Category: Events

Partition triggered one of the largest mass migrations in history, affecting an estimated 20 million people. NEW DELHI: A day ahead of Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to those affected by the Partition of India, remembering their courage and resilience on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.He described the day as an...

Sarfaraz Khan and Gautam Gambhir (Agency Image) Sarfaraz Khan’s return to the Indian Test squad has sparked a fresh selection debate ahead of the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, with the Mumbai batter competing with Dhruv Jurel for a place in the playing XI.Sarfaraz was brought back into the squad after Sai Sudharsan...

‘Unprecedented’ downpour kills 4 in Japan (AP image) At least four people have died in eastern Japan after what authorities described as “unprecedented” heavy rain triggered widespread disruption, leaving thousands stranded overnight at Narita airport and snarling road and rail services, officials said Friday.Those killed included a man believed to be in his 60s or...

File Pic: Gary Kirsten and Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: India may be staring at the possibility of another setback in their World Test Championship campaign and that has increased the antagonism that cricket fans in India have towards head coach Gautam Gambhir. However, on Thursday, Gambhir found support from an old ally. Sri Lanka...

Indian players warm up during a training session ahead of the first Test cricket match against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium in Galle, Sri Lanka, on Thursday. (ANI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Galle: Two days before the Test, there has been an unusual intrigue around the playing surface. Word from both camps is that it...

Sonam Wangchuk urges a peaceful revolution for India’s future by 2047 NEW DELHI: Ahead of Independence Day, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk turned his focus from Ladakh to the country’s political future, calling for a “peaceful revolution” and urging citizens to help identify leaders who can take India towards meaningful change by 2047.In a video posted...

Indian players during a training session in Galle, Sri Lanka. (ANI Photo) The outcome of the opening Test between India and Sri Lanka, beginning on Saturday in Galle, may be determined not just by the nature of the pitch but by how quickly India’s spinners adapt to the venue’s tricky crosswinds. The picturesque Galle International...

Mike McCabe There is a chessboard on the big screens at the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, surrounded by the production, noise, and visual language of an event built around competitive gaming. For Mike McCabe, that is not an oddity. It is a glimpse of where esports is heading.Chess was...

Tata Trusts said Chandrasekaran emailed its nominee directors, Noel and vice-chairman Venu Srinivasan, on Aug 12 MUMBAI: Setting in motion the process of finding the next chairman of Tata Sons, majority stakeholder Tata Trusts issued a statement on Thursday saying it “respects” N Chandrasekaran’s decision not to offer himself for reappointment. Trusts control over 51.4%...

‘Jana Nayagan’ box office collections day 22_ Thalapathy Vijay starrer reaches Rs 320. Thalapathy Vijay‘s ‘Jana Nayagan’ continued its theatrical run on Thursday, with the film recording a slight increase in its domestic collection.According to Sacnilk, the movie earned Rs 67 lakhs in India on Day 22. The figure represents a 3.1% rise from the...