Aryna Sabalenka brushes aside gender criticism after fiery outbursts (Getty Images) Aryna Sabalenka has heard the criticism before. Her racket-smashing, angry reactions and raw displays during matches have often drawn attention, with some questioning whether female players face tougher judgment for showing emotion. The world No. 1, however, does not appear interested in turning that…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of intense rainfall across several parts of India over the coming days, with isolated extremely heavy rainfall expected over north Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal on August 17. The All India Weather Summary and Forecast Bulletin, issued on August 15, also forecasts widespread rain across the Himalayan region,…
Murky floodwaters swallowed streets and surrounded homes in Indiana, US At least six people, including a 4-year-old kid, died after powerful storms and flooding swept across Indiana, state officials said on Saturday. Emergency crews used boats to rescue residents from rising waters in Indianapolis.Flooding was particularly severe along the White River in Indianapolis. Footages showed…
New Delhi: The youth took centre stage in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day address on Saturday as he unveiled a host of initiatives, including free online coaching and AI skilling, but also warned against “dimagi Naxals…looking for ways of violence and anarchy”, who, he said, must be “identified” and “isolated”.The PM’s 13th consecutive speech…
Padmini Kolhapure, Poonam Dhillon and Upasana Singh amid an ongoing dispute within CINTAA over its functioning, resignations and proposed elections. The ongoing internal dispute within the Cine & TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) had intensified in recent weeks, with resignations by several Executive Committee members, allegations of unilateral decision-making and calls for fresh elections. President Poonam…
Doma Ashramshala in Chikhaldara. By: Anil JadhavAMRAVATI: When laughter scares a village, could it be spirits lurking in the shad-ows? Or just troubled minds?In the tribal-dominated pocket of Melghat in Maharashtra’s Amravati district, rumours fuelled an exodus from a govt ashram school last week after some girls were spotted laughing without reason and then going…
At least one student among 5 people shot at Virginia State University Police have arrested a 19-year-old in connection with an overnight shooting at Virginia State University that wounded five people on Saturday. One of the victims, a 21-year-old man, suffered critical injuries.Camron Harris of Henrico was found hiding in a dormitory closet, Chesterfield County…
‘Awarapan 2’ box office collection Day 2: Emraan Hashmi starrer crosses Rs 66 crore worldwide in two days; surpasses ‘Spider-Man’ in India and ‘Batwara 1947’ Emraan Hashmi‘s ‘Awarapan 2’ made it to the theatres on Friday and is receiving massive praise from the audience. The same was reflected in its box office numbers. After earning…
Magnus Carlsen (Image credit: Vineet Ramakrishnan/TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in PARIS: Lucas had come to watch chess with his family. His wife was there, so was his young daughter and his 11-year-old son, Marius, who has been playing the game for only about a year.By the time they left the Esports World Cup arena at Paris Expo…
‘Spider-Man’ box office day 17: Tom Holland starrer lags behind MASSIVE ‘Awarapan 2’ earnings ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, starring Tom Holland, is now in its third week at the Indian box office and continues to hold strong despite fresh competition. The Marvel-Sony collaboration saw a noticeable dip in collections on its third Friday and Saturday,…