Ankita Raina (Photo by DLTA) NEW DELHI: When this writer spoke to the Indian team ahead of Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie in New Delhi, Ankita Raina categorically pointed out that she wasn’t done playing singles. She was right. The 33-year-old had played as recently as March 23 at the W15 in…
Iranian delegation with Pakistan’s leadership ahead of peace talks with US United States and Iran began direct negotiations in Pakistan on Saturday, days after announcing a fragile two-week ceasefire. The talks mark a rare face-to-face engagement between the two sides.The first round of discussions lasted around two hours before dinner, with a second round continuing…
A mob beat a self-proclaimed spiritual leader to death in Bangladesh’s Kushtia district on Saturday.According to news agency AFP, Shamim Reza, who was believed to be in his 60s, succumbed to his injuries after hundreds of people stormed his residence and thrashed him with sticks.According to the report, the mob was angered after an old…
US President Donald Trump TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump bluntly threatened to resume the destruction of Iran if its leaders did not come to a negotiated settlement, even as his vice-president JD Vance began talks with an Iranian team primed by an obdurate Tehran which is refusing to fold and wants Washington…
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin expressed his optimism over the DMK-led alliance’s victory in the state assembly elections. He claimed that they would be able to secure over 200 seats in the polls, while he also launched attack at the BJP of trying to use the women’s quota as a “weapon” against…
Microsoft joins ONDC; to roll out shopping app for Indian consumers France is trying to move on from Microsoft Windows. In a move, which is part of a broader European movement to reduce reliance on American tech, France has announced that it is dropping Microsoft Windows in favor of Linux. According to a report in…
Shashank Singh (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) MULLANPUR: In a game dominated by big hits and rapid shifts in momentum, it was a quieter moment of trust that stood out. Shreyas Iyer, reading the situation rather than the script, turned to part-timer Shashank Singh for an over at a time when Sunrisers openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis…
Tired of clumpy salt? A simple, time-tested kitchen hack is making a comeback: adding raw rice grains to your salt shaker. This natural desiccant effectively absorbs moisture, preventing salt from hardening. The frustration begins when you walk into the kitchen one rainy day to find the same frustrating dilemma – the salt shaker that refuses…
Ayush Mhatre (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings pulled off a rare and controversial tactical move during their IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday, leaving fans stunned. In the final overs of a high-scoring innings at Chepauk, CSK decided to retire out youngster Ayush Mhatre…
In a delightful viral video, a grandmother playfully interrupted a family milestone celebration with her eager ‘Ab cake kha lu?’ The spontaneous exchange magnificently showcased the charm of unplanned family interactions, reflecting the pure joy that grandparents bring and the comforting bond children experience through honest moments of love and connection. In a world where…