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Amitabh Bachchan and Nana Patekar drifted apart after 1999 film Kohram; 13 years later, Big B reached out after seeing his performance as Rakesh Maria in Ram Gopal Varma's 26/11 attack movie

Amitabh Bachchan and Nana Patekar reportedly drifted apart after working together in Kohram in 1999. More than a decade later, Amitabh called Nana to congratulate him after watching Ram Gopal Varma's film The Attacks of 26/11, where Nana played real life cop Rakesh Maria. Amitabh also sent a bouquet along…

The Economic Times · 1h ago

India at Asiad: Silver medals in sailing and wrestling; Gold in sight in cricket, hockey

India's participation in the Asian Games saw notable silver medals in sailing by Prince Kurisinkal Noble and Manu Francis. The men's wrestling team also earned silver through Nitesh Siwach, adding to the medal tally. In cricket, the team, led by Shreyas Iyer, advanced by defeating Sri Lanka. The men's hockey…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

India clinch narrow 4-3 win over Pakistan to enter final of men's hockey at Asian Games

Harmanpreet Singh scored twice for India through penalty corners in the initial minutes of the match. Sukhjeet Singh added a goal from the field, extending India's lead further. Although Pakistan responded with three goals in the second half, India maintained their composure. Abhishek secured the win with a decisive goal…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

India face high-stakes Dutch test in World Cup second round

India faces a major test against co-hosts and Olympic champions the Netherlands on Saturday. The Indian team must improve defensive lapses after strong starts in previous matches. The Netherlands won all their initial group games convincingly, showing strong attacking form. India has defeated the Netherlands recently in the FIH Pro…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Raj Kumar replaces Lalage as India make one change in Asian Games-bound hockey squad

Raj Kumar Pal replaces Aditya Arjun Lalage in India's 20-member hockey squad. Harmanpreet Singh will continue to lead the experienced team in Japan. The squad blends established stars with promising young players for the tournament. India aims to win gold and qualify for the LA 2028 Olympics. The team begins…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

‘Told my father to quit police job’: Inside Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital after the Parliament march

At 1 am, the emergency building of Delhi’s Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital has not gone quiet. One man waits outside the ICU for his sister to regain consciousness. On the floor below, others groan with an arm or a leg in a cast. A few hours ago, all of them…

Newslaundry · Jul 21

Hockey India announces squad for FIH Hockey Men's World Cup 2026

Hockey India announced the 20-member Indian Men's Squad for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. Captain Harmanpreet Singh will lead the team, which includes experienced and young players. The squad will compete in Pool D against England, Pakistan, and Wales. Chief Coach Craig Fulton expressed confidence in the team's potential…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Ram Temple embezzelment case: Family of theft accused seeks fair probe, says 'punish if guilty, justice if innocent'

The family of Avinash Shukla, arrested in connection with alleged theft of Ram temple offerings, seeks justice, stating he should be punished if guilty but freed if innocent. Avinash, involved in cash reconciliation, was reportedly questioned in jail, with Rs 20 lakh recovered from him. His father expressed distress over…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

Dominant India thrash Pakistan 7-1 in FIH Pro League

India's men's hockey team delivered a stunning performance, defeating Pakistan 7-1 in the FIH Pro League. After trailing early, India surged back with goals from Sukhjeet Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, Jugraj Singh, Abhishek, Raj Kumar Pal, and Dilpreet Singh. Midfielder Hardik Singh was named Player of the Match in…

The Economic Times · Jun 27

Bullets, Thars and toppers: Inside Bihar’s crazy coaching wars

Kisan Cold Storage Lane – a well-known address in Musallapur, the coaching hub of Patna – looks much as it always does. The narrow lane houses the offices and classrooms of two of the city’s best-known coaching institutes, both currently in the headlines.

Newslaundry · Jun 13