Amid the ongoing discussions on the Olympics gender controversy, Italian PM Meloni expressed her anger over the issue. Italian PM Georgie Meloni waded in on the debate calling the match unfair. She further stated that ‘athletes who have, male genetic characteristics shouldn’t be allowed to compete in women's competitions’. Angela Carini quit her 66 kg women’s category boxing match against Algeria’s Imane Khelif sparking gender row at the Paris Olympics. The Italian boxer quit the match within 46 seconds into the match handing Imane Khelif a win in the opening round. Notably, Imane Khelif who’s a biological male was banned from competing in world championships following failures in testosterone and gender eligibility tests. The match sparked a gender row drawing adverse reactions from fans all around the world questioning the gender of Khelif. Post Backlash, IOC responded to controversy over Algerian Boxer Khelif stating ‘Every person has right to practise sport’.
03 August,2024 11:26 AM IST
The Olympics 2024 has been keeping sports enthusiasts hooked on the wins, the misses and everything around it. Be it American gymnast Simone Biles’s greatest comeback or the gender controversy, the International event has been keeping fans engaged and talking about the event from its highs to lows. Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor spoke to Indian Gymnast Dipa Karmakar in an exclusive interview about the ongoing event, India’s performance, Simone Biles win and the ways to improve India’s performance at the worldwide event. Watch this exclusive video interview to know Dipa Karmakar’s views on the ongoing Olympics in Paris and the impact of India.
02 August,2024 06:30 PM IST
Xiaomi has unveiled its latest flagship, the Xiaomi 14 Civi, in India, a highly anticipated release following its debut as the revamped Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro in China in March. Packed with cutting-edge features and upgrades, the phone promises to impress tech enthusiasts. Boasting an array of cool features, the Xiaomi 14 Civi offers top-notch specifications designed to enhance user experience. From its sleek design to its powerful performance, the phone aims to set new standards in the smartphone market. With its arrival, consumers eagerly await to explore its key features, specifications, and pricing, anticipating a device that delivers innovation and value.
12 June,2024 05:38 PM IST
Vivo just dropped its very first foldable smartphone the Vivo Fold 3 Pro in India, And let me tell you, that this new beauty is well equipped with all the latest and cool features out there. Last year loads of cool foldable phones hit the scene in India. We saw the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, OnePlus Open, and Oppo Find N2 Flip making waves among tech lovers. And now Vivo's hopping on board too! Powered by the top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and teamed up with a secondary V3 chip, this smartphone promises some smooth sailing. So let's take a look at the quick features, specifications and its pricing! Watch the video for more.
07 June,2024 07:49 PM IST
Realme GT 6T has been finally launched in India today on 22nd of May. Alongside the smartphone, Realme also launched the Air 6 wireless earbuds. The launch happened in an in person event held in Delhi. After a gap of almost 2 years, Realme has brought its gaming-focused GT series back to India. Let's take a quick look at the features, specifications and how much the phone costs. The phone boasts a massive 5,500mAh battery with support for 120W SUPER VOOC charging. The brand claims that the device charger can charge the device 50% in just 10 minutes. The device comes up with 8T LTPO AMOLED display and a whopping 6000 nits of peak brightness. It might also feature a 100 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. Watch video for more.
22 May,2024 05:33 PM IST
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, 57, is preparing for his first professional fight since 2005 against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, 27. The heavyweight bout at the Arlington, Texas home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, will be contested over eight two-minute rounds with each fighter using 14-ounce gloves. The outcome will be included in both fighters' professional boxing records. Paul, a YouTube influencer-turned-boxer, has won nine of 10 boxing matches with six knockouts against a mix of celebrities and middling fighters. He suffered his sole career boxing loss in February 2023 when he lost a split decision to Tommy Fury, the half-brother of World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. Mike Tyson and Jake Paul took verbal jabs at each other on May 16) during a press conference to drum up interest for their July boxing match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. While Tyson called Paul "a young boy" and vowed to "finish him", Paul said we would "put Tyson to sleep for the last time."
18 May,2024 06:36 PM IST
Are you someone who's always moving from city to city due to work and is looking for a nice, light weighted laptop with all the new and latest features inbuilt? If that's the case, then your search comes to an end as Acer has launched a new laptop called TravelLite in India on 6th of March. The company has launched the gadget under the Make in India initiative. Let us tell you that the laptop is a tough one, is of high quality and is of course , easy to carry. It has been specially made for businesses and to meet the changing needs of modern companies. Let's take a quick look at the newly launched laptop's features, specifications and its price in India. Watch video
07 May,2024 06:00 PM IST
In 2023, Google launched the Pixel 8 series which included two smartphones which is Google Pixel 8 & Google Pixel 8 Pro. After these introductions, the tech giant is all set to launch its latest smartphone, the Pixel 8a under this series. Google will be launching the phone at this year's Google I/O developer confrence which is scheduled for 14th of May. There are almost two weeks to go until the launch of Google Pixel 8a, but almost all the key details have already leaked online, including the AI features, display performance details and much more. As the launch date for the upcoming gadget nears, let's take a look at the expected price, features and specifications of Google Pixel 8a. Watch video
30 April,2024 08:26 PM IST
Boxer Lovlina Borgohain and Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh, the flagbearers at the opening ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games, speak about their roles.
24 September,2023 01:53 PM IST
Apple iPhone 15 series goes on sale in India today. Apple fans have queued outside the Apple store located in Mumbai’s BKC to get their hands on Apple’s latest release. Enthusiastic customers were seen coming from far-off places and waiting for long hours to buy Apple iPhone 15.
22 September,2023 01:17 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
