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World Cup medal winning archer Deepika Kumari has vowed not to quit unless she ends up on podium which she feels could be Los Angeles in four years' time.For Deepika, it has always been a case of not being able to display enough temperament in pressure situation at the grandest stage. «Obviously, I want to play more in the future and will continue my game,» Deepika told PTI in an exclusive interaction at the India House here. «I really want to win an Olympic medal, and I won't quit until I achieve that. I'll train harder and come back strongly,» added Deepika, who has won every international medal except for an Olympic yellow metal.

Vinesh Phogat will have to shake off a tumultuous build-up to the Paris Games when she takes mat, aiming for an elusive Olympic medal, while five of her colleagues will also strive to write their own success stories at the biggest stage when the wrestling event begins here Monday. Vinesh is easily India's most accomplished woman wrestler, with two World Championships, three CWG and eight Asian Championships medals adorning her cabinet, but her previous two Olympic campaigns have ended in heartbreaks. She had returned from Rio (2016) with just a broken leg, but from Tokyo (2021), she came back with her soul scarred after a crushing defeat 'by fall' in the quarterfinals. She was accused of misconduct and suspended by the WFI for several alleged transgressions. She claimed to have endured bouts of depression, and she was not sure of returning to the mat but she did. Not only she returned but also waged a battle outside the mat when she accused the WFI chief of sexual misconduct.

As the unseeded Sen faces World N0. 2, he has hopes of 1.4 billion Indians, who are anticipating a medal from him in this edition of the Games. The 22-year-old shuttler has become the sole hope after the exits of prominent players like Satwik-Chirag and PV Sindhu. Sen and Axelsen have a shared history, as the Indian trained with the former World No. 1 in Dubai after being dropped from the Thomas Cup team.

Euro Cup ended simultaneously this year and the world awaits the Finalissima for this year, which will see the winners of both these iconic championships, go head-to-head against each other. Meanwhile, there are also multiple speculations around the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, with some of the world's leading analysts, stars and veterans lending their opinion on who could be the winner of this coveted title this time around.

shooting contingent's biggest-ever medal haul at the Olympics here, after drawing a blank in the previous two editions in Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo, definitely calls for celebration but the fraternity is treading cautiously with an eye already on the 2028 Los Angeles Games. All of India's medal at the Paris Olympics have come via shooting thus far and there is a slight possibility of increasing the medal count to four by the time the competition ends on Monday. The squad has also overcome the mental barrier that prevented Manu Bhaker and Co from excelling on the biggest stage. The highlight of the campaign has been Manu's two medals, the second one shared with Sarabjot Singh in the 10m pistol mixed team.

Enola Holmes 3 is officially happening, with production set to begin in early 2025. The third installment in the successful franchise, based on the Nancy Springer novels, promises to bring back the beloved characters and introduce new mysteries. Here’s what we know about the upcoming film so far.

In a bid to locate people still believed to be trapped beneath the debris in landslide-ravaged villages, deep search radars will be deployed in the affected areas, a Defence PRO said on Saturday. The Kerala government has requested the deployment of advanced radar equipment, including one Xaver radar and four Reeco radars, which will be airlifted from Delhi in an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft, along with their operators.

Indian Men's Hockey Team will lock horns with Great Britain in the quarterfinals of the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 on Sunday. The Indian men's hockey team bounced back in the men's competition with a 3-2 win over Australia in their last Pool B match on Friday. It is their first victory against Australia in the Olympics since 1972 Munich games. India bounced back from a 1-2 loss to the defending champions, Belgium, in their previous game. With this victory, India finished second and will now face Great Britain in the quarterfinals of the ongoing marquee event.

Bigg Boss OTT 3 aired last night, and it was nothing short of spectacular. Fans were treated to an evening brimming with entertainment, star-studded appearances, and thrilling moments. Hosted on JioCinema, the finale left viewers at the edge of their seats as they awaited the announcement of the season's winner. Anil Kapoor set the stage ablaze with his energetic performance of 'Nach Punjaban,' inviting all the contestants to join him in a lively dance. Evicted contestants like Sana Sultan, Armaan Malik, Payal Malik, and others were seen grooving alongside him, adding to the festive atmosphere. The promo clip released by JioCinema had already hinted at an unforgettable night, and it certainly lived up to the hype. Special guests Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor graced the finale, promoting their upcoming film, 'Stree 2.' The duo performed to the title track from the film, captivating both the audience and contestants. Rajkummar teased the audience with a glimpse into 'Stree 2,' stating, «Jaha pe Stree 1 khatam huyi thi, usi shot se Stree 2 agey badh rahi hain» (Stree 2 picks up right where Stree 1 left off).

Armaan Malik recently clarified that he is Hindu, not Muslim, during a press conference episode of the reality web show Bigg Boss OTT 3. When asked to describe his relationship with his two wives, Armaan quickly addressed the reporter's question, explaining that despite assumptions based on his name, he is not Muslim. Armaan Malik, along with his wives Payal Malik and Kritika Malik, has been a hot topic since entering the Bigg Boss OTT 3 house, facing heavy criticism for promoting polygamy. Armaan was evicted two days before the grand finale. The remaining top five contestants are Ranvir Shorey, Sana Makbul, Sai Ketan Rao, Naezy, and Kritika Malik. The Grand Finale is scheduled for today, August 2. Payal Malik, Armaan’s first wife, was the first among them to be evicted. She made multiple appearances after her elimination, revealing shocking details that sparked numerous conflicts in the Bigg Boss house. Armaan married Payal in 2011, and they have a son, Chirayu Malik. Seven years later, in 2018, Armaan married Payal’s best friend, Kritika. In 2022, Armaan announced that both Kritika and Payal were pregnant. He is now a father of four children: Chirayu, Tuba, Ayan, and Zaid.

Recently, Justin Sun appealed to China to rethink its approach to Bitcoin. He stated that they need to step up since rivalry with America over Bitcoin policy could benefit all coins. Meanwhile, another huge event is shaking up the crypto market: the presale of DTX Exchange (DTX) .

Recently, David Bailey revealed that Donald Trump raised $25M during the Bitcoin Conference. This was his second-highest fundraiser ever during his three different presidential campaigns. Meanwhile, other crypto coins are also capturing headlines. For instance, the DTX Exchange (DTX) presale attracts smart money as it has soared by 100%.

Venezuelan trap shooter Leonel Martinez, age is just a number. He is back at the Olympics after 40 long years and is not ready to walk into the sunset just yet. Martinez finished 28th in men's trap competition of the Paris Games, missing only nine of his 125 shots. It was his second Games appearance after the Los Angeles Olympics back in 1984. The next edition of the mega event will be staged in Los Angeles and Martinez says it is only fitting he finishes from where he started four decades ago. «I have a light inside guiding me towards Los Angeles 2028. That is the future for me. The work for that starts right now. I will be working with my body and with my mind. This sport is 90 per cent mental,» said Martinez, who is not a firm believer in sports science.

₹33,500 crore. Large as this may seem, it’s only 40% of what the company was earlier looking at, reportedly, and also a steep drop from its last funding round, which valued it at $5.4 billion. Naturally, too, Ola’s ramp-up to this stage invites closer scrutiny.

The recent partnership of Franklin Templeton with SBI Holdings to create a joint venture in Japan is a big deal, and it has given the digital currency industry in that part of the world a boost. This venture will focus on ETFs and other digital assets.

Olympics 2024 schedule for football shows that the United States will take on FIFA World Cup 2022 semi-finalist Morocco in a mouth-watering soccer match at quarterfinals stage on Friday, August 2. Olympics 2024 soccer match between Team USA and Morocco is scheduled to kick off at 9 am (ET) at Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on Friday. Viewers in the US can watch the United States and Morocco's soccer game on Peacock. Morocco is likely to win the Olympics 2024 football quarterfinals against Team USA.

Black journalists was prepared for a combative exchange well before Donald Trump took the stage Wednesday for an interview at their annual gathering in Chicago. Yet when Trump, just minutes in, began questioning Vice President Kamala Harris' racial identity, there was an instant ripple of reaction — a low rumble that grew into a roar of disapproval. «I didn't know she was Black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black and now she wants to be known as Black. So I don't know, is she Indian or is she Black?» Trump said of Harris, whose mother was Indian American and whose father is Black.

bail plea of an SUV driver, arrested for his alleged role in drowning of three civil services aspirants in the basement of a coaching centre. During the proceedings, the Delhi Police told the court that they have decided to drop harsher charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder against Manuj Kathuria, the SUV driver. Additional Sessions Judge Rakesh Kumar was hearing an appeal against the denial of bail to Kathuria by a magisterial court on Wednesday. «The bail is allowed,» the judge said.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty's dreams of securing a maiden Olympic medal came crashing down after a heartbreaking three-game loss to Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik of Malaysia in the men's doubles quarterfinals at the Paris Games here on Thursday. One of the favourites for the gold medal, Satwik and Chirag, the reigning Asian Games champions and Commonwealth Games winners, squandered a first-game advantage to go down 21-13 14-21 16-21 in a hard-fought quarterfinal against the world number 3 Malaysians. Aaron and Chia, the 2022 world champions and Tokyo Games bronze winners, will face world number one and top seed Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang in the semifinals. The Indians entered the contest after stitching three successive wins against the Malaysians in the last three meetings.

Students Against Discrimination staged nationwide rallies last month that ended in a police crackdown and the deaths of at least 206 people, according to an AFP count of police and hospital data. The group's leadership were among thousands picked up in the police dragnet that followed some of the worst unrest of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 15-year tenure.