Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant NEW DELHI: With more than a year left for the 2027 ODI World Cup, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has shared the players he believes should be in the squad for the tournament.Speaking on ESPNcricinfo’s YouTube channel, Ashwin divided the players into three categories – ‘Yes’, ‘Maybe’ and ‘No’ –…
India has launched the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) in January 2025 for a seven-year period from 2024-25 to 2030-31. India has been focusing on securing its critical minerals and rare earth supply chain, especially in times of increased geopolitical uncertainties. During PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Indonesia it was announced that India will invest…
Locals and rescuers help victims of the boating accident in southern Vietnam on Saturday HYDERABAD/VIJAYAWADA: At least 15 Indian tourists were killed and 17 others injured after a speedboat carrying 32 Indian passengers and four crew capsized less than 500 metres off Vietnam’s Hon May Rut Ngoai island, close to the tourist destination of Phu…
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz caresses with the trophy after defeating Italy’s Jannik Sinner in the final of the French Open tennis tournament, Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Paris. (AP Photo) Carlos Alcaraz will not defend his French Open title this year, as the two-time reigning champion has pulled out of both the Rome Masters and French…
Just days after powerful earthquakes devastated parts of Venezuela, residents of Caracas looked up to witness another extraordinary sight: a sky glowing an intense crimson red as the Sun dipped below the horizon. Videos of the spectacle quickly spread across social media, prompting speculation that the phenomenon was connected to the recent seismic disaster. While…
Bryant “EDP445” and his girlfriend are featured in the new documentary “The Sick Mind of EDP445.” (Image via YouTube/@Mike-Clum) The latest look into Bryant “EDP445” comes from an unexpected place: his personal life. On August 9, 2026, Mike Clum released The Sick Mind of EDP445 on YouTube. The documentary focuses on Bryant’s history and the…
MUMBAI: Light-weight jewellery was the flavour this Akshaya Tritiya, as a steep rise in gold prices nudged consumers to strike a balance between their budgets and love for the yellow metal that’s considered auspicious in Indian culture.For context—gold has risen nearly 57% year-on-year since last year’s festival—from around Rs 97,000 per 10 grams to roughly…
Goan Feni/Image: TOI file Traditional Indian spirits Mahua and Goan Feni have entered the UK market this week, as demand grows for heritage and craft beverages.The launch has been led by UK-based retailer Maharaja Drinks, which introduced a new range featuring three Feni variants and one Mahua spirit.Feni, a Goan spirit made from cashew apples…
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and elected to field against India in the second T20 International on Saturday, as the visitors handed a debut to Vidarbha fast bowler Yash Thakur.Yash replaced Ashok Sharma in the playing XI. Ashok had made his T20I debut in the series opener on July 23 but went wicketless…
Jannik Sinner, of Italy, holds his trophy after defeating Casper Ruud, of Norway in the final. (AP Photo) In a historic display of dominance, Jannik Sinner became the first Italian man to win the Rome Masters in 50 years since Adriano Panatta in 1976 on Sunday. The 24-year-old world No.1 secured the Italian Open title…
Wildfires ravage across Europe Massive wildfires have ravaged multiple regions across Europe. Regions in France and Spain are fighting their worst blaze of the year caused by intense heatwaves that took over Europe.In southwestern France has driven more than 220,000 people from their homes, with officials ordering another 55,000 to leave overnight as the blaze…
Because they kept the details private, the rumour mill spent years guessing what went wrong.A few distinct narratives eventually emerged: The political pressure: In April 2025, President Donald Trump weighed in publicly, suggesting that the relentless, suffocating pressure of the Russia investigation took a massive toll on his son’s marriage, calling the breakup “very sad”…
