Joe Root and Ben Stokes (AP Photo) England’s batting collapse against New Zealand in the opening Test at Lord’s drew plenty of criticism on social media, but one of the sharpest reactions came from the Iceland Cricket account, which could not resist taking a swipe at the struggling hosts.After England were bundled out for just…
India and Pakistan flags (PTI Photo) Pakistan will not send its fencing team to the Asian Senior Fencing Championships in New Delhi later this month, despite receiving an official invitation from the organisers. India is hosting the continental event for the first time, with athletes from more than 30 countries across Asia and Oceania expected…
On the narrow lanes of Malviya Nagar, the signs are disappearing. Banners have been pulled down, shutters lowered, and several properties linked to arrested hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj have fallen silent in the aftermath of the fire that killed 21 people. NEW DELHI: On the narrow lanes of Hauz Rani, Malviya Nagar, the signs are…
Why is there no national flag alongside Diana Shnaider’s name at French Open 2026? Exploring her nationality following stellar run to defeat World No1 Aryna Sabalenka (via Getty) Diana Shnaider has become one of the biggest stories of the French Open 2026. She reached her first Grand Slam semifinal. The 22-year-old delivered a remarkable run…
Ritshi Choden’s dismissal Bhutan cricketer Ritshi Choden made history for an unfortunate reason after becoming the first woman batter to be timed out in international cricket. The incident happened during Bhutan’s run chase against Nepal in the ACC Premier Cup in Malaysia.After opener Ngawang Choden was dismissed on the very first ball, Ritshi Choden took…
Manoj Jha (File photo/ANI) NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha on Thursday confirmed that he assisted the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in holding a presser at the Constitution Club, but added that he was informed only that they wanted to hold a press conference and that he was not told “anything else.”A…
(AI image generated using ChatGPT) TOI correspondent from Washington: After decades of importing doctors from India, Iran, the Philippines and practically every country with a medical school and an airport, the United States may have found a cheaper solution to its physician shortage, showing the way — right or wrong, the jury is still out…
India’s largest airline IndiGo on Thursday announced the temporary suspension of flights to six international destinations, including Hong Kong, Shanghai and Thailand’s Krabi, as it moves to optimise its network amid softer travel demand and rising operating costs.The budget carrier said services to Langkawi, Krabi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong and Shanghai will be…
Serena Williams (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: After nearly four years away from professional tennis, Serena Williams is set to return to the court. The 44-year-old tennis legend will compete in doubles at the Queen’s Club tournament in London next week, partnering with Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko, who is 19 years old, 25 years younger than…
India’s major cities are witnessing a visible shift in their skylines. The skyscraper trend is visible across Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. Developers are building higher than ever before. But in this race towards the sky, basic safety provisions cannot be overlooked.The National Building Code (NBC), published by the Bureau of Indian Standards, sets the…