NEW DELHI: The BCCI on Thursday announced the India white-ball squads for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, featuring three T20Is and three ODIs. The series will kick start Gautam Gambhir‘s tenure as head coach. The squads see the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the ODI team and the appointment of Suryakumar…
NEW DELHI: India’s star pacer Mohammed Shami has finally addressed the swirling rumours about his supposed marriage to tennis star Sania Mirza. Following Sania’s divorce from former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik, various social media speculations suggested that Shami and Mirza were about to tie the knot.In a recent YouTube interview with Shubhankar Mishra, Shami dismissed…
NEW DELHI: As the Indian Premier League prepares for a mega-auction before the 2025 season, a report suggested that Chennai Super Kings are planning for a future without their iconic captain, MS Dhoni. With Dhoni likely to play his final season next year, CSK have already appointed Ruturaj Gaikwad as his successor in the captaincy…
A new Japanese dating app is offering an unconventional solution to the country’s ongoing loneliness crisis and declining birth rates: artificial intelligence partners. Loverse, launched just two months ago, has already attracted over 5,000 users who are turning to AI for companionship, dating, and even “marriage.”The app, created by startup Samansa Co., allows users to…
The Karnataka government appears to be once again in the crosshairs after reportedly proposing an amendment to extend the workday for IT employees from 10 to 12-plus hours. This move comes on the heels of widespread criticism over the state’s job reservation bill.The proposed amendment to the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act has sparked…
34-year-old rapper and singer Sean Kingston, and his 61-year-old mother, Janice Turner, have been indicted by a Miami grand jury on federal charges of participating in a scheme to defraud victims of high-end specialty vehicles, jewelry, and other goods worth over $1 million through the use of fraudulent documents, news agency AP reported. The mother-son…
NEW DELHI: With only six ODIs to go before the ICC Champions Trophy next February, there are persisting doubts about Hardik Pandya‘s bowling fitness in the 50-over format. While Hardik had asked for a break from the three ODIs in Sri Lanka next month citing personal reasons, TOI has learnt that his fitness will be…
KOZHIKODE: State govt on Saturday confirmed Nipah virus infection in a 14-year-old boy hailing from Pandikkad in Malappuram. The parents or relatives of the boy didn’t have any symptoms as on Saturday evening. The area within the 3km radius of the epicentre of the infection has been declared as containment zone.As many as 60 contacts…
US President Joe Biden has been ‘tolerating’ treatment well and is continuing with the presidential duties after getting infected with Covid-19, White House doctor said. “The president continues to tolerate treatment well and will continue PAXLOVID (anti-Covid pill) as planned. He continues to perform all of his presidential duties,” Dr Kevin C O’Connor said.The doctor…
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant recently reflected on the key figures who have profoundly influenced their careers. In a video released by Star Sports, they discussed how MS Dhoni and Rahul Dravid have significantly shaped their growth as cricketers and individuals.Rohit, who recently retired from T20 Internationals after leading India to victory in…
