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The Times of India 'Ashwin was insulted,' claims former India cricketer
Premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin surprised the cricketing world by announcing his retirement during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, after being benched for the third Test. Former cricketer Manoj Tiwary suggested Ashwin was 'insulted'. Ashwin played 106 Tests and took 537 wickets for India.
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The Times of India 'No interference warranted': SC rejects review pleas on same-sex marriage
The Times of India Canada court grants bail to 4 Indians accused in Nijjar case
Four individuals charged with the murder of terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar have been released from custody, sparking tensions between India and Canada. Canada's former PM Justin Trudeau alleged Indian involvement, which India denied. The suspects are accused of conspiracy in the fatal shooting of Nijjar, head of the Khalistan Tiger Force.
The Times of India 'Gambhir is not the right choice for India coaching job'
Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary criticized current head coach Gautam Gambhir, asserting he is not suitable for the role due to the Indian team's recent poor performances. Tiwary suggested experienced coaches like VVS Laxman or Sairaj Bahutule would have been better choices, and questioned Gambhir's track record, attributing KKR's success to domestic coach Chandrakant Pandit.
The Times of India Malayalam playback singer P Jayachandran passes away in Thrissur hospital
Legendary Malayalam playback singer P Jayachandran, known for his romantic songs and with over 16,000 recordings, passed away in Thrissur due to cancer. He earned numerous awards, including a National Film Award and five Kerala State Film Awards. His legacy has left a significant impact on Indian music.
The Times of India KL Rahul set to be rested for England series
KL Rahul will be rested from India's upcoming eight-match white-ball series against England starting January 22 in Kolkata. He will return for the Champions Trophy in February. In the meantime, Rahul opted out of Karnataka's squad for the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy to rest after the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia.
The Times of India 'Drift arrested': After 2 delays, Isro to attempt space docking soon
ISRO successfully slows down the drift of its spacecraft to move closer for the Space Docking Experiment, assessing its attempt by January 10. Union minister Jitendra Singh discusses ISRO's 2025 goals, including GSLV missions, Gaganyaan human spaceflight test, and an ISRO-NASA collaboration for Earth observation data.
The Times of India Elon Musk says ‘yes’ to Google and Microsoft AI heads on this
Elon Musk highlights that AI models have consumed almost all available human knowledge, leading to a scarcity of real-world data for further training. AI experts, including Demis Hassabis and Mustafa Suleyman, suggest using synthetic data generated by AI itself. This approach is already employed by industry leaders like Microsoft, Meta, and Google DeepMind to continue advancing AI capabilities.
The Times of India 'He flustered India, no doubt about that': Shastri's big statement
Former India coach Ravi Shastri attributes Sam Konstas' on-field aggression to youthful exuberance during his Test debut against India. Shastri advises Konstas to focus on scoring runs and believes the upcoming Sri Lanka tour will aid his growth. Ricky Ponting notes Konstas must adjust his aggressive play to succeed as a Test opener.
The Times of India Neena Gupta's comment on Pritish Nandy sparks controversy: Top 5 news
Neena Gupta's controversial comment on Pritish Nandy, Shabana Azmi's denial of Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar's pregnancy rumors, and highlights of The Roshans trailer featuring SRK and others are today's top stories. Additionally, Hrithik Roshan's War 2 will clash with Lahara 1947 and Coolie, while Ben Affleck moved to Jennifer Garner's home amid wildfires.
The Times of India Ram Charan, Kiara Advani starrer 'Game Changer' to release this Sankranti
'Game Changer,' directed by Shankar, features Ram Charan and Kiara Advani in lead roles. This 2025 political action thriller focuses on Ram Charan’s dual roles as an IAS officer and his father fighting political corruption. With a budget of Rs 400 crores, the film is set to release on January 10, 2025 during the Sankranti festival.