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Rishabh Pant's grit reminds De Vitre of Nari Contractor's bravery in 1959

Rishabh Pant's grit reminds De Vitre of Nari Contractor's bravery in 1959

Colin Cowdrey, in 1963, walking out against the West Indies with a fractured forearm bandaged in heavy plaster, was mentioned... [Read More]

29 July,2025 11:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Fredun De Vitre
Shubman Gill eyes comeback, as India look to recover from Lord's loss

Shubman Gill eyes comeback, as India look to recover from Lord's loss

The expletive-laden exchange with Zak Crawley was quite out of character. Gill’s general demeanour has always come across as Dravid or Rohit-like... [Read More]

17 July,2025 08:07 AM IST | Mumbai | FREDUN DE VITRE
Get cricket in the mix too

Get cricket in the mix too

Tennis, squash, TT, badminton have included the Mixed Doubles section. Track and field events have a Mixed Relay in 4x100m. So why shouldn’t cricket have men and women playing the same event?... [Read More]

17 October,2024 06:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Fredun De Vitre
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Spotted in the city: Malaika Arora, Tara Sutaria, Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Spotted in the city: Malaika Arora, Tara Sutaria, Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Spotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day. (All pics/Yogen Shah)... [Read More]

17 January,2026 09:35 PM IST
IN PHOTOS | BMC Results: CM Devendra Fadnavis meets winning BJP candidates

IN PHOTOS | BMC Results: CM Devendra Fadnavis meets winning BJP candidates

A day after the Bharatiya Janata Party secured a decisive victory in the 2026 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addressed the party’s winning candidates in Mumbai. The BJP–Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena alliance won 118 of the 227 seats in the civic polls. PIC/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI... [Read More]

17 January,2026 09:16 PM IST
IN PHOTOS: Gadchiroli Police conduct practice test for competitive exams

IN PHOTOS: Gadchiroli Police conduct practice test for competitive exams

Gadchiroli Police in Maharashtra conducted the 12th Competitive Exam Practice Paper under `Project Udaan` across the district, with over 4,300 students participating at the headquarters and 74 libraries under the `One village, one library` initiative. PICS/GADCHIROLI POLICE... [Read More]

17 January,2026 07:59 PM IST
In Photos: Rahul Gandhi meets families affected by Indore water contamination

In Photos: Rahul Gandhi meets families affected by Indore water contamination

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday blamed the government`s negligence for the fatalities linked to contaminated drinking water in the country`s cleanest city, Indore, raising questions over the so-called urban model. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]

17 January,2026 03:39 PM IST
In Photos: PM Modi flags off India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Malda

In Photos: PM Modi flags off India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Malda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off India`s first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Malda in West Bengal, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing modernisation of Indian Railways. The state-of-the-art sleeper version of the Vande Bharat Express will operate on the Howrah-Guwahati (Kamakhya) route. (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]

17 January,2026 03:28 PM IST
IN PHOTOS: Anuv Jain mesmerises fans in Delhi on India tour opener

IN PHOTOS: Anuv Jain mesmerises fans in Delhi on India tour opener

Playing some of his biggest hits, the singer started of his tour on a high singing hits like ‘Baarishein’, ‘Alag Aasmaan’, and ‘Husn’ among others (Pic/Special Arrangement)... [Read More]

17 January,2026 02:18 PM IST
Actors who debuted in 2016: Where are they now

Actors who debuted in 2016: Where are they now

A new trend has taken over Instagram feeds, with people revisiting moments from a decade ago, specifically from 2016. Dubbed `2026 is the new 2016`, the trend has struck a nostalgic chord. While celebs are sharing a string of pics and taking a trip down memory lane, we have curated a list of celebs who debuted in 2016 and here`s what they are doing now... [Read More]

17 January,2026 11:24 AM IST
PICS: Devotees celebrate Pongal 2026 across Tamil Nadu and Karnataka

PICS: Devotees celebrate Pongal 2026 across Tamil Nadu and Karnataka

As many parts of south India celebrated the festival this week, it has not only been about food and festivities but also about sport... [Read More]

16 January,2026 09:45 PM IST
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Iran Prince Reza Pahlavi voices support for Trump amid calls to mass protest

Iran Prince Reza Pahlavi voices support for Trump amid calls to mass protest

Iran’s political future may be approaching a decisive moment. Exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi has intensified calls for nationwide protests, urging Iranians to return to the streets and asking the international community to increase pressure on Tehran. Speaking from exile, Pahlavi argues that the Islamic Republic is nearing collapse and that coordinated global action could accelerate change. At the same time, President Donald Trump has issued repeated warnings to Iran’s leadership, signaling potential consequences over the violent suppression of protests.... [Read More]

17 January,2026 06:21 PM IST
Suniel Shetty launches India’s real Shark Tank? 100 crore at stake

Suniel Shetty launches India’s real Shark Tank? 100 crore at stake

Bharat Ke Super Founders is a high-stakes entrepreneurial reality show that brings together some of Bharat’s most promising founders as they pitch for real investments from India’s leading business tycoons. With Rs 100 crore in real capital committed, every deal on the show is genuine and outcome-driven. As the show premieres on January 16 on Amazon MX Player, mentor Suniel Shetty along with tycoons A Velumani, Shanti Mohan and Ankur Mittal speak to mid-day about the USP of the show and what makes for a good business pitch.... [Read More]

17 January,2026 06:21 PM IST
Judge curbs ICE tactics as Walz and Frey investigated in Minnesota

Judge curbs ICE tactics as Walz and Frey investigated in Minnesota

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey are now at the center of a major legal and political showdown after a federal judge ordered immigration agents to halt aggressive tactics against peaceful protesters. The ruling blocks federal agents involved in Operation Metro Surge from pepper-spraying, detaining, or retaliating against demonstrators who were protesting immigration enforcement actions across Minneapolis and St. Paul. The injunction marks a significant setback for federal authorities and strengthens protections for protest activity in Minnesota. The decision comes as the Trump administration escalates pressure on Walz and Frey, issuing subpoenas and launching a Justice Department investigation into whether the two Democratic leaders interfered with federal immigration operations.... [Read More]

17 January,2026 06:20 PM IST
Russia unleashes 100+ drones on Ukraine, claims control of Zakotnoye

Russia unleashes 100+ drones on Ukraine, claims control of Zakotnoye

Russia reports new territorial gains along the Donetsk front, claiming control over the settlement of Zakotnoye near the Krasny Liman axis. Additional advances are also being reported in the Zaporizhzhia region, signaling sustained pressure across multiple sectors of the frontline.... [Read More]

17 January,2026 06:20 PM IST
Iran Crisis: Embassies Close, Mossad Consults US as Iran Crisis Deepens

Iran Crisis: Embassies Close, Mossad Consults US as Iran Crisis Deepens

Concerns over Iran’s internal stability are rapidly escalating as multiple U.S. allies take emergency diplomatic action. New Zealand and Slovakia have temporarily closed their embassies in Tehran, evacuating all staff on commercial flights amid what officials describe as a sharply deteriorating security environment.... [Read More]

17 January,2026 06:19 PM IST
AI deepfake lawsuit rocks Musk’s X as Grok accused of generating illegal images

AI deepfake lawsuit rocks Musk’s X as Grok accused of generating illegal images

A major lawsuit is putting Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok under intense legal and ethical scrutiny. A New York lawsuit alleges that Grok generated explicit and nonconsensual deepfake images, including content portraying a woman as a minor. The case raises urgent questions about AI accountability, consent, platform responsibility, and deepfake abuse.  ... [Read More]

16 January,2026 02:09 AM IST
Norway slams Trump’s “second-hand” Nobel; internet reacts

Norway slams Trump’s “second-hand” Nobel; internet reacts

 A stunning and controversial moment unfolded at the White House after MARIA CORINA MACHADO, the Venezuelan opposition leader and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, presented her Nobel medal to U.S. President DONALD TRUMP as a symbolic gesture of gratitude and respect. The act, however, ignited global outrage and raised urgent questions about how Nobel Peace Prizes are understood and respected.  ... [Read More]

16 January,2026 02:08 AM IST
Trump scared over Greenland? Tariff punishment announced on allies

Trump scared over Greenland? Tariff punishment announced on allies

President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to U.S. allies, suggesting he may impose economic tariffs on countries that refuse to support American control of Greenland. Calling the Arctic island vital to U.S. national security, Trump said anything short of U.S. control would be unacceptable.... [Read More]

16 January,2026 02:08 AM IST
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