Monaco’s Valentin Vacherot achieved a historic first ATP Masters 1000 title at the Shanghai Masters, defeating cousin Arthur Rinderknech. Ranked world No. 204, Vacherot became the lowest-ranked winner ever, overcoming Novak Djokovic and Holger Rune en route. His emotional victory, celebrated with family, propels him into the Top 50.
Makena White, girlfriend of PGA golfer Jake Knapp, has died earlier this week, at age 28. A beautiful person inside out, White lived a life that was fulfilling. Described as having a “huge heart” and a “rare way of making you feel special,” White was a devoted daughter, avid traveler, and dog lover. Her last…
A special NIA court acquitted all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, citing a lack of cogent evidence. The judge emphasized that strong suspicion cannot replace legal proof, highlighting lapses in the initial investigation and inconsistencies in witness testimonies. Pragya Singh Thakur declared the verdict a victory for Hindutva, while Purohit criticized the…
In a stunning upset, South Florida defeated No. 13 Florida 18-16 with a last-second field goal, marking their first-ever win against the Gators. A late 87-yard drive, coupled with Florida’s costly penalties, set up the game-winning kick. The Bulls’ victory ignited wild celebrations and boosted their confidence heading into a matchup against Miami.
Novak Djokovic, aiming for his 25th Grand Slam title, overcame American teenager Learner Tien in the US Open first round despite a foot blister requiring a medical timeout. The Serbian secured a 6-1, 7-6 (7/3), 6-2 victory, acknowledging rustiness but praising his resilience.
Traditional notions of masculinity are being challenged as parents foster emotional intelligence and empathy in boys. Encouraging expression of feelings, normalizing diverse interests, modeling respect, teaching consent early, and celebrating kindness alongside achievement are key shifts. This approach cultivates confident, compassionate, and self-assured young men, moving beyond outdated stereotypes.
Former national champion Dalwinder Singh has been banned for two years by the International Tennis Integrity Agency after testing positive for morphine. The 29-year-old admitted to the violation, attributing the substance to pain medication following wrist surgery. However, he failed to provide supporting evidence, leading to the suspension and forfeiture of his results.
Prime Minister Modi delivered a 103-minute Independence Day speech, surpassing his previous record from last year and setting a new milestone. He also exceeded Indira Gandhi’s record by delivering his 12th consecutive address from the Red Fort. However, Jawaharlal Nehru still holds the overall record with 17 consecutive I-Day speeches.
India’s sports sector is set for a major overhaul with the passage of the National Sports Governance Bill and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill. Sports Minister Mandaviya hailed the governance bill as the most significant reform since independence, aiming for accountability and transparency in sports federations. The anti-doping bill addresses WADA’s concerns, ensuring NADA’s independence.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened flat in trade on Wednesday on weak global cues. While Nifty50 was above 26,000, BSE Sensex was near 85,100.
