Most rivers in India have female names, but the Brahmaputra stands out. It’s called India’s only ‘male river’ because its name means ‘Son of Lord Brahma’. This mighty river starts in Tibet, flows through Assam as its lifeline, and is famous for its massive size and for creating Majuli, the world’s largest river island. India … Read more
Ranchi had already witnessed a Rodriguinho masterclass in the Durand Cup, with the SC Delhi forward scoring five against Defenders FC. But in the 85th minute, 16-year-old Thokchom Diamond Singh offered a glimpse of his own promise, cutting in from the left and forcing a sharp save with a low strike. Diamond Singh’s journey through … Read more
Karnataka has recorded 67,632 organ donation pledges, with Dharwad leading the state with 12,534 registrations. Ballari and Gadag follow, while Vijayanagara has the lowest count. Health Department awareness campaigns have helped boost registrations. Karnataka has recorded a significant rise in organ donation pledges, with 67,632 people across the state registering to donate their organs. Dharwad … Read more
August 13: Boxer Sakshi Chaudhary, who clinched a gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, has shifted her focus to the upcoming Asian Games. Following her impressive performance in Glasgow, the Indian boxer is ready to challenge for another major international title. Sakshi showcased remarkable skill in the women’s 51 kg boxing category at the Commonwealth … Read more
Australia batter Steve Smith admitted he was fortunate to remain unbeaten after surviving a caught-behind DRS review during the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin on Thursday. Smith was on seven when Bangladesh appealed for a catch behind the wicket off Ebadot Hossain. On-field umpire Kumar Dharmasena turned down the appeal, … Read more
Darwin, August 13: Hasan Mahmud produced a career-best spell as Bangladesh made a stunning start to the Top End Test series, bowling Australia out for 198 on the opening day of the first Test in Darwin. The right-arm pacer claimed 6-55 to register his third five-wicket haul in Test cricket, with all three coming away from … Read more
India feels confident going into the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup, according to goalkeeper Savita Punia. The team’s confidence has increased after winning the Nations Cup in June. Belgium and the Netherlands will host the World Cup from August 14 to August 30. India, China, England and South Africa are in Pool D. On August … Read more
Javelin sensation Neeraj Chopra and badminton legend Pullela Gopichand today inaugurated the Indian School of Coaching Excellence (ISCE), a landmark initiative poised to transform India’s sports coaching landscape and cultivate a new generation of athletic champions. The launch on Thursday, August 13, 2026, marks a significant step towards building a robust and world-class coaching ecosystem … Read more
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is awaiting formal approval from the Indian government for the proposed tour of India’s men’s team to Bangladesh, a source in the BCCI said. A BCCI source said the Bangladesh tour will go ahead only after government approval, with discussions currently underway with the Indian High … Read more
England Test captain Joe Root has removed the midnight curfew imposed on the England teams only seven months after it was introduced. The curfew was introduced in January after a number of late-night incidents on the tours of New Zealand and Australia. The England captain said in a sky sports podcast that the curfew rule … Read more