Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, and PV Sindhu When the world’s best badminton players walk into the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Monday, India will not merely be hosting the World Championships for the second time. Seventeen years after Hyderabad staged the event, the tournament returns to a country where badminton has grown multiple folds —…
U.S. President Donald Trump said yesterday he was pleased by the recent signing of a defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan. “Very happy to see that Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have recently, and finally, signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement,” he wrote on his Truth Social platform. “It shows how the Middle…
Chennai: The West Asia conflict may have disrupted global trade, but it has not dampened the appetite of Indian companies to strengthen their presence in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. While the UAE serves as a key economic gateway to the GCC and African markets, Indian companies are also looking to cater to the…
Jupiter’s transit in Ashlesha nakshatra on August 19, 2026, will bring subtle opportunities. Individuals born on specific dates may experience unique advantages through intuition and research. Hidden talents and quiet advice could emerge, guiding personal growth and development. Family matters and close bonds may also present unexpected support and new pathways. This astrological event promises…
Somy Ali has become the first actress to voice her support for former co-star Govinda, amid his ongoing public spat with wife, Sunita Ahuja.As the actor’s war of words rages on with his wife, Ali, on Sunday, took to her Instagram handle to share a collage of throwback pics from a photoshoot with the actor….
Rain likely to play spoilsport on Day 3 in Galle (Image: TOI/Sahil Malhotra) Day 3 of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Galle is under a significant rain threat, with an 83% overall chance of precipitation forecast for the day. After rain disrupted proceedings on Day 2, another stop-start day could be…
U.S. negotiator and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner held a rare meeting with Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya on Sunday (August 16, 2026) in a fresh diplomatic push to advance the stalled Gaza ceasefire. Mr. Kushner will meet Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — who is under pressure after rejecting the new 15-point, U.S.-backed Gaza…
Dr R Karthik Narayan, founder and MD, Athulya Assisted Living Athulya Assisted Living is positioning itself as more than an assisted-living operator, building a senior-care platform spanning assisted living, home care and geriatric hospitals. Founder and MD, Dr R Karthik Narayan, spoke about the company’s evolution, changing customer profile, capital requirements, the senior-care ecosystem and…
A Sun and Ketu conjunction in Leo will prompt career evaluations for several zodiac signs. This celestial event may cause individuals to question their professional purpose and recognition. Taurus might seek balance between personal peace and career achievements. Aquarius could re-evaluate professional partnerships and working relationships. Capricorn may consider alternatives to traditional income sources and…
Over a month after tying the knot with Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift made a rare appearance as she attended a wedding in London. The star, who was spotted in the UK last week, put on a chic black gown as she attended the nuptials of recording engineers Oli Jacobs and Laura Sisk at Peter Gabriel’s…