photogallery.malayalam.samayam.comInteresting photogallery from Malayalam Samayam en-us2015 Times Internet Limited.http://syndication.indiatimes.com/http://images.photogallery.indiatimes.com/photo.cms?msid=48053890http://photogallery.malayalam.samayam.comSun, 29 Jun 2025 23:25:18 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/107627969.cmsUsher stole the show at the Super Bowl. The R&B star brought some of his biggest hits to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for halftime at the NFL championship game. The Grammy-winning artist took the field to perform with surprise guests Alicia Keys, Ludacris, H.E.R. and Lil Jon, among others. In his Dolce & Gabbana attire, Usher romped on the circular stage in front of a huge crowd. Alicia too joined the singer in an all Dolce & Gabbana ensemble. See all the spectacular pictures from the memorable 2024 Super Bowl halftime performances. Mon, 12 Feb 2024 15:58:53 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/97855866.cmsEven before the historic game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs was settled, the true winner of Super Bowl LVII was indeed Rihanna. The singer made a triumphant return to live performance on the biggest of stages: the Halftime Show. It has been four years since her last live performance, seven since her last studio album, the Grammy winner wasted no time to make a statement on the stage. Dressed in a head-to-toe red suit, the baggy, bright ensemble that parted to reveal a baby bump. Such is the power of Rihanna. The multihyphenate gave fans an electrifying 13-minute performance of her career's biggest hits. The show featured a horde of dancers, spectacular fireworks and levitating stages that moved up and down as Bad Gal RiRi belted songs out. Rihanna and her beau, rapper A$AP Rocky, welcomed their first child in May 2022. Without any further delay, let us check out the pictures that capture her stunning performance at the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime show. Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:41:09 +0530AFPhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/94528390.cmsA spectacular drone show took place in Ahmedabad over the Sabarmati river ahead of the opening ceremony of the 36th National Games in Gujarat. As many as 600 drones put up the stunning show, mesmerising the crowd gathered at Sabarmati Riverfront in the city. The show was organised to honour the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the city and also to mark the opening of the National Games. The painted patterns of various messages and figures to light up the night sky- 'Welcome Hon'ble PM,' '7th Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav,' the map of India, symbolising Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel for the Statue of Unity and more. The National Games will be held from September 29 to October 12, 2022. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will officially declare the 36th National Games 2022 open on September 29, 2022. See pictures as drones put up a scintillating display. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 13:07:47 +0530BCCLhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/93201688.cmsGeneral view during the opening ceremony at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, Britain.Fri, 29 Jul 2022 10:12:41 +0530Reutershttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/89561010.cmsA high-octane performance was given by the headliners: Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent, Eminem and B-rabbit at the halftime show of Super Bowl LVI in California. Dr. Dre stole the show and left the audience stunned with his performance at a futuristic console. He showcased flawless onstage collabs with fellow headliners. American rapper Eminem took a knee to protest police violence against the Black community in the country. Earlier, there were media reports that all performers were asked to not create any controversy. Although, the National Football League representative told that they were fully aware of Eminem's course of action. "We watched all elements of the show during multiple rehearsals this week and were aware that Eminem was going to do that. This was not an area of concern. A player or coach could have taken a knee today and there would not have been an issue," he said. Eminem's 2002 signature song 'Lose Yourself' served as the climax of the performance as the ensemble roared its way to the audience's hearts. After his performance, Eminem took a knee for one minute to show solidarity with the Black community.Mon, 14 Feb 2022 12:04:24 +0530Reutershttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/87729784.cmsThe President of India, Ram Nath Kovind presented the National Sports Awards 2021. While the prestigious ceremony is usually held on the occasion of the National Sports Day on August 29, this year owing to the Olympics and Paralympic Games, they were presented on November 13. While 12 sportspersons were honoured with Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, 35 athletes were conferred with the Arjuna Award this year. Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan was the only player from the sport to win the award. India's top-ranked women's tennis player Ankita Raina also received the prestigious Arjuna Award. Arjuna Award is given to a sportsperson for good performance over a period of the previous four years and showing qualities of leadership, sportsmanship and discipline. Here we take a look at this year's Arjuna Award winners. Tue, 16 Nov 2021 10:01:59 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/87716639.cmsThe National Sports Award was conducted in New Delhi on November 13, 2021. As many as 12 athletes were honoured with the prestigious award by the President of India Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Prominent Khel Ratna Award 2021 winners include Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, Olympic silver-medallist wrestler Ravi Dahiya, Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and more. Para-shuttler Krishna Nagar was honoured as well, but he was not present in the ceremony as his mother passed away hours before Nagar was to receive his award. The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award is given to a sportsperson for the spectacular performance in the field of sports. Mon, 15 Nov 2021 16:25:04 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/85200134.cmsA grand ceremony was organised by the Indian government at the Ashoka Hotel in New Delhi to felicitate the seven Olympic medalists, namely Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Kumar Dahiya, Mirabai Chanu, PV Sindhu, Bajrang Punia, Lovlina Borgohain, and the men's national Hockey team. Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur showered kudos at the all Olympic medal-winners. Among those present on the occasion to felicitate them also included Union Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju; Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Nisith Pramanik; Secretary-Sports Ravi Mittal, and Director-General, Sports Authority of India, Sandip Pradhan. Sports Minister, Anurag Thakur said, "Tokyo 2020 was an Olympic Games of many firsts for India. The success of Team India at the Olympics is a reflection of how New India desires and aspires to dominate the world...even in sports. The Olympic Games showed us that with self-discipline and dedication we can be champions."Tue, 10 Aug 2021 09:51:13 +0530AFPhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/77780293.cmsRohit Sharma - Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna AwardThu, 27 Aug 2020 13:27:52 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/76041051.cmsCzech Republic's Petra Kvitova celebrates with the trophy after winning the final of the Madrid Open in 2018. (Reuters)Wed, 27 May 2020 19:33:18 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/75012772.cmsAs the entire world is battling the novel coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is doing all that he can in his power to contain the spread of the virus in India. While many notable people have donated humungous amounts of money to the PM Cares relief fund, many are also taking to social media to spread awareness. PM Modi recently held a video meeting with all elite sportspersons to discuss the current situation in the country amid the 21 days lockdown. Virat Kohli, Anju Bobby George, Mary Kom and many other big sports stars were invited to be a part of the video conference. Cricketers Mahendra Singh Dhoni and K.L. Rahul were scheduled to join the conversation but were unable to due to network issues. During the conference, Modi asked the athletes to create more videos to spread awareness. He also asked them for suggestions that would help the situation. The Prime Minister asked them to include the following five points in their message to people — ‘to follow social distancing', to maintain positivity, to respect the frontline soldiers and to make contributions at a personal level or through the PM Cares fund. (Photos: Instagram)Mon, 06 Apr 2020 18:57:25 +0530BCCL - Non Copyrighthttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/75006149.cmsBadminton player Saina Nehwal lights diyas on April 5, 2020, at 9 pm, joining millions to show solidarity in the battle against COVID-19. Mon, 06 Apr 2020 13:19:38 +0530BCCL - Non Copyrighthttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/74728757.cmsCoronavirus may have caused severe damages across the globe but it has not killed people's spirits. The Lighting ceremony of the Olympic Flame was held on March 12, 2020, at 11:30 am, in the presence of the President of the Hellenic Republic, Mr. Prokopios Pavlopoulos, the President of the International Olympic Committee, Mr. Thomas Bach and the President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee, Mr. Spyros Capralos. But sadly due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event was closed to the general public. With the rise of the virus, the officials have cancelled the remaining six days of the torch trek through Greece. Hollywood actor Gerard Butler participated in the event and was seen holding the Olympic Torch in the ancient Greek city. The 50-year-old star, who starred as Spartan King Leonidas in the 2006 film '300', carried the Olympic flame as part of its eight-day trek through the country. Let's take a look at some of the pictures from the lighting ceremony. (Photos: Instagram)Fri, 20 Mar 2020 14:45:04 +0530BCCL - Non Copyrighthttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/73892862.cmsMon, 03 Feb 2020 11:35:38 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/71371861.cmsThe second edition of the Indian Sports Honours was held on September 27, 2019, in Mumbai. The prestigious event was graced by some of the biggest names in sports and also some famous Bollywood stars. Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli, Priyanka Chopra, Arjun Kapoor, Sania Mirza and many more attended the event. Indian Sports Honours 2019 felicitated the top performers from various sporting disciplines. Let's take a look at the photos from the event. Mon, 30 Sep 2019 13:09:47 +0530BCCL