Indian Grand Master Divya Deshmukh is participating in the FIDE Grand Swiss tournament in Samarkand. Despite an opening round defeat by her mentor Abhimanyu Puranik, the 19-year-old rebounded with a draw against Alexander Donchenko. Divya emphasizes learning over winning, stating that losses against strong players provide valuable lessons.
Rohit Sharma, India’s ODI captain, expresses his desire to hit every bowler for six. He retired from T20Is in 2024 and Tests in May 2025. He remains a key player in ODIs, with over 11,000 runs. Sharma recently celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with his family in Mumbai. He is expected to play in the upcoming ODI…
After making a mark with Choti Sarrdaarni and Bigg Boss 16, Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia is now stepping into Bollywood with an untitled film directed by Seema Pahwa. She opens up about fighting TV stereotypes, navigating self-doubt, and taking bold risks to carve a new creative path.
Ahead of crucial global plastic treaty negotiations, Asia Pacific policy experts emphasized the region’s pivotal role in addressing plastic production and pollution. They highlighted challenges like industry influence and the need for legally binding obligations to reduce plastic production. Experts urged a human rights-centric approach, warning against voluntary measures that could undermine the treaty’s effectiveness…
Despite tariff tensions, India and the US commenced the ‘Yudh Abhyas’ Army exercise in Alaska. Planning is underway for the Malabar naval exercise with Quad nations off Guam. Defence cooperation remains strong, with ongoing deliveries of GE engines and a future deal for MQ-9B drones, highlighting the enduring strategic partnership.
Sachin Yadav, a World Athletics Championships debutant, stunned with a personal best of 86.27m in the men’s javelin final in Tokyo, securing fourth place. Yadav outshone seasoned athletes, including Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem and compatriot Neeraj Chopra. His impressive throw kept him in medal contention, marking a significant milestone in his career after overcoming past…
Go Hyun-jung’s minimalist airport beauty and relaxed tailoring spark style lessons for women, as she departs Incheon for New York amid momentum from ‘Mantis: The Killer’s Outing’.
Kajol recently stirred nostalgia by sharing a throwback picture from ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ on Instagram, sparking a playful debate among fans about whether her on-screen characters got married more or were left at the altar. Reflecting on the film’s 25th anniversary, she expressed her love for the movie and its enduring impact.
Urvashi, fresh off her National Award win, has ignited controversy by questioning the jury’s choices, particularly the exclusion of ‘Aadujeevitham’ and Prithviraj Sukumaran. She believes the ‘Empuraan’ controversy unfairly impacted its recognition. Urvashi also challenged Shah Rukh Khan’s Best Actor win and Vijayaraghavan’s categorization as a supporting actor, emphasizing the need for fairness in recognizing…
