Archive: 2025 / 08

Wimbledon 2018: Federer cruises, Venus rallies to reach third round

Roger Federer swept past Lukas Lacko in straight sets and Venus Williams stormed back to beat Alexandra Dulgheru, sending both veterans into the Wimbledon 2018 third round. Federer notched his 104th match at the tournament and extended his set streak to 26. Williams flipped a slow start into a 6-0, 6-1 finish. Their combined experience—over 20 appearances each—still sets the tone on grass.

Serena Williams retirement: US Open farewell, motherhood, and the next chapter

Serena Williams said goodbye to professional tennis after a three-set loss to Ajla Tomljanovic at the 2022 US Open. The 23-time Grand Slam champion thanked her family and fans, and said she’s ready to focus on motherhood and new ventures. She left a small door open with a "you never know," but treated New York as her last stand. Tributes poured in for a barrier-breaking icon who reshaped the sport.

Hina Khan marries Rocky Jaiswal amid stage 3 breast cancer battle

TV star Hina Khan married longtime partner Rocky Jaiswal in June 2025 while undergoing treatment for stage 3 breast cancer. The couple met on the set of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai in 2009 and went public in 2017. Their low-key interfaith wedding drew a wave of support online. Jaiswal, a producer, has been by her side and co-runs their banner HIRO’s Faar Better Films.

Anant Chaturdashi 2025: Date, Puja Muhurat, Ganesh Visarjan and the Meaning Behind the Vow

Anant Chaturdashi 2025 falls on Saturday, September 6. The Chaturdashi Tithi runs from 3:12 am to 1:41 am (Sep 7), with a puja muhurat from 6:23 am to 1:41 am in India. The day marks both the Anant Padmanabha puja to Lord Vishnu and the final Ganesh Visarjan of the 10-day festival. Families observe the Anant Vrat for stability and harmony, while cities prepare for large immersion processions.

Jio mobile tower in Bhimaram, Bijapur: What we know, what could change

Reports of a Jio mobile tower coming up in Bhimaram, Bijapur have stirred local interest, but formal confirmation is thin. Here’s what a rollout typically looks like, how to verify progress on the ground, and what better coverage could mean for residents. We also explain permissions, timelines, and health norms for telecom sites.

Greater Noida dowry murder: 28-year-old Nikki Bhati burned alive; husband, in-laws held

A 28-year-old woman, Nikki Bhati, was allegedly set on fire by her husband and in-laws in Greater Noida after a Rs 36 lakh dowry demand. Police arrested four family members and booked them under murder and conspiracy provisions of the BNS. Disturbing videos, filmed by Nikki’s sister, show prior assaults. The case has reignited anger over dowry violence, despite India’s decades-old ban.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy prep: BCCI sends KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel early to Australia after NZ shock

Stung by a 0-3 home loss to New Zealand, BCCI rushed KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel to Australia for India A duty ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Rahul struggled at the MCG with scores of 4 and 10, while Jurel hit 80 and 68 to top-score in both innings. With Rohit Sharma’s availability for Perth uncertain and Rishabh Pant returning from injury, selection calls just got trickier.

Cooper Connolly drafted in as Australia lose Matthew Short to calf injury ahead of Champions Trophy semi vs India

Matthew Short has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy with a calf injury, and Australia have called up 21-year-old spin all-rounder Cooper Connolly for the knockouts. Short was hurt against Afghanistan in Lahore. Skipper Steve Smith said the recovery window was too tight. Australia face India in the semi-final in Dubai, with Jake Fraser-McGurk likely to open.

Bigg Boss 19: Mridul Tiwari Wins Fan Vote, Enters as First Confirmed Contestant

YouTuber Mridul Tiwari won a pre-show fan vote on JioHotstar against Shehbaz Badesha, becoming the first confirmed contestant of Bigg Boss 19. Backed by former Bigg Boss OTT winner Elvish Yadav, the 24-year-old enters with a massive online following. The Salman Khan-hosted season, themed 'Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar,' has already sparked drama, including early friction between Tiwari and Kunickaa Sadanand.

Delhi-NCR Red Alert: Heavy Rain Triggers Waterlogging, Traffic Gridlock; Flood Camps Set Up

IMD issued a red alert for Delhi-NCR on Aug 23, warning of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning. Intense showers cooled the city but led to waterlogging and traffic delays. PWD handled at least 10 waterlogging complaints, mostly resolved within an hour. AQI stayed satisfactory at 93, while the Yamuna’s rise prompted flood relief camps in Mayur Vihar. Similar weather is likely into Sunday.