Praveen Kumar (Image credit: PCI) Praveen Kumar had to fight more than his rivals to win gold at the Asian Para Games. The reigning Paralympic champion was dealing with a hip injury that had affected his jumping form for months. He was also battling fever, cold and cough during the competition in Japan.Despite these challenges,…
Photo credit: Cottage and gardens In 2018, actor Vanessa Hudgens bought a historic Los Angeles home previously owned by Gary Oldman for nearly $5 million. Built in 1922, the Georgian Colonial-style property had ivy-covered walls, mature trees and architectural details that reflected its old Hollywood history. Four years later, after renovating its kitchen and primary…
Meta has submitted its response following the appearance of Meta India chief Arun Srinivas NEW DELHI: Senior functionaries of Google India and Telegram appeared before the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) on Thursday in response to summons with regard to what mechanisms were in place to check, prevent circulation and report cases…
Abhishek Sharma (Photo/BCCI) Abhishek Sharma set a new record for hitting the first ball he faced for a six most often in T20Is, but India had a huge target to chase after New Zealand posted 225/8 in the opening T20I in Christchurch on Thursday.Chasing 226, Abhishek faced his first delivery off the final ball of…
An Ohio engineer’s decision to trade a conventional career for an unconventional hospitality business has turned a wooded property in Hocking Hills into a lucrative vacation rental destination. Bryant Gingerich, who founded Dunlap Hollow with his wife, Amy, transformed an old cottage, a contemporary A-frame and a natural cave into distinctive holiday homes. According to…
Sonam Wangchuk alleged that decisions were being taken unilaterally by the Ladakh administration (LG) NEW DELHI: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has accused the Centre of backtracking on the understanding reached with the agitating Ladakh groups in May 2026, including on a UT-level elected body, and labelled the failure to conduct further talks in Delhi on…
(L-R) Sameer Minhas, Arafat Minhas, Kashif Minhas (father) and Abdullah Minhas in the wedding ceremony of Arafat. (Special Arrangement) NEW DELHI: Kashif Minhas has captured thousands of photographs of cricketers over the years. He is also an avid birdwatcher who sometimes waits for hours to get that perfect shot. But when his sons are playing…
Trump revealed that he had sounded Pichai about his desire to rechristen the Atlantic Ocean TOI correspondent from Washington: The Atlantic Ocean may owe its continued existence, at least under its present name, to Sundar Pichai. By MAGA boss Donald Trump’s own account, the Google CEO rejected his effort to rename the ocean after himself…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for stronger global institutions, a greater voice for the Global South and effective international cooperation during crises, while accusing the Congress leadership of repeatedly failing to launch its leader politically.Addressing the NDTV World Summit 2026 in New Delhi, PM Modi said institutions such as the United…
Teenage Indian para swimmer Ravi Budigina won his third medal at the Asian Para Games 2026, claiming bronze in the men’s 50m freestyle S13 event in Nagoya on Thursday. Kapil Kumar and Swatik Patil also finished on the podium in their respective events, taking India’s medal tally in swimming to nine.The 18-year-old visually impaired swimmer…