Author: Arijit Bose

IIFA Connex Edition 3 Dives Into Music’s Changing Landscape, Andre Timmins Opens Up on Vision for the Platform

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: IIFA Connex Edition 3 brought together some of the biggest names in music and entertainment for a candid conversation on how the industry is being reshaped. Built around the theme “The New Rules of Music – Artists, Algorithms & Audiences: Who Really Decides What Becomes a Hit Today?”, the session dug into the growing role of technology, AI, algorithms, and digital audiences in shaping what makes a hit — and how artists are adapting to it all. Timmins on the Idea Behind Connex One of the highlights of the…

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‘Mister, Miss & Mrs Lucknow’ Pageant Held in Grand Style

Arijit Bose

Aditya Nishad, Unnati Singh, and Nisha Chandra Crowned Winners Lucknow: The city of Lucknow played host to the prestigious Mister, Miss & Mrs Lucknow pageant, where contestants impressed audiences and judges alike with their talent, confidence, and stage presence. Aditya Nishad was crowned Mister Lucknow, Unnati Singh took home the Miss Lucknow title, and Nisha Chandra was named Mrs Lucknow. Category Results In the Mister Lucknow category, Aditya Nishad emerged as the winner, with Tejas Pathak finishing as first runner-up and Mohammad Shaham Khan as second runner-up. In the Miss…

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Treesa-Gayatri Create History, Guarantee India a Medal at World Championships

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India’s badminton pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, ranked 39th in the world, have secured the country a medal at the BWF World Championships 2026. The duo beat China’s fourth-seeded pair Jia Yifan and Zhang Shu Xian in the women’s doubles quarter-final at Indira Gandhi Arena in New Delhi, guaranteeing India at least a bronze — and making history in the process. A Stunning Comeback After Losing the First Game The Indian pair didn’t get off to the best start, dropping the opening game 16-21. But they fought…

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Asian Games Set to Feature Talent Even Younger Than Vaibhav Suryavanshi — One Athlete Is Just 13

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The 2026 Asian Games will be held in Aichi (Nagoya), Japan, from September 19 to October 4, bringing together roughly 15,000 athletes and officials for the continent’s biggest sporting spectacle. While India’s 15-year-old cricketing sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi has already captured the world’s attention with his batting, an even younger star is set to compete — Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi, who is only 13 years old (she turns 14 in October). Despite her age, Yu Zidi has already made a name for herself in the pool. Last year, she…

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Jemimah Rodrigues: World Cup Glory Has Only Sharpened India’s Appetite for More

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New Delhi: India batter Jemimah Rodrigues says last year’s historic Women’s Cricket World Cup win hasn’t left the team satisfied — if anything, it’s made them hungrier. With the first-ever Women’s Champions Trophy on the horizon, Rodrigues believes the squad now understands exactly what it takes to go all the way, and they’re eager to do it again. Winning Has Changed How the Team Thinks India’s maiden World Cup title, clinched on home turf last year, was a watershed moment for the sport in the country. Beyond the trophy itself,…

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Omar Artan Becomes First Non-European Referee to Take Charge of a UEFA Super Cup

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Mumbai: Omar Artan wrote himself into European football history this week, becoming the first non-European referee ever to officiate the UEFA Super Cup — a landmark moment for African match officials on the continent’s biggest club stage. A Historic Nod for a Somali Official The appointment came through a joint decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and UEFA, who selected Artan to take charge of the 2026 Super Cup. It capped off a rise that had already made him one of the most respected referees in African football.…

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Mohun Bagan Survive Marathon Shootout to Down Jamshedpur, Reach Durand Cup Last Four

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Kolkata: It took 90 minutes of football and 17 penalty kicks to separate these two sides — and in the end, Mohun Bagan Super Giant just about had the nerve to outlast Jamshedpur FC 9-8 on penalties, booking their spot in the Durand Cup semi-finals after a 1-1 draw at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Monday. A Fast Start Mohun Bagan wasted no time. Inside two minutes, a loose pass from Pronay Halder fell awkwardly, and Sahal Abdul Samad pounced — driving into the box and slotting home low…

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Yash Opens Up About His Changing Perspective Ahead of ‘Toxic’ Release

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Mumbai: Actor Yash has opened up about how his outlook on life and cinema has evolved over the years, saying that change is an intrinsic part of being human. During a promotional interaction for his upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, Yash spoke candidly about his earlier statements and how his perspectives have changed with time. In a conversation with journalist Rajat Sharma on Aap Ki Adalat, the actor acknowledged that his thinking has undergone a complete transformation over the years. “People change. If someone says they haven’t…

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India, Nepal Begin 14th Joint Working Group Meeting on Border Management in Dehradun

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Dehradun: India and Nepal have begun their 14th Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on border management in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, with discussions focused on strengthening border security and infrastructure along the two countries’ shared frontier. The two-day high-level meeting, being held on August 20 and 21, brings senior officials from both countries together to review key issues concerning border management and explore measures to improve coordination between the neighbouring nations. The Indian delegation is being led by Paushumi Basu, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, while the Nepalese delegation…

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India Face Must-Win Tests Against Netherlands and Argentina for Men’s Hockey World Cup Semi-Final Berth

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Amstelveen, Netherlands: India’s hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup will hinge on two crucial second-stage matches against hosts the Netherlands and Argentina. Led by captain and drag-flick specialist Harmanpreet Singh, India will need victories in both games to keep its campaign on course for a place in the last four. The Netherlands, meanwhile, enter the second stage in strong form after winning all three of their pool matches. The three-time world champions will also have home support behind them when they take on India…

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