Deep Reading: From unfinished books to 10-second reels: Is deep reading becoming a lost art among children?
As short-form videos compete with books for children’s attention, educationists warn that fragmented reading habits…
Deep Reading: From unfinished books to 10-second reels: Is deep reading becoming a lost art among children?
As short-form videos compete with books for children’s attention, educationists warn that fragmented reading habits may affect comprehension and sustained focus. “Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing.” The words, written by Harper Lee in her classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird, published in 1960,…
India vs New Zealand: Seventy years of a rivalry that keeps turning, and the 2026 tour
Skip intro → 22 Oct – 1 Dec 2026 Seventy years of a rivalry that keeps turning, and the 2026 tour 5 T20Is · 5 ODIs · 2 Tests Explore the story ↓ The 2026 tour India in New Zealand: the full tour Twelve matches from 22 October: five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests….
Decoding the business of bringing Brazil, Uruguay, Panama to India for football friendlies | Football News
Soccer Football – International Friendly – India v Brazil – Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata, India – October 3, 2026 Brazil’s Vinicius Junior in action with India’s Ryan Williams REUTERS/Sahiba Chawdhary New Delhi: Bringing Brazil to India was not just about getting one of football’s biggest names to play a match. It was about negotiating with…
From Cristiano Ronaldo to Ronaldinho: how these 10 football stars earned UAE Golden Visas and made Emirates second home for business and beyond | Football News
discover how 10 football stars earned UAE Golden Visas and built business, sporting and personal ties with the Emirates (Image: AI for representational purposes only) The UAE has spent years attracting some of football’s biggest names, but its Golden Visa programme offers more than a convenient way for global stars to visit the Emirates. Since…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s UAE Golden Visa: How he qualified without property and still holds residency despite living and playing for Saudi’s Al-Nassr | Football News
Soccer Football – Saudi Pro League – Al Riyadh v Al Nassr – Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – August 21, 2026 Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo reacts REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed Cristiano Ronaldo is closing in on the 1,000-goal milestone, with just 19 more goals to go, while continuing to lead the line…
Sahithi Varshini: Father sold apartment, quit job; mother pledged gold: The making of Sahithi Varshini, India’s latest WGM | Chess News
Sahithi Varshini learning chess from her father Lokeswara Moogi Rao (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: In May 2019, before the pandemic had pressed the pause button on the world, Sagar Shah, already an International Master (IM) and one of the most influential voices in today’s chess fraternity, wrote a line in his ChessBase column: “Just like…
2036 Olympics: How South Korea, Qatar, Munich, South Africa, Türkiye, Hungary compare with Ahmedabad’s bid | More sports News
India are one of the seven cities/countries bidding to host the 2036 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. (PTI) NEW DELHI: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed seven interested parties for the 2036 Summer Olympics: India, Germany, Qatar, South Korea, South Africa, Türkiye and Hungary. With the process currently at the dialogue stage, the bids will…
Ronaldo finally reveals ‘the truth’ he promised, details Jorge Jesus’ betrayal in damning statement and vows to return | Football News
Soccer Football – Nations League – Group B – Portugal v Wales – Estadio Jose Alvalade, Lisbon, Portugal – September 24, 2026 Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after his goal is ruled out for offside following a VAR review REUTERS/Pedro Nunes Cristiano Ronaldo has finally explained why he walked away from the Portugal camp, delivering the…
Asian Games 2026: 20 Hangzhou golds gone, 13 new routes to gold: How India’s Asian Games medal map changed | Asian Games 2026 News
India’s Medal Route to Gold NEW DELHI: India won 28 gold medals at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou. Four years later, the question in Aichi-Nagoya was how many of those titles it could retain. The answer? – Eight, out of the 28 Hangzhou golds. That’s 28.6 per cent of the total. Twenty titles changed…
Drishyam 3: ‘Dhurandhar chal gayi toh let’s make more of that, aisa nai chalta,’ says Abhishek Pathak as he talks about ‘Drishyam 3’, box office, Ajay Devgn, Akshaye Khanna’s exit and more – EXCLUSIVE |
With ‘Drishyam 3’ set to bring Vijay Salgaonkar’s story to its final chapter, director Abhishek Pathak is currently busy wrapping up the film’s post-production. In an exclusive conversation with ETimes, the filmmaker opens up about the pressure of living up to the franchise’s legacy, Vijay’s evolution, creating a new story, working with Ajay Devgn and…
From cricket, hockey to badminton and athletics: India’s schedule at Asian Games 2026; check full list of events and dates | Asian Games 2026 News
India head into the 20th Asian Games determined to breach the 100-medal mark again in Aichi-Nagoya and cement their place behind the continent’s “big three” sporting superpowers.The 107 medals India won in Hangzhou three years ago were a big jump from 70 in Jakarta-Palembang in 2018 and the first three-figure haul at an Asiad by…
Liquidity in the economy: What it means, how RBI manages it and why it matters
Competitive Exam explainers | Indian economy Liquidity is one of the most important but often misunderstood concepts in monetary policy. In simple terms, it refers to the availability of money and funds in the financial system that can be used for transactions, lending and investment. When liquidity is abundant, banks generally have easier access to…
Champions League 2026-27 draw: Four pots set as 36 clubs discover their league-phase opponents in star-studded fixtures | Football News
FILE – The trophy is placed on display for the photographers before the soccer Champions League draw in Istanbul, Turkey, Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel, File) The Champions League has its 36-team field, its four seeding pots and, following Thursday’s draw in Monaco, a complete set of league-phase opponents. This season’s draw has…
Mirzapur actress Anangsha Biswas reveals she still gets uncomfortable messages like ‘Aap ek raat ke kya lengi?’ since Season 1: ‘Main Zarina jaisi ekdum nahi hoon’ | Hindi Movie News
Anangsha Biswas opens up about the darker side of Zarina’s popularity, revealing that she still receives uncomfortable messages since Mirzapur Season 1 Actress Anangsha Biswas, who returns as Zarina in the much-awaited Mirzapur film, says the overwhelming response to the trailer has left the cast “hakka-bakka”. While Zarina’s popularity has brought her immense recognition, Anangsha…
Chess at EWC 2026 gets louder on the esports stage
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…
UPSC topic on India’s forex reserves: What they are, who owns them and how RBI uses them
Competitive Exam explainers | Indian economy India’s foreign exchange reserves are often discussed when the rupee comes under pressure, global oil prices rise, or financial markets turn volatile. But the headline figure alone does not tell the full story. Forex reserves are a pool of external assets held by the country’s monetary authority that provide…
‘Never identified with how I look, was called toothpick in school’: Vedika Pinto on ‘Musafir Cafe’, her character Sudha being called red flag, her journey and more | Hindi Movie News
There’s something quietly refreshing about not just watching Vedika Pinto on screen in her recent show, ‘Musafir Cafe’, but also speaking to her. She is clear about her thoughts, articulate in expressing them, and there’s a spark that is hard to miss, one that reflects just as effortlessly on screen.Vedika doesn’t just reflect on the…
Smaran Ravichandran exclusive: ‘My goal is to remain at the top and continue piling on runs’ | Cricket News
Smaran Ravichandran celebrates after scoring a century. (Syed Asif) NEW DELHI: Consistency is often the hardest quality to master in domestic cricket. Smaran Ravichandran has done exactly that. With 1534 runs in 26 innings at an average of 73.60, including three double hundreds, in the last two Ranji Trophy seasons, the Karnataka batter has firmly…
Mahabharat’s Lord Krishna, Nitish Bharwaj says ‘Ramayana’ will win Oscar 100 percent, warns Ranbir Kapoor: ‘Don’t defile your vaani now, like Ranveer Singh, two Dhurandhars’ |
Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana trailer has been praised by audiences and celebrities alike, and the latest to join the bandwagon is veteran actor Nitish Bharadwaj. Best known for portraying Lord Krishna in Mahabharat, Bharadwaj praised the film for its scope, visuals, acting and music. He also predicted global recognition for the magnum opus and praised director…
‘I’m a black African’: Commonwealth Games boxer Aziz Abdul’s racism claim rejected after chief’s disqualification | Commonwealth Games News
Aziz Abdul’s racism claim rejected after Commonwealth Games boss’ disqualification against England’s Damar Thomas / Image: Screengrab Commonwealth Sport has rejected allegations of racism made by Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul following his disqualification from the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with organizers insisting the decision against him was a legitimate playground decision made under the competition’s official…
CWG 2026: Martina Devi’s brave comeback ends in heart, Indian lifter finishes fifth on debut | Commonwealth Games News
India’s Maibam Martina Devi reacts during the women’s +86 kg final. (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: It has been a story of resilience, courage and heartbreak for Martina Devi Maibam, whose Commonwealth Games debut ended on Thursday with an emotional fifth place in the women’s over 86kg event.The 20-year-old Manipuri lifter came within touching distance of…
‘A date for the history books’: India to face Brazil in historic football match in Kolkata | Football news
Indian football will witness one of its biggest matches when the Blue Tigers take on five-time FIFA World Cup champions Brazil in an international friendly at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on October 3.The All India Football Federation (AIFF) confirmed the game on Thursday following reports in the Brazilian media over the past few…
Namit Malhotra: Ranbir Kapoor-Yash starrer Ramayana is like Avatar meets Gladiator in the world of Lord of the Rings, says writer Namit Malhotra | Hindi Movie News
Ranbir Kapoor-Yash starrer Ramayana is like Avatar meets Gladiator in the world of The Lord of the Rings, says producer Namit Malhotra Nitesh Tiwari’s first trailer Ramayana: Part 1 has been unveiled, giving the audience a glimpse of one of India’s most popular mythological films. Even the four-minute trailer has been praised for its stunning…
India’s future captain? Selector explains why 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named East Zone Vice-captain | Cricket News
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The decision to name 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as East Zone vice-captain for the upcoming Duleep Trophy has raised eyebrows in the cricketing world, but the selectors believe they are investing in the future of Indian cricket.With experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan appointed captain, Sooryavanshi’s elevation as deputy is not seen…
Sridevi and Jaya Prada were at odds, they couldn’t see eye to eye, Jeetendra and Rajesh Khanna locked them in a room so they could talk: ‘They finally left us’ | Hindi Movie News
Jaya Prada and Sridevi was one of the most popular actors of the 1980s, starring in many successful films together and becoming one of the most popular actors of Hindi cinema. However, behind the scenes, the two shared a long-distance relationship. Years after Sridevi’s death, Jaya Prada reflected on their equation, revealing that they never…
‘Incredibly disappointed’: Commonwealth Games wheelchair medalists forced to race again after first-time crash | Commonwealth Games News
Glasgow: Scotland’s Melanie Woods competes as Noemi Alphonse of Mauritius takes to the track after a fall during the women’s T54 1500m wheelchair race at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, in Glasgow, Scotland. Woods wins the gold medal in this event. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary)(PTI07_30_2026_000105A) The women’s T54 1500m wheelchair final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games will…
UPSC Recruitment 2026: Registration window closes tomorrow for Group A, B posts; check details
Federal Public Service Commission (UPSC) will close the online application window for Group A and Group B recruitment 2026 at 6 pm tomorrow, i.e. July 31, 2026. Eligible candidates who have not applied yet can submit their applications through the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal before the deadline. Recruitment drive is underway to fill several…
Salman Khan was undergoing Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment, injected into his head while eating biryani recalls broadcaster Shailendra Singh: ‘The price to pay to be a star’ |
Filmmaker Shailendra Singh recently shared an unforgettable story about touching Salman Khanrecalling an evening spent at the actor’s Galaxy Apartments home where he casually spotted her getting her hair done while enjoying a bowl of biryani.Shailendra visited one of their regular Monday night meetings years ago. He recalled that when he arrived at Salman’s house…
‘Step taken under BJP pressure’: Former Odisha CM hits out at Indian hockey team’s saffron jersey | Hockey News
Indian hockey team players in new saffron jersey Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and former minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik on Thursday criticized the decision to change the Indian hockey team’s jersey color from its traditional blue to saffron, saying it had hurt the sentiments of sports fans.The Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams will…
Dilip Mahadu Gavit’s Education and Career: From Farmer’s Son to India’s First Men’s Commonwealth Para Athletics Champion
On July 29, 2026, Dilip Mahadu Gavit ran the fastest 100 meters of his career at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow. He crossed the finish line in 10.71 seconds, setting a new Commonwealth Games record and becoming the first Indian male athlete to win a Commonwealth Games Para Athletics gold medal. The result is the latest…
