If all systems are go and barring force majeure , four astronauts will in two days lift off towards the Moon on a giant rocket, becoming the first humans to head in that direction in over 50 years, since Nasa’s Apollo programme ended in 1972. After technical delays in Feb and March, Nasa is now…
R Vaishali vs Divya Deshmukh (Photo by Niki Riga) NEW DELHI: In the zero-sum world of elite chess, the camaraderie between compatriots often has to be set aside at the board. This was evident on Wednesday at the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort as India’s two sensations, R Vaishali and Divya Deshmukh, faced off…
Lucknow: Gujarat Titans’ Jos Buttler (PTI Photo/Salman Ali) Jos Buttler continued his golden T20 legacy with a landmark double achievement during Gujarat Titans’ seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Sunday. The England wicketkeeper-batter not only brought up his 100th T20 fifty but also crossed the 14,000-run mark in T20 cricket, joining an…
More often than not, a celebrity’s bodyguard also ends up making headlines along with the star personality that they are protecting. The limelight often shifts from the celebrity to the person who is in charge of keeping things at bay and protecting the star. Over the years, many celebrity bodyguards have become the centre of…
Tyler Porter, a rising Valorant professional and Twitch streamer known as “sym,” tragically died in a car accident on May 5 while celebrating his 21st birthday. The former TSM player was widely respected for his viral Jett gameplay and competitive success. Fellow player Austen also reportedly died in the crash. Tributes from teammates, friends, and…
In a box office battle of the sequels, ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ had the slight edge over ‘Mortal Kombat II’ in North American theaters this weekend. According to studio estimates Sunday, ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ earned a chart topping USD 43 million in its second weekend, while ‘Mortal Kombat II’ took in USD…
Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar showered praise on Virat Kohli after the RCB star’s record-breaking century in Raipur, saying that while discussions continue around the rise of the new generation of power-hitters, Kohli has once again proved that the “old generation is still the best.”Virat Kohli produced a stunning comeback after back-to-back ducks, and perhaps…
Boss Baby: Trump says “I’m the boss” as critics say he’s getting bossed by Iran TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump jokingly declared “I’m the boss” as he strode into a G-7 meeting in France on Wednesday amid widespread criticism in Washington that he is being bossed over by Iran in a prospective…
A 2021 post by Indian-origin entrepreneur Ankur Nagpal is at the center of a major controversy as an investigative report flagged his post as visa abuse. Nagpal wrote that if anyone was trying to immigrate to the US on an O-1 visa and needs some references, they can reach out to Nagpal and he would…
Saudi Arabia’s Hajj Ministry unveils discount initiative for pilgrims via Nusuk Card. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced a new initiative offering deals and discounts for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims through the Nusuk Card, aiming to improve their overall experience during the pilgrimage.The Nusuk Card serves as an official identification for pilgrims…