Melbourne, Jan 7 (UNI) The Australian Open will set a new benchmark in 2026 with a record prize pool of 111.5 million US dollars, marking a 16 per cent increase over last year and the largest payout in the tournament’s history. Tennis Australia said the significant prize money hike reflects its commitment to supporting tennis…
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 7 (UNI) India’s PV Sindhu progressed to the Round of 16 of the Malaysia Open 2026 with an easy win over Chinese Taipei’s Sung Shuo Yun on Wednesday. Sindhu, who is making a comeback after a four-month injury layoff, beat her lower ranked opponent with a score of 21-13, 22-20 in 51…
Bengaluru, Jan 7 (UNI) India teenager Dhakshineswar Suresh stormed into the Bengaluru Open quarterfinals with a thrilling 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 victory over France’s Felix Balshaw in a pulsating three-set encounter at Centre Court. The match had it all—momentum swings, booming serves, and tense battles of nerve. Dhakshineswar set the tone early, dominating the first set…
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 7 (UNI) Chinese shuttlers put on a solid performance on Day 2 of the Malaysia Open 2026 as they advanced in all categories here on Wednesday. Men’s singles shuttler Lu Guangzu knocked out Angus Ng Ka Long of Hong Kong, China 21-17, 21-15 at the Axiata Arena. Men’s doubles duo Chen Xujun…
New Delhi, Jan 7 (UNI) Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ has created history at the box office, rewriting record books by surpassing ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ to become the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time. According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film crossed the lifetime Hindi collections of the Allu Arjun-starrer in its fifth week, taking…
Benoni (South Africa), Jan 7 (UNI) India’s U19 side rounded off a clean sweep against their Proteas counterparts in the three-match Youth ODI series with a thumping 233-run win in the final match here on Wednesday. The win comes days before the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026 kicks off in Zimbabwe and Namibia. According…
Mumbai, Jan 7 (UNI) Following the critical appreciation garnered for their understated yet emotionally resonant performances in ‘8 A.M. Metro’, actors Saiyami Kher and Gulshan Devaiah will be tiying up for a new project, renewing a creative partnership that struck a chord with discerning audiences. According to sources, Saiyami and Gulshan recently shot together. Their…
Mumbai Jan 7 (UNI) Actor-politician Ravi Kishan has responded to the buzz surrounding his entry into ‘Khosla Ka Ghosla 2’, firmly dismissing speculation that he has replaced Boman Irani in the sequel. Kishan confirmed that his role is a newly written character and that the original cast remains firmly in place as production continues, reports…
Mumbai, Jan 7 (UNI) Vir Das has spoken about the careful and deliberate process that led to Aamir Khan agreeing to produce his debut directorial venture ‘Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos”, offering a glimpse into the discipline and conviction that underpin the collaboration. He explained how the superstar truly believes in a project and how he…
Los Angeles/ New Delhi, Jan 7 (UNI) India’s Panorama Studios has signed a landmark deal with Malayalam cinema star Nivin Pauly to produce a slate of Malayalam-language films with a cumulative budget of Rs 100 crore (USD 11.1 million), making it one of the largest collaborations in the history of Malayalam cinema, according to Variety….
