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Celebrated British actor Sir Patrick Stewart has passed away at the age of 86. Rising from a childhood marked by domestic hardship and going completely bald by age 19, Stewart built a formidable career with the Royal Shakespeare Company before capturing global stardom as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek and Professor X in the X-Men franchise. Knighted in 2010, the Yorkshire-born legend proved that classical discipline and character can redefine modern popular culture.
Legendary Hollywood actress Eva Marie Saint, who won an Academy Award for her film debut opposite Marlon Brando in ‘On the Waterfront’ and dazzled as Cary Grant’s co-star in Hitchcock’s ‘North by Northwest’, has died at the age of 102. Renowned for prioritizing her family over studio contracts while delivering intense, critically acclaimed dramatic performances, Saint remained one of the final living bridges to cinema’s Golden Age.
Legendary Indian actor and Padma Shri recipient Nana Patekar passed away on Thursday morning at the age of 75 following a severe cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa. Celebrated for iconic performances in ‘Parinda’, ‘Krantiveer’, ‘Natsamrat’, and ‘Welcome’, as well as his philanthropic work for drought-hit farmers through the Naam Foundation, Patekar will be accorded a full state funeral in Pune as tributes pour in from across the nation.
A dramatic 94th-minute header from super-sub Gonçalo Ramos propelled Portugal into the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, sealing a breathtaking 2-1 comeback victory over Croatia at the Toronto Stadium. The high-stakes European blockbuster ended in absolute frenzy and VAR controversy, signaling a heartbreaking curtain call for Croatian legend Luka Modrić on the world stage.
England narrowly avoided one of the biggest upsets in their FIFA World Cup history, relying on two late goals from captain Harry Kane to secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in the Round of 32 on Wednesday.
A historic night unfolded at the New York/New Jersey Stadium as tournament favorites France kickstarted their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a clinical 3-1 victory over Senegal. The Group I opening fixture belonged to French captain Kylian Mbappé, whose second-half brilliance secured the points and rewrote French football history.
Brazil secured champions endured a difficult first half as Japan produced a disciplined defensive performance and stunned Brazil by taking the lead in the 29th minute. Kaishu Sano capitalised on Japan’s quick attacking move to put the Asian side ahead, leaving Brazil struggling to find their rhythm before the break.
Electing to bat first in the must-win Group A clash, India started with intent. Openers Smriti Mandhana (38) and Shafali Verma (34) laid a solid foundation with a 66-run partnership. While the middle overs saw a slight dip in momentum and a frustrating run-out for Mandhana, Kaur took the onus of acceleration entirely upon herself. The skipper played a blistering, captain’s knock, smashing an unbeaten 56 off just 27 deliveries. Her late onslaught—highlighted by three consecutive sixes off left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux in the final over—propelled India to a formidable 170/4.
England’s beloved cricket captain Ben Stokes has shocked the sports world. On Sunday, the 35-year-old superstar suddenly announced that he will retire from all international cricket right after the ongoing third Test match against New Zealand
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