The Times of India First in 18 years! Hasan Mahmud joins Dale Steyn in an exclusive club

Bangladesh's young fast bowler Hasan Mahmud took four wickets on the opening day of a Test match in India, becoming the first visiting pacer to do so since Dale Steyn in 2006. Despite his early breakthroughs, India's Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja stabilized the innings, helping the hosts reach 339 for 6 by day's end.

The Times of India Bizarre beauty trend of eating dirt for a glowing skin taken over internet

The latest wellness trend in the US involves eating dirt, touted to improve gut health and reduce wrinkles. Fertility coach Stephanie Adler has stirred discussions by promoting this practice on social media. Edible clay and soil products are now available online, with some users reporting positive health effects, sparking curiosity and debate.

The Times of India Arvind Kejriwal to hold 'Janta ki Adalat' at Jantar Mantar on Sept 22

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who recently resigned over corruption allegations, will host a public court at Jantar Mantar on September 22. Senior AAP leader Gopal Rai praised Kejriwal for resisting BJP's plots. Also, the AAP ​announced on Thursday that Delhi CM-designate Atishi and her cabinet will be sworn in on September 21.

The Times of India Barking Pandas? China Zoo under fire for painting dogs to trick visitors

Visitors at Shanwei zoo in China discovered that the pandas were actually dogs painted with black and white markings. The zoo admitted to dyeing chow chows after public outrage and demands for refunds. This incident is similar to a previous case at Taizhou Zoo, where dogs were also disguised as pandas.

The Times of India How T20 hitting prepared Ravichandran Ashwin for Chepauk bash

Ravichandran Ashwin scored an unbeaten 102 off 112 balls, helping India recover from a challenging position. His improved power-hitting was evident, influenced by his recent participation in the Tamil Nadu Premier League. Ashwin also credited teammate Ravindra Jadeja for supporting him through the innings, making it a special occasion with family and friends present.

The Times of India Rahul's Chennai Test failure tagged 'innings without purpose'

KL Rahul faced difficulties in India's first Test against Bangladesh, managing only 16 runs. Sanjay Manjrekar pointed out that Rahul's inconsistency is due to temperamental issues. Early troubles in India's first innings on day one were mitigated by partnerships between Rishabh Pant & Yashaswi Jaiswal and Ravichandran Ashwin & Ravindra Jadeja.

The Times of India 'Enough is enough': Musk's SpaceX writes to US Congress, slams FAA fine

Elon Musk has accused the FAA of misallocating resources by targeting SpaceX over minor issues while neglecting serious safety concerns at Boeing. SpaceX alleges that the FAA's inefficiency is hindering national priorities and innovation in commercial spaceflight. The FAA recently proposed fines against SpaceX for licensing violations during two launches in 2023. Last year, the FAA had proposed a $175,000 civil penalty against SpaceX .

The Times of India Chhatisgarh suspends IPS officer over custody death of lynching suspect

Chhattisgarh's Kabirdham district IPS officer Vikas Kumar was suspended after a suspect named Prashant Sahu died in custody with injury marks on his body. The incident is under investigation with forensic reports awaited. The state government has announced financial assistance for the deceased's family.

The Times of India Amit Shah launches steps to boost dairy sector, empower women

Union cooperation minister Amit Shah introduced several initiatives to enhance the dairy sector, such as White Revolution 2.0 and RuPay Kisan Credit Cards for dairy farmers. The initiative aims to empower women dairy farmers, increase local milk production, improve infrastructure, and boost exports. The government targets a 50% increase in milk procurement over the next five years.

The Times of India PM Modi must take to task those abusing Rahul, says Congress

The Times of India Congress insulted PM 110 times in 10 yrs: Nadda to Kharge

BJP president J P Nadda addressed a letter to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, recounting derogatory comments made by Congress leaders such as Sonia and Rahul Gandhi towards PM Modi. Nadda mentioned over 110 instances of insults over the past decade and criticized Congress for attempting to relaunch Rahul Gandhi despite his contentious remarks.

The Times of India In Phase-I, all J&K seats recorded higher turnout than in LS polls

The latest J&K assembly elections experienced a significant rise in voter turnout compared to past elections. Regions affected by recent terror activities, including Pulwama and Shopian, showed increased participation. The overall turnout exceeded 61%, surpassing both the 2014 assembly and 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

The Times of India Jani Master, renowned choreographer, held for 'raping' assistant

National award-winning choreographer Jani Master was arrested in Goa for allegedly raping his assistant choreographer. He had been evading arrest and will be produced before a Hyderabad court. His wife denies the allegations, calling them part of a conspiracy. The Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce is conducting an inquiry into the matter.

The Times of India Madrassa degrees good only for jobs that ask for Class 12 qualification, UP tells SC

The Uttar Pradesh government has told the Supreme Court that madrassa education focusing on religious studies is out of sync with mainstream education. As a result, students from these institutions can only be employed in jobs requiring class 10 or 12 qualifications. This statement comes amid appeals challenging the Allahabad High Court's decision to quash the Madrasa Education Act, 2004.

The Times of India 'Isko 40 overs khila denge': Babar Azam ridiculed by Sarfaraz

During a Champions Cup match, Sarfaraz Ahmed attempted to rattle Babar Azam with sarcastic comments. However, Babar remained composed and scored an unbeaten century, amassing 104 runs off 100 balls. This effort propelled the Stallions to a total of 271 for 7. The Dolphins faltered and were dismissed for just 97 runs, resulting in a significant defeat by 174 runs.