The Times of India Watch: When Imran Khan played the 'Sachin Tendulkar upper cut'

Sachin Tendulkar popularized the upper cut shot against fast bowlers like Brett Lee and Shoaib Akhtar. A video shows Imran Khan playing a similar shot against Michael Holding in 1982. Despite its imperfection, Khan's shot resulted in a boundary. The match saw West Indies narrowly win by 1 wicket, with Khan scoring 31 runs.

The Times of India Apple’s bet away from China: May create 6 lakh jobs in India by March

Apple's Indian operations are expected to generate around 600,000 jobs by the fiscal year's end, with 200,000 direct jobs, mostly held by women. The smartphone PLI scheme aimed for 200,000 direct jobs in five years but achieved this in four years.

The Times of India Bangladesh team stands by Shakib Al Hasan amid murder allegation

Bangladesh cricket players voiced their support for Shakib Al Hasan, who faced a murder allegation linked to political unrest that ousted former premier Sheikh Hasina. Despite legal troubles, Shakib played a vital role in Bangladesh's historic Test win over Pakistan. Teammates Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim expressed solidarity with Shakib, questioning the allegations against him.

The Times of India Helium leak delays launch of SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Mission

SpaceX postponed the launch of its 'Polaris Dawn' mission due to a helium leak. The mission, aimed to send four private citizens, including billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX engineers, on a multi-day journey in low-Earth orbit, was delayed to address the issue. This mission also planned the first civilian spacewalk and intended to study space radiation effects.

The Times of India 4-year-old girl raped in Ayodhya, accused arrested after police encounter

A four-year-old Dalit girl in Ayodhya was allegedly raped by Mohammed Salman, who fled the scene. After a police manhunt, he was found and arrested following an encounter where he was injured. Both the accused and the victim are receiving medical treatment. Police forces have been deployed in the village to maintain order.

The Times of India Gujarat rains: IMD warns of heavy showers today, schools closed

The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Gujarat, leading to school closures amid heavy rainfall. Numerous areas, including Rajkot and Vadodara, faced waterlogging due to the overflowing Vishwamitri River. Heavy rains caused water release from the Ajwa and Pratappura reservoirs, displacing hundreds of residents to safer locations.

The Times of India FSSAI withdraws advisory on removal of claims for 'A1', A2' milk, milk products

The Times of India 'Outlasted marriage pressure for 30 years': Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi has frequently faced questions about marriage, recently from female students in Srinagar. He expressed that he has managed to avoid the pressure for 20-30 years but acknowledged marriage as "a good thing." When pressed further, he mentioned he doesn't plan it, but if it happens, he will invite them.

The Times of India Meet Kevan Parekh, the Indian-origin exec set to become Apple CFO

Kevan Parekh is currently serves as VP, Finance & Product Marketing. Parekh has extensive experience in financial leadership at Apple and other companies.

The Times of India Watch: When Dhoni filmed Rohit acting as Kedar Jadhav's bodyguard

In a viral video filmed by MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma humorously acts as Kedar Jadhav's bodyguard in a hotel corridor. Dhoni captures the moment as Kedar, treated as a VIP, walks with his 'bodyguards'. The playful interaction ends with laughter when Rohit amusingly pushes away a 'fan' seeking a selfie.

The Times of India Gopichand Thotakura's historic return, meeting with VP Dhankar

Captain Gopichand Thotakura made history as India's first civilian space tourist, returning from Blue Origin’s New Shepard-25 mission. In Delhi, he expressed joy at representing India and highlighted the importance of space tourism and environmental protection. Thotakura hopes to inspire future scientists and engineers to pursue careers in STEAM fields.

The Times of India Mumbai man loses Rs 90 lakh to WhatsApp investment scam: Here’s what happened and how to stay safe

A Mumbai man lost Rs 90 lakh in a sophisticated scam after joining a WhatsApp group that allegedly provided expert investment advice. Persuaded to open an Institutional Trading Account and deposit the money, he initially saw virtual profits. However, the scammers blocked his withdrawal attempts and demanded extra fees, exposing the con.

The Times of India Miscreants vandalise idol of Bhoolaxmi temple in Hyderabad

Unidentified assailants vandalized the Bhoolaxmi temple idol in Hyderabad's Rakshapuram area. Police detained two suspects after CCTV tracking. The local BJP leader accused the corporator and others of repeated attacks on the temple. Despite police patrolling, the temple was attacked multiple times over the past five years, with the latest incident destroying the idol completely.

The Times of India Tamil actor Bijili Ramesh passes away after long battle with chronic illness

Bijili Ramesh, a 46-year-old Tamil actor known for short roles, passed away on August 26 due to liver damage related to alcohol addiction. Rising to fame through YouTube, he appeared in several Tamil films and television shows. His funeral will be held today in Chennai. Fans and cinema stars are mourning his loss and raising awareness about alcohol addiction.

The Times of India Attendants of drunk patient ‘attack’ junior doctor in Delhi

A junior doctor at Hedgewar Hospital in east Delhi's Karkardooma was allegedly assaulted by a patient's attendants after an altercation outside the hospital. The patient, under the influence of alcohol, became agitated and the attendants attacked both the doctor and the dresser.