NEW DELHI: India on Friday denied reports that it was holding off bilateral engagement or delaying a trade deal with the United States, saying discussions between the two countries are continuing for a “mutually beneficial agreement.” “We have noted a media report regarding ongoing trade talks with the US. It is denied that there is…
US President Donald Trump The long-running battle over race, admissions, and transparency in American universities took another turn on Friday when a federal judge in Boston temporarily blocked a directive from President Donald Trump that would have required colleges across the country to hand over extensive admissions data tied to race and gender.The order, issued…
Harshit Rana (Image credit: KKR) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders star pacer Harshit Rana may miss IPL 2026 due to his ongoing recovery from knee surgery, but the youngster has made sure to support his team from the stands. The 24-year-old will be present at the KKR vs Punjab Kings clash on Monday, cheering for…
In Vedic traditions and beliefs, karmic debts are basically unresolved karma from the actions of past lives, spanning the present life, that create a cycle of suffering or challenges until they are balanced in the present life. This is known as “Sanchita Karma” in Vedic culture, which is basically the accumulated mountain of past actions…
Carolina Marin (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Carolina Marin, one of badminton’s greatest players and the 2016 Rio Olympics gold medallist, has announced her retirement from professional badminton, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable career. The Spanish star shared the news through an emotional social media video, confirming she will skip the upcoming European Championships…
TOAST OF A NATION: The women’s team’s ODI World Cup victory was the high point for Indian sport in 2025 (Photo: Getty Images) Lucknow: The biggest names in Indian sport will once again gather under one roof as the much-anticipated Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) returns to Lucknow for the third consecutive time on…
Mayank Chakraborty becomes the first GM from Northeast India (Special Arranements) NEW DELHI: On Saturday morning, Rajib Dhar, the general secretary of the All Assam Chess Association, was having a good sleep. And why not? His protégé, Mayank Chakraborty, had just secured his final Grandmaster (GM) norm at the 8th GM Tournament in Sweden. In…
February in Delhi slows the city down just enough for you to enjoy it. The air turns crisper, evenings stretch longer, and after sunset, the capital hums with a quieter kind of vibrancy. From intimate music gatherings and thoughtfully curated food experiences to large-scale festivals celebrating culture and community, the month has something for every…
NEW DELHI: When Sanju Samson walked out to open midway through the tournament, few could have predicted that he would end up scripting one of the most remarkable turnarounds in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup history. But for India spin legend Anil Kumble, Samson’s performances in the knockout stages reflected a rare blend of two…
Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Following India’s 76-run defeat to South Africa in their Super Eights clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium, former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar analysed the team’s batting collapse and the challenges ahead, saying Abhishek Sharma has “passed the baton…