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Rui Hachimura (Photo by NBA Rising Stars Invitational) TimesofIndia.com in Singapore: By mid-morning, the courts inside the OCBC Arena had already settled into their rhythm.On one end, South Korea’s Kyungbock High School looked every bit the early favourites, their players physically bigger and noticeably more imposing than most of their opponents. Singapore, with four teams … Read more
Quote of the day by Margaret Thatcher (Image source: Wikipedia) Margaret Thatcher was not known for backing down. She built her whole career on firm opinions and was happy to defend them to anyone who would listen. So it can come as a surprise that one of the things she claimed to enjoy most was … Read more
Hindus in Bangladesh hold torchlight protest against alleged disrespect to Lord Ram NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday called on Bangladesh to act against extremist groups and ensure the safety of minorities, following protests by the Hindu community over the alleged desecration of an image of Lord Ram during an Islamist demonstration in Gaibandha in northern … Read more
Ameesha Patel fondly remembers Amrish Puri as witty, warm and fatherly on the sets of ‘Gadar’, despite her nerves during their intense first scene together. She recalls him defending her against director Anil Sharma’s laddoo suggestion, calling it a beautiful memory she cherishes forever. Few actors in Bollywood history have owned the role of a … Read more
Rithuparna KS (Photo: LinkedIn) For many students, not clearing NEET can feel like the end of a lifelong dream. But for Karnataka’s Rithuparna KS, it turned out to be the beginning of a remarkable new journey. After failing to secure a government medical seat, she chose not to let one entrance exam define her future. … Read more
NEW DELHI: Young Mumbai and Punjab Kings all-rounder Suryansh Shedge, who earned his maiden India call-up on Tuesday after replacing the injured Nitish Kumar Reddy in India’s T20I squads for the series against Ireland and England, was naturally brimming with joy.“Actually, I still can’t sink it in, and I think I won’t be able to … Read more
A Dubai-based 27-year-old Indian woman has won a free studio apartment in a city-wide shopping promotion.Aysha Ameer, originally from Kerala, was announced as the first winner of the ‘win your home in Dubai’ campaign, receiving a studio apartment offered by developer Binghatti. The initiative is organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) and Dubai … Read more
NEW DELHI: India women’s pacer Kranti Gaud, who comes from a small village in Madhya Pradesh, credits her family’s sacrifices for her success.“If your family supports you, then what others say doesn’t matter because those outsiders are not supporting you anyway. I am grateful to my family for standing by me through every step because … Read more
More than two decades after its release, ‘Lagaan’ continues to be regarded as one of Indian cinema’s most influential films. The period sports drama not only captivated audiences worldwide but also reshaped filmmaking practices in the industry. Among those deeply impacted by the film was filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who recently reflected on its significance during … Read more
AI generated image, used only for representational purpose The South Korean stock market went from record highs to a sharp sell-off, with the benchmark Kospi tumbling as low as 10% on Tuesday. The drop came as investors rushed to sell chip stocks over fears of excessive speculation. Kospi ended the day at 8,203.84, down 910.71 … Read more