Aryna Sabalenka (Image Credits: Instagram) World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka encountered an unusual distraction during her US Open third-round match on Friday when a strong cannabis smell reached the court at Louis Armstrong Stadium.Sabalenka was facing Uzbekistan’s Kamilla Rakhimova and had made a fast start, leading 3-0 when she briefly stopped play during her second…
Quote of the day by Lionel Richie(Image Credit: Instagram) Have you ever tried so hard to be a version of yourself that others expect that you forgot what you actually wanted for yourself? Lionel Richie touched on that feeling in one of his beloved songs, turning a familiar struggle with expectations into words that still…
NEW DELHI: India’s decision to field a full-strength squad for the upcoming Afghanistan T20I series has drawn sharp criticism from former cricketer Kris Srikkanth, who believes the selectors missed a valuable opportunity to expose more youngsters to international cricket.Srikkanth described the selection as a “mistake” and suggested that the recent defeats in Ireland and England…
Salman Khan references FDA Chief Tukaram Mundhe while warning friend’s Bandra cafe amid food safety crackdown: ‘Hygiene maintained or I will send HIM’ Salman Khan has issued a tongue-in-cheek warning to his friend’s newly opened Bandra cafe, asking the eatery to maintain its prices, quality and hygiene. The actor took to his Instagram Story to…
Aaqib Javed, Jason Gillespie Former Pakistan head coach Jason Gillespie criticised Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief selector Aaqib Javed after the board’s major mid-series squad overhaul following Pakistan’s defeats in the first two Tests against England.Pakistan replaced head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul, while also sending seven players home after losing the…
‘Dil Chahta Hai’, Farhan Akhtar‘s directorial debut, marked 25 years since its release, and the milestone brought together the film’s director, cast, and crew for a nostalgic look back at how the movie came together. Among those present were Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Akshaye Khanna, who spoke about the now-iconic scene where Akshaye’s…
File Pic: Harmanpreet Kaur leads out the team. (Getty Images) BENGALURU: With a 137-run win over Hong Kong, India sealed their place in the Women’s Asia Cup semifinals with a match to spare. Their final league outing, however, will be their toughest test yet after they brushed aside minnows Thailand and Hong Kong in their…
The Bill would allow Trump to impose tariffs of 100% on the five biggest buyers of Russian crude oil and natural gas. US President Donald Trump may not be able to get the Russia sanctions bill passed in the House of Representatives before November, a development that would give India a breather from the possibility…
‘Hanuman Ansh’ has turned into a surprise box office winner, raking in Rs 61 crore net in India over 27 days since its release. Interestingly, before the spiritual drama made its way to theatres, director Vishal Chaturvedi faced a rejection that, in hindsight, pushed him to move forward with the story of Neem Karoli Baba,…
Inside SAI’s ‘Little Japan’ (TOI Photo) BENGALURU: Shipping containers with exteriors painted with cherry blossoms and chochins — traditional Japanese lanterns — hung on the sides have been transformed into two-bedroom accommodation. Inside are modern amenities, an LED screen displaying information about the Asian Games and Japanese books such as Ikigai and Kaizen. The menu…
