crowd at London's O2 Arena on Friday.
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A patwari, a local revenue department official, was crushed to death by a tractor-trolley used for transporting sand illegally in Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh, police said on Sunday.
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Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Wednesday, Day 6.
Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12 match between the Netherlands and South Africa, in Adelaide, on Sunday.
Images from the T20 World Cup match between Sri Lanka and England at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
Citing various aspects, the forum has appealed to the DGCA to "withdraw the harsh punishment and suspension of the PIC". it said.
Here are glimpses of Indian cricketers all set to fly to the Caribbean Islands...
'Snapshots from #TeamIndia's nets session ahead of the third and final ODI against England at Manchester. #ENGvIND', BCCI tweeted with photos.
Presenting the best food pics we received from our readers.
Manushi enjoys dosa... Jacqueline tours the US... Amala takes a dip...
My grandmother made a fragrant, simple wheat halwa that I often hanker for. For its taste and the memories it brings up.
Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra achieved yet another historic feat on Thursday, becoming the first Indian to win a prestigious Diamond League Finals title in Zurich.
With clean blue waters and golden-white sands, these super beaches have a magic that is hard to keep away from.
Images from the Women's European Football Championship matches in England on Saturday.
Images from the third and final ODI between India and Sri Lanka at the Greenfield International Stadium, in Thiruvananthapuram, on Sunday.
This Disha pic is designed to really shake up male cardiac systems!
Go light before the festive mithai binge begins.
Krystle is at the Golden Temple... Ayushmann is in the Gir forest... Arjun is at Bondi...
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The victory moved United up to fifth with nine points from five matches, six adrift of leaders Arsenal and four behind second-placed Manchester City. Leicester stay bottom on one point.
The supermodel is enjoying her time in the wild.
The image was liked by 1.1 million users on Kendall Jennar's account.
Once in a way a gal will come along who will totally sweep you off your feet with her fashion.
Karva Chauth was special this year for some film folk, as they had their first taste of it.
Readers share their Holi pics
The contest between the two nations, who severed ties more than 40 years ago, was being held with increased security to prevent a flare-up over the unrest that has gripped Iran since the death in custody of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini on Sept. 16.
Meghalaya offers more beauty and adventure than you could dream of.
Rediff reader Rahul Bhan shared these delicious pics of Iftar treats. Have a look!
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