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Indian-origin teenage varsity student among 3 killed in UK knife attacks

An Indian-origin teenage university student described as a talented cricket and hockey player was named on Wednesday as one of three victims of a frenzied series of attacks on the streets of......

Prasar Bharati CEO rejects BBC invite over 'one-sided' riot coverage

Prasar Bharati CEO Shashi Shekhar Vempati has turned down an invitation from the BBC to attend an awards function for Indian sportswomen, citing the British broadcaster's 'one-sided' reporting on......

Injured athlete shifted to Lucknow hospital

Arunima Sinha alias Sonu, the sportswoman, who lost her leg after being pushed from a moving train, was on Saturday shifted to a Lucknow hospital for further treatment, a senior health department......

Congress releases first list of candidates for Rajasthan polls

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and some of his cabinet colleagues, including Shanti Dhariwal, figure in the list of 63 Congress candidates for the forthcoming assembly polls, announced by......

Where have all the men gone? Women, a bank and the FM

The Budget speech of the FM for many parts sounded like a speech written by a women’s liberation activist or a charming gentleman who knows to please women folk with sweet talk. The......

'At 88, It's Difficult To Get Roles...'

'If I got more work, I would do even more! Recently, I did the Tanishq ad.''I keep working because I am fit. I love acting, that is my relaxation.' IMAGE: Shubha Khote. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Best Of Sanya Malhotra. Vote!

Though Delhi-born Sanya Malhotra trained to be a ballet dancer, it's in the ballyhoo of Bollywood, she found her true calling. A regular on our annual Best Performances list, Malhotra seldom had a......

10 Political Dramas To Watch On OTT

There is so much political drama going on in our country that even the most imaginative scriptwriter would not be able to match reality. Still, the shenanigans of our political leaders find their......

Beat #MondayBlues: Guess who this actress is!

Test your filmi gyaan, right here! A former Miss World, this gorgeous lady made her acting debut in a Tamil film before joining Bollywood. She's won a National award for playing a sportswoman in a......

Sonakshi, Priyanka, Rani: Sportswomen of celluloid!

Things might be radical in Hollywood but only marginally better when it comes to the subject of women in sports on screen. Sports are a neglected arena in Bollywood’s scheme of relentless......

Manu Bhaker Crowned BBC Sportswoman of the Year

Star Indian pistol shooter Manu Bhaker was named the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year on Monday, following her outstanding performance at the Paris Olympics. IMAGE: Manu Bhaker poses with her......

Manu vs Smriti vs Vinesh: Who will be top sportswoman?

Paris Olympics double medallist Manu Bhaker, two-time Paralympics champion Avani Lekhara and ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat are among five athletes nominated for the BBC 'Indian Sportswoman of the......

Duplantis, Biles win top honours at Laureus Awards

IMAGE: Armand Duplantis, regarded as the greatest pole vaulter of all time, was fourth-time lucky after being nominated in each of the past three years. Photograph: Laureus World Sports Awards......

'Disciplined' Humpy to compete in Norway Chess

IMAGE: Humpy's return to Norway Chess Women highlights her remarkable career, filled with significant milestones. Photograph: FIDE/X Reigning World Rapid chess champion and Indian Grandmaster......

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

'My journey back to competitive cricket was incredibly challenging.' IMAGE: Rishabh Pant was fortunate not to lose a leg and suffered multiple critical injuries in December 2020 before beginning a......