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NEW DELHI: Eighteen years after scripting history at the Beijing Olympics, Indian shooting legend Abhinav Bindra looked back on the moment that changed Indian sport forever, describing his individual gold medal as the “biggest peak of my sporting life”.On August 11, 2008, Bindra became the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal when…
In the ever-changing world of fashion, brands are no longer flying high with a revolving door of identities and collections. They are trying to settle down into the minds of their customers by picking a niche. While one uses organic methods as their power, another highlights their own legacy to remain in the game.When it…
Photo: @mi.satarkar_suraj/ Instagram Mumbai’s local trains are known for their packed compartments, quick chai stops, and the sheer rhythm of a city always in motion. But sometimes, that daily grind makes way for something far more heartfelt. That’s exactly what happens on Mumbai locals, where a daily commute turns into more of a bhajan, devotion,…
Image credit: Wrestling Federation of India NEW DELHI: Indian wrestling has suffered a doping setback ahead of the Asian Games, with Greco-Roman wrestler Deepanshu provisionally suspended by the National AntiDoping Agency (NADA) after failing an out-of-competition dope test for the prohibited anabolic steroid stanozolol.Deepanshu, who competes in the 130kg category, had won the Asian Games…
Don’t bin your old T-shirts: 6 easy DIY ideas to give them a new life There’s always that one drawer, the one crammed with T-shirts too faded, too stretched, or too sentimental to wear out of the house anymore, but somehow still too good to actually throw away. Most of them end up sitting there…
Rugs and carpets instantly take us back to Arabian Nights, the one on which Aladdin flew, but one of them placed right at the center of our homes can just add the right character to our homes.While most of us think of these rugs as an afterthought, something that comes after all the decor in…
File Pic: US President Donald Trump with FIFA president Gianni Infantino (AP Photo) US President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind FIFA president Gianni Infantino as pressure continues to mount on the football governing body’s chief, warning that replacing him would be a “terrible mistake”.Trump’s intervention comes at a time when Infantino is facing…
In cricket, as in life, fortunes can change in a short time. Over the years, Sarfaraz Khan has subtly expressed his frustration at being sidelined from the Indian Test team despite consistent performances in the Ranji Trophy.On Friday, the Mumbai batter posted a photo on Instagram from the 2019 Telugu film ‘Jersey’ with a caption…
Physical activity is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), exercise can improve brain function, reduce stress and anxiety and improve sleep. A study by the National Institutes of Health suggests that physical activity is vital for the body and mind. For instance, research suggests…
Harbhajan Singh (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has opened up about an incident that led to his expulsion from the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru in 2000.Harbhajan, who was among the first group of trainees at the NCA, recalled how he tore up a diet chart after repeatedly complaining that…
NEW DELHI: Afghanistan secured direct qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup after beating Ireland by three wickets in the third ODI at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast on Monday. The win also gave Afghanistan an unassailable 2-0 lead in the five-match series.Afghanistan bowled Ireland out for 206 in 46.3 overs before chasing…
Quote of the day by Adi Shankaracharya (Photo via Canva) Adi Shankaracharya was an 8th-century Indian philosopher, saint, and teacher who traveled across India, wrote commentaries on the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and Brahma Sutras, and established four monastic centers (mathas) to preserve this teaching. In just about 32 years, he reshaped Hindu philosophy and left…
