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An old image of Jawhar Sircar (right) with then British Prime Minister David Cameron

Jawhar Sircar nominated as Rajya Sabha MP; Didi's new trump card

Mamta Banerjee's Trinamool Congress party announces its newest nomination to Rajya Sabha from Bengal. Jawhar Sircar, former CEO of Prasar Bharati CEO and a strong Modi-government opponent to represent TMC in Upper House

Jul 24, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: India's medal hopes high on these 10 women athletes

As the Tokyo Olympics get off on Saturday, here is a list of the top ten women who have the best chance of contributing to a medal-starved nation's tally.

Jul 24, 2021

From The Joker to the Russian Tank: 10 men who'll grab eyeballs in Tokyo Olympics

The Tokyo Olympics is all set to see several keen contests, but some of the men in the race for top medals are going be in the limelight more than the others. Who are these 10 men and what makes them so special, see details

Jul 23, 2021

Tokyo Olympics Opening ceremony: Only 28 Indian athletes to participate

Only 28 members, comprising six officials and 22 athletes, of the Indian contingent will participate in the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics on Friday after the organisers suggested restricting the number of athletes attending the curtain-raiser due to Covid-19 pandemic.

Jul 22, 2021

Olympic countdown: All eyes on Sania Mirza and Ankita to get medal in Tennis

As the Olympic games approach, Sania and Ankita are India's best bet in Tokyo, which is poised to heat up amid tennis controversies. Sania and Ankita have only played together once.

Jul 21, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: 2 days to go, 11K athletes ready to give their all in 339 events [Full Schedule]

With two days to go, 33 competitions, 339 events, 42 Olympic venues and more than 11,000 athletes ready to vie for the medal

Jul 21, 2021

Sania Mirza, husband Shoaib granted Golden Visa by UAE govt

Sania Mirza, an Indian tennis star, and her husband, Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik, have been granted a 10-year UAE Golden Visa. The UAE government introduced the Golden Visa in 2019 as a new mechanism for long-term residency visas.

Jul 20, 2021

PV Sindhu, Sai Praneeth, TT players begin Olympic training in Tokyo

PV Sindhu and compatriot B Sai Praneeth, India's reigning badminton champions, have arrived in Tokyo to undergo training. Sindhu will begin her campaign in Group J on July 25 against Israel's Ksenia Polikarpova.

Jul 19, 2021

Tokyo Olympics: India's champions arrive as opening date approaches

Indian Olympic champions are preparing and arriving in Tokyo for their forthcoming games.

Jul 17, 2021

Leander Paes – Kim Sharma dating; cosy Goa vacation pictures go viral [see photos]

Rumours about Leander Paes – Kim Sharma being in a relationship started after their pictures from Goa vacation went viral on social. media.

Jul 15, 2021

Federer and Nadal join those congratulating Djokovic after his 20th Grand Slam victory

Former tennis greats congratulated world No. 1 Novak Djokovic on winning his sixth Wimbledon title and 20th Grand Slam overall on the venerable Wimbledon centre court.

Jul 12, 2021

Priyanka Chopra watches Wimbledon final with Kate Middleton, Prince William, Tom Cruise [See pictures and videos]

Priyanka Chopra paints a powerful picture as she watches Wimbledon final with Kate Middleton, Prince William.

Jul 11, 2021

Kashmiri girl realizes her long-cherished dream to play in Wimbledon; inspiring journey of Ankita Raina [details]

Proud father reveals the success story of India's tennis star Ankita Raina, a young woman from Kashmir.

Jul 2, 2021

Tokyo Olympics gold winners to get Rs 3 crore, Rs 2 cr for silver, Rs 1 cr for bronze; TN CM promises [details]

Tamil Nadu chief minister, M.K. Stalin announced a generous cash prize for athletes who bring home gold, silver and even bronze from Tokyo Olympics.

Jun 27, 2021

PM Modi meets J&K's top leaders; First pictures from crucial meeting [see pictures]

Modi's cabinet reshuffle is on cards, expected to include 27 new faces

With the all-party meeting on J&K concluded, the approaching Cabinet reshuffle has regained momentum. Prominent members of the party could be included in the huge rearrangement of the Union Cabinet that is rumoured to be imminent.

Jun 26, 2021

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