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The 30th edition of the BWF World Championships 2026 took place from August 17 to August 23 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi, India. (TOI) NEW DELHI: At the recently concluded BWF World Championships, players weighed every word as carefully as their drop shots. But beyond the glare of the cameras, another…

Hardik Pandya (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Hardik Pandya‘s return to international cricket is poised to face another roadblock, as a late leg niggle derailed his plans at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) and puts the all-rounder on the back foot for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan.TimesofIndia.com reliably learnt that he was ticking the…

East Zone’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi plays a shot on day three of the Duleep Trophy semi-final. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s aggressive cameo, backed by fiery spells from Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar, helped East Zone storm into the Duleep Trophy final with a four-wicket win over defending champions Central Zone on Tuesday.The 15-year-old Sooryavanshi…

Representative image: Japan cricket team (Pic credit: JCA) NEW DELHI: With concerns over accommodation and other logistical arrangements emerging ahead of cricket’s return to the Asian Games, Japan Cricket Association (JCA) CEO Naoki Alex Miyaji has sought to put the apprehensions into perspective, saying participating teams have been offered hotel accommodation but are free to…

We see them on busy roads, outside hospitals and sometimes rushing through traffic with their sirens on. Yet one detail about ambulances rarely makes us stop and think: why are so many of them white? It may look like a simple colour choice, but an ambulance is not designed quite like an ordinary vehicle. Its…

Krunal Pandya (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Krunal Pandya has hinted that his hopes of returning to international cricket remain alive after the all-rounder was left out of India’s squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan.Shortly after the squad was announced on Tuesday, Krunal shared a poignant message on social media, writing: “Hope is…

Nawazuddin Siddiqui with his daughter Shora Siddiqui. Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui is known for his remarkable screen presence and a simple lifestyle. But there was an incident where he was shocked when his daughter asked him for a handbag during a visit to Dubai Mall. What surprised him even more was his own reaction. He knew…

Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, celebrates winning a match against Roman Safiullin, of Russia. (AP Photo) NEW YORK CITY: For two hours and 21-minutes on Arthur Ashe, Carlos Alcaraz’s game answered the big question that had accompanied his much-anticipated return to tennis.The 23-year-old Spaniard, playing his first match in 139 days after a wrist injury in…

Choosing a baby name can be a meaningful way to celebrate the qualities parents hope their daughter will carry through life. Names associated with strength, bravery and courage can offer a powerful connection to resilience and confidence. Some have meanings directly linked to strength, while others are connected with battle, bravery, nobility or power. Here…

Thailand Women (Playing XI): Nattakan Chantam, Phannita Maya, Nannapat Koncharoenkai(w), Naruemol Chaiwai(c), Aphisara Suwanchonrathi, Chanida Sutthiruang, Naomi Hamilton, Suleeporn Laomi, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Thipatcha Putthawong Source link

Indian woman in Japan steps out at 11 pm, says ‘This is a very big deal’ An 11 pm walk might seem like a small, everyday moment. But for one Indian woman living in Japan, it brought up a much bigger thought about freedom, safety, and how differently women can experience something as simple as…

A bathroom floor goes through more daily wear and tear than almost any other surface in the house, constantly exposed to water, soap, shampoo, hair, and the everyday grime tracked in on bare feet. Over time, this combination leaves behind a stubborn layer of soap scum, mineral deposits, and dullness that regular sweeping or a…