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EXCLUSIVE: How a Historic Silver Ignites India's Asian Games & Olympic Dreams
Indian table tennis is no longer waiting for the future. Bolstered by a landmark medal and a surging generation of talent, the nation is stepping onto the global stage with newfound confidence, clarity, and conviction. A Historic Silver That Signals a New Dawn The catalyst for this shift is the historic silver medal won by the Indian Under-19 boys' team at the ITTF World Youth Championships.
Choking on Dreams? India’s Capital, Delhi, Puts Athletes in the Crosshairs of Smog-laden Air
Delhi’s depleting Air Quality Index (AQI) is no longer just an environmental concern, it has escalated into a full-fledged sporting emergency. While the city’s residents grapple with burning eyes, persistent cough and throat irritation, athletes face a far deeper threat, one that endangers not only their performance but their long-term careers. Athletes training at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi.
EXCLUSIVE | How Hockey Healed Jemimah Rodrigues Before Her Finest Cricketing Hour
As India prepare to take on South Africa in the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup final on Sunday, one name stands out — Jemimah Rodrigues. The 24-year-old from Bandra has become the embodiment of India’s fearless brand of cricket. But behind her radiant smile and wristy drives lies a story forged in disappointment, discipline and quiet resilience. When she was left out of India’s 2022 World Cup squad, it was a crushing moment.
EXCLUSIVE | Uzbekistan’s Cricketing Rise: Lessons, Not Distractions, from South Asia’s Rivalry
What would a young child feel watching two adults fight during a sporting event? Confusion, maybe even disappointment. When the Cricket Federation of Uzbekistan (CFU) joined the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) in August 2025, its officials knew they were stepping into a region where cricket is fuelled by passion and rivalries.
EXCLUSIVE | Sharath Kamal’s Resilience, Glory and Vision for India’s Table Tennis Future
At the Tokyo Olympics, Achanta Sharath Kamal faced the sternest test of his career. Training schedules collapsed, competitions stood cancelled, and the pandemic threatened to derail years of preparation. Yet, amid uncertainty and isolation, India’s most decorated paddler produced some of his finest table tennis, reminding the world why he remains the face of the sport in India. Sharath speaking to Telecom Asia Sport (www.telecomasia.net) said Tokyo was perhaps the toughest outing of my career.
EXCLUSIVE | Tejas Shirse: The New Face Of Indian Hurdling Races To The World Stage
Chennai’s humid evening air crackled with energy at the Inter-State Athletics Meet when 23-year-old Tejas Shirse powered down the track, sailed over the final hurdle and struck gold in the 110m hurdles. The clock read 13.60 seconds. For most athletes, it was a winning time. But for India’s national record-holder, it carried a bittersweet truth — he was still outside the world’s top 40 rankings, the cut-off to qualify for the World Championships in Tokyo, starting tomorrow.
EXCLUSIVE | Indian Women Eye Redemption at Asia Cup with ‘Indian Masala’
The Women’s Asia Cup in Hangzhou, China, offers India a chance to redeem a turbulent season. After the heartbreak of missing Paris 2024 qualification and suffering eight consecutive defeats in the Pro League, the focus now shifts to resilience, strategy, and belief. For head coach Harendra Singh, the continental championship represents not just a reset, but also a pathway to the coveted direct ticket to the 2026 World Cup. Harendra told Telecom Asia Sport (www.telecomasia.net) from Hangzhou.
EXCLUSIVE | Kazakhstan’s Brave Return: Lessons, Resolve, and a Glimpse of Hope at the Asia Cup
At the Bihar Sports University Hockey Stadium, Kazakhstan marked its return to the Asia Cup after 31 long years. The Central Asian side, ranked 81st in the FIH standings, found itself up against Asia’s elite. The task was daunting, the scoreboards harsh, yet the journey brimmed with inspiration and valuable lessons. Harsh Welcome from Japan Kazakhstan’s opening game ended in a 7-0 defeat to Japan. For Coach Olga Urmanova and his players, however, the match meant more than numbers on a screen.
EXCLUSIVE | Player, captain, coach, deputy: How Manabu Yamashita shaped Japan’s hockey dream
When Japan’s field hockey team stood atop the podium at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, it was a moment that changed the nation’s sporting history. For the first time, the Land of the Rising Sun had claimed gold in men’s hockey at the continental showpiece. At the heart of it all was their captain, Manabu Yamashita. A defender with a warrior’s resilience, Yamashita was never the man fans looked to for spectacular goals.
EXCLUSIVE | Legacy, Pride, and a Sixth Crown: South Korea’s Asia Cup Mission
South Korea step into the 2025 Asia Cup in Rajgir wearing the badge of defending champions and the weight of five previous golden triumphs. But head coach Min Taeseok insists expectation is not a burden. Min speaking to Telecom Asia Sport (www.telecomasia.net) said Winning the last Asia Cup gave us a lot of confidence. Of course, being defending champions comes with expectations, but our main focus is preparation and executing our game plan.
EXCLUSIVE | From Atlanta to Los Angeles: A Father’s Olympic Dream Lives On Through His Daughter
Former India hockey star Mohammed Riaz hopes to see daughter Shameena on the Olympic stage in 2028 In 1996, Mohammed Riaz walked into the Olympic Village in Atlanta, eyes wide with wonder. As a member of India’s hockey team, he found himself shoulder to shoulder with the world’s greatest athletes, all united by one dream. It was magical. You see the world’s best walking past you. The pride of wearing the India jersey — it’s unmatched.
EXCLUSIVE | Samurai Spirit Meets Subcontinental Heat: Japan Eye Asia Cup Glory in India
Japan’s men’s hockey team are bracing for a charged and potentially intimidating atmosphere at the Asia Cup later this month — none more so than in their pool-stage showdown against hosts India. From 29 August to 7 September, Rajgir’s state-of-the-art venue will play host to the continent’s finest, with the Samurai determined to turn the home-crowd roar into fuel for their performance.
EXCLUSIVE | Annu Rani Targets Bhubaneswar Glory — With Russian Coach’s Absence Still Fresh in Mind
In the cool evening air of Szczecin, Poland, Annu Rani stepped onto the runway without the one figure she has grown accustomed to relying on — Sergey Makarov, Russia’s Olympic and world medallist. Normally, Makarov would be just metres away, eyes locked on her approach, ready to whisper last-second cues. But this time, he was over 700 kilometres away, barred from entering Poland under national restrictions on Russians. And yet, Annu delivered — and how.
EXCLUSIVE | Decision to Allow Pakistan Hockey Divides India’s Sporting Community
Despite heightened tensions after the June 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 24 Indian lives, the Indian government has granted Pakistan’s hockey teams permission to compete in two major tournaments on Indian soil later this year — the Asia Cup and the FIH Junior World Cup. The move is widely seen as a strategic decision aimed at protecting India’s long-term sporting goals, particularly its bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games.
FIH Postponed Junior World Cup Draw Amid Uncertainty Over Pakistan’s Participation
In a surprising turn of events, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has postponed the official draw for the upcoming FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup, which is set to take place in India from November 28 to December 10. The decision has sparked speculation and concern, particularly surrounding the participation of Pakistan. Although the FIH has officially cited “technical reasons” for the delay, sources close to the matter suggest otherwise.
36th death anniversary of Ayatollah Khomeini commemorated at Kesar Baug Hall, Mumbai
MUMBAI - The 36th death anniversary of Ayatollah Ruhullah Moosavi Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, was solemnly commemorated at Kesar Baug Hall in an event titled Yaad-e-Imam-e-Rahil. The program drew a large gathering of attendees from various walks of life, including prominent scholars, students, community members, and women, for whom special arrangements were made.
Ceremony in Mumbai Commemorates Imam Khomeini Demise Anniversary
The program, titled Yaad-e-Imam-e-Rahil, drew a large gathering of attendees from various walks of life, including prominent scholars, students, community members, and women, for whom special arrangements were made. The program, held with dignity and devotion, was marked by deep reflection on the life and legacy of Imam Khomeini.
EXCLUSIVE | Pakistan’s Asia Cup Hockey Participation in Doubt Amid Visa Revocations
Following the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, India has taken a stern diplomatic step by revoking all visas issued to Pakistani nationals. The decision has cast serious doubt over Pakistan’s participation in the upcoming Men’s Asia Cup hockey tournament, scheduled to be held in Rajgir, Bihar, from 27 August to 7 September.
EXCLUSIVE | Doping A Major Concern As India Rises To Second On The List Of Most Ineligible Athletes
Another reason for being worried about the efforts on the anti-doping front is the increase in the numbers of ineligible athletes in the last two years in the top two offender countries -- Kenya and India. While Kenya and India had 54 and 65 ineligible athletes, respectively, on 31 December 2022, the number has surged to 119 and 108, respectively in the same period in 2024.
Hypocrisy higher, faster and stronger
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) stands at the peak of its hypocrisy, casting a long shadow over the principles it claims to uphold. In a world where the spirit of the Olympics is supposed to transcend politics and unite humanity, the IOC has conveniently turned a blind eye to the genocide in Gaza. Approximately 39,100 Palestinians, mostly women and children, have been killed, and over 90,000 injured, yet the IOC remains silent.
The heat cannot be described, only felt: Hajj pilgrim
MUMBAI: Nine hundred pilgrims from across the world who were in Saudi Arabia on Hajj this year have died from a heat wave; 98 of them are Indians. The Hajj, whose timing is determined by the lunar Islamic calendar, fell again this year during the oven-like Saudi summer. The national meteorological centre reported a high of 51.8 degrees Celsius this week at the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
Grandson of civil servant realises his civil services dream through his brother | India News - Times of India
Mufeed Rizvi TIMESOFINDIA.COMUpdated: Apr 29, 2024, 15:49 IST IST The grandson of a civil service officer in British India, Moonis cleared the exam but did not make it past the interview stage.
India beat Ireland 4-0
The Indian men’s hockey team blanked Ireland 4-0 in its final home game of the FIH Pro League 2023-24 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Sunday. Nilakanta Sharma (14’), Akashdeep Singh (15’), Gurjant Singh (38’) and Jugraj Singh (60’) scored the goals for the hosts in the match. Courtesy the win, the Indian men, with 15 points from eight games, finished their home leg in the third position on the FIH Pro League 2023-24 standings.
India lose shootout to Australia
The Indian men’s hockey team ended Australia’s six-match winning run in the FIH Pro League 2023-24 with a 2-2 draw at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Saturday but the hosts lost the shootout 3-0 and missed out on the bonus point. India captain Harmanpreet Singh (20’) and Amit Rohidas (29’) scored India’s goals while Blake Govers (23’) and Tom Craig (53’) netted for the visitors in regulation time.
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The Wembley Stadium will host English football giants Liverpool and Chelsea as they face each other in the Carabao Cup 2023-24 final on Sunday. The Chelsea vs Liverpool Carabao Cup 2023-24 final starts at 8:30 PM IST in India. The match will be live streamed in India. Liverpool are nine-time Carabao Cup, or EFL Cup, champions. No English club has won the title more. The Blues, too, have five titles to their name.
Indian basketball team loses to Kazakhstan
The Indian men’s basketball team’s campaign at the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers 2025 began with a 63-50 defeat at the hands of hosts Kazakhstan in the Group E match played at the Republican Velodrome Saryarka on Friday. For India, Arvind Kumar Muthu Krishnan was the standout player with 17 points, with eight rebounds, one assist and five steals. Vladimir Ivanov was the top performer for Kazakhstan with six points, along with 11 rebounds and an assist.
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The Indian men’s basketball team will begin its campaign at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers against hosts Kazakhstan on Friday at the Republican Velodrome in Saryarka. Placed in Group E alongside the Islamic Republic of Iran (rank 27), Kazakhstan (rank 68) and Qatar (rank 104), world No. 81 India will be looking to book a place among the 16 teams that qualify for next year’s FIBA Asia Cup in Saudi Arabia.
India men beat Spain in shootout
The Indian men’s hockey team earned the bonus point after claiming an 8-7 shootout win over Spain in the FIH Pro League 2023-24 match at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Monday after both teams were tied at 2-2 in regulation time. Jarmanpreet Singh (1’) and Abhishek (35’) scored the goals for the Indian hockey team while Jose Basterra (3’) and Borja Lacalle (15’) netted for Spain.
India women win vs Uzbekistan
The Indian women beat Uzbekistan while the men stumbled against the Republic of Korea at the World Team Table Tennis Championships 2024 in Busan on Monday. Led by Manika Batra, the women’s team blanked Uzbekistan 3-0 to register their second straight victory in Group 1. On the other hand, the men suffered their second successive defeat in Group 3, losing 3-0 to the hosts. National champion Archana Kamath started the tie for India on a high, beating Rimma Gufranova 3-0 (11-7, 11-3, 11-6).
India women beat USA in shootout
The Indian women’s hockey team beat the USA 2-1 in a shootout after the two teams were deadlocked at 1-1 at regulation time in their FIH Pro League 2023-24 match at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Sunday. As per FIH Pro League rules, a draw earns both teams one point each. However, a shootout follows and the winner earns an extra point or shootout bonus.
India women win vs Hungary
Manika Batra won two of her matches to guide the women’s team to victory. The Indian men will play South Korea while the women face Uzbekistan on Monday. It was a mixed day for India at the World Team Table Tennis Championships 2024 in Busan, the Republic of Korea, on Sunday. The men’s team lost 3-1 to Poland but the women salvaged a thrilling 3-2 victory over Hungary.
India women beat Australia 1-0
The Indian women’s hockey team registered its second victory in the FIH Pro League 2023-24 with a 1-0 win over Australia at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Saturday. Vandana Katariya’s clever deflection off a penalty corner in the 34th minute was enough to give the Indian women, ranked ninth, their first win over three-time Olympic champions Australia, world No. 3, on home soil. Of the seven matches India has played in this tournament, they have managed only two victories.
India men beat Chile 3-0 in opener
Led by four-time Olympian Sharath Kamal, the Indian men’s table tennis team defeated Chile 3-0 in their opening Group 3 encounter at the World Team Table Tennis Championships 2024 held in Busan, the Republic of Korea, on Saturday. While Sharath and Harmeet Desai registered easy victories, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran had to toil a little harder to bag the third rubber.
Indian women in maiden final
The Indian women’s team entered the final of the Badminton Asia Team Championships 2024 after beating Japan 3-2 in the semis in Shah Alam, Malaysia on Saturday. This is the first time in the history of the competition that an Indian team has made the summit clash of the Badminton Asia Team Championships. The men’s team reached the semi-finals in 2016 and 2020 but lost on both occasions to settle for bronze medals.
India vs the USA women's hockey, FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24, match 1 scores and results
After three successive defeats, the Indian hockey team registered its first win in the Women’s FIH Pro League 2023-24 with a 3-1 victory over the USA at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Friday. Vandana Katariya (9’), Deepika (26’), and Salima Tete (56’) scored one goal each for the Indian women’s hockey team while Sanne Caarls (42’) pulled one back for the visitors.
India vs Australia women's hockey, FIH Hockey Pro League 2023-24, match 1 scores and results
The Indian hockey team was handed its third loss on-the-trot in the Women’s FIH Pro League 2023-24, going down 3-0 to Australia at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. Stewart Grace (19’), Tatum Steward (23’) and Kaitlin Nobbs (55’) chipped in one goal each as the Hockeyroos recovered from their shock defeat to the People’s Republic of China to register their second victory. India’s last victory against Australia came at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics where they scored a 1-0 win.
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Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Bhowneesh Mendiratta, Raiza Dhillon and Rajeshwari Kumari will lead a 16-member Indian squad at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup 2024 in Rabat, Morocco. The shooting events will be held from February 6 to 12. So far, only four of India’s 18 shooting quotas for Paris 2024 have come through shotgun shooters.
India vs Netherlands women's hockey, FIH Pro League 2023-24, match 1 scores and result
The Indian hockey team suffered its second successive defeat in the Women’s FIH Pro League 2023-24, this time losing 3-1 to the Netherlands at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. Dutch penalty corner specialist Jansen Yibbi scored twice (3’, 34’) while Van Der Elst Fay chipped in with one (20’) goal. Navneet Kaur scored the only goal for the Indian women’s hockey team in the ninth minute. The two teams last met in April 2022 and the match ended in a 1-1 draw.
India vs Pakistan in World Group I play-off, tennis scores, results
The Indian tennis team confirmed its entry into the Davis Cup 2024 World Group I with a victory over host Pakistan in the play-off tie in Islamabad on Sunday. Going into Day 2 with a 2-0 lead, India’s Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni overcame a late challenge from Aqeel Khan and Muzammil Murtaza in the doubles match to seal the tie at the Pakistan Sports Complex. The Bhambri-Myneni pair outplayed the Pakistani duo in a two-hour encounter to register a 6-2, 7(7)-6(6) victory.
India vs China women's hockey, FIH Pro League 2023-24, match 1 scores and result
The Indian hockey team’s campaign at the Women’s FIH Pro League 2023-24 got off to a disappointing start after losing 2-1 to the People’s Republic of China at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. Goals from Wen Dan (40’) and Bingfeng Gu (52’) ensured China registered their first win against India at the FIH Hockey Pro League. Returning vice captain Vanadana Katariya’s 15th minute goal came only as a consolation for the Indian women’s hockey team.
Davis Cup 2024 tennis: India lead 2-0 vs Pakistan on Day 1
The Indian tennis team got off to a flying start, securing a 2-0 lead in its Davis Cup 2024 World Group I play-off match against Pakistan on the grass courts of the Pakistan Sports Complex in Islamabad on Saturday. On the opening day of the Davis Cup World Group I play-off tie, Ramkumar Ramanathan overcame a stiff challenge from the experienced Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, while Sriram Balaji produced a flawless victory in straight sets against Aqeel Khan.
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The Indian tennis team, on a historic tour to Pakistan, will take on the hosts in the Davis Cup 2024 Group 1 play-off tie on February 3 and 4 at the Pakistan Sports Complex in Islamabad. The five matches of the India vs Pakistan Davis Cup tennis tie will be live streamed in India. India entered the World Group 1 play-offs after beating Morocco 4-1 in the World Group II play-off at the Vijayant Khand Mini Stadium in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, last September.
Mumbai's travel company sets example with influencers, sends them to Umrah for a spiritual connect
While the world is fast moving forward with technology, how could search for spiritual journey lag behind. Sometimes you don’t aim to offer your services just to increase your clientele or followers, it’s just a way to open the door to a spiritual journey, especially when you are young. Mumbai’s Cosmic Tours and a few social media influencers joined hands for this very reason.
Finally, WR-MCA agree to rebuild Churchgate-Wankhede FOBs at the cost of ₹17.40 cr
Mumbai: After almost three years, Western Railway and the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) have agreed to rebuild the two foot over bridges (FOB) that connects Churchgate to Wankhede Stadium at the cost of ₹17.40 crores. While MCA will bear the cost, WR will look after the construction part. According to sources, the decision was taken after a meeting between officials from Western Railway and MCA secretary Ajinkya Naik on Thursday.
Want to Get Rid of Dark Circles and Pigmentation? Try This Beauty Hack by Bhagyashree Original
Home » News » Lifestyle » Want to Get Rid of Dark Circles and Pigmentation? Try This Beauty Hack by Bhagyashree 1-MIN READ Last Updated: October 30, 2022, 13:07 IST Mumbai, India Women often end up trying a series of masks to get rid of the dark patch. Tired of dark circles and pigmentation? The skin layer under the eyes is said to be one of the thinnest and the most delicate skin in the human body.
Janhvi Kapoor Says Varun Dhawan ‘Preserved A Sense of Innocence’ As He Completes 10 Years in Bollywood
Ten years ago, Varun Dhawan made his blockbuster debut along with other debutants like Siddharth Malhotra and Alia Bhatt for Karan Johar’s college drama Student Of The Year. Later, the actor went on to feature in films like Badlapur, October, Main Tera Hero, Coolie No 1 and Kalank to name a few. To mark this occasion, his co-star from his upcoming film Bawaal Janhvi Kapoor has expressed her adulation by sharing some of his best virtues.
Kapil Sharma Says if His Indie Film Zwigato Doesn't Work, He Will Not Lose Anything
Last Updated: October 08, 2022, 11:29 IST Mumbai, India Kapil Sharma emphasised that since Zwigato is an indie film and not a commercial one, even if it doesn't do well, he wouldn't be at any loss. Kapil Sharma became a household name when he first premiered his comedy talk show on television. His rise to prominence made him one of the most talked about celebs in the country.
Why focus on Virat Kohli when Rohit Sharma has had an equally bad IPL?
When it boils down to performances in the 2022 TATA Indian Premier League (IPL), the two big guns of Indian cricket — Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma — would want to keep their score card under wraps. The former captain and the current one have had forgettable outings in the league stage of the IPL which was played across Maharashtra this season.
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