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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.As India currently emerges as one of the hottest countries in the world, it’s safe to assume that almost everyone is nursing the desire to dive into a pool at every chance they get. There’s no arguing that rising temperatures can disrupt your fitness routine, but access to a pool also offer a refreshing change from lifting weights in the air-conditioned yet often stifling confines of a gym.A lot of people associate a workout with being slightly out of breath—marked by a high heart rate, sweating, and muscle soreness—all of which signal a decent pump from lifting. These markers can be replicated in a pool workout, sure, but it’s also largely true that very few exercises can replace swimming.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.The key to being good at climbing and bouldering is having a strong core, grip and pulling strength. While these are not the only things necessary in this highly technical activity, they are almost imperative to be able to climb for longer and conquer more difficult levels.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.To my mind, there is one thing the US version of The Office did better than the BBC original, created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. This, I assure you, is a big deal because I worship at the altar of those flawlessly written British episodes.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.When France opens their World Cup campaign on 17 June against Senegal at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey, they will do so as one of the firm favourites to lift the greatest prize in the game. Winners in 2018 and finalists in 2022, France will arrive on US soil brimming, as usual, with some of the finest players on the global stage right now.

India's love for cricket has always been apparent, and the game is now larger than the entire sports industry was just a year ago. Despite real-money gaming companies pulling out of advertising, India’s sports economy crossed the $2 billion mark in 2025, growing at a healthy 13.4% year-on-year to ₹18,864 crore, according to a new report, Sporting Nation: Building a Legacy, released by global media investment company WPP Media.The sports industry, led by cricket, has doubled over the past four years, rising from ₹9,530 crore in 2021.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: Young fans gathered in a sunny sports stadium chanting ‘DJ Bravo! DJ Bravo!’ is not an everyday sight in Goa, a state traditionally obsessed with football.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai: The conference room in New Delhi was unremarkable. No television cameras, no press gallery, no fanfare.

Dear reader, as 2025, a year of global tumult and volatility, rolled by, Mint's reporters and columnists looked around the corner on what is coming in 2026—to help you know what to expect and prepare for it. Tell us what you think at [email protected] was a year of sharp contrasts for Indian sport—marked by on-field success in cricket and marquee hosting ambitions, but also by mounting concerns over valuations, media rights and administrative failures.Cricket dominated on the field and in business as Team India scored crucial international wins, including a maiden victory in the Women’s World Cup this year.For once, India’s sportswomen were in the spotlight for their performance and brand deals.

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A simple market rule-of-thumb has long taken hold. If demand for something vastly exceeds supply, price it—so that those willing to pay or outbid others get the privilege. This may have motivated ticket prices ranging from ₹3,800 to ₹11,800, as reported, for a seat in Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium to catch a glimpse on Saturday of star footballer Lionel Messi.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: On 5 November, United Spirits Ltd (better known as Diageo India) informed the stock exchanges that it was “initiating a strategic review" of its investment in its 100% subsidiary that owns the two Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cricket franchises. The liquor major was considering whether to stay invested in the business of running cricket teams or not.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. It’s the last month of the year and with it comes a cramped work and social calendar, and a regular fitness routine can become the first casualty during a busy December. That means having to skip gym a lot more than usual, but there are ways to make up for it with a solid collection of workout videos to take you through the last few weeks of 2025.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Christmas stockings may contain more surprises than usual this year, as children open presents that can talk back. Toymakers in China have declared 2025 the year of artificial intelligence (AI) and are producing robots and teddies that can teach, play and tell stories.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS may contain more surprises than usual this year, as children open presents that can talk back. Toymakers in China have declared 2025 the year of artificial intelligence (AI) and are producing robots and teddies that can teach, play and tell stories.

Tulane University quarterback, TJ Finley, was arrested in New Orleans on charges of illegally possessing a stolen vehicle valued at more than $25,000. The 23-year-old, whose full name is Tyler Jamal Finley, was booked into jail before being released. As per the media reports, University police responded to a complaint about a truck blocking a driveway. Upon checking the vehicle’s license plate, officers discovered that it was registered as stolen in Atlanta. According to a Fox 8 live report, Finley arrived shortly after to move the truck and informed the police that he had recently purchased it. He is scheduled to appear in court on June 1.

Liverpool fans erupted with excitement this week when Mohamed Salah appeared with club garments and a TV production crew. Fans rapidly speculated about the situation because many believed the team might finally reveal an extended contract for Salah. The current reports show that Liverpool fans were wrong about the situation unfolding.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Thursday said the US was the sole bidder for the 2031 Women's World Cup, while the 2035 tournament will be hosted by the UK. The announcement by Infantino was made during the 49th UEFA Congress in Belgrade, Serbia, The Athletic reported.

Bewakoof, founder and CEO Prabhkiran Singh shared his journey from a modest office in a Mumbai slum to building a brand popular among urban youth. Singh posted on LinkedIn about the challenges he faced, including working in a small space without air conditioning under a tin shed, and the resilience that helped the company grow.

Thomas Tuchel is worried. Tuchel, the new coach of the England men’s national football team, is concerned that his players will be burned out by the time they arrive in North America next summer for the 2026 World Cup. “I am not so concerned about the number of games the players play in total,” Tuchel said. “I am more concerned that they never have a real break of three to four weeks.” Tuchel is not the first to raise the issue. Last year, FIFPro, the international players union, made its feelings known about the demands placed on athletes in the men’s game, echoing concerns expressed by a range of players — including Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham and Rodri — about the lack of breaks from the physical demands of competitive matches. It will be worse for some than others Take Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson. He has been out injured since February but is expected to be available again soon. It is unlikely that he will play every game possible and also that Chelsea and his national team, Senegal, will go the distance in every competition they are in, but if they did, he could theoretically be involved in more than 100 matches from now to the end of the 2026 World Cup.

Novak Djokovic had some company for another Miami Open victory. With Lionel Messi watching, Djokovic cruised into the Miami Open final by routing 14th-seeded Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-3 on Friday at Hard Rock Stadium. The fourth-seeded Djokovic is trying for his seventh Miami Open title in his first appearance in the event since 2019. The 37-year-old Djokovic, who won six times at the tournament's previous venue at Key Biscayne, also is going for his 100th professional title. He has been out of form this year, starting with an injury retirement at the Australian Open in January. Earlier this month, he lost his first match at Indian Wells to Botic van de Zandschulp. Djokovic next plays the winner of Friday night's Taylor Fritz-Jakub Mensik semifinal.

EuroMillions draw on Friday, with the jackpot ticket-holder expected to rake in £202 million (roughly $261 million). This will probably become the biggest ever jackpot prize, going well above the £195 million (or nearly $252 million) bagged by an anonymous UK player in July 2022, Metro reported. Interestingly, £195 million jackpot win came only two months after Joe and Jess Thwaite from Gloucester had on May 10, 2022 managed to win £184,262,899 ($23,84,00,260) with a Lucky Dip ticket from the draw. It was the record-breaking number back then. The UK saw its third biggest lottery win in November last year, when an anonymous ticket-holder managed to scoop a £177 million ($229 million) jackpot in the lucky draw. The top prize at EuroMillions draw got rolled over into Friday's draw after no person was able to get the £182 million (over $235 million) jackpot on Tuesday.