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Who is Arjun Tendulkar's fiancée, Saaniya Chandok?
You’ve probably already heard the news of Sachin Tendulkar’s son, Arjun, getting engaged. But who is his fiancée, Saaniya Chandok? But who is his fiancée, Saaniya Chandok? Turns out, she’s not just a pretty face in the tabloids. Saaniya is the granddaughter of prominent Mumbai entrepreneur Ravi Ghai, known for his mark on the hospitality and food industries. And if you thought she was just about luxury dinners, think again. Reportedly, Saaniya runs Mr. Paws Pet Spa & Store LLP, a premium pet grooming and retail brand in Mumbai. Basically, while Arjun works on yorkers, she’s out there giving Pomeranians the glow-up of the season.
Basit Ali’s Asia Cup Fear
Remember Basit Ali, the former Pakistan cricketer? He’s so wary of Team India right now that he hopes India refuses to play Pakistan in the Asia Cup. In his words: “Itni buri tarah maarenge na vo, that you can’t even imagine.” Since Pakistan’s ODI series loss to the West Indies, several former players have been echoing the same fear.
A Legend Passes Away at 80
Indian sports also lost a legend this week. Dr Vece Paes — 1972 Olympic bronze medallist in hockey and father of tennis great Leander Paes — passed away at the age of 80 after battling Parkinson’s disease. He wasn’t just an Olympian; he was also part of the Indian team that claimed bronze at the 1971 Hockey World Cup in Barcelona. His passing is a poignant reminder that before the Paes name became synonymous with tennis, it was first etched in hockey history.
PSG Lift Maiden UEFA Super Cup
And finally, switching from hockey fields to football stadiums — European champions Paris Saint-Germain scripted a dramatic victory to lift their first-ever UEFA Super Cup, defeating Tottenham 4-3 on penalties. Spurs were cruising with a 2-0 lead before PSG roared back to level the match and then clinched it in the shootout. This triumph also made PSG the first French club to win the Super Cup, taking their 2025 trophy count to five. Paris this year isn’t just the city of love — it’s the city of champions.
