The fashion and beauty pageant world is mourning the sudden death of Putri Andriani Juficha, Miss Earth Indonesia 2025, who has died at the age of 25.The news was announced on August 14, the day Putri would have turned 26.Her death was confirmed by the Miss Grand Indonesia Organisation, where she had previously competed as…
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…
PV Sindhu spars with Ayush Shetty at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. (Photo: Tanuj Lakhina) New Delhi: In badminton, a point, a set, a match and, by extension, a title, can be decided not just by a drop shot, a smash or a fake at the net. External factors such as the weather, the draft…
Growing up can make the relationship between children and parents feel a little complicated. There may be more arguments over phone use, friends, studies, clothes, outings, or simply wanting some space. For adolescents, independence starts becoming important, while parents may still be trying to protect and guide them. This does not mean the relationship has…
Shah Rukh Khan marked Independence Day with a heartfelt message for his fans, reflecting on what being Indian means to him. As India celebrates 80 years of independence on August 15, 2026, the actor took to X to share a note centred on the country’s diversity, unity and sense of belonging.Sharing his Independence Day wishes,…
India’s KL Rahul (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) KL Rahul’s condition after retiring hurt on the opening day of India’s first Test against Sri Lanka is not a major concern, with batting coach Sitanshu Kotak saying the senior batter is “fine now” after suffering cramps.Rahul scored a patient 77 off 162 balls before leaving the field during…
India beat Wales in the World Cup opener. (Pic credit: Hockey India) NEW DELHI: India made a confident start to their FIH Hockey World Cup campaign, defeating Wales 3-1 in their opening Pool D match at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen on Saturday. Captain Harmanpreet Singh led from the front with a brace, scoring…
Galle: India’s Rishabh Pant, left, and Devdutt Padikkal on day one of the first test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Galle, Sri Lanka. (PTI Photo) Devdutt Padikkal stole the spotlight on a memorable opening day as India finished 288/2 against Sri Lanka in the first Test at the Galle International Cricket Stadium…
NRI couple in Ireland for 11 years to move back to Pune and raise daughters with grandparents. An Indian tech couple living in Ireland for more than a decade say they plan to move back to Pune by May next year, citing rising work pressure, concerns about artificial intelligence and the lack of family support…
A flower-inspired name can offer more than a connection to nature. Names such as Iris, Daphne, Anthea and Ianthe carry stories from ancient Greek language and mythology, while Flora has a direct connection to Roman tradition. Rose, Violet, Lilia and Rosalie draw on flowers that have been admired for generations, while Susanna brings an ancient…