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Ayush Mhatre bat-check chaos (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: A bizarre and slightly comical moment took place during the IPL 2026 clash between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings when young batter Ayush Mhatre walked in to bat at No. 3. What should have been a routine start quickly turned into chaos, even before he faced a…

When one thinks of the decisions taken by strategists in Washington DC, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi; what comes to mind are that these decisions are shaped by intelligence feeds, depleting missile stockpiles and diplomatic rammifications. One of the most important consideration that is often left out of public discourse is the effect of the environment,…

An iron craftsman from Udaipur, a Class 8 dropout, innovated the Vishwaguru Chulha 27 years ago to reduce women’s kitchen time and fuel consumption. This 3-in-1 chulha can boil, fry, and bake simultaneously for 25 people using significantly less firewood, demonstrating that determination can lead to groundbreaking solutions. The sudden crisis of LPG in the…

NEW DELHI: Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai was not included in the party’s list of 27 candidates released on Friday for the upcoming assembly elections.When asked about the move, state president Nainar Nagendra said the “decision was taken by the party high command.”The development comes days after differences between Annamalai and the party…

Bhavika Jain TIMESOFINDIA.COMUpdated: Apr 03, 2026, 17:09 IST IST India already has a law that allows parents, who are senior citizens, to seek financial support from their children. However, many say its implementation is slow, even when the children hold jobs with adequate income. Source link

US weighs military reinforcements as Iran war enters possible new phase: Report The conflict in West Asia has been raging for the last 35 days. With Israel and the United States demonstrating their technological prowess by striking military targets throughout Iran with pin-point precision. The Iranians too have fought back resiliently and tenaciously, targeting neighbouring…

BIG FIGHT: Pala finds itself in unfamiliar territory: A triangular contest Pala was once celebrated as a pensioners’ paradise, a tranquil town nestled near scenic hill stations. Being the heartland of Syrian Christian culture, the region was also called the ‘Mini Vatican’. The fertile land suited rubber plantations and the money they generated brought in…

Screengrab from video released by Nasa A new video released by Nasa captures a defining moment of the Artemis II mission, the ignition of the Orion spacecraft’s main engine. The footage posted on social media by the space agency shows the service module engine firing in deep space, marking a crucial step as the spacecraft…

(L) Hafeez Kidwai (R) Sachidanand Singh (BCCL/ Vishnu Jaiswal) Who’s the proprietor of Lucknow?” A simple yet deep question set the tone for a thought-provoking discussion organised by Aadab Arz Lucknow at Colvin Taluqdars’ College. The session saw culture archivists, socialites, historians and custodians gathered at the session, featuring Sachidanand Singh, Ruth Chakravarty, Hafeez Kidwai…

In just 16 days, ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ has rewritten box office history, amassing a staggering Rs. 939.46 crore India net. The Aditya Dhar directorial, starring Ranveer Singh as the elite spy Hamza, has officially overtaken the lifetime collections of its predecessor in a mere 11 days. Despite the massive IPL 2026 season, the film…