Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha (L) and India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav (R) after the coin toss of the T20 World Cup cricket match in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (AP) Was Sunday’s India vs Pakistan clash ever not going to happen?I don’t think anybody directly involved with cricket administration was in major doubt. It was always a…
Amid protests over the recently notified “equity regulations” for higher education institutes by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said Tuesday that no one would be allowed to misuse the provisions and that “discrimination will not be allowed against anybody”. “… Oppression will not be allowed against anybody… there won’t be…
Modern relationships in India are shifting from rushed decisions to conscious choices, with singles prioritizing emotional compatibility and long-term alignment over mere timing. People are investing more time and engaging with more potential partners, seeking ‘actually right’ matches rather than settling for ‘good enough,’ leading to deeper, more intentional commitments. For years, finding a partner…
Ishan Kishan celebrates his half-century during an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and Pakistan, at R Premadasa Stadium, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: The India-Pakistan fixture arrived wrapped in hype and high drama, enough to fuel a Netflix series. But when the cricket finally took centre…
VB-G RAM G, the scheme set to replace Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), has received the highest share in this year’s Budget for the department of rural development, accounting for about 40 per cent of its total allocation, according to an analysis by PRS Legislative Research.The PRS analysis said VB-G RAM G…
Actor-politician Vijay is likely to contest the 2026 Assembly election from Velachery, the fast-growing, tech-heavy Chennai constituency barely a few kilometres from his Panayur residence, according to multiple senior leaders in Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), marking what they describe as a calculated urban launchpad rather than a symbolic rural debut. For months, the question inside…
Instagram is buzzing about til ke laddoo for hair growth. These traditional sweets, made with sesame seeds and jaggery, offer essential nutrients like zinc and iron. They help strengthen hair roots and reduce shedding by fixing nutritional gaps. While not a cure for all hair loss, these laddoos provide nourishment that supports healthier hair. Consistency…
Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Agha (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Defending champions India sent a strong message to the cricketing world with a 61-run demolition of Pakistan in their high-stakes Group A clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, securing their spot in the Super Eights. “I think this is for India,” said…
The combined market valuation of six of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by more than Rs 3 lakh crore last week, with IT majors Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys emerging as the biggest laggards amid a bearish trend in equities.The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 953.64 points, or 1.14 per cent, during the week.Besides…
(As Assam gears up for the Assembly polls, every Wednesday, Special Correspondent Sukrita Baruah decodes the electoral trends, political signals, and campaign moves shaping the contest.) A Special Revision (SR) exercise that the Election Commission (EC) has repeatedly emphasised “would not affect those whose names are already in voter lists” has descended into politically charged…