FEI stalls solidarity projects in India due to unsettled dues; no outstanding payment, claims EFI
New Delhi: The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) on Monday refused to grant India “solidarity projects” till the sport’s apex body in the country clears outstanding dues even as the national federation categorically rejected the charge. Claiming that there are no unsettled payments, the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) said the world body has erred by […]
Head coach Gambhir to rejoin Indian team in Australia on Tuesday
Adelaide: India head coach Gautam Gambhir is set to rejoin the team in Australia ahead of the second Test at Adelaide Oval, having flown back home due to “personal reasons” after the big win in the series opener in Perth. Gambhir missed the two-day warm-up game against the Prime Minister’s XI at Manuka Oval here, […]
Khelo India Scheme has Identified 2781 athletes, enhanced global sports performance: Mandaviya
New Delhi: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday said the Khelo India Scheme has identified 2781 athletes across 21 sports, including para-athletics, and is providing them with essential support as part of Khelo India Talent Development programme. “The Khelo India Scheme identifies and nurtures talent through its Khelo India Talent Development program by supporting athletes […]
Praggnanandhaa, Erigaisi, Vaishali among five Indian participants at top FIDE event
Lausanne: The supremely-gifted R Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi and R Vaishali will be among five Indian participants in the upcoming 2024 FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) said on Monday. The prestigious event will be held in New York City from December 26-31 as the tournament enters North America for the […]
What’s in store for Ashwin and Jadeja during remainder of series?
New Delhi: He is a bonafide legend with 536 Test wickets but imminent future isn’t looking bright for Ravichandran Ashwin, who might not get to roll his arm in the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy unless any of the remaining four tracks warrants two spinners. If the tracks on offer continue to assist seam and bounce like […]
Sambhal violence: Opposition stages brief walkout in Lok Sabha
New Delhi: Almost the entire opposition in the Lok Sabha, including Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, walked out briefly from the House on Tuesday over the recent violence in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal. As soon as the House assembled to take up the Question Hour, Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav stood up and raised the […]
Urged Bangladesh monks, devotees to practice faith discreetly: ISKCON Kolkata spokesperson
Kolkata: ISKCON Kolkata spokesperson Radharamn Das on Tuesday said he has urged its monks and followers from Bangladesh to avoid wearing saffron robes and ’tilak’ in public, advising them to practice their faith discreetly amid safety concerns following targeted attacks against Hindu minorities in the neighbouring country. This suggestion comes in the wake of escalating […]
Aamir Khan, Emily Blunt to be honoured at Red Sea Film Festival, Ranbir Kapoor amongst notable speakers
Washington: The 2024 Red Sea Film Festival, set to take place from December 5 to 14 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia will celebrate global cinematic talent with the honouring of Bollywood icon Aamir Khan and Oscar-nominated actress Emily Blunt. Both actors will be recognized at the festival’s opening night, alongside Egyptian screen legend Mona Zaki, who […]
Aditi Rao Hydari, Siddharth shares pictures of their ‘Shiny happy people’ from their wedding
Mumbai : Newlyweds Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth had a second wedding ceremony in Rajasthan. And now, the couple are treating their fans back to back with the glimpse of their wedding. On Monday, Aditi and Siddharth posted an adorable bunch of pictures on Instagram and penned a sweet note which read, “Shiny happy people, […]
“Gaining 14 kgs….no small feat”: Kartik Aaryan recalls working in ‘Freddy’
Mumbai: Actor Kartik Aaryan on Monday took a stroll down memory lane and recalled working in ‘Freddy’, which was released two years ago. Taking to Instagram, Kartik shared how gaining 14 kilos for the character was not easy. “Ek joke sunau – I Still Love You Two years of #Freddy, and the joy of living […]
