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On This Day in History, June 26: UN Charter signed, Indira Gandhi declares Emergency, Harry Potter debuts, Corvette day, Sher Shah Suri wins against Mughals and moreOn This Day in History, June 26 saw the signing of the United Nations Charter, Richard III's rise to the English throne, India's declaratio...- He played cricket for UP, studied at DU’s Hindu College. The 9-time National Award winner now gets an Oscars roleAcclaimed Indian filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, once a promising cricketer, has been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sci...
- India could field same women's squad for World Cup, Asian Games, hints coach MarijneIndia's women's hockey team will likely field a consistent squad for the upcoming World Cup and Asian Games, with coach Sjoerd Marijne emph...
- Veteran sprinter Srabani's secret of longevity: Hunger for success, drugs-free bodyVeteran Indian sprinter Srabani Nanda, at 35, credits her enduring success and recent Asian Relays gold to unwavering hunger and a commitme...
- Not asking for special treatment; will take legal action if questions not answered: Manika BatraStar table tennis player Manika Batra is demanding a factual explanation from the TTFI for her Asian Games omission, threatening legal acti...
- Alka Yagnik, Rohit Sharma & Mammootty among Padma awardees. Check full listPresident Droupadi Murmu presented the Padma Bhushan to veteran actor Mammootty and posthumously to former Jharkhand CM Shibu Soren. Playba...
- How did Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella become one of the world's most admired leaders? 6 books recommended by him that offer cluesSatya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, draws substantial inspiration from his extensive reading. Influential texts such as 'Forged in Crisis'...
- On This Day in History, June 22: Fast & Furious release, France surrenders, Germany invades Soviet Union, Napoleon abdicates, Galileo recants, Maradona's Hand of God, G.I. Bill signed and other eventsOn This Day in History, June 22 witnessed Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, Napoleon's second abdication, Galileo's recantation befor...
- Quote of the day from America's FIFA football World Cup hero Alex Freeman: 'Now I'm here, it shows you can never give up. Keep pushing and you never know what chance you're going to get...' A reminder that opportunities can arrive when you least expect themAlex Freeman's quote, “Now I'm here, it shows you can never give up. Keep pushing and you never know what chance you're going to get and ho...
- On This Day in History, June 21: Ferris wheel opens, Okinawa battle ends, Greenland gains self-rule, WNBA launches, US Constitution takes effect, 5th Harry Potter and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 21 saw the opening of the world's first Ferris wheel, the end of Japanese resistance on Okinawa during World W...
- India has to invest in deep tech capabilities, build globally competitive products: Neelkanth MishraSenior economist Neelkanth Mishra urged IIT Gandhinagar graduates to foster a domestic innovation ecosystem and invest in deep tech. He emp...
- FIFA World Cup 1000th match: A look at milestone matches in tournament's historyThe FIFA World Cup is set to witness its 1,000th match, a historic milestone for the tournament. From the inaugural games in 1930 to the th...
- Indian Athletics Awards 2026: Neeraj Chopra clinches 'Best Male Athlete of 2025'; check listNeeraj Chopra has been crowned 'Best Male Athlete of the Year 2025' at the inaugural Indian Athletics Awards. Despite an 8th-place finish a...
- PT Usha, Anju Bobby George among four honoured with Lifetime Achievement AwardLegendary sprinter P.T. Usha was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the inaugural Indian Athletics Awards. She expressed surpri...
- Italian Saying of the Day: "Second is the first of the losers," a life lesson on ambition, excellence and successSaying of the day: The Italian saying "Il secondo è il primo dei perdenti" ("Second is the first of the losers") emphasises ambition, compe...
- India eyes return of Formula 1 by 2030: FMSCI presidentIndia is aiming to host Formula 1 by 2030. The country also plans to bring MotoGP and a World Rally Championship round by 2028. The Federat...
- Trump takes final ride on old Air Force One plane, jet gifted by Qatar to join fleetPresident Donald Trump has taken his last flight aboard the iconic Boeing 747-200B Air Force One. This aircraft served US presidents for 35...
- Manipur CM targets 2028 for Jiribam-Tupul-Imphal railway, highlights Modi's development pushManipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh announced the Jiribam-Tupul-Imphal railway project is targeted for completion by 2028. He hig...
- Who was Jaspal Rana? All about his wife Aarushie Verma, ex Reena Rana, family, children, father, awards and achievementsJaspal Rana's Wife: Renowned Indian shooter and coach Jaspal Rana passed away at 49 after health complications. A former champion, Rana tra...
- Six months on, National Sports Awards still await nodIndia's sporting community faces an unusual delay in the National Sports Awards. The Sports Ministry cites a re-evaluation of Arjuna awarde...
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