Sports

Goa Has Sporting Talent but Needs the Right Guidance and Support: Mandar Rao Dessai


Former Indian national team footballer and Chennaiyin FC star Mandar Rao Dessai believes Goa continues to nurture incredible sporting talent but needs stronger support systems to help athletes reach their potential. Speaking at a sports kit distribution event in Arpora–Nagoa, Mandar emphasized that while infrastructure and opportunities have improved, young players still require mentorship, guidance, and community backing to succeed. He urged families, local bodies, and sports organizations to invest in nurturing youth talent early, highlighting discipline, dedication, and passion as keys to Goa’s sporting future.

Human Interest

“Am I Still Dreaming?” — Palash Muchhal Celebrates Fiancée Smriti Mandhana’s Historic World Cup Win


Moments after India’s women’s cricket team lifted their maiden ODI World Cup trophy by defeating South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Smriti Mandhana’s fiancé, filmmaker and composer Palash Muchhal, shared an emotional post celebrating her triumph. Posting a picture with the newly crowned champion, he wrote, “Am I still dreaming?” The couple, who have kept their relationship private for years, are reportedly set to tie the knot in Sangli, Maharashtra, later this month.

Sports

Jay Shah’s reformist vision ushers in a Golden Era for Cricket


Under Jay Shah’s transformative leadership as BCCI Secretary and now ICC Chairman, cricket has entered a new age of reform, equality, and expansion. From achieving pay parity and launching the Women’s Premier League to securing cricket’s return to the Olympics, his visionary policies have reshaped the sport’s global future.

Sports

BCCI Announces Equal Match Fees for Men and Women Cricketers


In a landmark move towards gender equality in sport, the BCCI has implemented a pay-equity policy ensuring that both men’s and women’s Indian international cricketers will receive the same match fees — ₹15 lakh for a Test, ₹6 lakh for an ODI, and ₹3 lakh for a T20I.

Fit & Fabulous

Vogue World: Hollywood — When Silver Screen Icons Met High-Fashion Drama


The Vogue World: Hollywood show was a breathtaking convergence of cinematic glamour and haute couture. Hosted at Paramount Pictures Studios in Los Angeles, the event saw global icons from film, music, and fashion redefine red-carpet elegance — all while raising millions for charity.