Nihal Sarin (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: Last February, Nihal Sarin was busy playing a game of online chess in TakeTakeTake’s Titled Tuesday event. His opponent was Armenian player Emin Ohanyan. In a tense endgame, Nihal outwitted his counterpart. With the game played on a computer rather than over the board, a gentleman’s handshake…
Hollywood icon Nicole Kidman is embarking on a profound career shift, training to become a death doula. This unexpected move stems from the profound grief and caregiving challenges she experienced during her mother’s final days. Kidman aims to provide impartial solace and support to those facing end-of-life transitions, filling a perceived gap in compassionate care….
MUMBAI: Former India and Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma has undergone a scan to assess the severity of a suspected hamstring injury, TOI has learnt. His availability for MI’s next match against Punjab Kings on Thursday in Mumbai will depend on the results.“Yes, Rohit underwent an MRI on Monday morning (at the HL Reliance Hospital)…
Tech billionaire, Tesla CEO, and X owner Elon Musk has reignited the global debate around COVID-19 vaccine safety after sharing a deeply personal account of his experience with both the virus and its vaccine. In a post on X that has since garnered over 15 million views, Musk claimed that contracting the original Wuhan strain…
New Zealand won the 2024 T20 World Cup after beating South Africa in the title clash (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday unveiled a record prize pool of approximately Rs 82 crore for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup, which will be held in England and Wales in two months.The…
In a dramatic twist, Maul’s aspirations to restore his criminal reign hit a significant roadblock when the Empire descends upon Janix, complicating his strategies and catalyzing a reluctant alliance with his nemesis, Lawson. Meanwhile, Maul is still on the hunt for potential talent and sets his sights on Devon, although her allegiance to Daki poses…
Archaeologists have identified a site at the Mayrtup burial ground in Chechnya, thought to be the lost medieval city of Magas. The ruins extend over 350 hectares and were the political centre for the Alanian Kingdom – an Iranian-speaking Alanian state that controlled the population of the area now known as the North Caucasus –…
India’s two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra. (Pic credit: X) NEW DELHI: Dr Adille Sumariwalla, an ex officio member of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), has defended the move requiring athletes to obtain approval from the governing body before signing an endorsement deal.In a circular issued on April 2, AFI notified its state units, chief…
Image: Left/Canva/Right/AI Generated Plastic waste on a global level amounts to hundreds of millions of tonnes annually, although very little of that is recycled. On the other hand, corrosive waste such as spent battery acid from used cars is rendered neutral and disposed of. However, scientists now have devised an ingenious process that addresses both…
Romi Bhinder has been asked to give an explanation to the BCCI’s ACU in 48 hours. (Image credit: X) MUMBAI: The mobile phone controversy involving Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder has escalated.On Monday, as part of its investigation, the BCCI‘s Anti-Corruption Unit served a notice to Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder for using a mobile…