Novak Djokovic (AP Photo) Novak Djokovic’s belief did not waver, even as he walked off Rod Laver Arena defeated for the first time in an Australian Open final on 1 February. The 38-year-old Serbian lost 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 to world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz, ending his perfect 10-0 record in Melbourne finals and denying him…
NEW DELHI: Young adults in India ranked 60th out of 84 countries in key mental well-being parameters in the 2025 report of an ongoing global mental health study, scoring significantly poorly than their peers aged 18-34 in most parts of the world.The ‘Global Mind Health in 2025’ released Thursday by US-based Sapien Labs reveals not…
The European Union and United States are urging India to accept “data exclusivity” provisions in free trade agreements, but a GTRI report has warned otherwise. Think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has cautioned that such commitments could damage its agrochemical industry, increase dependence on imports and raise costs for farmers. Furthermore, it could also…
England’s Sam Curran (AP/PTI) England all-rounder Sam Curran has once again underlined how comfortable he is operating without a rigid brief in the national set-up, a quality that is proving increasingly important as England gather pace ahead of the T20 World Cup. His flexibility stood out during England’s dominant 3–0 T20I clean sweep of Sri…
New Delhi: Supreme Court suo motu decided Wednesday to examine whether a person born to upper-caste affluent parents can convert to claim minority status and, thus, become eligible for admission to a minority educational institution.A brother-sister doctor duo from an affluent village got through NEET-PG and wanted to pursue their post-graduate medical courses in a…
Top stocks to buy or sell today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Somil Mehta, Head of Retail Research at Mirae Asset ShareKhan has picked Max Healthcare Institute, and Coal India as the top stocks to buy today (May 12, 2026). AU Small Finance Bank is a sell call from the analyst.Max Healthcare Institute: Buy in…
US defence secretary Pete Hegseth (AP photo) NEW DELHI: “India is powerful and modernising its military,” US defence secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday, placing New Delhi at the centre of Washington’s Indo-Pacific strategy as he praised India’s growing military capabilities and expanding strategic role in maintaining regional balance.Addressing delegates at the Shangri-La Dialogue in…
CBSE’s OSM controversy grows as schools allegedly told to push positive messaging India’s examination system survives on one fragile assumption that students will be treated fairly, even when results are disappointing. Once that belief weakens, every mark, every rank and every evaluation begins to invite suspicion. The controversy surrounding the Central Board of Secondary Education’s…
Arshdeep Singh (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings pacer Arshdeep Singh has landed in controversy after allegedly making a racial remark directed at Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma. The incident reportedly took place after Mumbai Indians handed Punjab Kings a six-wicket defeat in Dharamsala — PBKS’ fifth consecutive loss in IPL 2026.In a video…
New Delhi: Supreme Court-based lawyer Saurabh Mishra, who specialises in sports law and represents Indian athletes in dope-related matters in NADA and CAS, offered a point-by-point explanation of charges brought up against Vinesh Phoghat by the federation. “Several layered legal issues arise from this notice that merit careful examination,” Mishra told TOI.On the whereabouts charge:…
