Lisha Das (Pic credit: NVS India) NEW DELHI: India’s Commonwealth Games (CWG) contingent has come under scrutiny after the youngest member of the 191-strong squad, 16-year-old para track cyclist Lisha Das expressed “profound disappointment” over the absence of a woman coach or support staff in the track and para track cycling contingent, raising safety and…
JAIPUR: Before the 2026 IPL kicked off, Ashok Sharma had a modest reward in mind for his hard work: upgrading his silver chain to a gold one. But his elder brother Akshay turned him down with a challenge: earn the India cap first. Ashok didn’t give up easily. Right before leaving to play for India…
Aditya Sarpotdar says his horror universe films prioritize the 90% general audience over the 10% who track every detail. Building franchises brings expectations, unlike starting fresh, he notes. With “Shakti Shalini,” his third film after “Munjya” and “Thama,” reinvention is key. The film stars Aneet Padda, Nana Patekar, Vishal Jethwa, releasing Christmas 2026. Even as…
Riots erupt in France (Image: X) France’s 2026 FIFA World Cup dream came to a heartbreaking end after a 2-0 defeat to Spain in the semifinal at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday. However, after the loss the riots are triggered as videos are widely circulated on social media. Spain outclass France to book…
Vishnu Vishal starrer ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ is proving that a film can survive on strong word of mouth even when the buzz of the opening week fades. Indian sports family entertainer is still drawing audiences in its second week due to its mix of humour, emotions, and wrestling action. While weekday collections have naturally slowed,…
England’s bowler Brydon Carse and Jofra Archer (PTI Photo) Brydon Carse has been added to England’s squad for the remaining two ODIs of the three-match series against India after completing his recovery from injury. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed the inclusion of the 30-year-old fast bowler on Tuesday, July 14, during the…
Axar Patel (left) and Washington Sundar added unbeaten 102 runs for the fifth wicket in the first ODI against England. (BCCI | X) TimesofIndia.com in Birmingham: All-rounders Axar Patel and Washington Sundar successfully guided Team India to a 259-run chase in the first ODI against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday. The six-wicket victory…
Prithviraj Sukumaran starrer ‘I, Nobody’ has entered its first weekday period with collections dropping after the initial weekend run. Even with the slowdown, the investigative thriller is still finding audiences in theatres and is enjoying a steady box office run. The movie has also performed well in international markets due to its suspenseful story and…
France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) in after the World Cup semifinal match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo) Kylian Mbappe did not hide behind excuses. He looked at what happened in Arlington on Tuesday night and called it exactly what it was, a failure in every area of the game.France’s 2-0 defeat to…
In the early 1990s, German educators and pediatricians introduced what became known as the Spielzeugfreier Kindergarten, or “Toy-Free Kindergarten.” The initiative asked preschools to temporarily remove conventional toys and allow children to create their own games using open spaces and ordinary materials.According to reports from participating schools, the first few days were difficult. Many children…