Premier League: Man Utd return to winning ways with 2-0 derby victory over City
Manchester, Jan 17 (IANS) Michael Carrick marked his return as Manchester United’s caretaker manager with an impressive victory as his side defeated Manchester City 2-0 at Old Trafford, dealing a serious blow to the visitors’ Premier League title hopes. Second-half goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu sealed the win for United, who produced one […]
U19 World Cup: Malhotra leads stunning turnaround as India down Bangladesh by 18 runs
Bulawayo, Jan 17 (IANS) A stirring all-round effort from Vihaan Malhotra (4 for 14), backed by a blazing half-century from Vaibhav Suryavanshi (72), powered India to an 18-run victory over Bangladesh via DLS method in their second match of the tournament at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo. After losing two wickets in the third over, […]
WPL 2026: Mandhana’s masterclass keeps RCB unbeaten with fourth win
Navi Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Smriti Mandhana fell heartbreakingly short of a maiden Women’s Premier League (WPL) century, but her commanding 96 set up Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) emphatic eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals, as RCB made it four wins in as many matches to remain unbeaten at the top of the WPL 2026 points […]
India Open 2026: Christie beats Loh Kean Yew; An Se Young to take on Wang Zhi Yi in women’s singles final (Ld)
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie mixed his tactics and kept his nerves in key situations to beat former world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in the men’s singles semifinals while world no. 1 An Se Young set up a women’s singles summit clash against China’s Wang Zhi Yi in the Yonex-Sunrise […]
21st Mumbai Marathon to see record participation of 69,100 runners
Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) The 21st edition of the Mumbai Marathon, a World Athletics Gold Label Race, will witness record participation with more than 69,000 runners, including over 65,400 on-ground participants and 3,700 virtual runners, taking to the streets of Mumbai on January 18. The event will offer a total prize purse of USD 389,524 […]
Men’s HIL: Hyderabad Toofans begin Bhubaneswar leg with 6-0 win over Bengal Tigers
Bhubaneswar, Jan 17 (IANS) Hyderabad Toofans began their Bhubaneswar leg on a dominant note, registering a comprehensive 6-0 victory over Shrachi Bengal Tigers in the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium here on Saturday. Zachary Wallace and Tim Brand starred for the Toofans, scoring hat-tricks to seal an emphatic win. Wallace […]
Kathir, Divya Bharathi-starrer ‘Aasai’ to hit screens worldwide on March 6
Chennai, Jan 17 (IANS) Director Shiv Mohaa’s eagerly awaited romantic thriller ‘Aasai’, featuring actors Kathir and Divya Bharathi, will hit screens worldwide on March 6 this year, its makers announced on Saturday. The makers also released the first look poster of the film on the occasion. Taking to its X timeline to release the first […]
Nayanthara, Vignesh Shivan turn up at Dubai Autodrome to cheer for Ajith in The Dubai 24 H Series
Chennai, Jan 17 (IANS) Actress Nayanthara and her director husband, Vignesh Shivan, on Saturday arrived at the Dubai Autodrome to cheer for actor Ajith, who is to take part in the popular Dubai 24H Series event. For the unaware, Ajith, along with his team Ajith Kumar Racing, will be participating in the intensely contested car […]
Kriti Sanon sheds ‘happy tears’ after listening to sister Nupur’s wedding song ‘Suna Suna’
Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Actress Kriti Sanon was unable to hold back her emotions after listening to her kid sister Nupur Sanon’s wedding song “Suna Suna”. Posting the track on social media, Kriti wrote the caption, “Happy Tears (Holding back tears emojis) Nups.. this song in your voice with those beautiful lyrics you’ve added is […]
Zoya Akhtar wishes birthday to ‘Pa’ Javed Akhtar: ‘Thank you for it all’
Mumbai, Jan 17 (IANS) Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar wished a happy birthday to her ‘Pa’ Javed Akhtar with a sweet social media post. As the acclaimed screenwriter, poet, and lyricist turned a year older on Saturday, the ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ maker thanked Akhtar for everything he has done for her to date. Sharing a black […]
