At the age of 21, Hitesh Gulia proudly stands on the podium with a gold medal, yet he fondly remembers his initial purpose for entering the boxing ring: to lose weight. He visited the government stadium in his village, Jahangirpur, with the goal of getting fitter, but his coach, Hitesh Deswal, recognized his potential and…
Nehal Chudasama’s recent Instagram video showcasing evicted contestants from ‘Bigg Boss 19’ has sparked speculation regarding a potential reunion or special episode leading up to the finale. Concurrently, excitement builds around the ‘Ticket to Finale’ task as leading contestants prepare for the concluding stage of the competition. ‘Bigg Boss 19’ eliminated contestant Nehal Chudasama posted…
The Centre plans to complete the privatisation of IDBI Bank by FY26, with the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) managing the anticipated sale of a 61% stake. The current ownership of the bank consists of 45.48% held by the government and 49.24% by the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC). The long-delayed privatization of…
After leading by 288 runs in the first innings, South Africa ended Day 3 of the second Test against India at 26 without loss in their second innings, asserting their control in the match. Openers Ryan Rickelton and Aiden Markram ended the day’s play with scores of 13 and 12, as South Africa faced eight…
During a recent Super 500 semifinal, badminton players Lakshya Sen and Chou Tien Chen delivered an extraordinary match that transcended ordinary live sports, extending over 85 minutes. Though their Olympic aspirations did not yield medals, the thrilling contest showcased their tenacity, proving that the excitement of badminton continues beyond the Olympic Games. He reached the…
World Champion Gukesh D and Magnus Carlsen are among over 360 players confirmed for the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship in Doha. The event from December 25 to 30 features multiple world champions, top-rated competitors, and rising stars in the sport. A total of 233 players registered for the Blitz Open and 230…
Stand-in Australia captain Steve Smith made an unusual remark directed at former England spinner Monty Panesar just before the first Ashes Test. Panesar had suggested that England should make Smith feel “guilty” over his involvement in the ‘Sandpapergate’ scandal of 2018, which led to Smith being removed from his captaincy after a ball-tampering incident against…
Bangladesh achieved their fourth win over India in football, securing their first victory in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers group. Shekh Morsalin’s goal in the 11th minute led to India’s 0-1 defeat, which placed them at the bottom of the group, alongside Singapore and Hong Kong, with one game remaining. The Indian football team’s…
World Boxing is considering the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to review bouts, according to outgoing president Boris van der Vorst. The World Boxing chief recognized that addressing the controversial scoring system will be a key challenge for the organization overseeing the sport at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The main challenge in boxing is…
Reliance Industries Ltd’s Human Resources chief, Ira Bindra, has been recognized as one of the world’s top Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) in the 2025 Leaders40 Top CHRO Award by N2Growth, marking Reliance as the sole Indian company on the list. This year features other prominent CHROs like Lisa Buckingham (Vialto Partners) and Matthew Breitfelder…
