'The number one (ranking) is a goal that I had set myself almost at the beginning of the year and to see that I have achieved it is something incredible.'
India is busy celebrating the Ganpati festival, and Bollywood shows some of its best moments on social media.
Head Coach Sammy wants Windies to emulate NZ in their upcoming two-Test tour of India.
Seasoned boxer Pooja Rani had decided that if her fourth appearance at the World Boxing Championship ended without a medal, she would not give it another shot.
Padmakar Shivalkar was distinctly unlucky that his best days in the 1970s coincided with that of Bishan Singh Bedi's prime.
The Buddy actor has been turning every place she visits into her personal runway.
'You don't have to lose your identity to be part of Congress. You can be who you are, as long as you believe in the core principle of strong citizenry and nation-building through that concept'
The cricket fraternity lavished praise on Yashasvi Jaiswal after the young opener produced a masterful century on Day 3 of the fifth and final Test against England at the Oval on Saturday.
With his killer smile, the sex symbol image, Robert Redford would go beyond just being an actor, remembers Aseem Chhabra.
US President Donald Trump met with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir at the White House to discuss bilateral ties. This was the first formal bilateral interaction between Trump and Sharif.
Television actors were honoured at the Indian Telly Awards 2025, on July 23 in Mumbai.
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Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.
It's 'not looking like a Diwali lineup, which is usually grand and has superstar movies.'
Mixing strong defence with measured attack, young wrestler Antim Panghal won her second World Championship medal with a dominating 9-1 victory over U-23 World Champion Emma Jonna Denise Malmgren in the bronze play-off in Zagreb on Thursday, ensuring that the Indian contingent won't return empty-handed from the Croatian capital.
AB de Villiers calls Iyer's Asia Cup omission 'weird', hints at team-player concerns
Trump described Modi as "the nicest human being", saying the Indian leader is "a friend of mine".
Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.
'Close your room, switch off your phone and sleep. I think that's the best thing.'
Film folk are busy celebrating Ganpati by visiting their friends' homes, pandal-hopping or simply at home.
The comedy is unfunny, the emotional bits are dubious and the music forgettable in Heer Express, observes Deepa Gahlot.
'Will any coach think of keeping out Rohit and Kohli from the ODI team? That means there is something going on within the team against the two players.' Manoj Tiwary, who played 12 ODIs and three T20Is for India, said iconic players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli deserve greater respect.
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'Every parent should rethink their decisions to send their children to the US.'
Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.
Son Of Sardaar 2 has a huge star cast including Mrunal Thakur, Ravi Kishan, Neeru Bajwa, Deepak Dobriyal, Kubbra Sait, Chunky Panday, Vindu Dara Singh, Roshni Walia, Sahil Mehta, and Nalneesh Neel, and everyone arrived to watch the film at a special screening in Mumbai.
'For us, it's not always about chasing revenue. It's about sustaining happiness and energy, because that's what drives long-term growth.'
'The way Abhishek and Shubman bat, it is like fire and ice.'
'After the first Kantara, when they announced the second one, I kind of knew he will call me. I had this instinct. Then he called me at midnight and I didn't pick up. I was like, I'm not talking to anybody at 12 at night. The following day, I called and we chatted. He said, I have to narrate you something. I said, I know, it's Kantara!'
"Keep smiling Burrrraaahaaaaaaaa," he captioned his Instagram post.
'In the darkest moments, I discovered an extraordinary kind of love, the kind that shows up, holds space, and never lets you feel alone.'
'Famine in Gaza is not a failure of logistics or aid. What is to blame is deliberate starvation caused by a brutal war.' 'Any child dying in a war zone is a vote of no confidence against humanity.'
Vijay, who spoke on the fishermen issues in nearby Nagapattinam, sported a green headgear and addressed farmers' grievances and sought an answer from CM Stalin.
Like the dinosaurs, vultures face extinction. From 40 million 33 years ago, only 35,000 to 45,000 vultures remain in India.
'The moment I watched the teaser I was astonished.'
Once you are behind the wheel of the BE 6 cockpit, you won't be able to wipe the smile off your face.
The Congress party has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's description of India and the US as 'natural partners,' citing President Trump's claims of using trade as leverage in India-Pakistan relations. The remarks come amid ongoing trade negotiations and fluctuating relations between the two countries.
Urvashi takes a trip to Cannes... Aahana goes for a swim... Mamata goes to Dublin...
