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Ramayana Teaser: Ranbir is Ram, Yash is Ravan
The first teaser for Ramayana, Nitesh Tiwari’s much-anticipated retelling of the classic epic, is out now. It offers a brief look at Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Yash as Ravan—each bringing very different energy to their roles. Ranbir appears composed and steady, while Yash, as the fierce Ravan, makes a powerful impression. The teaser doesn’t reveal much of the story, but its dramatic visuals and grand scale suggest something big is on the way. What’s catching viewers' attention, beyond the cast, is the look and feel of the teaser. With moody lighting, stark battle sequences, and a weighty tone, many are drawing comparisons to Game of Thrones. Even the way the credits roll seems inspired by the fantasy series. With Sai Pallavi reportedly playing Sita, and a strong supporting cast expected, Ramayana aims to blend tradition with a modern cinematic approach. The teaser has already sparked a wave of curiosity—and some debate—on how this retelling will balance faith, fiction, and visual storytelling.
Published 04 Jul 2025 01:08 PM
PM Modi declares WAVES 2025 to be a worldwide celebration of creativity at the ideal moment to "create in India, create for the world."
At the WAVES summit on Thursday, May 1, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized "creative responsibility," stating that we must protect the next generation from notions that are anti-human. He stated that as the world is searching for fresh approaches to storytelling, this is the ideal moment to "create in India, create for the world."At the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, the Prime Minister opened the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, describing it as a transformative platform that brings together global innovators, storytellers, producers, and policymakers. Speaking in Mumbai at the @WAVESummitIndia. It showcases India's artistic prowess on a worldwide scale. This link: https://t.co/U4WQ4Ujv8q — May 1, 2025, Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)"Today, artists, innovators, investors, and policy makers from more than 100 nations have gathered under one roof," Mr. Modi said in a keynote speech to a crowded auditorium of international delegates from as many as 30 countries. We are establishing the groundwork for a worldwide talent and innovation ecosystem. Every artist and creative has access to WAVES, which is such a global platform.
Published 27 May 2025 09:00 PM
At Cannes 2025, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan makes a stunning return, and admirers repost a message from ten years ago about Abhishek Bachchan's wife.
Reports of Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai's purported split date back to last year. But when she made her debut at Cannes 2025, showing off her sindoor, she responded to critics in an appropriate manner. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan once again stole the show at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival with an exquisite couture ensemble. Fans recalled a sentimental moment when images of her stunning appearance went viral on the internet: a tweet from her husband, Abhishek Bachchan, ten years prior, praising her beauty on the Cannes red carpet. The retro gave it a little moreFans were so enthralled with her appearance that they dug up Abhishek's May 21, 2014 tweet. He tweeted, "Nearly 52 hours without sleep!" after witnessing Aishwarya in a stunning gold Roberto Cavalli gown at the time. The Mrs. appears looking like this after closing her eyes! Okay, now keep your eyes wide open!Reminding people of Abhishek's love and admiration for Aishwarya, the old tweet went viral very fast. Fans responded warmly and nostalgically, applauding not only her style but also the enduring allure of Bollywood's most adored pair. This year, Aishwarya wore a unique gown named "Heiress of Clam," which was created by Gaurav Gupta. The dress blended a cosmic motif with aspects of Indian culture. It had flowing forms and was embellished with gold, silver, charcoal, and black hues, all of which sparkled with small glass crystals that brilliantly reflected the light.
Published 23 May 2025 08:17 PM
Feels Weird Coming Back Without Her is Janhvi Kapoor's statement regarding Sridevi's favorite vacation destination, Cannes.
Prior to the release of Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, Janhvi Kapoor made a spectacular debut at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. Janhvi Kapoor recalled her late mother Sridevi during Vogue India's Get Ready with Me segment, and she said that Cannes was her favorite vacation spot."You know this place was my mom's favorite place to come to for a holiday," Janhvi told Vogue India, recalling the happy times spent there with Sridevi. We stayed here for three or four summers in a row. As a family, it felt like a huge event. Every time Mom did something, every time she received a prize, or every time her film was shown somewhere. I recall when Dad was filming somewhere, or when English Vinglish had its debut at the Toronto Film Festival. All these significant life events. As a family, we would be there to celebrate and experience them together."We are back in Cannes," Janhvi murmured, echoing the sense of emptiness she had after going there without her mother. I'm with Khushi and my dad (Boney Kapoor)... Coming back here without her is strange, especially because she always brought me to her important occasions. I really do miss her.At Cannes, Janhvi Kapoor let her sense of style speak for itself. Wearing a rose-pink outfit from Tarun Tahiliani's collection, she honored her mother. She accessorized her ensemble with pearls.Janhvi Kapoor on the red carpet for the launch of her movie Homebound wearing a stunning custom gown from Anamika Khanna's store that skillfully combined modern couture with her Indian heritage. Her bare back, accessorized with a bold necklace worn backwards, was the focal focus of her ensemble.Director Neeraj Ghaywan, producer Karan Johar, Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, and Vishal Jethwa were present at the Homebound screening. At the Cannes Film Festival, the movie was given a standing ovation for nine minutes.
Published 22 May 2025 04:23 PM
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Celebrates the 12th failure of Vidhu Vinod Chopra
In a lengthy post on social media, Anurag Kashyap praised Vidhu Vinod Chopra and his most recent film, 12th Fail.Vidhu Vinod Chopra, a fellow filmmaker, has Anurag Kashyap utterly in awe. Kashyap praised Chopra on social media, saying that the movie 12th Fail had mesmerized him. The Kennedy director added that he has optimism for making wonderful movies because of Chopra, who is 71 years old."Probably the best mainstream film I've seen in 2023," he said at the beginning of his post. "At 71 years old, @vidhuvinodchoprafilms has crafted a masterpiece out of a simple story of an adamant man wanting to be more than what life gives him." He goes and gets what he wants, whatever he pleases.12th Fail: The most recent film by Vikrant Massey has been a huge box office success and has garnered positive reviews from reviewers, trade analysts, and even the biggest names in Bollywood. The excitement surrounding 12th Fail is still going strong even after the movie has been out for more than two months. Notable directors like Rohit Shetty and well-known star Ayushmann Khurrana have already bestowed many commendable awards upon the movie. Anurag Kashyap, a Bollywood director, has expressed his appreciation for Vidhu Vinod Chopra's film on social media. Look at the post that's underneath. See Also - 12th Failed: 10 Images of IPS Manoj Kumar Sharma and Shraddha Joshi demonstrate why they are the ideal role models for the Generation Z today.Citing Vidhu's 12th Fail as a ground-breaking accomplishment, Anurag put himself in the company of other filmmakers who might be feeling a little lost. He praised it as the greatest mainstream movie of 2023 and posted the movie's poster along with his commentary on Facebook.The most recent well-known person to commend Vidhu Vinod Chopra for his movie 12th Fail is filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. In a lengthy letter, Anurag recounted meeting Manoj Kumar Sharma, the IPS officer the movie is based on, and expressed his inability to picture his narrative as it is presented in the movie. The movie has actor Vikrant Massey in the prominent role. See also: Rani Mukerji faces backlash for declaring Indian movies to be the best in the world
At his daughter Ira Khans wedding, Aamir Khan grooves to Aati Kya Khandala, and Imran Khan joins in.
Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira Khan recently tied the knot with Nupur Shikhare in Udaipur. Family and close friends attended the couple's pre-wedding mehndi, sangeet, and other events. Fans are unable to contain their excitement as images and videos from the lavish celebrations have appeared online. Aamir was seen dancing briskly to the song "Aati Kya Khandala" from his 1988 film Ghulam in one of the videos. Aamir joined Imran Khan and other guests on the dance floor.Aamir was beaming as he was captured in between a dance performance in another set of photos. The famous person was previously spotted at the sangeet, swaying to the tune "Bachna Ae Haseeno" alongside the attendees.Ira Khan, the daughter of Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, was married to fitness instructor Nupur Shikhare. On social media, images and videos from the ceremony are going viral. In one of the recordings, Imran Khan is seen dancing to Pappu Can't Dance.In the viral video posted by celebrity photographer Varinder Chawla, Imran Khan can be seen dancing to his hit song Pappu Can't Dance while looking stylish in traditional attire. "#ImranKhan brings back the nostalgia, grooves to 'Pappu Can't Dance' at #IraKhan and #NupurShikhare's wedding celebration," the page said, sharing the video.On January 10, Ira Khan, the daughter of Aamir Khan, wed socially in Udaipur to Nupur Shikhare, a fitness instructor. On January 3, the pair wed legally in Mumbai. Social media users who attended the occasion have started posting images and videos from the Udaipur wedding. Aamir is seen dancing in one of the videos to the song Aati Kya Khandala, which quickly became popular.In an Instagram video, Aamir Khan is seen dancing to his hit song Aati Kya Khandala with a number of visitors around him while the DJ spins the record. From his film Ghulam, the song is taken. Aamir sang the song alongside vocalist Alka Yagnik.
Raghuthatha teaser: Keerthy Suresh struggles against imposition of Hindi
The teaser for Raghuthatha, which is directed by rookie Suman Kumar, features Keerthy Suresh, KS Mippu, Mukesh, Janaki, Ravindra Vijay, Devadarshini, Rajeev Ravindranathan, Jayakumar, Anandsami, and Rajesh Balachandiran.On Friday, the teaser for the upcoming Tamil movie Raghuthatha was unveiled by the creators. Starring Keerthy Suresh, the movie offers a hilarious spin on Hindi oppression.Keerthy steals the show in the one-minute teaser as a woman opposing Tamil Nadu's imposition of Hindi. She declines a promotion that comes with a Hindi exam requirement. Keerthy touches many individuals with her activities and passion. We're curious to see what happens in the plot as the teaser finishes with a twist.As we previously reported, Keerthy Suresh is playing the lead role in Raghuthatha, the first Tamil film from Hombale Films, producers of Kantara and KGF. The teaser for the movie has finally been made public by the producers.Samarth's father, Mukesh, defended the incident in an interview with Indian Express, saying, "I think both Samarth and Abhishek were wrong in that situation; I don't know why both of them got hyper." Although it's okay, Abhishek was more agitated and touched Samarth with his hand."Keerthy steals the show in the one-minute teaser as a woman opposing Tamil Nadu's imposition of Hindi. She declines a promotion that comes with a Hindi exam requirement. Keerthy touches many individuals with her activities and passion. We're curious to see what happens in the plot as the teaser finishes with a twist.A Peep Inside "Raghuthatha" Keerthy Suresh's character in "Raghuthatha" teaser opens as a National trainee Corps (NCC) trainee going through training. She begs her senior officer to speak to her in Tamil during a comic exchange because she doesn't comprehend Hindi. This establishes the mood for the film, which is about Tamil people being forced to learn Hindi in the 1980s. The teaser's images depict a number of humorous scenarios that highlight Kayalvizhi's (Kerthy Suresh) challenges. She turns down a promotion at work in one moment because it requires her to take a Hindi exam. She is shown in another image spearheading a demonstration in the town of Valluvanpettai.Keerthy Suresh's Outstanding Performance History Keerthy Suresh hails from a family with a long history in the film business. Her mother, Menaka G. Suresh, is a well-known actress, and her father, G. Suresh Kumar, is a well-known film producer. It was simply a question of time for Keerthy to enter the film industry given her remarkable history. She made her screen debut in the Malayalam cinema industry in the early 2000s, beginning her career as a child actress. Keerthy did, however, put acting on hold in order to focus on her love of fashion design. She made a spectacular return to the silver screen after finishing her education, capturing everyone's attention with her extraordinary talent. Making waves in the Tamil cinema business, Keerthy Suresh
Bigg Boss 17: Samarth Jurels father responds to Abhishek Kumar striking his son
The mother of Abhishek Kumar claimed that after witnessing the other candidates' cruel treatment of her son on Bigg Boss 17, the family felt "helpless and angry."The treatment her son received from other candidates on Bigg Boss 17, according to Abhishek Kumar's mother, left the family feeling "helpless and angry."Actor Abhishek Kumar's Bigg Boss 17 journey has been the most turbulent. The baggage from his previous connection with fellow candidate Isha Malviya, which began on the first day, continued to haunt him. As the reality program approached its conclusion, Abhishek's altercation with co-contestant and Isha's lover Samarth Jurel caused their disagreements to worsen.Now, his mother Sandhya paid him a visit over the family week. In an interview with IndianExpress.com, she stated that her son has been the target of everyone in the home.The mother of Udaariyaan actor Abhishek Kumar entered Bigg Boss 17 for the upcoming family week. After their tearful reunion, the mother and son spoke with ETimes TV in an interview. She shared details regarding her time in the Bigg Boss 17 house, Abhishek's game, and other things. She also talked about Samarth's slap incident and Isha's accusations of physical abuse directed at her kid. (Image: Instagram)I am really delighted with his journey. You're playing well and you look strong, I told him. Now, just get the prize home. I advised him to make his ideas clearly and firmly without becoming agitated or hysterical. Kum karo Usko, aap ko loud mat hone do. He doesn't pick fights with people; the other housemates do that for him. That's when he started to feel upset and realized that he was not alone.Samarth's father, Mukesh, defended the incident in an interview with Indian Express, saying, "I think both Samarth and Abhishek were wrong in that situation; I don't know why both of them got hyper." Although it's okay, Abhishek was more agitated and touched Samarth with his hand."
After experiencing heartbreak, Ananya Panday says she watched Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, ate an ice cream tub, and listened to Arijit Singh songs: Aashiqui 2 is merely the music selection for
Ananya Panday has listened to depressing music and indulged in a bucket of ice cream to cope with her past heartbreaks. At the moment, she is seeing Aditya Roy Kapur.Recently, Ananya Panday, who has been enjoying Kho Gaye Hum Kahan's fame, talked candidly about overcoming heartbreaks in life. The performer revealed that, rather than ignoring her feelings or using an app to divert her attention, she would rather deal with them.Ananya advised anyone going through a breakup to "deal with whatever you are feeling because unresolved feelings are the worst" in an interview with Bollywood Bubble. "It's how I choose to deal with it, to go through it and let it out," the woman stated.Ananya Panday has shared her experience of coping with breakups. She advised against holding back one's emotions and in favor of fully expressing them.Ananya Panday has discussed her strategy for handling breakups. Before they supposedly broke up this year, the actor was rumored to have been dating her co-star Ishaan Khatter from Khaali Peeli. Ananya will now be seen with Vijay Deverakonda in Karan Johar-produced Liger. Also read: Ananya Panday breaks the internet after she fills a cocktail glass with aloo bhujia in a photo.Ananya advised anyone going through a breakup to "deal with whatever you are feeling because unresolved feelings are the worst" in an interview with Bollywood Bubble. "It's how I choose to deal with it, to go through it and let it out," the woman stated.Ananya Panday, a Bollywood actress, is experiencing great success due to the popularity of "Kho Gaye Hum Kahan." The actress is thrilled to have achieved success at last and is receiving praise from the public for her work. She also talked about how she deals with heartbreaks in her life.She stressed in a recent interview how important it is to deal with feelings instead of running away from them or diverting attention with other things to do. For people experiencing heartbreak, Ananya offered this advice: "Deal with whatever you are feeling because unresolved feelings are the worst."Ananya Panday revealed, like many others, that she used to cope with past heartbreaks by resorting to depressing music and indulgently eating a bucket of ice cream. She said, "Eat ice cream, listen to Arijit Singh, and watch Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" when asked about her post-breakup routines. Everyone has probably heard the typical heartache ballad, Tum Hi Ho, at some point in their lives. Aashiqui 2 is the perfect soundtrack for painful moments."Ananya Panday hinted that she was seeing Aditya Roy Kapur in a recent episode of Koffee with Karan. She nearly gave away her relationship status even though she didn't say it out loud.
PVR merger with Inox Leisure
PVR Pictures, a prominent multiplex operator, has merged with Inox Leisure to become PVR INOX Pictures. The multiplex chain operator had indicated a few days prior that it would be closing some of its screens due to accelerated depreciation on the theatres that were being considered for closure. Following the merging of PVR and Inox Leisure, PVR Pictures is now known as PVR INOX Pictures. Until the conclusion of FY23, the combined company will be running 361 theatres with 1,689 screens over 115 cities in Sri Lanka and India. The PVR Group's film production and distribution division was known as PVR Pictures. In a statement released on Wednesday, PVR INOX Pictures stated that it plans to raise its content acquisition expenditures for the Indian market and create more chances for independent artists and underrepresented storytellers. "With a wider screen network, it will expand its programming and marketing capabilities and create highly innovative experiences, bringing significant value to its partners as well as to its customers," stated the statement. In 2007, the business successfully debuted as a film producer with Taare Zameen Par and Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na. Following the merging of PVR Ltd and INOX Leisure, two well-known movie theatre brands, PVR-INOX Ltd was established. The merger went into effect on February 6, 2023.
For ₹174 crore, Saregama will purchase the bulk of Pocket Aces.
The digital entertainment company Pocket Aces Pictures Pvt Ltd has seen a majority acquisition by Saregama, a music label controlled by the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, according to a statement from the company. For ₹174 crore, Saregama will purchase 51.8% of the shares, with a clear path to purchase an additional 41% of the shares at pre-agreed multiples over the following 15 months. This is an all-cash transaction. Saregama has revealed that it will pay ₹174 crore in cash to purchase a 51.8% share in Pocket Aces Pictures Private Ltd., a provider of digital entertainment. The corporation stated that it would purchase an additional 41% of the company within the next 15 months at pre-arranged multiples. The vice chairperson of Saregama, Avarna Jain, stated in a statement that this acquisition represents the meeting point of innovation and heritage. Although we have always been industry leaders in music and media, this collaboration with Pocket Aces will open up new revenue opportunities for us as we reach the growing youth digital audience.
Santas official residence, Rovaniemi, draws in Native Americans looking for a white Christmas and northern lights.
Mumbai: More Indians traveled to Santa Claus's house this winter; Rovaniemi saw a 20% increase in the number of Indian tourists. These included families, honeymooners, and high net worth people (HNIs) who were interested in visiting Finland to enjoy not only a white Christmas but also the northern lights and activities related to the Arctic.Finland's Lapland region, centered on the Arctic Circle, is home to the capital city of Rovaniemi. In addition to being the official residence of Santa Claus, it is also the home of 12,450 reindeer as of 2010. Sanna Karkkainen, CEO of Visit Rovaniemi, stated that the tourism growth this Christmas season was almost 20% and that the overall tourism growth for the winter season was about 10% more than the previous year. In terms of registered beds, the number of Indian travelers has increased by 154.7%, despite the fact that Indians only make up 1.3% of the total. According to Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head - Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India), "We are witnessing increased interest not only from family/multigenerational families, but equally from India's millennials, couples/honeymooners, HNIs and UHNIs seeking that once-in-a-lifetime experience that money can't buy." Kale also notes that Indians are becoming more discriminating travelers and that the "you only live once" mentality is driving strong demand for places like Finland. "Our information shows.
Ankita and Gurjar win senior cross-country championships.
At the one-day 58th National Cross Country Championships held here on Monday, Hemant Gurjar of the Railways and Ankita of the same company became victorious in the men's and women's categories, respectively.The national champion Vidhatri Urs and Mannat Brar, two of the four amateurs competing this week, are scheduled to compete in the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific early in the upcoming month, so this should be a fantastic preparation for them.The fact that Nishna won last week and Mannat finished tied for fourth shows that amateurs are now a serious contender on the professional Tour. PTI Corr AM AM AM.At the one-day 58th National Cross Country Championships conducted here on Monday, Hemant Gurjar of the Railways and Ankita of the same company were victorious in the men's and women's championships, respectively. However, in the men's team event, Services won with 20 points, placing Railways (28) in second place overall.The one-day 58th National Cross Country Championships were conducted here on Monday, and the winners were athletes from the Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB), who took home the men's and women's titles. In the last meters of the men's 10 km race, Hemraj Gurjar of RSPB overtook his competitor to cross the finish line in 29:30.00. In second place with a timing of 29:35.00 was Puneet from SSCB.Later on, Ravi Gulia of Haryana and Sawan Barwal of Himachal Pradesh engaged in a fierce competition for the bronze medal. But in a time of 29:38.00, Barwal defeated his opponent to take home the bronze. And Gulia came in fourth. With 20 points, the Services team was able to secure the team championship, though. Haryana came in third place with 64 points, followed by Railways in second place with 28 points.As anticipated, Ankita won the gold in the women's 10 km race with a time of 34:36.00. With 16 points in the women's division, Railways were victorious as a team. Maharashtra came in third place with 77 points, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 41 points. Conclusions (all finals): Men's 10km: Sawan Barwal (Himachal Pradesh) 29:38.00, Puneet (SSCB) 29:35.00, and Hemraj Gurjar (Railway Sports Promotion Board) 29:30.00. Services scored 20, Railways scored 28, and Haryana scored 64 points as a team. U-20: 8 km: Rohit Choudhary (Rajasthan) 23:54.00, Naresh Chopra (Rajasthan) 23:46.00, and Shivaji Parashu (Karnataka) 23:42.00 in time. Team: Haryana 54, Maharashtra 52, and Rajasthan 42 points. U18: 6km: Mohit Choudhary (Telangana) 18:18.00, Abhishek (Sikkim) 18:13, and Rohit Binner (Maharashtra) 18:11. U16: 2km: Anil Kumar (Uttar Pradesh) 5:39.00, Amit Kumar Mahto (Jharkhand) 5:42.00, Sachin Rawat (Delhi) 5:37.00.
Second T20I between IND and AFG: Watch as Virat Kohli recreates the
When Virat Kohli faced Naveen-ul-Haq in a Twenty20 international on Sunday, January 14, 2022, he replicated the Haris Rauf six he had struck in the T20 World Cup 2022.Virat Kohli returned for the second game of the ongoing India vs. Afghanistan T20I series on January 14 (Sunday) at Indore's Holkar Stadium after missing the first game in Mohali for personal reasons. This was his first time representing India in the T20 format since the Australia-hosted 2022 T20 World Cup. Kohli nearly duplicated the T20 World Cup 2022 shot against Pakistan's Haris Rauf, which was widely considered as one of the greatest strokes cricket fans have ever seen, while facing Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq. The shot against Naveen was barely short of the mark, earning Rauf four runs, but the delivery went for a six.The two shots appeared similar to spectators, but Kohli wasn't completely happy with his try because he wanted the ball to go farther for a six. Naveen-ul-Haq's delivery was pitched approximately eight meters in, which was quite comparable to Hairs Rauf's delivery from the T20 World Cup 2022. Virat Kohli did not quite execute his loft swivel, which was a straight down the ground move, at the World Cup in Australia. It provided just four runs since it was not perfectly timed. Social media users have been sharing the same video.Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube both produced half-centuries as India easily trounced Afghanistan by six wickets in the opening IND vs. AFG match in Indore. With 68 off 34 balls, Jaiswal established vital partnerships, such as a 92-run partnership with Dube (who is undefeated at 63), which enabled India to take an insurmountable 2-0 lead.
At the ITF Womens Open, Shrivalli Rashmikaa is in the second round of qualifying.
Out of the fourteen players, three Indians, including Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty, advanced to the second round of qualification in the KPB Trust ITF Women's Open, which got underway at the KSLTA Stadium in this city on Sunday. In the opening round, the 13th seed defeated a determined Ekaterina Yashina 7-5, 7-6 (5). The other Indians that made it to the final qualifying round were Zeel Desai, ranked 14th, and Vaidehi Chaudhary, ranked 11. On Monday, eight qualifiers who will compete in the main draw, which gets underway on Tuesday, will be revealed. Ekaterina started off well, getting a break in the first game itself, and applying constant pressure on her rival. The players decide to play from the baseline, waiting for their opponent to make a In the second set, both the competitors traded a break apiece in the 5th and 6th games respectively before Ekaterina broke the Indian’s serve in the seventh game and held her serve in the next to lead 5-3. The 22-year-old Rashmikaa took advantage of her opponent's errors to win the following three games and secure a break to lead 6-5 in the tenth game. In order to force a tiebreaker, which might have gone any way, Ekaterina held her serve.
Beginning on January 18, there will be the Bangalore International Grandmasters Open Chess Tournament.
The Bangalore Urban District Chess Association (BUDCA), in conjunction with the government of Karnataka, is all prepared to hold the first edition of the Bangalore International Grandmasters Open Chess Tournament at the Kanteerava Indoor Stadium from January 18 to 26.Over 2000 players and over 40 grandmasters from 20 different countries—among them notable figures like Abhijeet Gupta and Nigel Short—are anticipated to compete in the Garden City, which last played home to a major tournament over 40 years ago.The competition, which will offer ₹50 lakh in prize money, will be divided into three categories, A, B, and C based on the FIDE ratings of the players. There will also be an open Blitz competition on January 22.The first grandmaster from Karnataka, M.S. Thejkumar, was happy to participate in a competition at home. “There is a sharp rise in the number of tournaments in India now,” he said during a media event on Saturday."I truly wanted to compete in a tournament of this caliber when I became the General Manager in 2017, but that goal was never realized. This will significantly benefit the younger population.
In Adelaide, Bopanna and Ebden lose a fierce battle.
After winning the ITF junior tennis competition, Jen Milic poses with the trophy. | Image Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Tennis Lidia Podgorichani and Ognjen Milic win the junior ITF tennis championship. At the DLTA Complex on Saturday, top-seeded Lidia Podgorichani of Thailand defeated Maria Golovina in the girls' final of the ITF junior tennis competition, 6-2, 6-2. The 80th-ranked Lidia, who had won the singles championship in Chandigarh last week, outperformed Maria, who had gone unbeaten for more than two weeks, with a clinical display. Maria struggled to accept the loss because she had defeated a number of strong players this week. She actually started crying during the second set and didn't stop until the match was over. Maria wasIn the $739,945 ATP tennis tournament in Adelaide, Australia, second seeds Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden lost to third seeds Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury in the doubles final on Saturday, 7-5, 5-7, [11-9].Along with $34,600, the winning team also received 250 ATP points. The runner-up received 150 points and $18,000.Arjun Kadhe and Marcus Willis advanced to the €74,825 Challenger doubles final in Oeiras, Portugal.
Lidia Podgorichani and Ognjen Milic win the junior ITF tennis championship.
After winning the ITF junior tennis competition, Jen Milic poses with the trophy. | Image Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Tennis Lidia Podgorichani and Ognjen Milic win the junior ITF tennis championship. At the DLTA Complex on Saturday, top-seeded Lidia Podgorichani of Thailand defeated Maria Golovina in the girls' final of the ITF junior tennis competition, 6-2, 6-2. The 80th-ranked Lidia, who had won the singles championship in Chandigarh last week, outperformed Maria, who had gone unbeaten for more than two weeks, with a clinical display.Maria struggled to accept the loss because she had defeated a number of strong players this week. She actually started crying during the second set and didn't stop until the match was over. Maria was even more disappointed that her game was so messed up that she couldn't offer a decent challenge. Lidia was happy with the way she performed. Quick to clarify, the Thai player would not be playing at the Australian Open; instead, she would be defending points in the upcoming tournament in Kolkata.The same was true for Serbia's Ognjen Milic, the boys champion, who engaged in a tough left-handed match and used his passionate play to irritate top seed NIkita Bilozertsev. When Nikita pulled out, unable to motivate himself to battle any longer, the slender Milic was ahead 6-3, 4-0.Ognjen Milic declared he will travel to Kolkata for the upcoming competition and work hard to get ready for the French Open in the later part of the season.
57 kilograms of gold is secured by Aman Sherawat at the 2024 Zagreb Open singles
Rising Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat won the gold medal in the 57 kg men's singles at the Zagreb Open 2024, defeating Zou Wanhao of China 10-0 in the final thanks to his technical dominance.Aman Sehrawat, the rising star in Indian wrestling, lit up the Zagreb Open 2024 as he took home the gold in the men's singles 57 kg division. In the championship match, the 20-year-old wrestler showed off his skills by outlasting Zou Wanhao of China 10-0 and winning with technical superiority. With this remarkable victory, Sehrawat's 2024 campaign got off to an incredible start.Domination Right Away The 13th-ranked player in the world, Sehrawat, demonstrated his superiority over his Chinese opponent from the very beginning of the championship match. There was only a minute and eight seconds remaining when he ended the battle decisively, demonstrating his accuracy and expertise.Reversing the Flow in the Qualification Phase Sehrawat played Turkish player Muhammet Karavus in the qualification round. The Indian grappler had a 0–4 early lead against his opponent, but he pulled off an amazing comeback to win the bout 15–4. This demonstration of Sehrawat's tenacity and resolve demonstrated her capacity to overcome obstacles and triumph.The Coach's Viewpoint After Sehrawat's victory, his coach Lalit Kumar was pleased with the athlete's effort. Kumar, recently conferred with the Dronacharya Award, stressed the serious efforts made into perfecting Sehrawat’s approach. "There weren't many tournaments in the last few months, but we didn't even take a day off from work," he said. He spent the whole day honing his starts.Possible Controversy at the Olympic Trials Now that Sehrawat is widely considered India's next major wrestling phenomenon, focus is on the next selection trials to secure a spot in the Olympics in 2024. The teenage wrestler might go up against Ravi Dahiya, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics silver medallist. Indian wrestlers will compete fiercely in the selection trials next month in an attempt to represent their nation at the Olympics.Different Results for Additional Indian Wrestlers While Sehrawat was enjoying his gold medal win, other Indian wrestlers had different results from the tournament. Deepak Punia suffered a loss to Kazakhstan's Azamat Dauletbekov in his qualifying round match in the men's 86kg division. Punia, however, proved resilient in the first-round rematch, defeating Valentyn Babii of Ukraine 4-1. Conversely, Yash, who was competing in the men's 74kg division, had to overcome Quincy Miles of the United States. In the Round of 16, technical superiority caused Yash to lose 0–10.
There will be 240 players in the Yuva Kabaddi Series Winter Edition 2023 from 12 states.
The seventh iteration of the ground-breaking Yuva Kabaddi Series 2023 is set to take place at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Pondicherry from January 12 to February 7, and rising Kabaddi players are poised to show off their daring maneuvers.In the opening game of the winter edition of the competition, which was started in 2022 and has been giving India's rising Kabaddi players a fiercely competitive environment to help them become stars in their sport, Chola Veerans will play Palani Tuskers on Friday.Over 65 players are now displaying their skills in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10, which is currently underway. The Yuva Kabaddi Series has played a significant role in determining the future of Indian Kabaddi. With the Yuva Kabaddi Series, we are dedicated to developing the sport's youth talent and want to see it spread throughout the entire nation.The winter competition will feature 12 teams with players from 12 different states, and Mr. Vikas Gautam, CEO of Yuva Kabaddi Series, stated, "We anticipate intense matches between all the teams."The competition gives the younger players (those weighing less than 80 kg) an opportunity to show off their skills and prepares them for Kabaddi's largest stage. In the Yuva Kabaddi Series, more than 1400 young players have participated in 751 games with 85 coaches and 183 referees thus far.The Yuva Kabaddi Series seeks to help players acquire a wider range of abilities by offering support in areas such as financial literacy, media training, and nutrition during their involvement. This is in addition to helping players construct a viable career path in sports. The tournament will be opened on Friday by LT. Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, the governor of Telangana and the UT of Puducherry. The grand finale of the 50th Jubilee Pondicherry State Kabaddi Championship 2024 will take place prior to the opening ceremony.A total of 120 intense matches will take place in the winter edition, and 240 players from 12 different states will compete. The fans may see all the electrifying action Live on FanCode.The teams who are taking part are: Vijayanagara Veers, Hampi Heroes, Panchala Pride, Maurya Mavericks, Aravalli Arrows, Palani Tuskers, Chola Verrans, Sindh Sonics, Himalayan Tahrs, Murthal Magnets, Periyar Panthers, Tadoba Tigers, and Vijayanagara VeersChallenger Round: 26 January – 3 Feb.
Australia is no match for Indias formidable defense for AFC Asian Cup
With the 2-0 victory, Australia, along with Uzbekistan and Syria, is leading Group B. In contrast, India will need to perform above and beyond all expectations in order to advance to the knockout stages.India's players erected a blue wall in front of their goal and stopped everything Australia tried to throw at them for forty-five minutes. Australia gained 12 corners and had 72% of the possession, but the Blue Tigers managed just three attempts on goal compared to the Socceroos' 14. But despite all of their deft passes, cunning runs, lovely crosses, and through balls, Australia was unable to overcome India's desperate defense.The result of India's encounter against Syria on January 23 will determine whether they advance to the round of 16 in the continental extravaganza, as Australia and Uzbekistan (January 18) are far superior to them in terms of talent. India might move into third place in the group and even earn a spot in the knockout stage if they defeat Syria. The top four teams from each of the six groups, as well as the top two teams from each group, advance to the round of 16.India, who were eliminated from the group stage in their last two tournaments (2011) and (2019), will also have a difficult battle this time around as they are grouped alongside Australia, Uzbekistan, and Syria in Group B.Australia gained 12 corners and had 72% of the possession, but the Blue Tigers managed just three attempts on goal compared to the Socceroos' 14. However, despite all of their deft passes, sly runs, lovely crosses, and through balls, Australia was unable to overcome India's desperate defense.
Tomorrow, PM Modi will open the 27th National Youth Festival in Nashik, Maharashtra.
Tomorrow, on the anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's birth, Prime Minister Narendra of Maharashtra will open the 27th National Youth Festival in Nashik to commemorate National Youth Day. The four-day event has "Viksit Bharat@2047" as its subject.The "Atal Bihari Vajpayee Sewri - Nhava Sheva Atal Setu" will also be inaugurated later by the prime minister. Mr. Modi had already placed the bridge's foundation stone in December 2016. The 21.8-kilometer, six-lane bridge was constructed at an estimated cost of approximately 17,840 crore rupees. Its purpose is to facilitate faster connection between Mumbai and Pune, Goa, and South India. It is noteworthy for being India's longest sea bridge.In closing, Mr. Modi will speak at a public event in Navi Mumbai, where he will dedicate, inaugurate, and lay the cornerstone for several development projects totaling over 12,700 crore rupees. Phase 2 of the Uran-Kharkopar railway line, the opening of the first phase of the Surya Regional Bulk Drinking Water project, the construction of the underground road tunnel connecting Eastern Freeway's Orange Gate to Marine Drive, and the opening of the new suburban station "Digha Gaon" on the Thane-Vashi/Panvel Trans-harbour line are a few of these.Additionally, the Prime Minister will open "Bharat Ratnam," a Mega Common Facilitation Center at the Santacruz Electronic Export Processing Zone-Special Economic Zone (SEEPZ SEZ) for the Gem and Jewellery industry. Namo Mahila Shashaktikaran Abhiyaan, which intends to empower women in the State by offering skill development training and exposure to entrepreneurial development, would be introduced by the prime minister.On January 12, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will speak to the nation's youth during the 27th National Youth Festival in Nashik, Maharashtra.
