From the electrifying victory of the Indian cricket team in the recent T20 series to the rising star power of young badminton sensations, India's sporting landscape is ablaze with action! This week alone saw record-breaking performances in the Pro Kabaddi League, showcasing the nation's unwavering passion for indigenous sports. The upcoming Asian Games are generating immense anticipation, with athletes across disciplines sharpening their skills and aiming for glory on the international stage. We delve into the crucial role of sports sponsorships in nurturing talent and boosting India's sporting infrastructure. Furthermore, debates rage on about the future of cricket's dominance in India's sporting ecosystem, with other sports like hockey and football vying for increased attention and investment. Stay updated on all the latest scores, match analyses, and exclusive interviews with your favorite athletes. Explore the dynamic world of Indian sports—from the bustling stadiums to the quiet dedication of rising stars—right here. Discover the stories that shape the nation’s sporting spirit and witness the unfolding drama of the sporting year.
New Delhi: Ricky Hatton was never supposed to beat Kostya Tszyu - the Russian-Australian had reigned for over a decade. When the Manchester fighter challenged him for IBF and The Ring junior welterweight titles in 2005, few gave him hope. But Hatton overwhelmed him, forcing the champion to seize the belts. That night elevated Hatton's status from local hero to global star and reignited Britain's interest in boxing. But what set Hatton apart was more than his record - 45 wins in 48 bouts, multiple titles at light welterweight and one in welterweight - it was the way he fought and the way he lived. He was an aggressive, entertaining pressure fighter in the ring and that's enough for fans to get behind a fighter. But even outside it, he was a working-class lad who liked a pint, football and a laugh, making him really relatable. Fans saw themselves in him and they followed him in thousands, across continents to Sin City. No British fighter since, be it Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury or Amir Khan, has farmed the same aura as Hatton did. After unifying belts in the light-welterweight division, Hatton stepped up to 147 pounds to beat Luis Collazo for the WBA crown. But like his intense rise, his unravelling was so too. In hindsight, in a career spanning fifteen years, his biggest nights came in defeats. First to Floyd Mayweather, then Manny Pacquiao. Those losses stripped his unbeaten aura and left him questioning his place in the sport. Away from the ring, darker battles emerged. Hatton spoke openly about depression, drink and drugs about panic attacks that left him weeping in pubs before a drink was even poured. "We all laughed at Ricky Fatton," he once said of his notorious weight ballooning, "but life kicked my arse with a vengeance." With depression comes self-criticism enough to knock you out if the illness doesn't do that itself. He continued to grapple with his identity that was once defined by what an incredible fighter he was to how he was a wreck. That did a number on his mental health more than anything. He attempted an ill-advised comeback in 2012 against Ukraine's Vyacheslav Senchenko, but the old magic was gone and so was his health and fitness. Still, Hatton never really left boxing. He became a trainer and manager, guiding younger fighters while remaining one of the sport's most approachable figures. In 2022, he returned for an exhibition with rival turned friend Marco Antonio Barrera that gave him something to hold on to. Even in his mid-40s, the itch never left. Just days before his death, Hatton posted photos of himself preparing for another exhibition in Dubai. It aligned with a man who, through triumph and turmoil, wanted to fight. In the ring and off it. Ricky Hatton's career was full of great nights. He made ordinary fans feel extraordinary and eventually, reminded them that even the toughest can break. Through it all, the chant that his fans sang on the night against Tszyu remained true - 'There's only one Ricky Hatton.'
Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 27 (PTI) Zumba dance, a high-energy fitness programme introduced in schools in Kerala by the General Education Department as part of its anti-drug campaign, is facing opposition from certain Muslim groups who argue that it goes against moral values. The programme was introduced in schools following a directive from Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who stated that the dance -- which combines dance and aerobic movements performed to lively music -- would help reduce stress among schoolchildren and, in turn, counter the menace of drug abuse among young people. From this ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 19 (PTI) Olympian Jaslal Pradhan will challenge Ajay Singh, who is seeking a third straight term, for the president's post in the much-delayed Boxing Federation of India elections, scheduled for Thursday. According to the final list, Singh, representing the Uttarakhand state unit, will be up against Sikkim Amateur Boxing Association chief Pradhan, who competed at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics in the light welterweight category, after the Returning Officer Justice (retd) Rajesh Tandon rejected the candidature of former BFI vice president Rajesh Bhandari for "violating the provis ...Read More >
PNN Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 14: As part of its CSR initiative, CitiusTech, a global leader in healthcare technology, has launched a program to make quality healthcare accessible to underserved urban communities across 12 slums in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The initiative is supported by DocOnline contributing medical expertise and healthcare services as the knowledge partner, and NGO SEED. The initiative focuses on capacity building, digital healthcare integration, and community empowerment--bridging healthcare gaps through affordable, high-quality services. At the heart of th ...Read More >
T'puram/Kozhikode: Education minister V Sivankutty said no one should dictate terms on what should be done in public schools. If anyone has any issues, they should discuss them with the govt. He stated that he would not accept any threat or warning from anyone regarding the Zumba row."There is an elected govt to decide on academic and non-academic matters in govt schools," Sivankutty told reporters in the capital.The govt is ready to have a discussion on the steps taken, but on issues commonly kn ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Two persons, including a restaurant owner, were caught by anti-drug enforcement wing EAGLE at Kompally on Monday night. The restaurant owner was placed under arrest after a search of his vehicle yielded the possession of cocaine and other narcotic substances. Police said he was both a consumer and supplier, abusing drugs at prominent pubs in the city, and supplying the contraband to fitness enthusiasts, IT professionals and doctors among other high-profile clients.EAGLE officials said that Surya Annamaneni, a BTech-MBA graduate, was sourcing the drug from several peddlers, both Indi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Monday moved a notice under Rule 267, demanding suspension of business in the upper house of Parliament to discuss the alleged discrepancies in conduct of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Selection Post Phase-13 exam, which has led to damaging of the public trust in the government organisation, seeking an independent and impartial review of the examination process. In this examination conducted for various government posts, widespread technical failures such as software cache, errors in biometric verification and ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (VOICE) Fitness startup Curefit's consolidated loss has increased by 42 per cent to Rs 888.5 crore in FY24 from Rs 625.5 crore in FY23. The company's EBITDA loss surged by 123.4 per cent to Rs 587.97 crore in FY24 from Rs 263.2 crore in FY23. The reason for the increase in the company's loss in the last financial year is the high cash burn. Curefit's advertising and promotion expenditure has increased by 40.67 per cent year-on-year (YoY) basis to Rs 188.5 crore in FY24 from Rs 134 crore in FY23. At the same time, the company's expenditure on legal and professional services ...Read More >
New Delhi: Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, currently riding high on the success of his latest film Sitaare Zameen Par, hosted a special screening of the movie at Rashtrapati Bhavan for President Droupadi Murmu. The event marked a significant moment in the film's journey, highlighting both its critical acclaim and social resonance. In a candid conversation with Filmfare, Khan delved into deeply personal territory, opening up about his family's battle with mental health, particularly his daughter Ira Khan's struggle with depression. "You feel far more for your children than you ever could for your ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a heartbreaking moment for TV fans, Shefali Jariwala, famous for the hit song Kaanta Laga and a popular contestant from Bigg Boss 13, passed away on June 27 due to a suspected cardiac arrest. She was only 42 years old. Her sudden death has sparked fresh talk of a so-called "Bigg Boss curse" -- a growing list of young contestants who've died unexpectedly. Here's a list of 8 former contestants who tragically passed away under the age of 45: Died of suspected cardiac arrest in 2025. Known for her performance in Kaanta Laga and appearance in Bigg Boss 13. Bigg Boss 13 winner. Passed ...Read More >
KOLKATA: A 63-year-old Bansdroni resident, who had crossed over to Bengal from Bangladesh in 1972 with his parents, was found hanging at his home on Sunday morning, prompting his family to allege that "extreme anxiety" over NRC and SIR had prompted him to kill himself.Locals claimed that Dilip Kumar Saha's anxiety increased after his youngest son came to Kolkata from Bangladesh recently. Lalbazar, however, denied any recent cross-border migration of Saha's family members. A suicide note was recovered, in which Saha blamed no one for his death. He worked as a Group D employee at a private schoo ...Read More >
Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan has never shied away from speaking openly about mental health. She is the founder of Agatsu, a not-for-profit company dedicated to mental health awareness and support. In her latest post, Ira Khan has shared an update, revealing that she is no longer in therapy. She revealed that after eight years of psychoanalysis, with sessions three times a week, she has now 'graduated' therapy. While she is still on medication, she explained that her therapist felt that she is r ...Read More >
Nashik: Fresh information emerging in the case of self-styled godman Ashok Kharat suggests that his operations were not limited to Nashik alone. Investigating agencies have now found evidence indicating that he had also woven an extensive network through a hawala racket. For this purpose, a luxurious five-star hotel in Mumbai was allegedly being used. Shockingly, a special suite costing ₹25,000 per day had reportedly been booked in Kharat's name for all 365 days of the year. This new revelation has raised the possibility of international links in the case. It is suspected that transactions a ...Read More >
New Delhi/Kolkata: An unruly passenger hit a co-traveller who had a panic attack on an IndiGo Mumbai-Kolkata flight Friday. The assaulter was handed over to security agencies by the airline, which is now going to initiate action under the unruly flyer rules that could see him being put on the no-fly list for some time.The victim suffered a panic attack when the aircraft was taxiing in Mumbai. He started sobbing and walking along the aisle, requesting to be allowed to alight from the plane. Videos of the assault, which were widely circulated on social media, showed a passenger slapping this per ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: As Odisha joins the rest of the world in observing World Health Day (Tuesday), the occasion serves as a timely reminder that health is far more than the absence of disease -- it encompasses complete physical, mental and social well-being. This year's theme by the World Health Organization, "Together for Health, Stand with Science," holds particular relevance amid rising health and mental health challenges in the state as well as across India. A specialist in urology and kidney transplant Manas Ranjan Pradhan said modern lifestyles and unhealthy habits are driving the rise in life ...Read More >
New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Monday moved a notice under Rule 267, demanding suspension of business in the upper house of Parliament to discuss the alleged discrepancies in conduct of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Selection Post Phase-13 exam, which has led to "damaging of the public trust" in the government organisation, seeking an independent and impartial review of the examination process. "In this examination conducted for various government posts, widespread technical failures such as software cache, errors in biometric verification and sudden cancellation o ...Read More >
New Delhi: Baek Se-hee, the acclaimed South Korean author behind the bestselling memoir I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki, has died at the age of 35, according to a report by the BBC. Her death has left fans and readers across the globe mourning the loss of a powerful voice in mental health literature. Baek rose to prominence with her 2018 memoir, a deeply personal account structured around therapy sessions with her psychiatrist. The book resonated with a wide audience for its raw, relatable exploration of depression and anxiety. Originally published in Korean, it gained internationa ...Read More >
Ricki Lake recently reflected on her late ex-husband Christian Evans' battle with mental health, his tragic death, and the lasting impact on her life. Ricki Lake has opened up about her late ex-husband Christian Evans' death and how his struggles with mental health severely impacted her life. At End Well's annual symposium on November 22, Lake recalled trying to "save" Evans, who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, from his "psychotic breaks" before he took his own life in 2017. The former talk show host claimed that she knew Evans was in a lot of pain due to depression even though she "di ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 27 (PTI) Zumba dance, a high-energy fitness programme introduced in schools in Kerala by the General Education Department as part of its anti-drug campaign, is facing opposition from certain Muslim groups who argue that it goes against moral values. The programme was introduced in schools following a directive from Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who stated that the dance -- which combines dance and aerobic movements performed to lively music -- would help reduce stress among schoolchildren and, in turn, counter the menace of drug abuse among young people. Also Read ...Read More >
The India Sporting Goods Fair is set to boost the nation's sports manufacturing sector, showcasing diverse athletic gear and equipment while highlighting government initiatives to propel India into a global manufacturing hub. Key PointsThe 4th India Sporting Goods Fair (ISGF) will showcase a wide range of athletic gear and sports equipment from 75 exhibitors.The Indian government has allocated Rs 500 crore to promote sports goods manufacturing, aiming to boost exports.India aims to increase its ...Read More >
* A 12% higher depression risk occurs among older adults with unemployed adult children * The impact is stronger when children provide crucial economic and social support to parents * Unemployment of first-born sons affects parental depression risk more than first-born daughters Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: A new analysis of data collected as part of India's longitudinal survey of older adults reveals a 12 per cent higher risk of depression when adu ...Read More >
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], July 14: Sugar.fit is proud to announce that four pioneering research abstracts were accepted for poster presentation at the American Diabetes Association's® 85th Scientific Sessions, held in Chicago. Also Read | 'Bade Achhe Lagte Hain' Season 4 Twist: Harshad Chopda's Rishabh To Break Hearts? Shivangi Joshi's Bhagyashree Faces Shocking Betrayal in Latest Promo (Watch Video). Dr. Chhavi Mehra, Chief Medical Officer at Sugar.fit, said, "Sugar.fit's research is driving personalized diabetes management, and we're excited to share our findings with the global commu ...Read More >
A 22-year-old NEET aspirant in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur city shot himself dead inside his residence. Sanskar Singh's family has said that he was under extreme stress and depression due to exam pressure. The incident took place on September 27. Sanskar was alone in his room when family members heard a gunshot. He was already dead by the time they found him. The police have said that reasons for the suicide will be clear only after the post-mortem report is available. Preliminary information has ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness, reacted to cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues' recent revelation about battling anxiety. The 'Om Shanti Om' actress, known for openly sharing her own struggles with depression in the past, praised Jemimah for her honesty and courage in speaking up, highlighting the importance of conversations around mental well-being in sports and beyond. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Deepika Padukone reshared a video of cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues, in which the athlete opened up about her struggl ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31: Seventy five exhibitors from all over the country will showcase athletic gear, equipment, and apparel for diverse disciplines in the 4th India Sporting Goods Fair (ISGF) amid the government push to position the country as a global hub of sports goods manufacturing. ISGF, organised by the Sports Goods and Toys Export Promotion Council, was inaugurated on Tuesday and will wind up on April 2 at Yashobhoomi in Dwarka. The government, for the first time, has allocated Rs 500 crore for the promotion of sports goods manufacturing in its annual budget presented earlier this year. ...Read More >
The accused, a married woman with children of her own, taught English to the Class 11 student at the Mumbai school. A 40-year-old teacher from a prominent Mumbai school has been arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old student over the course of a year, police said. The accused, a married woman with children of her own, taught English to the Class 11 student. According to a HT report, the alleged abuse began after ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu, graced the fifth convocation ceremony of AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, at Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on Monday, according to a President Secretariat statement. Speaking on the occasion, the President was pleased to note that AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, has grown significantly over the last 12 years. She said that, whether it be patient care, medical research, or social welfare activities, this Institute has earned many accolades and has won the hearts of the people of Odisha and neighbouring states, such as West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and others. ...Read More >
Investigations into the Air India plane crash are looking into the pilots' medical records as it's claimed one of them had depression and mental health issues. Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, an experienced pilot with more than 8,200 hours in the cockpit, was piloting the Boeing 787 Dreamliner when it plummeted into a residential area, called Meghani Nagar, killing 241 people on board and claiming 19 more lives of those on the ground. Seconds after taking off on June 12, two fuel switches in the cock ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday backed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for calling out the Delhi police for allegedly referring to Bengali as a Bangladeshi language, labelling it a "direct insult to the very language in which the National Anthem is composed." Stalin said such remarks were not "inadvertent errors" but a reflection of a regime that undermines India's linguistic diversity. "The Delhi Police, under the Union Home Ministry, has described Bengali as a 'Bangladeshi language.' This is a direct insult to the very language in which our National Anthem ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 14 (PTI) When Jaismine Lamboria missed a medal by a whisker at the 2022 World Championship, she was crushed. "I need to be more aggressive," the then 21-year-old had admitted to PTI, her voice heavy with regret. It was a lesson that would come back to her in painful ways. The following year, she stumbled again, falling at the quarterfinal stage of both the World Championships and the Asian Games. Each defeat added to the agony but Jaismine treated them as learnings. The Asian Games loss was especially hard. After dominating the opening round, Jaismine suddenly unravelled, wh ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: An hour after allegedly murdering his 55-year-old wife, a 62-year-old retired accountant surrendered before the police on the outskirts of the city on Wednesday. Accused Debaraj Sarangi retired two years ago as a senior accountant in Accountant General's office. He is reportedly suffering from depression. The incident took place in Swastik Nagar, located in Kuha panchayat under Airfield police limits. Police said Debaraj strangulated his wife Priyambada and then slit her throat using a kitchen knife. A few minutes after committing the crime, Debaraj surrendered before the police ...Read More >