Neeraj Chopra (Image credit: Getty Images) Neeraj Chopra etched his name in history by winning India’s first-ever Olympic medal in athletics — a gold in the men’s javelin throw at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, held on August 7, 2021. His remarkable achievement not only marked a milestone for Indian track and field but also made…
Rekha’s journey to Bollywood stardom was fraught with challenges from the start. Born out of wedlock and facing rejection from her father, she entered the film industry at a young age to support her family. Despite early hardships, including exploitation and feeling lost in the industry, Rekha’s talent and determination propelled her to become one…
Brendan Taylor made a return to Zimbabwe’s Test cricket team after serving a four-year International Cricket Council (ICC) ban, joining the squad for the second Test against New Zealand at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Thursday. Taylor, who replaced Ben Curran, was sanctioned in January 2022 for accepting USD 15,000 from an Indian businessman…
Trigger warning: This article contains references to an individual’s death Yanin Campos, the former MasterChef contestant and a prolific influencer, passed away at the age of 38 due to a fatal car accident. The authorities reported that she was driving in her hometown, Chihuahua, México, at 6:30 a.m. on August 2, when she collided with…
In a move aimed at strengthening career guidance and promoting psychosocial wellbeing in schools, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Thursday unveiled two major initiatives, the Career Guidance Dashboard and the Counseling Hub and Spoke School Model, for the academic session 2025–26.These flagship programs were introduced during an orientation-cum-interaction session attended by educators,…
Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju (PTI image) NEW DELHI: The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Wednesday held a key strategy meeting to discuss the upcoming Vice-Presidential election following the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar. The meeting, chaired by defence minister Rajnath Singh was attended by all alliance floor leaders.Following the discussions, the alliance…
Aamir Khan’s film Sitaare Zameen Par which released in theatres in June has taken an unconventional route when it comes to the digital streaming of the film. Instead of its release on an OTT platform existing already, the film will be available for streaming on YouTube through a pay-per-view model. The move has not only…
Despite their separation, Dhanashree Verma and Yuzvendra Chahal remain in the public eye. An old interview reveals Chahal’s charming initial approach to Dhanashree. Post-split, Dhanashree has subtly addressed the situation, while Chahal clarified the message behind his viral T-shirt. He also refuted rumors of a relationship with RJ Mahvash, emphasizing their friendship and condemning the…
India’s captain Shubman Gill celebrates after scoring a century on the final day of the fourth cricket test match between England and India at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England, July 27, 2025.(AP Photo/Jon Super) Team India Test captain Shubman Gill is set to lead 15-member North Zone team in the Duleep Trophy, but it didn’t…
The webseries ‘Mayasabha’, which was released on SonyLIV OTT today (August 7), has received a huge response from fans on the first day of its release. Deva Katta and Kiran Jaikumar co-directed this political drama series, set in the political environment of Andhra Pradesh in the 1990s. Aadhi Pinichetty and Chaitanya Rao play the lead…
