NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday took a jibe at Islamabad as it mediates talks between Iran and the United States, highlighting allegations that Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif‘s X post was drafted by Washington.While talking to reporters, Tharoor said, ‘Do you know what kind of relationship Pakistan has with Washington… There have…
NEW DELHI: England cricketer Dawid Malan has sparked a fresh debate with a bold suggestion: allow a limited, controlled form of ball tampering in cricket. His idea isn’t about breaking rules completely, but about tweaking them to make the game more balanced between bat and ball—especially in modern formats where batters dominate.Speaking on BBC’s Strategic…
In a vibrant celebration of music history, Berlin buzzed with excitement as fans flocked to the premiere of ‘Michael,’ the eagerly awaited biopic centered on the life of pop superstar Michael Jackson. A star-studded audience, featuring family members like his sons, Prince and Bigi, joined the crowd to honor the legacy of the King of…
At most events, ambassadors are seen.At the Times Internet Half Marathon, they were felt.They were not merely promoting the run from the sidelines or sharing countless posts – they were out on the course, matching strides for strides with participants, turning representation into action – and that’s what truly defines the event. Where influence met…
India’s forex reserves have become more balanced over time, with more gold and some diversification beyond the US dollar. (AI image) A country’s foreign exchange reserves act as the first line of defence against external volatility. In times of global economic turmoil such as the present Middle East conflict, forex reserves are the armour that…
Javokhir Sindarov at Candidates (Photo by Niki Riga) NEW DELHI: If this piece were written a few days later, the word “likely” in the headline might no longer be necessary. It feels more like a matter of time than anything that Javokhir Sindarov from Uzbekistan will be announced the winner of the ongoing FIDE Candidates…
Actress Jessica Biel has taken to social media to confront a troubling new trend known as the ‘Jessica Tantrum.’ It seems some parents are yelling ‘Jessica’ at their tantruming toddlers to calm them down. In her heartfelt message, Biel expressed her worry about the fear this instills in young children, suggesting that they appear ‘petrified….
PM Narendra Modi (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday sharpened the BJP’s campaign pitch in poll-bound West Bengal, focusing on issues of infiltration, citizenship and alleged corruption under the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government.Addressing a public rally in Katwa in Purba Bardhaman district, PM Modi promised that the process of granting citizenship…
India’s financial ecosystem has undergone a major transformation in recent years, with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) emerging as the centrepiece of the country’s digital payments revolution. Just ten years ago, financial transactions in the country were slow and largely cash-dependent but now, they are just a touch or click away, enabling instant, seamless and…
PSL drama over Usman Tariq pause (Screengrab) Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has come out in support of Daryl Mitchell after the New Zealand batter raised concerns over Usman Tariq’s unusual delivery pause during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 clash in Karachi.The incident occurred during the match between Quetta Gladiators and Rawalpindi, where Mitchell…
