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Quimcy Dsouza. (Photo/Agencies) The Asian Games 2026 will officially begin on Saturday, with the opening ceremony scheduled to start at 2:30pm IST in Nagoya. However, a few competitions, including women’s cricket, soft tennis and teqball, have already got underway ahead of the ceremony. India’s schedule for Saturday (September 19): Teqball6:30am IST: Women’s singles semifinal —…

FSSAI to tighten scrutiny, weighs central ban on non-dairy paneer Paneer is one of those foods most people don’t think twice about ordering.Palak paneer, chilli paneer, paneer tikka, butter masala. It’s everywhere, especially on restaurant menus.But what if the paneer on your plate isn’t actually made the way traditional paneer is?That question is now back…

Devajit Saikia, Ajit Agarkar The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia on Friday offered no clear answers on the future of men’s selection committee chief Ajit Agarkar but said that “15 days is a long time in the world of cricket.”“We still have fifteen days to go. Fifteen days is…

For some people, standing in front of a crowd and speaking clearly can feel surprisingly difficult. They may know exactly what they want to say, understand the subject well and even feel confident while speaking to one person, yet suddenly struggle when dozens of eyes are on them. Psychology suggests that this does not automatically…

For travellers looking beyond sightseeing and traditional experiences, festivals can offer a completely different way of understanding a place, its people and its culture. Across the globe, there are several festivals which celebrate animals. These animals are at the centre of celebrations that combine religion, farming, folklore, history and local identity.On this note, let’s have…

 India’s players celebrate the wicket of Afghanistan’s Sediqullah Atal during the third and final T20I cricket match between India and Afghanistan, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: As reports of a crisis over the accommodation arrangements start coming in from the Asian Games in Japan, it has emerged that the Indian cricket board (BCCI)…

Forest vs jungle: What is the actual difference between the two? For most people, the difference seems obvious until someone actually asks the question: Is that a forest or a jungle?The two words are often used for the same kind of place, especially when talking about a landscape filled with trees and wild vegetation. But…

Anu Raghavan will represent India in the 400m hurdles at the 2026 Asian Games. (Instagram) New Delhi: For eight years, 400m hurdles athlete Anu Raghavan has been an Asian Games medallist without ever standing on the podium. The certificate is with her. The bronze medal, however, is not.When Bahrain’s Kemi Adekoya was stripped of the…

Mamdani introducing the toilets (Screengrab) Imagine you’re on a sightseeing spree in New York City and urgently need to use a public bathroom. You step inside the toilet and hear a warning bell at five minutes, another at eight minutes and then, as you cross the 10-minute deadline, the bathroom door automatically opens while you’re…

Anvay Dravid (File photo) India Under-19 held off Australia Under-19 by seven runs in a rain-shortened first Youth ODI in Rajkot on Friday, with Anvay Dravid providing the late push and Yashbardhan Chauhan scoring a half-century.The match was reduced to 20 overs per side after rain interrupted play at the Niranjan Shah Stadium. India posted…

Indian woman in US reveals what 9-to-5 work culture is really like The meaning of a “9-to-5” job can look different from one workplace to another. While the phrase usually refers to a fixed schedule, the reality of when the workday actually ends can vary. An Instagram video by an Indian woman living in the…

BCCI office bearers at the 95th Annual General Meeting The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will complete 100 years in 2028 and plans to form a committee to organise year-long celebrations. The topic was brought up for discussion during the final phase of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) by an influential administrator…