The model from Kodumon, Kerala, walked the Victoria's Secret runway twice, sharing the stage with supermodels Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, Irina Shayk and Alessandra Ambrosio.
Nagaland United Sports Club (NUSC) is poised to make history by becoming the first club from Nagaland to compete in the Indian Football League (IFL), with its debut scheduled for the 2026-27 season starting October 30. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio lauded the club's entry, highlighting its potential to inspire youth and provide a platform for local football talent. NUSC's formation in 2024 and its arrangement with Aizawl FC underscore a significant step for football in the Northeast region.
Twenty-year-old Karnataka all-rounder Niki Prasad made her senior India debut in the first T20I against Zimbabwe in Raipur on Friday.
Indian racing prodigy Atiqa Mir made a remarkable debut at the FIA Karting World Cup in Viterbo, Italy. Representing Kart Republic Factory Race Team, the 11-year-old achieved a top-five finish in the heats and set the fastest time in a practice session, competing against 117 drivers. Despite a challenging qualifying, she showcased her talent by finishing P16 in the final, overtaking eight karts.
India's Women's T20 team secured a four-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the first match of the bilateral series on Friday, overcoming an early batting collapse thanks to a crucial partnership between debutant Niki Prasad and veteran Deepti Sharma. Zimbabwe, led by Kelis Ndhlovu and Sharne Mayers, posted 114 for five.
India all-rounder Naman Dhir made an impressive T20I debut, contributing significantly with his off-spin bowling to help India secure a win against West Indies. Despite his bowling success, Dhir, whose primary strength is batting, is eager for an opportunity to showcase his skills with the bat. He credited the IPL for preparing him for international cricket and expressed his joy at fulfilling his dream of representing India.
Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi has made her Instagram debut to announce her upcoming memoir, 'Belonging: A Journey of Love'. The book, set to be published by HarperCollins India on November 10, details her life from childhood in Italy to her political journey in India, including personal tragedies and her decision not to become prime minister in 2004. Her social media entry marks a significant shift, as she previously avoided such platforms. The memoir's publication also follows a controversy with its initial publisher, Penguin Random House India, over editorial differences.
Test Twenty, cricket's new format, debuts in Colombo on November 14, with 160 young cricketers and boys' and girls' scores combining to decide one winner.
India's top national surfers, Kamali Prakash and Sugar Shanti Gayen, had their Asian Games debut postponed due to adverse weather and surfing conditions at Long Beach, Tahara. They were scheduled to compete in the women's shortboard Round 2, marking surfing's debut at the Asian Games.
African digital financial services platform, Airtel Money, has successfully debuted on the London Stock Exchange, marking the exchange's largest initial public offering (IPO) in several years with an implied market capitalisation of about USD 7 billion.
Para-shooter Rakesh Nidagundi, fresh from winning India's first rifle team medal at the World Shooting Para Sport World Championships, is now aiming for a gold medal at his debut Para Asian Games in Japan. He shared his journey, including early financial struggles and the crucial support he received from the Vijayi Bharat Foundation.
Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi made his international debut for India in the second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati, becoming the third player from J&K to play for India in ODIs.
Churchill Brothers, a dominant force in Indian football in the 90s, are making their Indian Super League debut against Mumbai City FC. Head coach Dimitris Dimitriou aims to establish a distinct football culture and competitive style of play for the club, despite a fast-forward pre-season.
India Under-19 secured a narrow seven-run victory over Australia U-19 in a rain-affected first Youth ODI. Anvay Dravid's explosive late innings and Yashbardhan Chauhan's all-round performance, including a half-century and two wickets, were pivotal. The match also marked the U19 debut of Aaryavir Sehwag, who contributed 28 runs.
Virtual Eye will now provide the full suite of DRS technology to assist umpires and enhance the viewing experience during India's tour of New Zealand involving five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests.
Seventeen-year-old English midfielder Floyd Samba made a sensational senior debut for Manchester City, scoring two goals and earning the man of the match award in their 5-0 League Cup victory over Norwich City.
Six companies made their stock market debut on Thursday, setting a new record for the most mainboard listings on a single day since at least 1996.
Italian club Como, managed by former midfield maestro Cesc Fabregas, secured a dream 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig in their Champions League debut, marking a historic milestone for the club and its fans.
South African opener Jordan Hermann smashed an unbeaten 150 runs off just 126 balls on his One Day International (ODI) debut against Namibia, equalling the world record for the highest score by a batter on ODI debut.
Indian MMA fighter Varun Sanyal faced a challenging Asian Games debut, marked by logistical issues and a medical disqualification due to a weight-cutting incident. Despite the setback, Sanyal, an Indian citizen with Singapore PR, shares his journey in MMA, his 'fighting nomad' lifestyle, and his aspirations for Indian fighters.
Young Indian shooters Himanshu Dhillon and Rudrankksh Patil secured individual silver and bronze medals respectively in the men's 10m air rifle event at the Asian Games. They also combined with Parth Mane to win a team silver, contributing significantly to India's medal tally in shooting.
Australia have strengthened their ODI squad for South Africa with returns for Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, while Jack Edwards could debut amid Cameron Green's shoulder concern.
Pakistan's lower order staged a spirited late fightback, with debutant Razaullah smashing 81 and sharing a 121-run stand with Abbas to frustrate England before dismissal.
Apple has officially launched its Apple Pay service in India, initially partnering with Axis Bank for Visa and Mastercard credit card users. The service allows secure, cashless transactions via iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch using NFC technology, without requiring PINs or OTPs. This move is set to intensify competition in India's digital payments market, currently dominated by UPI and local players, with Apple planning to onboard more banks and expand merchant networks.
South Africa opener Jordan Hermann equalled the record for the most runs on a One Day International debut, scoring a blistering 150 to help his side defeat hosts Namibia by 99 runs (DLS method) in the first match of their three-match series.
Former RAW chief AS Dulat has released his debut novel, "Our Kind of Games," a fictional exploration of the Kashmir insurgency and the complexities of intelligence work. The book, which features a foreword by Farooq Abdullah, delves into the moral dilemmas faced by an intelligence officer in Srinagar during the early 1990s.
India defeated West Indies by eight wickets in the first T20I, powered by Shreyas Iyer's maiden T20I century and a dream debut performance from all-rounder Naman Dhir, who took three wickets. India successfully chased down the target of 172 with ease.
Thea Frodin made her US Open debut on Tuesday but one dream remains unfulfilled for the 17-year-old, who is still waiting to meet Serena Williams five years after appearing as the American's tennis double in the film King Richard.
Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma is set to make his television debut as the host of the upcoming game show 'Family Full House'. The show, premiering on September 19, 2026, on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony Liv, will see Sharma transition from the cricket field to the entertainment world, showcasing a new side of his personality.
Shares of Symbiotec Pharmalab Ltd, a pharma and biotech company, made a muted market debut, listing nearly 1 per cent lower on the BSE against its issue price of Rs 988, but later recovered to trade higher.
Veteran Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja advised debutant Saransh Jain to treat his maiden Test match as another First-Class game, urging him to enjoy the moment without pressure. Saransh, the 320th player to represent India in Tests, expressed his happiness at receiving his cap from an all-rounder like Jadeja and dedicated his cricketing journey to his father.
Saransh Jain, the 33-year-old Madhya Pradesh all-rounder, made his India Test debut against Sri Lanka, replacing the injured Kuldeep Yadav, a testament to his consistent domestic performances.
Glimpses of Sonia Gandhi as she offers a first look at her upcoming book, Belonging: A Journey of Love.
Six newcomers make their acting debut in Anuj Saini's buddy romance, Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar.
Accel's early investment in RentoMojo, a furniture and appliance rental platform, has paid off handsomely with the company's strong debut on the stock exchanges, listing nearly 19 per cent above its issue price after a significantly oversubscribed IPO.
Former Indian wrestler Sangram Singh is set to compete against Malta's Wallochon in an MMA bout at the FightStar Championship 39 in London on December 19. Singh, who made his MMA debut in 2024, has a strong record with previous wins and is also a two-time Commonwealth Heavyweight Wrestling Champion.
Shares of temperature sensing and heating solutions provider Tempsens Instruments (India) Ltd listed with a massive premium of over 111 per cent against its issue price of Rs 300, reaching a market valuation of Rs 4,934.81 crore.
Indian chess prodigy Divya Deshmukh, an Arjuna Award recipient, is set to make her debut in the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League Season 4 with defending champions Alpine Pipers. She will join a star-studded team including Magnus Carlsen, Anish Giri, and Vidit Gujrathi, expressing excitement for the rapid chess format and playing in front of a home crowd.
Augmont Enterprises Ltd, an integrated gold and silver platform, saw its shares list with a premium of nearly 22 per cent against the issue price of Rs 788 on its market debut.
A screening of Udta Teer was held in Mumbai, and Bollywood folks queued up to watch it.
