Facing each other for the first time in seven months after their heated Denmark Open semifinal clash, the double Olympic medalist Indian reeled off five successive points to take the opening game.
Ananya in Paris... Patralekhaa takes a selfie...Vaani celebrates her 'ray of sunshine'...
Bollywood's ladies went all out, like every year, to make this Diwali fashionably festive.
In mid-March this year, the finance ministry asked state-run banks to review their gold loan portfolio for the two-year period between January 1, 2022, and January 31, 2024. This business had grown at a fast clip. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data has it that it grew 15 per cent to Rs 1 trillion in FY24. Now, in recent times, any kind of exuberance in financial services has seen the authorities swoop down - be it pushing the lines on governance or unsecured credit.
The Supreme Court of India expressed deep concern over the rising drug abuse problem in the country, highlighting the impact on youth and the need for urgent intervention. The court emphasized the need for rehabilitation rather than demonization of drug users and called for open discussions to address the issue. The judgment came while granting bail to a man accused in a heroin smuggling case. The court cited a 2019 report that indicated a significant number of people in India use opioids, cannabis, and other substances, with alarming trends in opioid dependence.
D Gukesh reflects on his historic world chess championship victory
Unbelievable, did you say? Ramalingam Kalirajan explains the simple math.
A list of lesser-travelled destinations in India that you must explore this year!
Diljit's songs, such as Patiala Pegg and Panchatara, were specifically mentioned in the complaint.
Simran Shaikh stays in a tiny 12 by 12 feet room along with her grandmother, parents and siblings. On Sunday, her life changed perhaps forever when she became the most expensive hire at the Women's Premier League auction.
The daughter of National Award-winning filmmaker Samruddhi Porey, Srushti has taken the entrepreneurial route with her modish clothing brand, Breakfast Party.
Amaran is effective as a intimate, well researched piece of storytelling but does not try to break any new ground, observes Arjun Menon.
The archers have also confirmed 10 more medals including at least three gold on Sunday.
The T20 World Cup will start on June 1 and will be played in venues in the USA and the Caribbean till June 29.
Images from the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, on Thursday.
Rhea Singha, the vibrant, confident 19-year-old Miss Universe, has been posting amazing fashion looks.
Family and friends paid tribute to the late Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes on Wednesday to mark the 10-year anniversary of his tragic death.
Goalkeeper P R Sreejesh's heroics saw India pull off a thrilling 8-7 shootout win against Spain.
She's got a smile that makes everyone happy and a wardrobe that is filled with pops of colour.
It was amazing to see models who had different body types, and belonged to different age groups, on the Victoria's Secret runway.
Rishabh Pant's belligerent unbeaten half-century helped Delhi Capitals' to a narrow four-run win over Gujarat Titans.
Madalsa Sharma has the knack of making every outfit she wears a statement piece. Whether it's a stunning saree or a cute contemporary look, she's always slays.
Kraven The Hunter feels like a missed opportunity, a film that could have offered a fresh take on a complex character but settles for mediocrity, observes Sonil Dedhia.
'It's very heartening because it's a kind of underdog story and you know, we're not a big film, we're not with big people, we have not been able to plaster ourselves all over the place to make ourselves be seen and watched.' 'But still, we have managed to somehow get here.'
Harmeet Singh, who played Under-19 cricket for India, slammed 33 not out to guide USA to a five-wicket win over Bangladesh in a T20I World Cup warmup on Tuesday.
Suryakumar Yadav's wife, Devisha Shetty, celebrated his 34th birthday on September 14, 2024, with a heartwarming Instagram post.
If approached with minimal expectations, Sikandar Ka Muqaddar offers enough suspense to justify an OTT viewing, observes Sonil Dedhia.
The Elle India Fashion Awards 2024's red carpet - Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani was there with his trusty camera -- saw celebs sashay in high-fashion outfits, especially in dramatic cascading satin gowns and sleek tuxedos.
All-rounder David Wiese starred with both bat and ball in the Super Over to help Namibia edge Oman in a thrilling finish, in the T20 World Cup 2024.
Neha gets classy and chic... Shalini admires herself... Akshay shoots...
She has been bringing sexy back!
Munjya is the most wildly entertaining ghost I have encountered at the movies recently. But he has the added advantage of being a Maharashtrian ghost, of possessing rhythms of speech and behaviour that are distinctly Maharashtrian, of being blessed with that beautiful brand of Maharashtrian irritability
With a flair for combining comfort and style, Alanna effortlessly serves up looks that are imitation worthy.
The MI captain has scored 197 runs and taken just four wickets in 10 games with his team languishing in ninth spot.
All her public appearances are marked by trademark glitter and glow, of which her opulent collection of Kanjivarams and Benarasis are Sukanya Verma's absolute favourite.
All-around India A defeat Pakistan A by 7 runs in ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup
From the Sensex basket, Tata Steel jumped over 5 per cent. Mahindra & Mahindra, JSW Steel, Tata Motors, Axis Bank, Sun Pharma, Reliance Industries and Maruti were the other biggest gainers. Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Titan, Wipro, Hindustan Unilever and Nestle were among the laggards.
This celebratory colour is the perfect pick for adding that spark to your festive wardrobe.
Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT.