Ask almost anyone to name the highest point on Earth and the answer will likely be Mount Everest. Towering above the Himalayas at 8,848 metres (29,029 feet), Everest has long been celebrated as the world’s tallest mountain. Climbers dream of reaching its summit and geography textbooks have cemented its place in popular imagination.Yet there is…
Shubman Gill and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI/IPL Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Mullanpur: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Shubman Gill represent two vastly different styles of T20 batting. The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals sensation keeps spectators on edge, every ball carries the possibility of another audacious stroke. Gill, on the other hand, has a way of making time stand still. There…
Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill (Pic credit: IPL) Everything about Gujarat Titans’ season has revolved around the opening pair of Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, and now former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has joined the growing list of admirers of the duo.The pair once again showcased their brilliance in Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals, stitching…
15-year-old Nigerian student Raheema Auwal-Panti is attracting international attention for an innovation that tackles two major challenges at once, plastic pollution and menstrual-product accessibility. The founder of PantiPads, a biodegradable sanitary-pad initiative launched in 2025, has developed menstrual products made from agricultural waste materials that would otherwise be discarded. Her project uses cassava peelings, banana…
NEW DELHI: The UEFA Champions League final between defending Champions Paris Saint-Germain and newly crowned Premier League winners Arsenal has been termed as the ‘best attack’ (PSG) vs. the ‘best defense’ (Arsenal).In the biggest night of European football, the world will witness two contrasting philosophies built by two Spanish coaching legends. Luis Enrique’s attacking machine…
Gujarat Titans (Image: X) Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 to secure their third IPL final in five years of their IPL journey. One of the most dominant teams in the league, Gujarat are now on the verge of winning their second IPL title after lifting their inaugural trophy in 2022. Their IPL…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Tears, emotions and heartbreak were all evident in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s social media post after Rajasthan Royals, despite a valiant effort from the 15-year-old, failed to reach the IPL 2026 final. Sooryavanshi’s 96-run knock in Qualifier 2 ultimately went in vain as Rajasthan Royals suffered a seven-wicket defeat to Gujarat…
Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: PTI) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced one of the finest knocks of IPL 2026 in Qualifier 2, but it was not enough to take Rajasthan Royals to the final as they suffered a seven-wicket defeat against Gujarat Titans. Former India spinner and ex-Rajasthan Royals player Ravichandran Ashwin expressed his disappointment, saying the…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli speaks as the team huddles before a IPL 2026 match. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: After waiting 18 long seasons to finally lift the Indian Premier League trophy in 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have backed up their historic triumph with another dominant campaign. Under captain Rajat Patidar, RCB have transformed into…
Sai Sudharsan’s reply after back-to-back hit wicket dismissals (Image: X) Sai Sudharsan created an unwanted and bizarre piece of IPL history by becoming the first batter to be dismissed hit-wicket in back-to-back matches. The Gujarat Titans opener suffered two almost identical dismissals during the IPL 2026 playoffs, first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Qualifier…
