The Times of India Aussie legend picks Kohli over Rohit to open with Jaiswal

Matthew Hayden, the former Australian opener known for his aggressive batting style, has picked Virat Kohli instead of captain Rohit Sharma to open the innings for India in the forthcoming T20 World Cup. Hayden suggests pairing Kohli with young batting talent Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top, as the left-right batting duo would provide a strategic advantage to Team India.

The Times of India 'Putin not evil': Ex-Indian envoy decodes power of narrative

The Times of India Amid Impact Sub debate, Ganguly urges BCCI to...

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Friday urged the BCCI to find a way to strike a balance between bat and ball, highlighting the plight of the bowlers in the ongoing Indian Premier League on flat decks and extra batter in the form of an Impact Player. The pitches so far in the latest edition of IPL have been a batters' paradise. With power-hitters on every side, teams have crossed the 200-run mark with ease.

The Times of India RBI restrictions on Kotak Mahindra Bank: What it means for customer

RBI's restrictions on Kotak Mahindra Bank impact new customer onboarding and credit card issuance, with uncertainties for existing customers. The ban's duration depends on an external audit and corrective measures satisfaction, potentially lasting six to twelve months.

The Times of India Top 5 entertainment news of the day

In the dynamic realm of entertainment, Samantha Ruth Prabhu's gown makeover, Tiger Shroff joining SRK and Ajay Devgn in an Elaichi ad, Tamannaah Bhatia's summons by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell, Govinda's presence at Arti Singh's wedding, and Aarav Bhatia's London party with Nysa Devgn mark today's top news.

The Times of India J&K: Two terrorists killed in Baramulla; ammunition recovered

The Times of India Watch: Young fan cries his heart out after Pakistan defeat

Veteran all-rounder Jimmy Neesham showed composure to defend six runs in the final over, securing a four-run victory for New Zealand in the fourth Twenty20 international against Pakistan on Thursday in Lahore. Chasing 179, Pakistan needed 18 runs from the last over, but Neesham managed to hold his nerve despite conceding a boundary on the first ball, leaving the packed Gaddafi Stadium crowd disappointed.

The Times of India 'Rohit, Virat deserve to retire when they want'

With just 36 days to go until the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 gets underway, legendary former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh highlighted the importance of having Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in India's squad for their fortunes at this year's pinnacle global event and but said the star duo have the right to retire from the sport on their own terms.

The Times of India Who is Belle Gibson? Influencer who turned out Instagram’s worst con artist

Belle Gibson, once a wellness influencer, now faces scrutiny in 'Instagram's Worst Con Artist' documentary for false cancer claims and charity fraud. Despite fines, she attempts to remain low-key in Melbourne after being exposed.

The Times of India 'We are hearing that challenge loud and clear': US on Visa backlog

Addressing the issues of Visa backlogs, and recalling President Joe Biden's order to reduce the visa time for Indians, the Ambassador of the United States to India, Eric Garcetti has said that the challenge is heard "loud and clear" and added that he is proud of the work done in just one year to reduce the visa wait time by three quarters. He highlighted how at the same time, the US has "increased the number of visas with the same number of people by 60 per cent in a single year, so we are hearing that challenge loud and clear."

The Times of India 'US safe country, cares deeply for well-being of Indian students'

United States is a safe country and it "cares deeply" for the well-being of Indian students, its Ambassador Eric Garcetti said here on Friday and assured their parents that "their children are our children" when they are in the US. While the US remains a preferred destination for higher studies among Indian students, the string of such cases has raised concern among the Indo-American community as well as the Indian population.

The Times of India T20 WC: '3 spinners, 3 pacers but no Chahal'

Yuzvendra Chahal has been in prolific touch in the IPL this season and is currently the joint-highest wicket-taker alongside Jasprit Bumrah. Chahal was also not part of the T20 World Cups squads in 2021 and 2022.

The Times of India IMD predicts severe heatwave conditions for next 5 days

The Times of India From flight attendant to Japan Airlines' President: The journey of Mitsuko Tottori

Mitsuko Tottori made headlines as the first female president of Japan Airlines (JAL), a significant feat given her background as a former flight attendant. Her appointment stirred a mix of surprise and skepticism, but Tottori aims to lead based on her individual merits. With JAL's recent successful evacuation incident and Tottori's firsthand experience with aviation safety, her leadership is drawing attention.

The Times of India Goldman Sachs agrees with Zomato CEO on this Blinkit 'forecast'

Blinkit, owned by Zomato, valued at $13 billion surpassing Zomato's food delivery. CEO sees Blinkit overtaking Zomato. Goldman Sachs projects Blinkit to dominate online grocery market, potentially reaching 70% share in India.