The Times of India Man behind Pokhran nuclear tests, physicist Rajagopala Chidambaram, passes away

Eminent physicist Rajagopala Chidambaram, pivotal in India’s 1974 and 1998 nuclear tests, passed away at 88. He held significant roles, including principal scientific adviser and director of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. Chidambaram's leadership established India as a nuclear power, earning him the Padma Shri and Padma Vibhushan.

The Times of India 'People don’t take Cong seriously': Kejriwal says BJP, Congress teaming up against AAP

Amid rising political tensions ahead of the assembly elections, Arvind Kejriwal has accused Congress and BJP of colluding against AAP. Women protestors outside his residence were dismissed by Kejriwal, who promised to waive incorrect water bills post-elections as a relief measure for affected households.

The Times of India Pant breaks 50-yr-old record; Sachin hails it as 'truly remarkable'

Rishabh Pant dazzled the Sydney Cricket Ground with a fiery 61 off 33 balls, smashing six fours and four sixes, becoming the fastest visiting batter to reach a Test fifty in Australia. Sachin Tendulkar praised Pant's impactful innings, which helped India reach 141/6 with a 145-run lead. Scott Boland excelled for Australia with four wickets.

The Times of India Elon Musk donates shares worth $112M to charities that have ‘no current…’

Elon Musk has donated 268,000 Tesla shares valued at nearly $112 million to charity. This follows a significant donation of $1.95 billion worth of Tesla shares in 2022 and $5.7 billion in 2021. Despite these donations, Musk still holds a substantial number of Tesla shares and faces ongoing legal disputes over his compensation package.

The Times of India People who received wrong water bills need not pay them: Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal promised to waive incorrect water bills for Delhi residents if AAP regains power in the upcoming elections, countering PM Modi's criticism by calling AAP's work a "blessing" and identifying internal crises within the BJP as key issues for the opposition.

The Times of India Farhan Akhtar urges praise for Rohit's selfless choice, not criticism

Farhan Akhtar praised Rohit Sharma's decision to step down in the Sydney Test, highlighting Rohit's selflessness for prioritizing team success over personal form. Farhan lauded Rohit's captaincy and elite batting skill, emphasizing the challenge of remaining resilient amid criticism. He called Rohit a strong leader, applauding his team-first attitude.

The Times of India PM Modi inaugurates Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025 at Bharat Mandapam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025 in New Delhi, emphasizing the pivotal role of prosperous villages in achieving a developed India. Held from January 4 to 9, the event aims to enhance rural infrastructure, promote self-reliance, foster innovation, and support rural women's entrepreneurship through various workshops and discussions.

The Times of India Virat Kohli's woes outside off continue as Boland dismisses him again

Virat Kohli's struggle against deliveries outside off-stump continued as he was dismissed by Scott Boland for the fourth time in the series, scoring just six runs in India's second innings at the SCG. Kohli managed 190 runs in nine innings, averaging 23.75. Boland dominated Kohli, conceding 28 runs in 68 balls and dismissing him four times.

The Times of India Has Team India overworked their star bowler Bumrah?

Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional performances in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy have been remarkable, with 32 wickets and over 150 overs bowled. Despite his heavy workload and occasional injury concern, Bumrah's dominance in the series is evident through his consistent and impactful wicket-taking ability. At the Sydney Cricket Ground, tension gripped the Indian camp as Bumrah left the field with India’s team doctor during the second session, as reported by TimesofIndia.com.

The Times of India ‘Golden Globes’: When and where to watch the star studded award show

On January 5, 2025, Nikki Glasser will host the 82nd Golden Globes at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. The star-studded nominations include Kate Winslet and Selena Gomez, with Morris Chestnut and Mindy Kaling announcing the nominees. The awards will be broadcast live on Lionsgate Play in India on January 6 at 5:30 a.m.

The Times of India Bezos-Trump cartoon: Pulitzer winner resigns after Washington Post rejects sketch

Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Ann Telnaes resigned from The Washington Post after her cartoon depicting Post owner Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Patrick Soon-Shiong, and Mickey Mouse was rejected. Telnaes cited concerns for press freedom, while Opinions Editor David Shipley defended the decision to avoid repetition, urging her to reconsider resignation.

The Times of India 'Unwavering dedication to India’s success': Raina lauds Rohit Sharma

Suresh Raina praised Rohit Sharma as a 'true legend' for his leadership and selflessness. Rohit clarified his absence from the Sydney Test was due to poor batting form, not retirement. Despite recent struggles in the series against Australia, Rohit remains optimistic about his future in cricket, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of performance.

The Times of India 3 dead in explosion at firecracker manufacturing factory in Tamil Nadu

The Times of India 'Took jewellery, sent her back to India': NRI gives 'triple talaq' via video call

A Seawoods woman has accused her husband and in-laws of dowry harassment and divorcing her via triple talaq on a video call. The abuse began post-marriage and continued during her stay in the UK. Authorities are investigating, and charges have been filed under relevant laws, including the Muslim Women (Protection of Marriage Rights) Act.

The Times of India Yashasvi Jaiswal sets record with explosive start - Watch

India's young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal set a new record with 16 runs in the first over of their second innings against Australia in the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. His aggressive play against pacer Mitchell Starc at the Sydney Cricket Ground gave India a strong start. KL Rahul added 13 runs before being dismissed.