Tag: India
Maana Patel Becomes India's First Female Swimmer To Qualify For Tokyo Olympics, Secures Direct Entry
India's Maana Patel on Friday became the first female and only the third swimmer from the country to punch her Tokyo Olympics 2021 ticket. Patel, a backstroke simmer from Ahmedabad, joins Srihari Nataraj and Sajan Prakash to have qualified for the event and secured a direct entry. The development was confirmed by Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju.....
Mayank Agarwal Should Be Included If Shubhman Gill Is Injured: Jaffer
Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer has said that if Shubman Gill misses the five-match Test series against England in August-September due to a leg injury, Mayank Agarwal will be his choice to replace the young opener. ....
Indian Team Frets On Shubhman Gill's Injury, BCCI Yet To Confirm Its Nature
While the Indian cricket team in England is fretting over the fitness of opener Shubman Gill who is doubtful for the first Test against England that begins in Nottingham on August 4 and speculation is building on whether India will send a back-up, the Indian cricket board is yet to come out with an official statement on the status of the batsman's injury. ....
I Trust The Vaccines Made In India: Vidya Balan
Bollywood actor Vidya Balan, who is currently being lauded for her role in Amit Masurkar's 'Sherni' acknowledges that "the coronavirus pandemic put a tremendous amount of pressure and stress on our healthcare workers". Despite this, "they continue to work tirelessly, giving us the best of care -- a reality we don't see often unless we visit a hospital or a healthcare facility," Vidya tells IANSlife. ....
He Is A Different Sort Of Captain: KL Rahul On Virat Kohli
Indian batsman KL Rahul has said that skipper Virat Kohli is a "different sort of captain" who gives his 200 per cent on the field. ....
Thespian Of Indian Cinema: Dilip Kumar
What make Dilip Kumar stand apart from other actors of his era are the different dimensions of his acting. The same Dilip Kumar, whose tribulations in "Devdas" or "Deedar" as the tragic lover brought tears to our eyes also manages to make us laugh through his jocund moments in "Kohinoor" and "Azaad". His seamless synthesis of this dichotomy played a major role in making him an on-screen persona cherished by millions. ....
Tributes and condolences poured in from the film fraternity for late legend Dilip Kumar all through Wednesday. The veteran actor passed away in a Mumbai hospital aged 98 in the early hours of the day. Dilip Kumar had been admitted to the P.D. Hinduja Hospital on June 30 for a variety of age-related health issues. His wife Saira Banu Khan had earlier tweeted about his improving medical condition. But that was a shortlived glimmer of hope. With a heavy heart and profound grief, I announce the passing away of our beloved Dilip Saab, few minutes ag....
'Fast And Furious 9' To Hit Indian Big Screens On August 5
The ninth installment of the high-octane actioner "Fast & Furious" starring Vin Diesel, John Cena and Cardi B among others is all set to release theatrically in India on August 5, it was announced on Thursday. ....
Sri Lanka Batting Coach Grant Flower Tests Positive For Covid-19
Sri Lanka were dealt a blow ahead of the ODI series against India, that begins on July 13, when their batting coach Grant Flower tested positive for Covid-19. ....
Indian Women Lose To England In First T20I
Indian women's cricket team lost to England by 18 runs under DLS method in the opening T20 International after their bowlers failed to keep England batters Natalie Sciver (55 off 27 balls, 8x4s, 1X6) and Amy Jones (43 off 27 balls, 4x4s, 2x6s) in check. ....
