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“Even a hut feels like paradise when you’re with your loved one.”— Russian ProverbThere is an old Russian saying (С милым рай и в шалаше) that cuts straight through centuries of human history with a blunt, undeniable truth. It completely ignores grand gestures, real estate flexes, and luxury lifestyles. Instead, it drops a simple reality…
Ben Stokes (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England’s preparations for the second Test against New Zealand have been overshadowed by controversy, with captain Ben Stokes and all-rounder Gus Atkinson under investigation for an alleged breach of team protocols.The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Tuesday that it is looking into an incident involving the…
“Love is not love which alters when it alteration finds, or bends with the remover to remove.”— William Shakespeare, Sonnet 116Written over four centuries ago, these lines remain arguably the most brutal and beautiful definition of commitment ever put to paper. Shakespeare was calling out a relationship dynamic that we still deeply struggle with today:…
TimesofIndia.com in Mullanpur: India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak believes Rishabh Pant should continue playing his natural game and rejected suggestions that the wicketkeeper-batter alone needs to adjust his approach according to match situations.“I don’t think Rishabh alone has to play according to the situation. Every player has a different style. Sai Sudharsan plays differently, Shubman…
A person leaves and, on paper at least, the story should be simple.They move to another city. They settle in another country. A friendship becomes less frequent. A family member is no longer around. Time passes. Life changes.Yet that is rarely how human relationships work.Years after leaving school, people still remember a teacher who believed…
India’s Shubman Gill (PTI Photo) As India prepare to swap the fast-paced world of T20 cricket for the demands of the longest format, captain Shubman Gill believes there is still nothing in the game that compares to Test cricket.India begin their red-ball season with a one-off Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur on Saturday. While the…
Image Credit: Instagram/ simonebiles Simone Biles is widely regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts in history. Known for her extraordinary athletic ability, determination, and resilience, she has earned numerous Olympic and World Championship medals throughout her career. Beyond her achievements in gymnastics, Biles has become an inspiration to millions through her advocacy for mental…
NEW DELHI: Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s meteoric rise should now be rewarded with an India T20I cap, according to former India cricketer and national selector Devang Gandhi, who believes the 15-year-old has already shown qualities that could one day make him a nightmare for Test bowlers as well.Fresh from a stunning IPL 2026 campaign with…
Located in the Western Ghats in Kerala’s Kollam district, Thenmala is India’s first planned eco-tourism destination. Instead of letting tourism grow unchecked until it became a problem, the Kerala government set up the Thenmala Ecotourism Promotion Society (TEPS) from the start. The goal was simple, allow visitors in without wrecking the forests. To keep foot…
India and Pakistan flags (PTI Photo) Pakistan will not send its fencing team to the Asian Senior Fencing Championships in New Delhi later this month, despite receiving an official invitation from the organisers. India is hosting the continental event for the first time, with athletes from more than 30 countries across Asia and Oceania expected…
Malcolm X was one of the most influential civil rights leaders of the twentieth century. Born in 1925 in the United States, he dedicated his life to advocating for equality, justice and empowerment for African Americans. Despite facing many hardships during his early years, Malcolm X transformed himself through learning and self-education. His journey showed…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: If the greatest knocks of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s record-shattering IPL 2026 campaign were to be ranked, his breathtaking assault against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator would sit right at the top. With Rajasthan Royals facing a do-or-die encounter, the 15-year-old batting sensation produced one of the most destructive innings in…
