BGT 2024-25: Rohit Sharma opts out, Bumrah to lead India in Sydney, say sources

Sydney, Jan 2 (IANS) The fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series will see a significant change in leadership for Team India. Test captain Rohit Sharma has “opted out” for the crucial match against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), with pacer Jasprit Bumrah expected to lead the team in his absence. […]
Najmul Hossain Shanto steps down as Bangladesh T20I captain

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) Bangladesh cricketer Najmul Hossain Shanto on Thursday stepped down as the captain of the national T20I team. The announcement was confirmed by BCB President Faruque Ahmed, who revealed that Shanto had informed the board of his decision, which was subsequently accepted. Despite relinquishing his role in T20Is, Shanto will continue […]
My final wish is fulfilled’: Paralympic legend Murlikant Petkar elated on getting Arjuna Award

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) India’s first gold medallist in Paralympic Games, Murlikant Rajaram Petkar was on Thursday elated by the news that the Sports Ministry has recommended him for the Arjuna Award in the Lifetime category and said his lone remaining wish has been fulfilled. Petkar won a gold medal in men’s 50m freestyle swimming […]
Tennis: Top seed Rublev shocked at ATP Hong Kong Open
Hong Kong, Jan 2 (IANS) Top seed and defending champion Andrey Rublev of Russia suffered a surprising defeat to Hungary’s Fabian Marozsan in the second round of the ATP Hong Kong Open on Thursday. The world No. 8 fell to 58th-ranked Marozsan 5-7, 6-3, 3-6 after a match that lasted one hour and 58 minutes […]
Sonam Kapoor’s New Year wish is all about family

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) Sonam Kapoor recently treated her fans with a special New Year wish. The ‘Neerja’ actress took to her Instagram account and dropped a sneak peek into her life in 2024. In the first picture, we can see that the actress is enjoying a good time with her husband, Anand Ahuja. Sonam […]
Sonakshi-Zaheer bid goodbye to Australia with heartfelt moments

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal recently wrapped up their Australian getaway, sharing heartfelt reflections on social media. The couple posted a series of beautiful photos from their trip, expressing gratitude for the experience. In their post, they shared, “So blessed to have spent the last few days of 2024 right in […]
Parineeti Chopra opens up about her emotional struggle

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) After kicking in the New Year with her politician husband Raghav Chadha in Delhi, the ‘Kesari’ actress is all set to head to Mumbai. Parineeti recently used the stories section of her official Instagram handle and dropped an awe-worthy post regarding how she is going to miss the Delhi winters. Dressed […]
Who is Sara Ali Khan’s ‘jaan’ with whom she enjoys first dinner of 2025?

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan recently revealed that she spent the first dinner of 2025 with her “mommy jaan,” Amrita Singh. Sara welcomed the new year in Goa, accompanied by her mother. Sharing this beautiful moment, she posted a collage on Instagram Stories featuring her “Mommy Jaan” as they enjoyed their […]
MK Stalin expresses gratitude to Kamal Haasan, A. R. Rahman for their contribution towards Thiruvalluvar statue

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) MK Stalin, who is the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, has expressed his gratitude towards actor Kamal Haasan and the Oscar and Grammy-winning music composer A. R. Rahman for their contribution to commemorate the 25th anniversary celebration of Thiruvalluvar statue. While the veteran actor has written the song, the music composer […]
Namrata Shirodkar’s 2024 travel diaries will channel your inner wanderlust

Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) It seems like 2024 was all about travel for former beauty queen Namrata Shirodkar. Giving the netizens an insight into her travel diaries she posted a string of pictures on Instagram of the various places she had been to in the year gone by. The list included London, Jaipur, Maldives, New […]