Prasad Sanya, Group Business Head of TOI, Indiatimes, and WhatsHot LUCKNOW: The eighth edition of the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2025 unfolded in grand style in Lucknow on Saturday, celebrating the relentless spirit and excellence of India’s finest athletes. Amid a gathering of sporting legends, Olympic heroes, and rising stars, Prasad Sanyal, Group…
Hard to believe, but the year everyone remembers for the epic Oscars ‘Envelope-gate’ (the ‘La La Land’ and ‘Moonlight’ mix-up) also gave us one of the most unforgettable backstage moments ever. 2017’s Academy Awards had its share of headline-making wins, but one of the night’s best moments didn’t even happen on stage. It played out…
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday lauded Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami‘s leadership abilities, calling him “Dhurandhar Dhami.”Addressing a public gathering here on the completion of four years of the Uttarakhand government, the Defence Minister expressed pride and confidence in the government led by CM Dhami and attributed the state’s growth to him. “This…
Here are the nominees shortlisted for various categories by the illustrious TOISA jury, which includes icons like Abhinav Bindra, Mithali Raj and Leander Paes… BADMINTON (MALE)Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, Kiran George, Chirag Shetty, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy BADMINTON (FEMALE)Tanvi Sharma, Unnati Hooda, Tressa Jolly, Gayatri Gopichand CRICKET (MALE)Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul, Varun Chakravarthy,…
A tragic end has come to the search for 17-year-old Indian-origin student Gautham Rajanikanth, who had gone missing earlier this week in Pittsburgh. His grieving parents have now confirmed that he passed away days after he was reported missing. In an emotional message shared through a GoFundMe campaign, Gautham’s parents, Rajanikanth Jayaseelan and Gayathri Krishnamoorthy,…
Bollywood stars gathered for a prayer meeting honoring Manish Malhotra’s late mother, Sudarshan Malhotra, who passed away at 93. The event followed her funeral on March 20th. Numerous celebrities, including Ajay Devgn, Kajol, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, had previously visited Malhotra’s residence to offer condolences after her demise on March 19th. Read on to know…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian and condemned attacks on critical infrastructure, stressing open and secure global shipping lanes. US and Israel launched fresh strikes on Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility, with Tehran confirming the attack but reporting no radioactive leakage. Mumbai Indians gear up for IPL 2026 with Rohit Sharma set…
Irfan Pathan picks MI as greatest team (Image Credit: ANI) Former India left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan said Mumbai Indians (MI) hold the edge over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the debate over the greatest Indian Premier League (IPL) team, citing the former’s role in contributing to giving match-winners to the Indian team. MI vs CSK…
A Massachusetts man sent a threatening email to Kash Patel’s girlfriend Alexis Wilkins saying that he would be happy when her face is “canoed by an assault rifle”. A 26-year-old Massachusetts man has been arrested and charged after he sent a threatening email to FBI director Kash Patel‘s girlfriend Alexis Wilkins saying that he would…
Veteran actor Sarath Kumar lauded Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge,’ calling it a ‘bold narration of untold truth.’ He highlighted the film’s focus on ‘unsung heroes’ and their selfless patriotism. Kumar praised the gripping screenplay, intense action, and the entire team, including Ranveer Singh, for an engaging cinematic experience that kept audiences glued to their…