‘Injury helped me grow as a person and as a player’: Martin Damm reflects on comeback after breakthrough Wimbledon win

IANS | July 1, 2026 5:40 PM

London, July 1 (IANS) American rising star Martin Damm says a career-threatening injury transformed both his outlook and his game after securing his maiden main-draw victory at Wimbledon. Speaking after his opening-round win at the All England Club, the 6-foot-8 right-hander reflected on his lengthy rehabilitation, his pursuit of a maiden Top 100 ranking, and the influence of his father, former world No. 5 doubles player Martin Damm Sr., as he continues his breakthrough season on the ATP Tour.

Nia Sharma gets emotional as 'Laughter Chef 3' comes to an end: Wouldn’t trade this for anything

IANS | July 1, 2026 5:38 PM

Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) A popular name in the television industry, Nia Sharma, got emotional as the 3rd season of the cooking reality show, 'Laughter Chefs', recently came to an end.

India emerges as medical tourism hub increasingly drawing patients from West, Gulf

IANS | July 1, 2026 5:37 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) India’s emergence as a major destination for medical tourism is drawing patients from North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, the Middle East and neighbouring countries, a report said on Wednesday.

'Seeking better people-to-people contact': RJD's Manoj Jha as over 100 prominent citizens from India, Pakistan write to PMs Modi, Sharif

IANS | July 1, 2026 5:29 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) With over 100 prominent citizens from India and Pakistan writing a joint letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart, Shehbaz Sharif, urging an end to continued hostility between the two countries, RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha, who is among the signatories, on Wednesday said the objective was to strengthen people-to-people contact.

Bosco Leslie Martis discharged from hospital, advised medication for hypertension

IANS | July 1, 2026 5:21 PM

Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Choreographer Bosco Leslie Martis, who earlier complained of chest congestion, has been discharged from Breach Candy Hospital after a week under medical observation.

Jennifer Lopez says break-ups are not failure

IANS | July 1, 2026 5:20 PM

Los Angeles, July 1 (IANS) Actress-singer Jennifer Lopez has a different take on separation and break-ups. She doesn't view break-ups as a "failure".

Here’s how Aftab Shivdasani is pampered by his wife on his birthday

IANS | July 1, 2026 5:20 PM

Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Actor Aftab Shivdasani’s wife, Nin Dusanj, took to social media on Wednesday to share glimpses of the actor’s birthday celebrations.

Wimbledon: Bouchard backs Sinner to defend crown, says 'he seems like a top contender'

IANS | July 1, 2026 5:16 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Former Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard has backed defending champion Jannik Sinner to overcome his early exit from the French Open and win his second consecutive title in a row, saying his game is ideally suited to grass, even though he was pushed to five sets in his tournament opener.

India and Australia discuss strengthening education cooperation, academic partnerships

IANS | July 1, 2026 5:16 PM

Canberra, July 1 (IANS) India and Australia on Wednesday discussed strengthening education cooperation, academic partnerships and people-to-people ties through education and skills.

We don't fear bombings and hardships: Afghan minister's stark warning to Pakistan

IANS | July 1, 2026 5:09 PM

Kabul, July 1 (IANS) Afghanistan's Minister of Information and Culture, Shar Ahmad Haqqani, said on Wednesday that Afghans do not get intimidated by external pressure or military attacks, stressing that Kabul has already secured victory against opponents which have superior weapons and technology, local media reported.