India continues to top the global list of athletes and support personnel serving bans for doping and related offences, according to the latest list released by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), news agency PTI reported.The AIU list has 162 names from India, the highest among all countries. Kenya is second with 148 names, while Russia…
A request by New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani asking residents to set their air conditioners to 78°F (25.6°C) during a dangerous heatwave has sparked a political row, with Republicans accusing him of promoting “socialism.“As NY faced extreme temperatures with the heat index expected to reach 110°F (43.3°C), Mamdani urged residents to help reduce pressure…
Aamir Khan is set to marry girlfriend Gauri Spratt on July 5, marking his third wedding. Unlike the grand celebrations he hosted for the 25th anniversary of Aamir Khan Productions, which was launched with Ashutosh Gowariker’s acclaimed 2001 film ‘Lagaan’, the actor has opted for a private and understated ceremony this time.Aamir and Gauri will…
Indian badminton players will begin adapting to a new era of scoring from this month after the Badminton Association of India (BAI) confirmed the introduction of the 3×15 rally-point system across the country’s domestic circuit.The revised format will make its debut at the Yonex-Sunrise All India Senior Ranking Tournament, scheduled to be held at the…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson Former India cricketer Saba Karim believes it is too early to see 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a replacement for Sanju Samson in India’s T20I team. He backed Samson’s recent performances and said the youngster should be allowed to develop without comparisons.Sooryavanshi has travelled with the Indian squad for the T20I series…
Portugal out to honour Diogo Jota one year after tragedy in Croatia World Cup clash (Agency Image) Portugal’s FIFA World Cup campaign enters its knockout phase with emotions running high, as Roberto Martinez’s side prepare to face Croatia in the Round of 32 on Thursday in Toronto.Beyond the pursuit of a place in the last…
Over nearly three decades of marriage, the Beckhams have invested in luxury homes spanning the UK, Europe, the Middle East and the United States.Image credit (Instagram) Over the course of their 27-year marriage, David and Victoria Beckham have built up an impressive portfolio of luxury properties across multiple continents, with rare glimpses of their private…
For decades, palaeontologists have puzzled over a scene preserved in rock across parts of Mongolia and China. Fossilised oviraptor dinosaurs were repeatedly found sitting over nests in a posture that looked strikingly familiar. Their forelimbs spread across the clutch, their bodies positioned above the eggs, almost as if they were brooding like modern birds.The image…
Shahid Kapoor insisted on air purifiers during Delhi schedule of ‘Cocktail 2’ amid poor AQI, crew member claims: ‘Would just take off the mask before the shot’ Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna filmed several portions of their romantic entertainer ‘Cocktail 2’ at real locations, with Sicily and Delhi serving as major backdrops. While…
Civil society can soften the edges of that history, but it cannot settle questions of power, territory, terrorism, security and identity. Remember that Manna Dey classic from Manoj Kumar’s Upkar?“Kasme, waade, pyaar, wafa,Sab baatein hain, baaton ka kya.”Promises, vows, love, loyalty,All are just words.Nearly six decades on, that Upkar lament could be the theme song…