India is preparing to host 2030 Commonwealth Games & striving to stage the 2036 Olympic Games, says PM Ahmedabad’s appetite for bold bets can be measured in acres. At a recent planning summit, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) senior vice-president Ajay Patel offered a striking comparison. “Paris used 400 acres for its 2024 Games. Ahmedabad has…
Mohammed Siraj, Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja India will take on Sri Lanka XI in a three-day warm-up match at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo from Friday. However, the weather forecast does not look encouraging.According to the forecast, rain, including heavy showers, is expected to affect the city from Friday morning until Sunday…
‘Pyaar Prema Kalyanam,’ starring Elan and Saanve Megghana, is now streaming on Netflix after its direct OTT release on August 21. The romantic comedy has received praise for its unique perspective on marriage, gender roles, and contemporary relationships. The movie is out, and the first reactions from the audience are flooding social media. While many…
FIFA has issued a five-match suspension to Qatar’s Assim Madibo following a dangerous tackle that caused a severe injury to Canada’s Ismael Kone in a World Cup match. (Photo/AP) FIFA has cracked the whip on serious foul play. Qatar midfielder Assim Madibo was handed a heavy five-match suspension on Wednesday by football’s global governing body…
A workshop session on reading ancient inscriptions In 3rd century CE, cattle were considered the primary form of wealth. Capturing the enemy’s cattle was a strategic declaration of war called ‘aagol’, and recovering or defending them was called ‘meetchi’. The battles fought during these raids are recorded on hero stones found at Irulapatti in Dharmapuri,…
Serena Williams, left, and Venus Williams of the US (AP Photo/Tim Ireland, File) Serena and Venus Williams are set to reunite on the doubles court at Wimbledon after receiving a wild card entry from the All England Club. The tournament begins on June 29, and the sisters will be teaming up again for the first…
China has signalled its intent to maintain a new coast guard patrol east of Taiwan, analysts say, as Beijing dials up pressure on the self-ruled island that it claims is part of its territory. Tensions over Western Pacific waters off Taiwan spiked after the Chinese coast guard and other ships launched their first “law enforcement…
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy (right) and Chirag Shetty (File photo) NEW DELHI: A recurring shoulder injury has been a source of frustration for Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and, at times, irritation for his partner Chirag Shetty, but the Indian doubles pair have no plans to change their aggressive approach as they target a strong showing at their first World…
Coimbatore hosted the second edition of the competition from August 28 to 30 Coimbatore: Chennai Bulls (Tamil Nadu) clinched the title at the national-level equestrian champions league, winning the top cash prize of ₹15 lakh at the event which concluded at Molapalayam near Vellanaipatti in Coimbatore district on Sunday.Bengaluru Knights finished runners-up and won ₹10…
FIFA has said the private investment plan could raise up to $4.2 billion based on a valuation of $20 billion for the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE). | Photo Credit: Reuters World football’s governing body FIFA vowed on Friday (July 31, 2026) to press ahead with an “open and democratic” consultation on a proposed private investment…