Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation from the rampart of the Red Fort during Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday stressed the importance of sports in shaping India’s future, linking it to the country’s goal of becoming a developed nation. Speaking from the Red Fort…
Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker commemorated India’s 79th Independence Day by sharing a video of herself playing the national anthem on violin through her Instagram account. The shooter expressed her desire to stand on the podium while listening to the national anthem whenever she represents India.“An attempt to play the tune that is closest to my…
Irfan Pathan on X (Screengrab) Several current and former Indian cricketers, along with IPL franchises, took to social media on Friday to extend greetings on the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day. The wishes came as Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the tricolour at the Red Fort in Delhi, with celebrations taking place across the…
Armand Duplantis of Sweden (Tamas Vasvari/MTI via AP) Mumbai: Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis is the man who keeps rewriting the numbers in pole vault. ‘Numbers’ is putting it very lightly. They’re World Records, and he has set 13 of them. But ask him about the one number everyone wants to know, his ultimate limit, and he…
Vincent Keymer Chennai Grand Masters 2025. (ANI) Chennai: With a round to spare, Vincent Keymer became the first non-Indian to be crowned Chennai Grand Masters champion on Thursday after a hard-fought draw and favourable results on other boards. The 20-year-old German, who has been in sublime form all week, bagged six points following his draw…
Indian cricket’s history since independence has been marked by numerous milestones and moments such as the 1983 and 2011 ODI World Cups (Left and Centre) and the Test series win in Australia (R). India’s cricket journey since independence has been marked by numerous historic achievements, from first Test victory in 1952 to winning multiple ICC…
Erling Haaland, Mohamed Salah and Viktor Gyokeres (L-R) (Images via Getty Images) The Premier League is back in action on Friday, with champions Liverpool beginning their title defence at Anfield against Bournemouth. Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea, who finished in the top four last season once again look like the most viable contenders for…
Representational Image of a Track field. Bengaluru: With the World Athletics Council approving new regulations for athletes to compete in the women’s category for world ranking competitions, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has informed top athletes and coaches that all female athletes who make the grade should undergo ‘SRY gene test’ to be eligible…
New Delhi: Stray dogs being fed on a roadside at KG Marg, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) Former India cricket captain Kapil Dev has called on Delhi authorities to provide stray dogs with a better life, following a recent Supreme Court directive to move them to shelter homes. The order instructed the Delhi government and…
The AIFF will raise the ongoing ISL crisis before the Supreme Court when it convenes on Monday (Image via X/@IndianFootball) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) will raise the ongoing Indian Super League (ISL) crisis before the Supreme Court when it convenes on Monday, amid growing concern for players, clubs and staff affected by the…
