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Neeraj Chopra does it in style, qualifies for Olympic finals with monster first throw of 89.34m

Kishore Jena, the other Indian in the fray, failed to make the cut, managing a poor throw of 80.73m; the qualifying mark is 84 m




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Vinesh disqualified for being overweight before final

Vinesh Phogat had scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the gold medal bout in the event on Tuesday night




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CAS to give decision on Vinesh's appeal this evening

This was after the ad-hoc division, set up especially for dispute resolution during the Olympics, said that a decision can be expected before the end of the Paris Games on Sunday




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CAS decision on Vinesh’s appeal to come on August 13

In her appeal, Vinesh demanded a joint silver with Yusneylis Guzman Lopez, as Phogat was within the prescribed weight limit during tuesday’s bouts




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Vinesh Phogat's appeal against Olympic disqualification rejected by CAS: IOA

Vinesh was disqualified for being 100gm overweight at the time of the weigh-in on the morning of the women's 50kg freestyle final last week




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After chess, cricket, Chennai now revving up for a car carnival

3.5-km tracks being laid for the Indian Racing Festival to be held during Aug 30-Sept 1, road-bumps and all overcome




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Actor Naga Chaitanya to lead Hyderabad Blackbirds in Indian Racing Festival as team owner

The Indian Racing Festival, featuring the Indian Racing League and FIA Formula 4 Indian Championships, will begin on August 24 in Chennai




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Flutter Entertainment unveils new global capability centre in India

The new facility is set to accommodate over 700 employees focusing on various functions to support Flutter’s growth across its offerings




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ICC to get new female director as Indra Nooyi's six-year term ends

The world body is also set to get a new chairman after incumbent Greg Barclay's refusal to seek a third term. Nooyi, who became ICC's first independent woman director in 2018, has completed her full term




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World's first parastronaut hails Paralympics' 'powerful platform'

McFall was visiting Thailand at the age of 19 when a motorcycle accident led to the amputation of his right leg above the knee and ended his hopes of a career in the army




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Jay Shah to become youngest ICC Chairman, outlines vision for global cricket

Jay Shah will succeed Greg Barclay on December 1 and has outlined his commitment to expanding cricket’s global reach and popularity, with a focus on the upcoming inclusion of cricket in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.




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Paralympics: Avani retains gold; Mona clinches bronze in historic 10m air rifle double for India

Winner of the Tokyo Paralympics gold three years ago, Avani, 22, shot a superb 249.7 to erase her own Paralympic record of 249.6 set in the Japanese capital three years ago




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Samit Dravid in India U19 squad to face Australia in multi-format series

The three-match one-day series will be held in Puducherry on September 21, 23 and 26, and India will be led by Uttar Pradesh's Mohammad Amaan




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Shooter Rubina Francis lights up India's day with bronze, shuttlers assure of a medal at Paralympics

The 25-year-old from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh aggregated 211.1 to finish third in the eight-woman final behind Iran's Sareh Javanmardi (236.8) and Turkey's Aysel Ozgan (231.1)




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Paris Paralympics: With 3 gold medals, India stands 15th in the medal tally

At the end of Day 5 of the ongoing marquee event, India is at 15th position in the medal's tally with three gold, five silver, and seven bronze




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IPL valuation dips 10.6% to ₹82,700 crore due to demand-side constraints: D&P Advisory report

Downturn in IPL valuation comes despite the league continuing to attract audiences across TV and digital platforms, says the report




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Paris Paralympics: With five medals in a day, India surpasses Tokyo edition's record of 19 medals

On Monday and Tuesday, the Indian contingent won 13 medals for the country, jumping the medal tally to a record 20 consisting of three gold, seven silver and 10 bronze medals




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MCA announces architectural design competition to expand Gahunje Cricket Stadium

The competition is open to professional architects, architectural firms, and architecture students, with a focus on creating a self-sustaining, state-of-the-art facility that integrates residential facilities and promotes cricket as a global sporting event.




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Thanks to plenty of firsts and proven performers, India emerges as Paralympic power in Paris

Seven of these 29 medals are gold, which is another first for the country that started to make its presence felt only in the 2016 edition, where it won four medals




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Easy to play Pickleball is paddling its way through India

The age, gender and skill agnostic sport are courting attention and will soon have an IPL-style league




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Cognizant and Aston Martin F1 Team celebrate partnership with Chennai visit by two-time champion Fernando Alonso

Two-time Formula One World Champion Fernando Alonso attended the event and emphasised the pivotal role of Cognizant’s technology in driving improvements on and off the track




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Indian shooters win two team gold medals at Junior World Championship in Peru

The junior men's trio of Umesh Choudhary, Pradhyumn Singh and Mukesh Nelavalli topped the men's team competition in 10m air pistol.




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India wins five more gold medals in ISSF Junior World Championship in Peru

The haul took India’s overall tally to 14, with the country’s shooters claiming ten gold, one silver and three bronze medals so far in the competition




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Despite winning medals in the open and deaf categories at global meets, this young shooter awaits recognition

The high point for Dhanush Srikanth came in 2023 when he bagged a gold in the individual and the silver team medal in the 10 metre Air Rifle event in Germany in the normal category




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Sachin Tendulkar joins America’s National Cricket League ownership group

The NCL tournament opens with a performance by singer Mika Singh and features themed nights, bringing a Coachella-like energy, a media release said




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International cricket returns to Kashmir, brings joy and economic boost 

After a gap of 40 years the willow wielded in the valley by international stars. Hopes of IPL abound. 




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Bubaneswar, Chennai, Bengaluru among cities that have emerged pivotal players in India’s sports development : Report

The ‘Sports Cities of India 2024’ report evaluated various cities across parameters like infrastructure development, athlete programs, fan engagement, and their readiness to host large-scale international events




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IPL Retention: Pant parts way with Delhi Capitals, Klaasen pips Kohli as top retention

Shreyas Iyer enters auction pool; MI retain Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah and NT Tilak Varma




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New Zealand opt to bat against India in third and final Test

Having sealed the series 2-0, the visitors made two changes to their line-up




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Small site, big spaces

Nandhini Sundar counts three bedrooms, courtyards, family room, and a charming puja space here




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Floral fences

Planting in close clusters and rows will not only add colour to your green patch but also help build a beautiful border, says Rupa Gopal




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From wrist to wall

Karishma Benjamin enjoys creating home décor with bangles




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Multi-dimensional vines

Find imaginative ways to fit vines into your landscape, says Vrinda Kumble




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Living in beneficial homes

Green Homes Rating System strikes a balance between established practices and emerging concepts. A look at the positives by Sathya Prakash Varanashi




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Maintaining the health of plywood

The Indian Plywood Industries Research and Training Institute marks its 52 years of presence in the industry.




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For a nautical touch

Show off your love for the sea with these home décor tips




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Pleasing and practical

The nuanced work of artisans add charm to period and contemporary pieces on show at ‘Furniture Mela.’




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Living within pretty walls

S. Vijaya Kumar, a seasoned consultant in the paint industry, talks to M.L. Mahesh about what to look for when you give your home a new paint job




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Sculpted panels, floral motifs and more

A look at the unique and aesthetic architecture of a Jain temple




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10 unusual design ideas

Out-of-the-box ideas to spruce up your home




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Avinash Mishra to be evicted from Bigg Boss 18? Actor gets into a physical fight with Digvijay Rathee leading him to...

Avinash Mishra and Digvijay Rathee get into an intense physical fight in Bigg Boss 18 during Time God task.




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Walt Disney forms business unit to coordinate use of AI, augmented reality

Walt Disney is forming a new group to coordinate the company's use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and mixed reality




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How cybercriminals use social engineering and malicious APKs to scam users | Explained  

At the Bengaluru airport lounge, a woman claimed she lost close to ₹1 lakh after she downloaded an app on her iPhone via an APK file on WhatsApp




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Nvidia to take Intel's spot on Dow Jones Industrial Average

This development comes a day after Intel expressed optimism about the future of its PC and server businesses, projecting current-quarter revenue above estimates but warning that it had “a lot of work to do”




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Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature delayed again

Recall was first announced in May but held back from release during the Copilot Plus PCs event in June after security experts and insiders raised concerns




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How to set up a Google alert on subjects that interest you

Instead of you trawling the web for information, a Google Alert can bring your interests straight to your inbox




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FBI links video falsely depicting U.S. voter fraud in Georgia to ‘Russian influence actors’

U.S. intelligence officials say a video that purports to show election fraud in Georgia is fake and the work of “Russian influence actors."




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Today’s top tech news: Apple’s labour challenges; Russian trolls target U.S. elections; Microsoft’s AI users in India




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Realme GT 7 Pro India launch date announced. Features expected from Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered phone

Realme GT 7 Pro would be the first phone to ship with Snapdragon 8 Elite in India with improved Gen AI features natively and Android 15 out of the box




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Owner of Instagram-famous squirrel Peanut says it’s ‘surreal’ that officials euthanised pet

A man who took in an orphaned squirrel and made it a social media star says New York state’s decision to seize and euthanize the animal won’t go without a response