Times News NetworkMangaluru: Educational activist Srinivasan Nandagopal, who travelled across Karnataka to interact with govt-school students, will embark on a nationwide ride to create awareness and raise funds for childhood cancer treatment as part of his school-connect initiative.Titled ‘Dreams on Wheels 2.0’, the expedition will cover more than 30,000 km across over 30 states and…
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has issued a heartfelt clarification to actor Deepika Padukone after raising eyebrows with his recent comments about her public image while filming the hit movie ‘Cocktail’. Imitaz Ali issues clarification to Deepika Padukone Taking to his Instagram Stories, Imtiaz addressed Deepika directly and sought to clear the air over remarks he made…
Kolkata Knight Riders cricketers during a training session at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. (ANI Photo) KOLKATA: Even earning the first point in this IPL could not bring a smile on the faces of those in the Kolkata Knight Riders camp.Despite the one point gained from the washout against Punjab Kings, the 3.4 overs of play on…
Growing up in Mbabane, the capital of Eswatini (previously known as Swaziland), Lungelo Nxumalo was used to a slow-paced life, surrounded by mountains and close-knit communities. His hometown, and Bengaluru, with its traffic, huge population, and fast life, are worlds apart, says the undergraduate student at Gitam (Deemed to be University). What transformed this bustling…
Hardik Pandya and Shubman Gill (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Five-time champions Mumbai Indians are enduring a tough IPL 2026 campaign, languishing at the bottom of the points table with just one win from five matches and a poor net run rate of -1.076. The Hardik Pandya-led side will look to revive their season when…
Australian actor Alicia Gardiner recently made headlines after her arrest on alleged assault charges. The famed actress was suspected of assaulting and harming a woman while protesting at Parliament House in Melbourne. However, according to the latest updates, the court has officially dropped the assault charges against Gardiner. Here’s what we know about the case….
Shreyas Iyer and Gautam Gambhir (Screengrab) Shreyas Iyer is ready to usher in a new era for India’s T20I side after being entrusted with the captaincy for the upcoming series against Ireland. The appointment marks a significant turnaround for the middle-order batter, who missed out on India’s T20 World Cup squad but has now returned…
Divya Deshmukh and Koneru Humpy (Photo by Michal Walusza/Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: Like any other elite chess tournament, Norway Chess pitted Indian Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh against her compatriot Koneru Humpy, the top-ranked women’s player of the country, setting up an all-Indian clash on Tuesday at the Deichman Bjørvika library in Oslo. Drawing two players from…
Two caste bills failed to advance in New York State. Two bills that sought to add caste as a protected category under New York’s anti-discrimination laws failed to advance this legislative session. The bills, New York Senate Bill S.6531 and Assembly Bill A.6920, were first introduced in 2025, triggering a major debate on how these…
From anti India racism to visa issues – Key takeaways from Rubio-Jaishankar joint press conference (Image credit: AP) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and external affairs minister S Jaishankar addressed a joint press conference in New Delhi on Sunday, outlining the growing strategic partnership between India and the United States while also responding to…
