Iconic Dal Lake in Kashmir spills over with thrills as Khelo India Water Sports Festival makes history

The Khelo India Water Sports Festival features more than 500 athletes from 28 Indian states and Union Territories competing in five events. While rowing, canoeing and kayaking have 24 medals up for grabs, shikara sprints, dragon boat race, and water skiing are demonstration events.

Kolkata first stop in Lionel Messi’s planned India tour; football icon to meet PM Modi

The legendary FIFA World Cup-winner Argentina captain — now set on the same pedestal as Diego Maradona by the global legions of soccer fans — is reportedly coming to India at the end of 2025, and his first stop is most likely the city of Kolkata, where people might be said to be certifiably insane about football.

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