India vs South Africa (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) NEW DELHI: South Africa secured a four-wicket victory in the second ODI against India, despite outstanding centuries from Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad. The visitors successfully chased down a target of 359 runs.The South African chase was led by Aiden Markram’s brilliant 110, supported by Dewald Brevis’s explosive…
The real‑life house from Home Alone was owned during filming by John Abendshien (and his then‑wife Cynthia/ Image: Instagram For most of us, the Home Alone house lives in a kind of snow-globe fantasy. The red-brick Georgian at 671 Lincoln Avenue, under a layer of powdery snow and threaded with fairy lights, is the shorthand…
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah (PTI photo) JAMMU: J&K CM Omar Abdullah Wednesday said his govt has rationalised the reservation policy in the best possible manner.Talking to reporters after chairing his cabinet meeting in Jammu, the CM said the proposal has been forwarded to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for approval and it would be…
India and the European Union will hold detailed discussions this week on boosting the security and resilience of undersea cables in the Indian Ocean, weeks before the annual India-EU summit scheduled for January 27 in New Delhi. Cooperation on protecting critical submarine infrastructure is likely to feature prominently at the summit, PTI reported.According to the…
Harbhajan Singh interacts with the media. (Image source: ILT20) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: Legendary India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has lauded the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) and ILT20 for giving opportunities to players from Kuwait and Saudi Arabia in the fourth edition of the tournament, and has also picked Abu Dhabi Knight Riders as favourites to lift…
Vijay Deverakonda’s team has confirmed his engagement to longtime partner and co-star Rashmika Mandanna, marking a major milestone in the couple’s nearly seven-year relationship. The Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade duo reportedly held a private engagement ceremony in October 2025 and are now planning a wedding for February 2026. An official statement from both the…
NEW DELHI: Faced with a barrage of criticism over its order for mandatory pre-installation of state-run Sanchar Saathi app on new smartphones, including charges of surveillance by Opposition parties and pushback by global manufacturers such as Apple and Samsung, govt on Wednesday decided to withdraw the directive, bringing down the curtains on an issue that…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (File photo) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday clarified that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) did not question India’s growth figures, and said the Fund’s ‘C’ grade on national accounts stems solely from the use of an outdated base year. She said the IMF, in fact, acknowledged India’s healthy economic performance…
Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar (PTI Photo) Sachin Tendulkar commemorated the birth anniversary of his late coach Ramakant Achrekar with a social media post on Wednesday. He shared a nostalgic photo on his X platform account.“Another day where I miss your presence… a little more so than usual. Happy heavenly birthday Achrekar Sir. Your legacy lives…
Madhuri Dixit remains one of Bollywood’s most cherished stars, but when it comes to her family life, she takes pride in the quiet confidence her children are building away from the glare of traditional stardom. Speaking in a recent interview, the actress reflected on how the digital world—especially YouTube—has opened new pathways for her sons,…
