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Photo credit: Harvard Alumni TOI correspondent from Washington: Nirmal Narvekar, the Indian-American financier who spent nearly a decade reshaping the investment machinery behind Harvard University’s colossal $57 billion endowment, is preparing to retire, closing one of the most consequential – and controversial – chapters in modern university finance.Known on Wall Street and in Ivy League…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday bowed before the people of West Bengal with folded hands in a gesture of gratitude as the BJP welcomed its first-ever government in the state. The swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari was held at Kolkata’s iconic Brigade Parade Ground in the presence of several senior NDA leaders…
Shah Rukh Khan and Superstar Rajinikanth may not be teaming up on-screen after all. The Bollywood superstar had fans eagerly anticipating his appearance on Rajinikanth’s sets this month, as he was reportedly scheduled to shoot a cameo in the upcoming film ‘Jailer 2’. However, as per the latest reports, Khan has allegedly opted out of…
Sanju Samson (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Perpetually under scrutiny, Sanju Samson rose above the noise with a match-winning 97 not out as India defeated West Indies by five wickets in their T20 World Cup Super Eights clash to storm into the semifinals on Sunday.But beyond the runs and the result, it was a captain’s bow…
Muhammad Yunus (File photo) On his last day as Bangladesh chief adviser, Muhammad Yunus on Monday claimed that the interim govt led by him has been able to firmly restore the country’s sovereignty, national interests and dignity in foreign policy – an allusion to former PM Sheikh Hasina’s proximity to India. “Bangladesh is no longer…
Gael Monfils of France acknowledges fans after his defeat by Dane Sweeny of Australia. (Getty Images) French tennis entertainer Gael Monfils ended his remarkable career with a valiant first-round showing at the Australian Open on Tuesday, leaving fans at Melbourne Park in awe of his grit and charisma. The 39-year-old, one of the most colorful…
The England team line up as Usman Khawaja of Australia heads out for his last match in Sydney. (Getty Images) Australia completed a commanding 4–1 Ashes series victory on Thursday, clinching the fifth and final Test against England by five wickets to cap a gruelling contest and send retiring opener Usman Khawaja into the sunset…
Veteran actress Rekha stole the spotlight at a special screening of ‘Ikkis’ after heartwarming reaction to the film’s poster, while walking the red carpet. The actress, who arrived for the special screening late last evening, was seen admiring the movie’s poster, featuring the leading man, Agastya Nanda and the late Dharmendra. Rekha kisses Agastya’s poster…
GM Karthik Venkataraman (Picture Credit: Eteri Kublashvili/FIDE) Indian Grandmaster Karthik Venkataraman has advanced to the fourth round of the FIDE World Cup 2025 after defeating Romanian GM Bogdan-Daniel Deac in Panaji on Sunday. Karthik secured his victory in the second tiebreaker game with black pieces, using his bishop advantage to corner Deac’s king in 43…
Two queen sacrifices by India’s two veteran GMs fetched vastly different results. P. Harikrishna came up with a miniature against Arseniy Nesterov and won in just 21 moves to advance to the third round of the Chess World Cup at Rio Resort in Goa on Wednesday. However, Surya Shekhar Ganguly could not justify his dynamic…
