Mary Kom's winning start and Manika Batra's brilliant come-from-behind victory were the only bright spots in an otherwise gloomy day for India at Tokyo, observes Raj Kishore Mishra.
'He spent just two years and eight months in jail.' says Sabrina Lal, Jessica's sister.
Verma wins compound individual gold, opens tally for India.
Insecurity appears to have provoked Priyanka Jagga to picking fights, says Divya Nair.
The participation of Indian athletes in Friday's Tokyo Olympic Games opening ceremony will be kept to a 'bare minimum' in view of the COVID-19 threat, while only six officials from the contingent will be allowed to take part in the event.
'We will work in line with ICC guidelines and look forward to submitting strong proposal in the coming months.'
In a house where relationships change at the drop of a hat, this episode's big reveal pulls skeletons out of the closet.
More drama unfolds on Bigg Boss 10!
Rediff readers write a message for their sisters.
Sara Ali Khan is definitely a chip of the old block and Bollywood. The abandon in her dance, the candour in her histrionics, a combination of the ada and attributes of Rekha and Madhuri Dixit all rolled in one, she is like an old soul in a contemporary body, applauds Sukanya Verma.
Bhaker beat a two-time World Cup Finals winner and the host country's Alejandra Zavala, with a 10.8 in the last shot of the 24 shot final, to come out on top with a score of 237.5.
Manu Sharma, the convict in the murder case of Jessica, and Mattoo's killer Santosh Singh were among 204 who had approached the board, headed by state Home Minister Satyendar Jain, the sources said.
Bollywood shares interesting videos on how to keep fit by working out at home.
The Manchester United manager will stay at the club for three more years at least despite a change in ownership
This season of Bigg Boss has been a classic case of herd mentality for survival, feels Divya Nair.
The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has received a request from the chief coaches in rifle, pistol and shotgun disciplines to organise a one-month camp for the Olympic core group to ensure better preparation.
The abundance of talent is complemented by a confident approach which the likes of Manu Bhaker, Mehuli Ghosh, Anish Bhanwala and Anjum Moudgil will display at the Games.
R Madhavan soaks in the fun as well.
is scheduled to host the Twenty20 World Cup in six months' time and Geoff Allardice, the acting chief executive of ICC, feels there is enough time before they need to hit the panic button.
Manchester United have been given planning permission to increase the capacity of their Old Trafford stadium to 76,000.
Who will win Sunny Leone's approval?
Star shuttler HS Prannoy on Saturday questioned the criteria for Arjuna Award selection, saying knowing people who can push a nomination is more important than performances on court.
The Indian shooters failed miserably when it mattered the most
The number of times Salman Khan uttered 'Thank God' suggested how much he wanted the reality show to end.
'Politics affects everything in your life...' 'It's a wrong perception that artistes should not talk about politics.'
Cricket could be part of the 2028 Olympics as the International Cricket Council is working towards getting the sport included in the roster for the Los Angeles Games.
Kudos to Akki for taking up such a hatke role and playing it with confidence, notes Namrata Thakker.
Greg Barclay has been elected as the International Cricket Council's new independent chairman
Manchester United's problems with injury and illness have left Alex Ferguson with "no idea" which players he will be able to pick for Wednesday's Premier League derby against Manchester City, the manager said.
Indians will enter the upcoming Olympics with heightened expectations
A dominant India claimed both the gold medals on offer by some distance in the men's and women's 10m air pistol team events on the third competition day of the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun stage, in New Delhi, on Sunday.
The 29-year-old gym enthusiast, who owns a diary farm, beat Bani to get the coveted prize of Rs 40 lakh.
Despite Salman Khan counselling Bani to let go of the incident, she felt it apt to defend her gloominess for not becoming captain and gaining immunity. Sweetheart, just three more weeks to go, take a chill pill.
What Swami Om did on Thursday's episode has not only made the show disgusting, but his survival so far has set a negative precedent for future participants to go to any lengths to garner TRPs.
Even a peaceful, fun task like clicking a selfie couldn't happen smoothly thanks to the one and only annoying person of the house.
A majority of the ICC board members believe that India is trying to bide time
Serious Men is one of the sharpest movies of Sudhir Mishra's career, observes Sukanya Verma.
'Gerson existed at the intersection of principle and conscience. 'One of our conversations turned to his return to India from Brazil. 'He spoke about the choices he made and the things he felt he had failed at. 'What emerged was how he always steadfastly stuck to his beliefs and was true to them and himself. 'The need to -- in Spike Lee's words -- Do The Right Thing.' Director Dev Benegal remembers Gerson da Cunha, 'friend, guide, light'.
The Manikarnika actor, known for provocative and often inflammatory statements, was once again the centre of debate -- and ire -- with politicians across the spectrum, including Bharatiya Janata Party MP Varun Gandhi, among the host of social media users and others who reacted with outrage for her comments at an event on Wednesday evening.
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