Actress and Arsenal supporter Esha Gupta, who has been called out on social media for making racist remarks against Nigerian footballer Alexander Iwobi, has apologised by saying that she did not "realise it was directed towards racism".


Esha Gupta apologises for racist comment on Nigerian footballer


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Actress and Arsenal supporter Esha Gupta has been called out on social media for making racist remarks on Nigerian footballer Alexander Iwobi.


Esha Gupta slammed for racist comment on Nigerian footballer, apologises


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the recently concluded Khelo India Youth Games, saying it gave a platform to local-level players to "shine globally".


Khelo India gives platform to local-level players: Modi


Sporting heroes have been glamourized from the ancient Roman times and continue till today. The feats of the famous gladiator, Spartacus or the charioteer Benhur are stories that still rekindle the glory and success that comes through when an individual is seen winning against difficult odds. Arjun, because of his profound skill and accuracy in archery, is still the most glamorous of all in the Mahabharat. Sports brings forth an adulation of a real hero and we marvel at so many that have achieved success in their respective fields.


Indian cricket's glamorous heroes (Column IANS Insight: Close-In)


TV presenter-designer Coleen Rooney, who is married to footballer Wayne Rooney, escaped "without a scrape" after being involved in a car crash here.


Coleen Rooney avoids injury in car crash


Fifa has contacted the Thailand government over the detention of Bahraini footballer Hakeem Al-Araibi  here.


Fifa urges Thailand to stop Bahraini footballer's deportation


All-rounder Hardik Pandya and opener Lokesh Rahul, whose bans were lifted on Thursday, have been included in the squad for the series against New Zealand and India A respectively.


Hardik to join team in NZ, Rahul to be with India A (Roundup)


Sandeep Singh's life story found its way onto the silver screen last year with "Soorma", and he will be entering the world of small screen this year with an adventure reality show. The former India hockey team captain says he is also eager to take up acting stints in the future.


I'm ready to take up acting: Hockey star Sandeep Singh (IANS Interview)


Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has denied that his family was interested in picking equity stake in any of the franchises of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL).


Bachchan denies buying IPL stake


Filmmaker Karan Johar feels "very responsible" about the repercussions that cricketers Hardik Pandya and K.L. Rahul have faced since they made some misogynistic remarks on his chat show but says he has no control over answers that come his way.


I feel responsible: Karan Johar on Pandya, Rahul row


Punjabi singer-actor Ammy Virk is happy to make his debut in the Hindi film industry with the upcoming film "83" starring Ranveer Singh -- on India's debut World Cup win in cricket.


Ammy Virk to make Bollywood debut with '83'


Search and rescue for disappeared plane carrying new Cardiff City signing Emiliano Sala has been suspended after the sunset on Tuesday, and the chances of survival of the Argentine footballer are feared to be "slim", according to Guernsey police responsible for the mission.


Search for disappeared plane suspended amid 'slim' survival chances


The Delhi High Court on Monday pulled up the CBI and asked the probe agency to file response on wrestler Narsingh Yadav's plea seeking to expedite investigation into his complaint related to doping filed ahead of 2016 Rio Olympics.


HC seeks CBI response on wrestler Narsingh Yadav's plea


Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar engaged in a Twitter conversation with actor Anil Kapoor to announce the second season of "Selection Day".


Tendulkar joins Anil Kapoor to announce 'Selection Day' new season


The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested six persons including Director of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) S.K. Sharma in a graft case, officials said.


CBI arrests SAI Director, 5 others in graft case


The US city of Louisville in Kentucky state is set to rename its airport after hometown hero and boxing legend Muhammad Ali, who died in 2016.


US airport to be renamed after boxing legend Muhammad Ali


Former Indian cricket team skipper Sourav Ganguly has defended cricketers Hardik Pandya and K.L. Rahul over their "Koffee With Karan" episode controversy. saying people make mistakes but everyone should move on and ensure it doesn't happen again.


People make mistakes: Sourav Ganguly defends Pandya, Rahul


Former India captain Sourav Ganguly will launch the trailer of the Hindi film "22 Yards", helmed by Mitali Ghoshal and starring Barun Sobti, at an event here on Wednesday.


Sourav Ganguly to launch trailer of cricket-themed film '22 Yards'


US President Donald Trump hosted a fast-food dinner for a university football team during their national championship celebration at the White House, the media reported.


Trump hosted fast-food dinner for college football team


Former India cricketer and actor S. Sreesanth, who has featured in the recently released "Cabaret", on Monday brushed aside mockery about his stated ambition to work with acclaimed Hollywood director Steven Spielberg.


Wish to work with Spielberg despite mockery: Sreesanth


Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona was released from the Clinica Olivos on Sunday, his representative said.

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