Michael Hooker, a 69-year-old track and field athlete, faces a three-year ban after testing positive for steroids at the USA Track & Field Masters Outdoor Championships in Huntsville, Alabama. His urine sample revealed the presence of Mesterolone and synthetic Testosterone, leading to the nullification of his gold-medal performance in the over-65 men’s shot-put.
Ronda Rousey has definitively quashed rumors of her return to UFC, specifically dismissing speculation about fighting at 2026 UFC event at the White House. Addressing the comeback rumors on a podcast, Rousey stated firmly, “I ain’t fighting at the fu**ing White House.” She emphasized that her priorities lie elsewhere, declaring, “I got better sh*t to…
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar ignited a debate by stating that Rohit Sharma, despite his ODI achievements and leadership, doesn’t quite reach the level of Indian batting legends like Gavaskar, Tendulkar, Dravid, and Kohli. Manjrekar emphasised Test cricket’s significance in defining greatness, suggesting Rohit’s impact in that format was not substantial enough.
Sandro Tonali’s late goal secured a dramatic 5-4 victory for Italy against Israel in World Cup qualifying. Elsewhere, Kosovo defeated Sweden 2-0, despite Alexander Isak’s return. Croatia cruised to a 4-0 win over Montenegro, while Denmark and Scotland also secured comfortable victories in their respective matches, impacting the standings across various groups.
Vihaan Samat, known for his supporting roles, is eager to take on lead roles in movies after proving himself in projects like ‘The Royals’. He reflects on past auditions for big projects like ‘Ms. Marvel’ and ‘Gehraiyaan’, viewing them as learning experiences.
Khajrana police in Indore arrested Alfez Ansari and Mohammad Jafar Shah for trafficking MD drugs, seizing 12.2 grams worth over Rs 1.2 lakh along with a scooter. The duo, addicted to drugs, confessed to selling to fund their habit. Police are investigating the source and wider network under the NDPS Act.
In Greater Noida, a five-year-old child and his uncle were attacked by a stray bull, resulting in injuries and hospitalization. The incident has sparked outrage among residents who demand the relocation of stray cattle to shelters.
The Power Creator Awards 2025, Indulgence Edition, will honor India’s top food content creators in Delhi on September 17. Awards will be given in several categories. There will be Jury Choice and Popular Choice winners. Voting for the Popular Choice award ends on September 12.
‘Get out of there’: Israel gives evacuation orders for Gaza City; residents fear ‘no safe place to go’
Nationalist films in Indian cinema have seen mixed success, with only a few like ‘The Kashmir Files’ and ‘The Kerala Story’ resonating with audiences. While many films dramatizing historical or current events have been released, most have failed to connect emotionally or generate significant interest. Over-saturation, accusations of propaganda, and evolving audience tastes contribute to…
