TimesofIndia.com in Dharamsala: Arun Singh Dhumal, chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council, is among the few BCCI administrators who have consistently spoken aggressively about the world’s richest cricket league and its media rights growth.In an exclusive chat with TimesofIndia.com, Dhumal explained the value the IPL has created over the last 18 years…
Japanese proverb of the day (AI-generated image) Japanese proverbs have long been admired for their wisdom, simplicity, and deep understanding of life. Passed down through generations, these sayings often use short and meaningful phrases to teach important lessons about discipline, patience, balance, and human nature. Japanese culture places great importance on hard work, purpose, and…
Oil prices fell slightly on Friday after reports of a potential extension of a US-Iran ceasefire amid the ongoing Middle East conflict that has stretched beyond three months.Prices of Brent crude fell 0.37% to $93.36 a barrel, while US oil futures slipped 0.71% to $88.27 a barrel, as traders reacted to shifting signals around a…
Titania is famously known as the queen of the fairies in William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The name feels whimsical, royal, and enchanting. Associated with fantasy and fairy folklore, Titania reflects imagination, beauty, and magical elegance. Fantasy and folklore-inspired baby names continue to attract parents because they offer a beautiful mix of creativity, history,…
“Aunt Jennifer’s tigers prance across a screen/Bright topaz denizens of a world of green.”Every time Class 12 student Tashvi Berry opened her English literature book to study American poet Adrienne Rich’s 12-line metaphor-drenched rage against patriarchy, these famous opening lines made absolutely no sense.For the 17-year-old with learning disabilities, who had the poem for her…
FDI was supposed to be the dependable kind of foreign money — the kind that built factories, brought technology and stayed for the long haul. FPI was the flighty cousin, quick to exit when markets turned. But India’s net FDI has now shrunk to a trickle as rising repatriation and disinvestment offset strong inflows. What…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The wonder boy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has stunned everyone with his hard-hitting skills. In the crucial Eliminator clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad, the 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals batting sensation smashed a 16-ball half-century in Mullanpur to power his team to a 47-run win and help them seal a place in Qualifier…
Stephen King is one of the most famous and successful authors in modern literature. Best known for his gripping horror, suspense, and psychological thriller novels, King has written numerous bestselling books including It, The Shining, Carrie, and Misery. Born in 1947 in Portland, Maine, he developed an interest in storytelling from a very young age….
Respect finds you today, sometimes without you even trying. The Sun supports your public image, and Saturn gives you a steady spine. People look at you and think, “This one can handle it.”Still, the day carries some confusion along with happiness. You may feel you won’t rely upon yourself, which is unlike you. It’s not…
Ravi Prakash Jha with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in Tajpur, Samastipur before the U19 World Cup. (Special arrangement) TimesofIndia.com in Mullanpur: For the cricket world, what unfolded at Mullanpur during the IPL 2026 Eliminator between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad felt magical. A 15-year-old dismantled an attack led by Pat Cummins without blinking twice.But 1,300 kilometres away…