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Novak Djokovic suffered a stunning first-round defeat at the US Open 2026 to Mariano Navone, revealing his body collapsed due to physical struggles during the match

Shailene Woodley has opened up about filming three scenes as Mary Jane Watson for The Amazing Spider-Man 2 before learning nearly a year later that her role had been cut. The actor said Mary Jane was her dream character, while recalling that she was told the filmmakers wanted to wait

Jackie Shroff and Anupam Kher turned a simple Mumbai drive into a nostalgic reunion when Shroff recently drove his longtime friend to Actor Prepares. Kher revealed it had been nearly 30 years since Shroff last gave him a lift, while celebrating his friends effortless swag

Mirzapur The Movie has received an A certificate from the CBFC after several changes. Cuss words were muted, abuses and a caste reference were modified, while intimate scenes were reduced by 50 percent. No violent or gory scenes were cut

Randy Quaid has slammed Anne Hathaways casting in the Days of Thunder sequel, calling her a horrible choice and saying Nicole Kidman should return. He also made controversial comments about Hathaways appearance and pregnancy

Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue, and Jofra Archer delivered stellar spells at Lord's as England clinched a 194-run win over Pakistan to take an unassailable 2-0 series lead

Manisha Koirala broke down while speaking about Nepals devastating floods at a solidarity event. She became emotional while recalling the destruction and urged India, China and the international community to join hands and support Nepal

Ruhaanika Dhawan recalled a terrifying dog stunt on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, revealing that the animals showed no mercy during the challenge. The actor said the experience became so intense that she remembers blacking out while trying to complete the stunt

Real Madrid and Malaga held a minute's silence at the Santiago Bernabeu for victims of catastrophic flooding across Nepal and Tibet as death tolls rise

Lisa Kudrow, best known as Phoebe Buffay from Friends, says she refuses to sing the sitcoms iconic Smelly Cat song when fans ask. However, she has no regrets about the show and fondly recalls the genuine friendship and mutual respect among its cast

Manasi Parekh has returned to Mumbai after a challenging Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage was disrupted by landslides and floods in Tibet and Nepal. Recalling being stranded and walking through a landslide, the actor said reaching home felt like winning a war

Ruhanika Dhawan recalled a terrifying dog stunt on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, revealing that the animals showed no mercy during the challenge. The actor said the experience became so intense that she remembers blacking out while trying to complete the stunt

Mirzapur The Movie has received an A certificate from the CBFC after several changes. Cuss words were muted, abuses and a caste reference were modified, while intimate scenes were reduced by 50 percent. No violent or gory scenes were cut

Shah Rukh Khan once revealed why he stayed away from Kashmir for several years despite his deep connection with the Valley. The actor recalled personal reasons behind the long gap and later returned to the picturesque location for film shoots

Parineeti Chopras son Neer celebrated his first Raksha Bandhan as his sister Malti Marie, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas daughter, tied him his first Rakhi. The adorable sibling moment was shared with fans, marking a special family milestone

Arshad Warsi recalled Jaya Bachchans advice to him and Maria Goretti before their marriage. She warned them that marrying an actor can be difficult, as the profession often puts couples in unusual situations that require trust and understanding

Yashs mother Pushpa Arunkumar defended his success after Allu Aravinds Who was Yash before KGF? remark resurfaced. She highlighted his five back-to-back hits before KGF and said he built his position through years of hard work in Kannada cinema

Rajiv Kumars mystery role in Nitesh Tiwaris Ramayana has reportedly been revealed. The actor is said to play Raja Janak, Sitas father. While the makers are yet to confirm the casting, the reported reveal has sparked curiosity among fans

The Great Khali was involved in a minor accident at a toll plaza in Panipat, Haryana. After visuals went viral, the former WWE star reassured fans that he was unharmed, saying he initially avoided discussing the incident because he didnt want attention

The current stock stands lower than in the same period last year, when the reservoirs contained 13,93,408 million litres (96.27 per cent). Also, the lake levels remained lower than in 2024, when the lakes had 13,97,342 million litres, accounting for 96.54 per cent of the total live storage

A high tide of 4.36 metres is expected at 1:33 pm on August 31. The next high tide, measuring 4.26 metres, is forecast at 2:09 am on September 1

Rajkumar Santoshi has rejected Shabana Azmis theory that audiences struggled to accept Sunny Deol as a Muslim in Batwara 1947. Citing Amitabh Bachchans Coolie, Santoshi questioned whether viewers have become less tolerant, stressing cinema should focus on the filmmakers intent

US President Donald Trump launched a fresh attack on Canada over trade, calling it one of the worst abusers and saying he does not want Canadian cars or parts. He also urged Canadian companies to move their operations to the US to avoid tariffs

Amitabh Bachchan left the KBC audience in splits as he hilariously decoded Gen Z slang. The megastar took terms like rocking and killing it literally, joking about the strange expressions used by younger generations and his confusion over them.

Tina Ahuja shared glimpses of her Raksha Bandhan celebrations with brothers Yashvardhan Ahuja and Krushna Abhishek. Her mother Sunita Ahuja and cousin Arti Singh also joined the family festivities as the family marked the occasion together

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said India became a Vishwaguru through selfless service to humanity rather than by becoming a superpower. Speaking in Toronto, he highlighted Indias tradition of offering refuge, respecting diversity and embracing the philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

Bandra residents have sought BMC action against a road contractor allegedly occupying a garden-reserved plot on Sherly Rajan Road, saying the open space meant for community recreation has been used to store construction material since January

A major flash flood at the Grand Canyon forced the evacuation of more than 60 people from Phantom Ranch and Bright Angel Campground. Footbridges were destroyed and debris swept into the Colorado River, while more than 20 people may be unaccounted for

Interestingly, some other legends from the larger sporting world such as three-time Olympic medal-winning skier Lindsey Vonn were also there to witness the event

At Roger Federers Hall of Fame induction, his wife shares hilarious tale of how Andy Roddick once said that he couldnt believe he lost in Cincinnati Masters final to a guy who trained for it with his girlfriend

Tens of thousands of Norwegians attended memorial services across the country for late King Harald V, who died aged 89. His funeral is scheduled for September 9, while his son Haakon VIII has assumed the throne

One social media user said: Damn, your husband is mighty fine, while another called him stunning.

Manisha Koirala urged the international community and neighbouring nations to support Nepal after devastating flash floods. At a solidarity event, she called for increased tourism, saying the country needs visitors and should not be defined by disasters

Brazil international Casemiro, who joined Miami after the World Cup, bagged his first goal for the champions with a 20th minute header at the Nu Stadium

Rajat Dalal sparked controversy after a video showed him ramming his Thar into a car blocking his way in a parking area. He claimed he waited 4550 minutes for the owner to arrive, but drove into the vehicle after finding no contact number

The match also marked goalkeeper Emiliano Martinezs debut for the Blues, just hours after his transfer from Aston Villa was announced

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev planted a sapling at the Presidential Palace in Tashkent, combining Indias Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative with Uzbekistans Yashil Makon programme to promote a greener and more sustainable future

After resumption, SSE BFC found the decisive move in the 50th minute, when skipper Ishaan Ghosh rose to the occasion, scoring the winner with a powerful header.

Meanwhile, Spains wait for a maiden trophy continues theyve finished runners-up thrice.

Last year's winner Marquez trails his Spanish compatriot by just 19 points, knocking Italian Bezzecchi down to third, 24 points behind Martin

Rinku Singh (60 off 88), and opener-cum-wicketkeeper Aryan Juyal (46) were the top-scorers for Central Zone

Karnataka CID officials have detained IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar in connection with alleged irregularities in the KPSC recruitment examination for veterinary officers. He was questioned after appearing before investigators in response to a notice

Parsee Gym offie Khan bags 12-wicket match haul in outright win over National CC as spinners dominate Kanga League

Mumbai-based mountaineer Shivani Mehrotra, 43, celebrated Independence Day by unfurling the Tricolour atop Mount Elbrus in Russia. A mother of an 18-year-old, she continues to pursue mountaineering alongside family responsibilities

Alcaraz, this years Australian Open champion, missed both tournaments with a right wrist injury that the Spaniard says is fully healed

The World No. 21 Italian overcame a second set setback to win 6-3, 3-6, 6-4.

Wrist injuries are not easy to come out of and it will be interesting to see how Alcaraz will come back from his injury break.

As the US Open began on Sunday with no Indian in the singles draw, tennis ace Sania Mirza tells mid-day that developing Grand Slam-level talent is a 15-year project, requiring more commitment and sacrifice from players and their parents

India has sent 68.5 tonnes of relief materials to flood-hit Nepal along with technical teams, forensic experts and equipment to support search and rescue operations

India and Uzbekistan have elevated their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and set a target of $5 billion in annual bilateral trade by 2030. The countries also agreed on a framework for long-term uranium supplies to India