Veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia highlights a significant shift in the Indian women's hockey team's mindset and dressing room atmosphere, attributing their best World Cup finish in over five decades to a newfound belief and openness among players.
Rashmika Mandanna sustained a severe hip injury during a strenuous dance shoot for her film Mysaa.
'It's a very disturbing thing to go back to my life and say, why did I act in such sexist, C-grade films, films derogatory to women. They were just bad films, bad choices. So I did, and did I sell my soul? Of course I sold my soul.'
Lionel Messi made an emotional return to the pitch for Inter Miami, who were eliminated from the Leagues Cup with a 2-3 loss to Leon, just days after his father, Jorge Messi, passed away. Messi shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, reflecting on his father's unwavering support, their shared World Cup dreams, and the profound pain of his loss.
'All these Gen Zs and the millennials, who are suddenly finding so much interest in me and saying, 'Oh my God, she's amazing, where was she all this while?' I was like 'I was not under a rock, I was right here'.'
Ravichandran Ashwin's YouTube show was dramatically interrupted when police officers arrived at his Chennai residence.
Clement Vandenkerckhove, a 26-year-old Belgian car salesman, has been formally recognised as the son of Prince Laurent of Belgium, ending a long-standing paternity dispute. This recognition grants him royal status and a share of his father's estate, though he plans to keep his mother's surname.
'In solidarity with every student demanding accountability, justice and hope for a future they can believe in.'
'I have got the clean chit this year itself. People have realised that I am an innocent. I have been under doubt for a long time.'
Government departments requested social media platforms to remove 2.44 lakh pieces of content between March and July, with states initiating 82% of these requests. The IT Intermediaries Rules 2021 were amended to reduce takedown time to three hours. The PIB Fact Check unit clarified its role in content moderation, refuting claims of automated blocking by Meta and emphasising the need to address lawlessness in cyberspace.
Actor-MP Kangana Ranaut and movie legend Sharmila Tagore are embroiled in a public debate over Vande Mataram.
M S Dhoni's appearance in Chennai has ignited fervent discussions among fans regarding the future of Chennai Super Kings.
It's time for silhouettes that actually show up to the party. Fish-cut and A-line lehengas are having a major fashion moment, bringing just the right mix of drama and definition.
Mithunda is expected to be discharged from hospital soon.
Showstoppers Aditi Rao and Siddharth really make a cute couple... check them out on the India Couture Week runway.
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has married his longtime girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez in a private civil ceremony in Cascais, Portugal.
Indian cricketer Zeeshan Ansari attributes his red-ball cricket resurgence to the invaluable lessons learned from spin legends Muttiah Muralitharan and Daniel Vettori during his stint with Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Ricky Ponting and Ashish Nehra are reportedly the highest-earning coaches in the Indian Premier League, each commanding approximately Rs 9.5 crore per season for their roles with Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans, respectively.
Disha Patani has never been one to shy away from a plunging neckline. In fact, deep necks seem to be one of the Awarapan 2 actress' favourite ways to make a fashion statement, and she wears them with the kind of confidence that makes the look feel effortlessly glamorous.
Mahima Makwana may have won hearts as the sweet and lovable Preeti in Musafir Cafe, but one scroll through her Instagram proves she's just as captivating off screen.
Jasmine Bhasin may be returning to Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 as one of the OG contestants, but there's absolutely nothing old-school about her wardrobe.
Spain defender Marc Cucurella fulfilled his promise to get a tattoo of national team coach Luis de la Fuente's face after Spain won the World Cup. He had vowed to do so if they lifted the trophy, and after their victory against Argentina, he got an image of De la Fuente holding the World Cup inked on his arm.
Vietnam Beauty Fashion Fest XVI turned into quite the fashion spectacle as national ambassadors from across the world took the stage during one of the most anticipated events of the 75th Anniversary Miss World celebration.
Even before Batwara 1947 hit theatres, Kanikka Kapoor had everyone doing a double take thanks to her uncanny resemblance to Kiara Advani. But beyond the comparisons, she's carving out a style identity of her own.
If winning the National Championship does not help a player make the national team, what exactly is the value of becoming India's national champion?
Indian squash player Sanya Vats secured a runner-up finish at the Ballarat Open squash tournament in Victoria, Australia, losing to local favourite Sarah Cardwell in the women's final.
'The money I owed was all mine. I didn't borrow it from anyone. I didn't owe anyone anything. I just had to sell my own assets and pay back.'
In times when celebrities rarely show a semblance of a spine, Ritika Sajdeh and Devisha Shetty have showed their backing for the youth protests on social media.
Meera tells Rishika Shah/Rediff how a relationship that seemed perfect from the outside turned into a marriage she walked away from within a year.
Ruled by the Sun, this fire sign is bold, confident and impossible to ignore, so it only makes sense that their wardrobe is packed with statement-making pieces.
Mrunal Thakur has taken a strong stance against the proliferation of deepfake content, issuing a formal notice that she will pursue legal action against anyone found creating or sharing such material using her likeness.
A Goa-based man, Shubhang Borkar, ingeniously used ChatGPT to locate his lost footwear amidst a pile of shoes outside the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. He uploaded images of the footwear and his own shoes to the AI chatbot, which then successfully identified his pair, showcasing a practical and unusual application of artificial intelligence.
Parineeti Chopra, last seen in Amar Singh Chamkila, is set to make her comeback with Malamaal Weekly 2.
Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has publicly endorsed Isha Koppikar's 'andhbhakt' declaration, asserting that such devotion is rooted in love for the country.
'I was like I can't afford it. I cannot survive in Mumbai, so I will go back to the mountains.' 'But by God's grace, at that very moment, I got Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya, and Mumbai stopped me from leaving.'
A new digital political phenomenon, the 'E20 Janta Party', is gaining traction on Instagram, mobilising Gen Z against the government's mandatory 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20) and demanding Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's resignation.
Some people celebrate National Mango Day by devouring the king of fruits. Fashion girls celebrate it by dressing like one.
Vedika Pinto may have everyone talking thanks to her performance in Musafir Cafe, but anyone who's been following her Instagram knows she's been serving main-character moments long before Netflix came calling.
Meerut Mavericks fast bowler Kartik Tyagi has lauded captain Rinku Singh, stating that the left-hander is 'almost in the Top 5 batters' globally for his ability to dominate pressure situations in the death overs.
Gautam Gambhir, known for his serious demeanour, surprised fans by sharing a series of memes on Instagram featuring a rare smile.
