Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 premiered recently and drew attention due to Asim Riaz's aggressive behaviour. Contestants Kushal Tandon and Arjit Taneja criticized Asim’s actions on social media, praising host Rohit Shetty’s handling of the situation. Asim was eventually evicted from the show over his confrontations with the host and fellow contestants.
India captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a crucial goal in the dying moments of the match against Argentina, securing a 1-1 draw in their second pool game at the Paris Olympics on Monday. The equalizer came from India's final penalty corner, which was their tenth of the match.
India's Best Dancer 4 revealed its top twelve contestants after extensive auditions. Judges Karisma Kapoor, Geeta Kapur, and Terence Lewis picked the best from diverse regions. The top twelve, termed as 'Best Barah,' showcased varied dance styles, setting the stage for an exciting competition.
Indian shooter Arjun Babuta buckled under pressure and finished fourth in the men's 10m air rifle competition after coming close to winning a medal in his maiden Olympics on Monday. Babuta shot a total of 208.4. A 9.5 in response to Croatia's Miran Maricic's 10.7 put paid to his hopes of finishing on the podium. The 25-year-old Babuta started the final with a 10.7 and followed that with a 10.2.
Reacting to the incident during a Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) match, veteran India player Ravichandran Ashwin, who was warned by the bowler for leaving his crease early, voiced his opinion in reply to a post on X (formerly Twitter).
In Bigg Boss OTT 3, Sana Makbul and Ranvir Shorey's ongoing feud intensifies during a task. The promo shows heated exchanges, with Sana making personal attacks, prompting Ranvir to defend himself and his son. The episode promises high emotions and drama. Ranvir joined the show as his son was on a vacation.
India will host the Men's Asia Cup in 2025, which will be played in the T20 format, as per the Asian Cricket Council's (ACC) release of an Invitation for Expressions of Interest (IEOI) document on Saturday. This document invites interested parties to submit their IEOI for ACC Sponsorship Rights for the period from 2024 to 2027. The 2023 men’s Asia Cup was hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka and was played in the 50-overs format.
India's cricket team, including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, will begin training for their upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka on August 2. The T20I team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will play the final T20I in Pallekele. Rohit, Kohli, and others will return to action after their crucial role in India's T20 World Cup victory.
India's Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto stare at an early exit from the women's doubles badminton event at the Paris Olympics after consecutive losses in Group C matches. Their second defeat came against Japan's Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida, following an earlier loss to South Korea.
One month has passed since India's triumphant victory in the T20 World Cup, which came about in Barbados on June 29, 2024. The enthusiasm and joy surrounding the nation's second World Cup title in the shortest format of the game remain unabated, as evidenced by the outpouring of celebrations from fans on social media.
India's shooting team made significant strides at the Paris Olympics 2024, with Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh securing a spot in the bronze-medal match after finishing third in the 10m air pistol mixed team qualification. Additionally, Bhaker became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic shooting medal, securing bronze in the women's 10m air pistol event.
Indian shooter Ramita Jindal finished seventh in the women’s 10m air rifle final at the Olympic Games in Chateauroux. Despite starting strong in the elimination round, she couldn't maintain her position and was eliminated. She had earned a spot in the finals by securing the fifth position in the qualifiers and recently won bronze at the Hangzhou Asian Games.
Aishwarya Sakhuja addressed rumors about quitting acting after becoming a certified regression therapy trainer. She reassured fans of her commitment to acting while waiting for interesting roles. Sakhuja revealed she pursued the course to develop new skills and productively use her time amid auditioning for various projects, emphasizing her continued connection to TV.
Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri advised Hardik Pandya to play as much as possible to regain peak performance after being overlooked for the T20I captaincy. Shastri emphasized the importance of match fitness and Pandya's role as an all-rounder. Pandya's recent performances, including his crucial contributions in the ICC T20 World Cup, were highlighted as motivating factors for his comeback.
Bigg Boss OTT 3's final week saw a heated press conference with contestants facing tough questions. Niti Taylor criticized the show's biased treatment towards Sana Makbul, Vishal Pandey, and Lovekesh Kataria. Taylor praised Makbul's determination while attacking Armaan Malik for belittling others and highlighting his double standards.
Former India head coach Rahul Dravid defended the T20 World Cup's US leg, arguing that playing at odd hours and adjusting to challenging facilities were necessary compromises to popularize cricket globally. He emphasized the importance of such events and praised the organization behind the initiative despite the controversial 10:30 a.m. start times and infrastructural issues. Dravid praised the government for its bold decision to bring the World Cup to the United States while speaking with ICC CEO Geoff Allardice.
In recent episodes of Anupamaa, a six-month leap showed Anu and Anuj separated and struggling. Anu heads Aasha Bhavan while trying to reunite with Anuj, who is mentally unstable after believing Aadhya is gone. Meanwhile, Vanraj's niece Meenu mistakenly ends up in Sagar's car and they develop feelings, leading to future complications with Vanraj.
India, under coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav, secured the T20I series against Sri Lanka with dominant performances in the first two matches. With the final match approaching, India aim to complete a clean sweep, while Sri Lanka struggle with middle-order collapses and seeks to salvage some pride.
Suryakumar Yadav expressed his joy over his memorable catch in the ICC T20 World Cup final against South Africa, which helped India win their second title after 11 years. The match saw significant contributions from Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya, leading India to a seven-run victory and ending their trophy drought since 2013.
Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 premiered on July 27, hosted by Rohit Shetty. The episode featured a memorable incident where Abhishek Kumar flirted with Krishna Shroff. Additionally, a significant argument between Abhishek and Asim Riaz occurred, leading to the latter's dismissal. An elimination stunt involving Kedar Aashish Mehrotraa and Aditi Sharma resulted in no eliminations by the episode's end.
Indian men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty must win their next match at the Paris Olympics after their second Group C game against Germany was canceled due to German player Mark Lamsfuss's knee injury. The Badminton World Federation confirmed Lamsfuss' withdrawal, canceling remaining Group C matches against the Indian duo.
Washington Freedom won the MLC 2024 trophy by defeating San Francisco Unicorns by 96 runs at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas. Skipper Steven Smith’s 88 and Glenn Maxwell’s 40 helped set a massive 207/5. Marco Jansen and Rachin Ravindra took 3 wickets each, limiting Unicorns to 111 in 16 overs, securing a dominant victory.
The popular show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai took a dramatic turn when Rohit returned with animosity towards his brother Armaan. Abhira is trying to reconcile the brothers while Ruhi opts for divorce from Rohit. Tensions rise as Ruhi persists in wanting Armaan back despite Abhira's attempts to save the marriage.
Suryakumar received the Fielder Medal of the Match in the T20 World Cup 2024 final after making a stunning catch at long-off to remove David Miller. Miller's dismissal helped India make a comeback and secure the crucial win by seven runs. Needing 16 runs from the final over, South Africa had the big-hitting David Miller on strike. He hit a wide full toss from Hardik Pandya, but Suryakumar steadied himself on the ropes, caught the ball, released it just as he went over the boundary ropes, and then came back in to complete an astonishing catch.
When TOI visited the shooter’s home, her grandmother Daya Kaur explained that the family follows a ritual of not watching Manu's match as they believe it brings good luck for their girl. But on Sunday, since so many came to her home, the family made an exception to switch on the TV. And Manu didn't disappoint them.
