CWG 2026 closing ceremony NEW DELHI: The 2026 Commonwealth Games came to a spectacular close in Glasgow on Sunday, bringing the curtain down on 11 days of sporting excellence and signalling the beginning of a new chapter for India. In a symbolic and emotional handover ceremony, Scotland formally passed the Commonwealth Games flag and ceremonial…
CHENNAI: Flagging that “free is the most expensive word in public policy”, chief economic adviser (CEA) Anantha Nageswaran said infrastructure built on the promise of free or below-cost services cannot attract patient capital. “What makes infrastructure worthy of patient capital? There are three conditions: quality infrastructure, contract certainty, and policy certainty. And the fourth, which…
How consistent learning helped, Priyanka Reddy Karumuru, a GITAM graduate secure a reported AWS role in London. (Photo: LinkedIn) For many engineering students, campus placements are the culmination of four years of hard work. While some begin preparing only in the final year, Priyanka Reddy Karumuru started much earlier. The BTech Computer Science graduate from…
Think about the last hotel room you stayed in. You probably remember the bed, the view, or maybe the breakfast. But there’s one item that’s quietly present in almost every hotel room around the world, whether it’s a roadside motel or a five-star suite: a single chair, usually placed in a corner. It’s easy to…
The Moon is in Aries, and confidence and the need for quick results are up. Saturn’s third aspect is caution and tests patience. Amrit Siddhi Yoga supports purposeful beginnings when enthusiasm is guided by a wise design. What to Do Today Take an idea that has been in your mind and make it a new…
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan sent fans on social media into a frenzy after her unseen photographs from her 2026 Cannes Film Festival debut online, months after she turned heads on the rec carpet.In what may just be her most elaborate red-carpet ensemble of the year, the newly released images showcase the actress posing against the picturesque…
Auqib Nabi (Image credit: Sri Lanka Cricket) NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi earned his maiden call-up to the Indian team after senior pacer Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. TimesofIndia.com had earlier reported that the J & K pacer was the frontrunner to replace the…
BTech dropout Lavanya Jain says leaving college was his best decision. (Photo: LinkedIn) For years, Indian students have been told that the safest path to success is simple: crack a top engineering college, earn a degree, and land a high-paying placement. But for 22-year-old Lavanya Jain, the journey unfolded very differently.After struggling through two unsuccessful…
Optical illusions trick the eye and brain into seeing what a person sees at first glance, despite many objects hidden in the same image based on how their brain is wired. Even though it is not scientifically proven yet, some of these brain teasers that go viral claim to test intelligence and personality types, which…
Moon in Aries can make other people impatient or stubborn. Saturn’s third aspect examines communication and commitment. Amrit Siddhi Yoga supports that agreements should be based on truth, a sense of structure and shared responsibility. What to Do Today Set up a meeting with a spouse, coworker, customer, or business associate. State the problem clearly…
