World Junior C’ships: Tanvi Sharma becomes first Indian female in 17 years to be assured of a medal
Guwahati, Oct 17 (IANS) Tanvi Sharma became the first Indian female player to be assured of a 2025 BWF World Junior Championships medal in 17 years when she fought back from a game down to beat Japan’s Saki Matsumoto and reach the girls’ singles semifinals at the National Centre of Excellence here on Friday. The […]
India storm into final of the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 with win over Malaysia
Johor (Malaysia), Oct 17 (IANS) The Indian junior men’s hockey team produced a fine performance, as they defeated Malaysia 2-1 in their final pool-stage match of the ongoing Sultan of Johor Cup 2025 in Johor, Malaysia, on Friday. The win takes India into the final of the Sultan of Johor Cup 2025, where they will […]
India Championship Golf: Shubhanka shines with 66; Tommy Fleetwood takes the lead on Day Two
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Shubhankar Sharma’s grand comeback cheered up Indian fans in the second round of the US$4 million DP World India Championship 2025 being played at the Delhi Golf Club (DGC). Two-time DP World Tour winner Shubhankar Sharma (74-66) produced a bogey-free six-under 66 to gain 67 spots and end the day […]
India slips to 136 in FIFA rankings — worst in nearly a decade: Spain holds top spot
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Indian football’s dismal run on the international stage continued as the men’s senior national team slumped to 136th in the latest FIFA World Rankings — their lowest position since November 2016. The new ranking, released on Friday, compounds the Blue Tigers’ woes as they find themselves out of contention for […]
PVL 2025: Bengaluru Torpedoes set for tough test against hosts Hyderabad Black Hawks
Hyderabad, Oct 17 (IANS) After edging out Calicut Heroes in a five-set thriller, Bengaluru Torpedoes will be looking to carry their winning momentum when they take on hosts Hyderabad Black Hawks in their next clash of the Prime Volleyball League at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, on Saturday. The Torpedoes showcased their fighting spirit in […]
Shotgun shooting: Zoravar Sandhu wins men’s trap bronze at Athens World Championship
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Around 31 years after he shot his first junior world championship and 27 years after he shot his first senior world title, Zoravar Singh Sandhu of India, at the ripe young age of 48, clinched the men’s trap bronze at the International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) World Championship Shotgun 2025. […]
Women’s World Cup: Gunaratne’s composed knock guides Sri Lanka to 105 in rain-marred 20 overs
Colombo, Oct 17 (IANS) Vishmi Gunaratne’s composed start and Sri Lanka’s late surge after the rain break helped the hosts post 105 for 7 in their 20 overs in a rain-marred clash against South Africa in the ICC Women’s World Cup clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium here on Saturday. Their total will now be […]
Shah Rukh Khan reacts to Rajkummar Rao–Patralekhaa pregnancy news
Mumbai, Oct 17 (IANS) Superstar Shahrukh Khan melted hearts at the recent Filmfare Awards held in Ahmedabad this year when he warmly congratulated actor Rajkummar Rao after the latter announced that he and his wife, actress Patralekhaa, are expecting their first child. Rao, who won the award in the Best Actor Critics category for his […]
Bigg Boss 19: Amaal Mallik says nobody would cast Farrhana Bhatt even in a “C-grade movie”, calls her mother “B-grade”
Mumbai Oct 17 (IANS) The episode of Bigg Boss 19 saw a major confrontation unfold between contestants Amaal Malik and Farrhana Bhatt, which quickly turned explosive after a series of personal remarks and emotional outbursts. The fight, which began during a captaincy contender task, escalated when Amaal made derogatory comments not only about Farrhana but […]
Prabhu Deva releases first look of Master Mahendran’s ‘Pulse’
Chennai, Oct 17 (IANS) Actor, dance choreographer and director Prabhu Deva on Friday released the first look poster of director Nawin Ghanesh’s survival thriller ‘Pulse’, featuring Master Mahendran in the lead. Taking to his social media timelines, Prabhu Deva wrote, “Unveiling the first look poster of PULSE starring Master Mahendran & Rishika Rajveer. Best wishes […]
