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SRINAGAR: Mohammad Shafi Parray, a tailor, left home on Friday morning to help police investigators collect samples of explosives seized from a recently busted ‘white-collar’ terror module.Little did he know, it would be the last time he would leave home.Parray (47), a devoted family man and community volunteer, was among nine people killed in an…
Cricket is set to return to the Olympics after over a century, and the ICC has finalised how the six participating teams will be picked for the Los Angeles 2028 Games. (Photo credit: AFP) Cricket is set to return to the Olympics after over a century, and the International Cricket Council (ICC) has finalised how…
Rahul Dravid’s son Anvway Dravid will play for Team C in the upcoming Men’s U19 One-Day Challenger Trophy Anvay Dravid, son of former Indian cricket legend Rahul Dravid, has been selected for Team C in the upcoming Men’s U19 One-Day Challenger Trophy tournament starting November 5, 2025, in Hyderabad. The annual tournament, organized by BCCI,…
Diwali 2025 is only a few days away, and the celebrations with the festival of Dhanteras are already being observed in India. Amid the festive vibes, we sat with Bollywood actor Aarya Babbar to know what Diwali looks like at the Babbar house. In his candid conversation with us, Aarya shared how the house lights…
Virat Kohli with Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) Former Indian chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar has raised concerns about the selection of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia starting October 19. Both senior batters were recently named in the ODI squad led by Shubman Gill.This series will mark Kohli…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma of India (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill’s ascension to the ODI captaincy on Saturday was a part of a year-long process planned by the national selectors and head coach Gautam Gambhir, TOI has learnt.Major leadership transitions in Indian cricket have often been awkward affairs but Gill’s…
The iconic song “Chak De! India” from the 2007 film initially faced seven rejections but ultimately became a beloved sports anthem. Composers Salim and Sulaiman Merchant created the track within hours, inspired by patriotism and sports spirit. Its popularity soared after India’s win in the 2007 T20 final. During the recent Asia Cup final, the…
NEW DELHI: A record 24 judges have been appointed to Allahabad high court in one order notified by law ministry Friday, bringing down the vacancies of judges in the country’s largest high court from 74 to 50 against a sanctioned strength of 160 judges.Ten of the new appointees are advocates who have been elevated as…
R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh (PTI Photo) World Champion Dommaraju Gukesh and fellow Indian player Arjun Erigaisi joined forces as teammates during the Global Chess League (GCL) Season 3 player draft in Mumbai on Friday. The PBG Alaskan Knights acquired both Indian talents.American GM Wesley So sparked intense bidding before joining Mumba Masters, as teams…
Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 mini auction (HIL Photo) The Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 mini auctions concluded on Wednesday in New Delhi, with franchises splashing cash on marquee internationals and promising Indian juniors in both men’s and women’s competitions. Over 200 players went under the hammer across the two sessions, showcasing franchises’ strategy of…
