Manika Batra (Image credit: PTI) MUMBAI: India’s most recognisable table tennis player, Manika Batra, has been left out of the squad for the upcoming Asian Games after failing to meet the selection criteria laid down by the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI).In Manika’s absence, India’s women’s team will be led by Sreeja Akula and…
The Art of the Deal met the ghost of Versailles. U.S President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a controversial MoU committing, among other things, Washington to help finance Iran’s reconstruction to the tune of $300 billion. TOI correspondent from Washington: The Art of the Deal met the ghost of Versailles. US President Donald Trump on…
CJP protest on June 10 (PTI) The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), led by Abhijeet Dipke, has called for a fresh protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, urging students and job aspirants from across the country to gather over concerns related to paper leaks, examination irregularities and recruitment delays.This will be the it’s second peaceful protest in…
Net direct tax collections rose 14.64% to over Rs 5.21 lakh crore as of June 17 in the current financial year, driven by robust advance tax payments from companies and higher securities transaction tax (STT) collections, according to government data released on Thursday, as reported PTI.The growth keeps the Centre on track to meet its…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s centrally contracted cricketers are set to receive significant pay hikes, with players in the newly introduced red-ball Track A category expected to benefit the most under the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) new contract system for the 2026-27 cycle.According to a reliable PCB source, a committee that includes white-ball head coach Mike Hesson…
In Taare Zameen Par, there is a well-known song sequence that captures the world of the “ideal” student — disciplined, focused, always moving towards success with structure and routine. That image fits perfectly with Yohaan Nandkishore Awasthi, Ishaan’s elder brother in the film — the bright, organised, high-achieving child who stands in contrast to Ishaan’s…
The reality: “Emotions naturally fluctuate, and that’s normal.” Chasing non-stop romantic euphoria is an absolute recipe for heartbreak. That initial, stomach-flipping spark of a brand-new relationship is highly addictive, but it is biologically unsustainable. Eventually, it naturally settles into a deeper, much quieter, and more stable kind of partnership. If you freak out the second…
Ali Fazal, who is currently receiving praise for his performance in Raakh, has shared his thoughts on producer Aamir Khan‘s upcoming wedding with girlfriend Gauri Spratt. Ali will next be seen in Batwara 1947, which is being produced by Aamir Khan.In a recent interview with NDTV, Ali was asked whether he would be attending Aamir…
Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi (PTI Photo) Magnus Carlsen‘s recent struggles against India’s elite young grandmasters continued on Thursday as Arjun Erigaisi delivered a major upset at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships in Hong Kong.Just weeks after suffering consecutive defeats against R Praggnanandhaa at Norway Chess, the world No. 1 found himself on…
The man argued against a 1968 law barring guns from anyone who uses drugs illegally (AP Photo/File) The United States Supreme Court on Thursday issued a unanimous ruling siding with a Texas-based marijuana user who wants to legally own a gun.The justices ruled in favour of Ali Danial Hemani, who argued that a law barring…
