There has been a marked improvement in Iyer’s strike rate and average (Image via AP /Ajit Solanki) In the Qualifier 2 vs Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer was unstoppable. The right-hander smashed 87 off just 41 balls and cleared the ropes on eight occasions during an exhibition of fabulous strokeplay.Opposition skipper Hardik Pandya…
The mood in Ahmedabad is ‘dry’ ahead of the title decider (Image courtesy – Pratyush Raj of TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: Outside the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, there are big cutouts of two captains Shreyas Iyer and Rajat Patidar. The handful of fans hoping to see Virat Kohli were perplexed to see the image…
NEW DELHI: DMK MP Kanimozhi, who is leading an all-party delegation, was caught in a difficult situation after she was asked what was India’s national language. Given her party’s history of expressing dissent with widespread protests over the three language policy, Kanimozhi’s response went viral on social media. “The national language of India is unity…
Stephen Curry. Image via: Carlos Avila Gonzalez / San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry gave his six-year-old son, Canon Curry, an unforgettable surprise by arranging a video call with YouTube sensation Mr. Beast. The wholesome interaction quickly went viral, showcasing a lighter side of Curry during a pivotal offseason…
PARIS: The International Energy Agency (IEA) on Monday cautioned that the concentration of critical mineral mining and processing in a few hands could affect global prices and supplies, while also suggesting that India should incentivise green mobility to reduce its vulnerability to high oil prices.“The world is entering a stage where the trade flows are…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine whether a pre-Constitution Covenant facilitating merger of Jaipur princely state with Dominion of India decide the ownership right of the royal family over 145-year-old Sawai Man Singh Town Hall, or Old Vidhan Sabha now proposed to be converted into a Heritage Museum?Or are the jurisdiction…
CHENNAI: In a significant step to enhance educational and personal development among marginalised communities, the Tamil Nadu government’s Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department is set to roll out two major initiatives — Social Labs and Learn-a-Lot — targeting more than 60,000 students staying in government-run hostels across the state. The initiatives are specially designed…
SC seeks Union’s response; plea challenges ‘push back’NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Centre’s response to a petition by a man alleging that his mother, released after detention of three years following a Foreigner Tribunal identifying her as a Bangladeshi, may have been forcibly pushed into Bangladesh despite her plea against the…
D Gukesh stunned Magnus Carlsen in Round 6 of the Norway Chess tournament. Indian chess sensation D Gukesh earned praise from billionaire Anand Mahindra after defeating world champion Magnus Carlsen in the sixth round of the ongoing 2025 Norway Chess tournament. Gukesh, who became the youngest World Chess Champion in 2024, showcased remarkable patience and…
KOLKATA: Wazahat Khan Qadri, whose FIR prompted Kolkata police to arrest a law student and influencer from Gurugram for allegedly hurting religious sentiments, is himself accused of regularly making communal and inflammatory posts on social media, and now faces at least seven complaints in this regard.“We have received multiple complaints against Qadri at the Lalbazar…