Asha Sharma (Photo credit- Microsoft) TOI Correspondent from Washington: In a sweeping reset during Xbox’s 25th anniversary year, Satya Nadella-led Microsoft has named Asha Sharma as CEO of Microsoft Gaming, pitching another Indian-American into a leadership position at a time of intense xenophobia in MAGA circles. Wisconsin-born Sharma, 43, succeeds Phil Spencer, the widely admired…
South Africa’s Quinton de Kock plays a shot (PTI Photo) Ahmedabad: Quinton de Kock turned up for the pre-match press conference with don’t-care attitude. The answers were curt, bordering on being dismissive. This is a new De Kock, back in international cricket two months ago after a hiatus of 18 months since the loss to…
Sri Lanka’s Maheesh Theekshana, left, and captain Dasun Shanaka (AP Photo) Dark clouds have loomed over Kandy this week, with rain sweeping across the Hanthana mountain range and keeping the covers on at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!More showers are expected on Sunday, threatening…
NAGPUR: Police are investigating a suspected paper leak in the ongoing Maharashtra state board exam’s Class 12 Chemistry paper held on February 18, after ‘similar questions’ were found in a WhatsApp message on the phone of a female student appearing for the exam in Nagpur city. The Nagpur divisional board office has confirmed the development…
Barry Manilow has made the tough call to cancel several tour dates after a disheartening doctor’s visit tied to his ongoing lung cancer battle. The music legend shared the update with fans on Instagram, keeping his signature optimism amid recovery challenges. Health setback hits hard Barry Manilow first revealed his early-stage lung cancer diagnosis in…
A bright, busy day waits for you. You’ll feel upbeat, and your enthusiasm spreads to others, like sunlight falling on a winter courtyard. People respond to your energy.Jupiter supports your sign strongly, so you feel protected. The Moon adds social pull, which is why a family function or gathering can appear on the schedule. Say…
NEW DELHI: Congress on Saturday demanded that govt “put on hold” the India-US trade deal in view of the decision of the United States Supreme Court invalidating the reciprocal tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump and “renegotiate” the terms of the deal.Congress MP Rahul Gandhi accused PM Modi of being “compromised”, alleging that his (Modi’s)…
India’s pharmaceutical exports rose 9.4 per cent in 2024–25 to $30.47 billion, with the industry targeting double-digit growth in 2026–27 amid efforts to expand global market access, the commerce ministry said on Saturday, PTI reported. Issues related to pharmaceutical exports were discussed during a Chintan Shivir held in Ahmedabad between government officials and industry representatives,…
Punjab Kings has had a one week preparatory camp in Abu Dhabi from February 8 to 14. NEW DELHI: Some Indian Premier League (IPL) teams have begun preparations for the 2026 season. Shubman Gill, having missed out on the T20 World Cup, has joined his Gujarat Titans teammates. So has Rajasthan Royals‘ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after…
Koneru Humpy vs Divya Deshmukh (Photo: @FIDE_chess on X) The pairings for the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament and Women’s Candidates Tournament have been announced, setting the stage for who will challenge for the world chess titles. Both events will be held in Cyprus from 28 March to 16 April 2026 and will follow a double…
