India’s draw against Sri Lanka in the second Test at the Colombo SSC has made their road to the World Test Championship final tougher.Sri Lanka held India to a draw after a remarkable fightback on the fifth day. As a result, India won the two-Test series 1-0 instead of completing a 2-0 sweep.The draw gave…
This image provided by Planet Labs PBC shows floodings in Kolpurtar, Nepal on Aug. 26, 2026. (Planet Labs PBC via AP) On August 26, 2026, a catastrophic flash flood struck the Nepal-Tibet border, tearing through the Lhende Khola and Bhote Koshi river system. As rescue operations continue, the death toll has climbed past 270, with…
From a tiny Tennessee cabin to a global empire, Dolly Parton never forgot her roots. (Photo: Getty Images) Dolly Parton never forgot where her remarkable journey began. Long before she became one of the world’s most successful singers, songwriters, actresses and philanthropists, Parton grew up in a humble two-room cabin in Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains…
Mia has a familiar, gentle sound and several linguistic connections. In Italian and Scandinavian usage, it is commonly associated with “mine,” while it is also used as a form of Maria. Its simple pronunciation and gentle sound have helped make it popular in many countries. Short names can hold stories that stretch back centuries. From…
We talk a lot about when to tie Rakhi, what should go into the Rakhi thali, which mantra to chant and even what kind of Rakhi to choose. But there is one question that usually comes a few days after the festival:What should you actually do with the Rakhi once Raksha Bandhan is over?Should you…
On the import side, there is some pressure due to higher prices of oil and fertiliser. (File photo) NEW DELHI: India’s goods exports hit the $200-billion mark during the financial year up to Aug 21 on the back of a sustained over 15% rise in shipments from the country, raising expectations within govt that this…
TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: In his first press conference of the tour, Shubman Gill termed qualifying for the World Test Championship as the “ultimate goal,” a sentiment he maintained while preparing to leave the country. In between his two media interactions, the Indian captain saw his team register a comprehensive win in Galle and then settle…
NBEMS will conduct an additional FMGE by October-end 2026, giving eligible foreign medical graduates an earlier chance to clear the screening test. The decision follows eight days of protests over the June FMGE results, with candidates seeking reduced qualifying marks and greater transparency. NBEMS has retained the existing qualifying standard and announced no compensation for…
Amaal Mallik has announced that he is taking a break from film music for the time being. The composer and singer, who recently lent his voice to ‘Yeh Awarapan’ from the Emraan Hashmi-starrer ‘Awarapan 2,’ shared the update on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday and asked fans not to “pester” him with questions about the…
When the power goes out, the inverter quickly becomes one of the most useful things in a home. But the same device that keeps lights and appliances running can become a safety concern if the space around it is poorly managed. Items that seem harmless, such as cardboard boxes, clothes, or cleaning products, can add…
