Tanvi Sharma (Image credit: BAI) Indian badminton player Tanvi Sharma won the first BWF World Tour title of her career after beating Vietnam’s Thuy Linh Nguyen in the women’s singles final of the Taipei Open Super 300 on Sunday.The 17-year-old from Punjab defeated the sixth seed 21-16, 21-16 in just 36 minutes to lift her…
Generosity is often discussed in terms of money, yet most people recognise that the moments which stay with them rarely depend on financial value alone. A thoughtful conversation, practical help during a difficult week, a useful introduction or simply making time for someone can leave a lasting impression. Giving has always taken many forms, even…
India’s Jasprit Bumrah (PTI Photo) Jasprit Bumrah is set to miss the two Test series against Sri Lanka, starting in Galle on August 15. TimesofIndia.com has learnt that the seamer continues to feel discomfort in his left knee after an initial assessment at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE). The stakeholders have decided that it’s…
Snakes are scary slitherers, and spotting these venomous creatures almost sends chills down a person’s spine. While these reptiles are mostly spotted in shades of browns, blacks, greys and greens, they are rarely called “beautiful,”. But did you know that snakes also come in brighter rainbow colours? While this may seem like a context out…
The discovery has prompted authorities to limit public access to the region while conservationists monitor the nesting site. In a routine search for wild mushrooms deep in a community forest in Nepal, extraordinary wildlife has been discovered. Local residents exploring the forest floor near Jhakri Sota in the Ambe Community Forest came across something few…
MUMBAI: UPI transactions scaled new highs in July 2026, while NETC FASTag transactions declined on a year-on-year basis. UPI processed 2,366 crore transactions in July, up 4.1% from 2,272 crore in June. On a year-on-year basis, transaction count grew 22%. In contrast, NETC FASTag processed 34.7 crore transactions in July, down 4.1% from 36.2 crore…
Co-stars paid heartfelt tributes to Vincent Pastore, remembering the actor behind the beloved Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero as a cherished friend and colleague.Image credit (Instagram) Vincent Pastore, the veteran actor best known for his iconic role as Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on the acclaimed series ‘The Sopranos’, has passed away at the age of 80….
Reality of La Tomatina/Instagram For many Indian travellers, attending Spain’s famous La Tomatina festival is a bucket-list experience. All thanks to the unforgettable and dreamy tomato fight sequence in the blockbuster cinema Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (ZNMD). Travellers often end up spending lakhs just to recreate that perfect ZNMD moment. But the reality is beyond…
For years, raw vegetables have enjoyed a healthy reputation. Salads, smoothie bowls and crudité platters are often seen as the gold standard of clean eating. But nutrition science tells a more interesting story. While some vegetables are indeed best eaten fresh, others actually become more nutritious after they meet a little heat. Cooking can break…
Emotional fatigue doesn’t always show. A person can answer calls, get work done, help family and still feel hollow inside. The body can move, but the heart can be weighted down.Today is a useful lesson in this hidden tiredness. Krishna’s wisdom teaches that when many attachments pull the mind – worries, expectations and reactions- it…
Caulerpa taxifolia, commonly known as “killer algae,” originates from the tropical waters of the Caribbean Some of the biggest ecological disasters start in the least likely places. Here it may have started with a home aquarium. An online report by the Centre for Invasive Species Research states that an ornamental seaweed, Caulerpa taxifolia, escaped into…
Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 11 Live: Saturday proved to be India’s defining day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as the contingent produced one of its finest all-round performances in the history of the event. A record-breaking display by the boxing team, historic success in judo, milestone achievements in para sports and multiple medals…
