Anuj Shrivatri is India’s 100th GM NEW DELHI: While India was preparing to light diyas for Diwali, Anuj Shrivatri was about 2,800 miles away, in a tournament hall in the Philippines, closing out a game that would make him the country’s 100th Grandmaster and the first his state, Madhya Pradesh, had ever produced.Before this Sunday,…
Coconut is one of the most versatile ingredients in an Indian kitchen. It is nutty, naturally sweet and works in almost everything, from quick festive sweets to cool, creamy puddings. Whether you have a packet of desiccated coconut in the cupboard or a fresh nariyal waiting to be grated, there is a dessert here for…
NEW DELHI: New Zealand batting coach Luke Ronchi has been impressed by India’s inexperienced pace attack, which has repeatedly troubled the home batters in the ongoing ODI series, but believes the key to surviving on challenging surfaces is adaptability rather than an obsession with scoring rates.India’s quartet of Arshdeep Singh, Auqib Nabi, Anshul Kamboj and…
BJP alleged that the Congress president was merely a mouthpiece for Rahul Gandhi and the Gandhi family NEW DELHI: The BJP on Monday launched a sharp attack on Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his description of Diwali as ‘khushiyon ka Eid’, with Union minister Giriraj Singh accusing him of practising appeasement politics and attempting to…
KL Rahul bats during the second ODI in Wellington. (AP Photo) HAMILTON: KL Rahul has transformed into a middle-order rock, capable of switching gears and roles with utmost ease in India’s ODI set-up. Ever since he was moved down the batting order, the wicketkeeper-batter has been doing the heavy lifting for the side and continues…
Think about the last time you opened a notes app on your phone. It was quick and easy, and it took about five seconds.But have you ever thought about the feeling of writing in a newly bought vintage type diary, feeling the paper under your fingers and wondering if the cover was a little too…
New Zealand players (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: New Zealand have been forced into another squad reshuffle ahead of the third ODI against India, with mounting injury concerns threatening to disrupt their plans for the remainder of the series.Fast bowler Kristian Clarke has been called up as cover for Blair Tickner ahead of Tuesday’s third ODI,…
NEW DELHI: Congress on Sunday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for targeting political rivals during his Diwali address to security personnel at a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Chhattisgarh, accusing him of using a non-political occasion to launch a political attack.In a post on X, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh objected to PM Modi’s…
Chennai: Thick smog engulfs the SDAT Tennis Stadium caused by firecracker celebrations during Diwali, ahead of the singles final of the WTA 250 Chennai Open tennis tournament, in Chennai. (PTI Photo) The WTA 250 Chennai Open women’s singles final between defending champion Janice Tjen and Poland’s Magda Linette has been rescheduled for Monday after rain…
Having a crush is a strange experience. You might be someone who normally takes hours to reply to messages, but suddenly one particular person’s notification gets an immediate response. You might not care about social media views, but now you know exactly who watched your latest story. And somehow, even the smallest interaction feels like…
