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.
Young Uttar Pradesh spinner Kartik Yadav, who impressed on his Ranji Trophy debut, aims to become an all-format cricketer by drawing inspiration from the adaptability of Ravindra Jadeja and the composure of Hardik Pandya.
A six-year-old boy, Aditya Kumar, ended his protest in Patna against alleged police excesses on his parents after Independent MP Pappu Yadav assured him of taking the matter to court. The boy had gained attention for his participation in BPSC exam aspirants' protests.
A 62-year-old Gujarati businessman from Mehsana's Aakhaj village was shot dead inside his store in Jackson, Tennessee, USA, with his 19-year-old daughter present during the incident, a village resident said.
The authorities have said that it is not permissible to examine and review in 2026 the decision taken by the trustees in 1988 regarding the existence of necessity for transfer of shares.
Can AI transform grassroots 'If technology can help develop players a little quicker and make coaching more informed, then it has done its job.'
Tiger Woods agreed to a five-year driving licence suspension in an impaired-driving plea deal, with the judge warning that any violation could result in immediate imprisonment.
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz has spoken about the "intrusive thoughts" he experienced during his nearly five-month layoff due to a wrist injury. Ahead of his U.S. Open title defence, the Spaniard revealed the mental challenges of not knowing his return date, especially after missing major tournaments. He is now set to compete, though his rival Jannik Sinner has withdrawn.
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Three nuns in Kerala, who supported a nun accusing a Catholic bishop of rape, have launched a clothing venture called 'Stand By Me'. Facing financial hardship after their assistance was stopped, they revived tailoring skills to earn a livelihood. This initiative provides them with independence and a new purpose, expanding from local orders to online sales and employing workers.
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.
Madison Keys overcame early nerves and Alina Korneeva 7-5, 6-4 at the US Open, avenging last year's first-round exit after improving her serving and composure.
'It's a no-brainer that in the next Test in New Zealand, your first choice has to be Devdutt.'
India's market regulator, Sebi, is set to issue a consultation paper proposing changes to the methodology for determining settlement prices of derivative contracts, following significant feedback and 'sharp price spikes and distortions' observed during the recently implemented Closing Auction Session (CAS) mechanism.
Zimbabwe secured a dramatic five-run victory over hosts Namibia in the third match of the T20 tri-series, taking four wickets in the final over to defend their total of 195-6.
Yash has delivered a phenomenal box office success with Toxic.
'Companies are getting selective about what they pay a premium for.'
'China wants to control and divert rivers.'
Qatar remains committed to hosting November's MotoGP and Formula One races despite regional uncertainty, with Lusail preparations continuing and Formula One set to decide the race's fate.
The father of a three-year-old boy, who allegedly endured hours of physical abuse inside his playschool in northeast Delhi, has claimed that CCTV footage showed his son tied to a chair for nearly three hours, beaten and kicked repeatedly, and, in one instance, a person placing hands on the child's private parts.
All of Gandhari's attempts to shroud itself in mystery are laughable, sighs Sukanya Verma.
Researchers at NIT Rourkela have patented a novel hybrid energy-storage system designed to significantly improve the efficiency and lifespan of electric vehicle batteries. This innovation addresses common issues like low power density and thermal stress by integrating supercapacitors with a simplified architecture, making EVs more reliable, especially in urban driving conditions.
The first day of the Husqvarna British Masters was severely disrupted by persistent rain and storms, preventing Indian golfers Shubhankar Sharma and Yuvraj Sandhu from teeing off. Northern Ireland's Tom McKibbin took an early lead before play was suspended due to weather.
Eight days after devastating floods in Nepal, families of the missing are resorting to symbolic funeral rites using effigies due to diminishing hopes of finding their loved ones and the destruction of their homes. The disaster has also led to a severe shortage of facilities for traditional mourning rituals in Kathmandu, forcing many to seek alternative arrangements or travel.
Smriti Mandhana breaks plethora of records as India outplay Hong Kong by 137 runs on Thursday to enter Women's Asia Cup semi-final.
At 41, Roelof van der Merwe aims to conclude his international cricket career at the upcoming ODI World Cup, ideally in Centurion, South Africa, representing the Netherlands. He discusses his dedication to national duty over franchise cricket, his fitness goals for future World Cups, and his continued impact as a left-arm spinner and fielder. He also highlights the potential of the European T20 Premier League to unearth new talent.
Anvay Dravid and Aaryavir Sehwag, sons of India greats Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag, have been named in the India U-19 squad for Australia series.
A tragic road accident in Delhi Cantonment involving a speeding Thar SUV and a motorcycle has resulted in the deaths of two individuals.
Diane Parry defeated Elise Mertens in a three-set thriller at the Monterrey Open final to claim her first WTA singles title.
'Hanuman Ansh has demonstrated that content is king, and the audience is the ultimate judge.'
A recent viral video featuring M S Dhoni and Rishabh Pant has once again brought Dhoni's alleged hookah habit into the public spotlight.
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The BCCI has summoned Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar and V V S Laxman to Mumbai on Thursday to review India's disappointing performances in Ireland and England.
Vidyanand Bapat, a Pune-based activist advocating for a ban on high-decibel DJ systems and loudspeakers during festivals, was publicly assaulted by a man named Santosh Chavan while speaking to media persons.
'God has incredible plans for me and we'll see where that takes me.'
'The valley is around 16 km from the Nepal border, and it took just 8-10 minutes for the ice and rocks to reach the Nepal border. You can imagine how fast it must have travelled!'
Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik of the Czech Republic defeated Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli to secure the US Open mixed doubles title, marking their first Grand Slam victory as a team.
North Zone secured their spot in the Duleep Trophy semi-finals by defeating West Zone by 52 runs in a thrilling quarter-final match in Bengaluru. Left-arm spinners Abid Mushtaq and Nishant Sindhu were instrumental in polishing off the West Zone tail on the final day.
'I wanted to push the buttons further and see what can come out of putting Taapsee in this intense role where she has to deep-dive into a woman and her sense of great loss.'
Australia A has announced a 14-member squad for their upcoming series against India A in Puducherry. The tour, featuring both four-day and one-day matches, is crucial for exposing players to subcontinental conditions and preparing them for future senior team tours to India, including a Test series next year. The squad includes several players with prior international experience.
