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I saw Aniyo Kore live by accident years ago, bought the CD that night and played it on repeat. The mix of creaking guitars, rumbling beats, mellow vocals and glitchy samples was something I just hadn't heard. Rediscovering it through Bandcamp (this record isn't on Spotify) ten years later I can say: It still holds up.
World Oceans Day: Katrina Kaif shares a throwback video of swimming with her 'most incredible friend', a whale shark! - Times of India
World Oceans Day: Katrina Kaif shares a throwback video of swimming with her 'most incredible friend', a whale shark! Share this on: FacebookTwitterPintrest ANI Updated: Jun 8, 2020, 21:06 IST By - facebooktwitterincom Actor Katrina Kaif marked the World Oceans Day with a throwback video of herself swimming underwater with her "most incredible friend" - a giant whale shark. In the video posted by the actress on Instagram, she can be seen swimming alongside the whale shark.
India wants to improve presence on world stage: Kiren Rijiju - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Sports minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said the government's policy would be conditioned according to the needs of the sports community. "We want to create a big sports culture in the country so that we can improve our presence in world sport. It is our obligation to raise the level of sport in India," Rijiju said.
Olivier Giroud extends Chelsea contract until June 2021 - Times of India
(Getty Images) PARIS: Chelsea have triggered the option to extend France striker Olivier Giroud's contract by a year until June 2021, a source said Saturday. Giroud, 33, signed for Chelsea in winter 2018 from cross-city rivals Arsenal. The 33-year-old has scored 39 goals in 97 appearances for France, making him his country's third-highest goalscorer behind Michel Platini (41) and Thierry Henry (51), and the striker will be vying for a spot at next year's European Championship.
Legalising ball tampering: Saliva is must and vaseline is no replacement, feel Ashish Nehra, Harbhajan Singh - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Saliva and sweat are components that cannot be entirely done away with, insist a few distinguished India cricketers, as the ICC contemplates legalising ball tampering post COVID-19 by using artificial substances to prevent virus spread. Former India pacer Ashish Nehra and spinner Harbhajan Singh feel that saliva's use in shining the ball is a "must". Ex-opener Aakash Chopra, while beng open to the idea, wants to know where one can draw the line.
If you need money then you should stop activities at border: Kapil Dev - Times of India
Kapil Dev. (TOI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India skipper Kapil Dev was pulled up by former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi after he turned down Shoaib Akhtar's proposal for a India-Pakistan series to raise funds to fight the coronavirus outbreak. But Kapil has made it clear that he still stands his ground. "You could be emotional and say that yes, India and Pakistan should play matches. Playing matches is not a priority at the moment.
Premier League come up with concrete proposals to finish season: report - Times of India
LONDON: The English Premier League are eyeing a resumption of the season on June 8, behind closed doors due to the coronavirus pandemic, and reaching a climax on July 27, according to The Times. The paper claims football chiefs, along with other sports governing bodies, have been holding talks with the British government about when they can resume and at only "approved grounds".
Cricket should resume only when COVID-19 is completely eradicated, feels Yuvraj Singh - Times of India
Yuvraj Singh. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former India star Yuvraj Singh wants cricket to resume only when the world becomes COVD-19 free as players' health and safety should be paramount for the custodians of the game. Like other sports, international and domestic cricket too has been disrupted leading the national boards to contemplate resuming the game in empty stadiums, without fans.
Indian-American woman elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
HOUSTON: Renu Khator, an Indian-American university chancellor, has been elected to the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences for her contributions in the fields of education and academic leadership. Khator, 61, joins more than 250 exceptionally accomplished artists, scholars, scientists and leaders in the public, nonprofit and private sectors as members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS) class of 2020 announced this week.
Clubs will not splurge on transfers when football resumes: Woodward - Times of India
Manchester United chief executive Ed Woodward says clubs will not spend "hundreds of millions" when signing new players in the transfer window as they will be mindful of the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Professional soccer in England has been suspended since March 13 due to the new coronavirus and many English clubs have seen a loss in revenue due to the stoppage, leading to non-playing staff being furloughed.
Would still give Sachin Tendulkar out LBW in 2011 WC semi-final: Ian Gould - Times of India
LONDON: Former umpire Ian Gould said that he would stick to his decision of giving Indian batting great Sachin Tendulkar out in the 2011 World Cup semi-final against Pakistan in Mohali. Gould said that he could not believe it when his decision was overturned after Tendulkar went for a review. "When I gave him out at Mohali, I'm thinking this is out. I will sit here and guarantee you, if I see it again, I'd still give it out, simple as that.
Kho-Kho federation responds to captain's distress call - Times of India
It was only in December last year that she led the Indian women's kho-kho team to the gold medal at the South Asian Games in Kathmandu, but until Friday evening, Nasreen, the team's star diver, was struggling to get through this difficult phase. MUMBAI: Covid-19 has left the world united in misery, but it's those with limited means of livelihood that are bearing the full impact of the pandemic.
Olympic medallist Mathias Boe announces retirement from international badminton - Times of India
NEW DELHI: Denmark's ace doubles exponent Mathias Boe, a silver medallist at the 2012 London Olympics and 2013 World Championships, called time on his illustrious career. In his career spanning two decades, the 39-year-old Danish shuttler has partnered the likes of Michael Jensen, Thomas Hovgaard and Michael Lamp, before striking up a successful long-term combination with Carsten Mogensen.
Some Olympic boxing hopefuls needed only one more day - Times of India
With tears in her eyes, Nadine Apetz asked herself "why not one more day?" The German boxer had waited four years, and a ticket to the Tokyo Olympics was tantalizingly close when the qualifying tournament in London was suspended because of the coronavirus outbreak. "One day longer and I might have had it," said Apetz, a 34-year-old welterweight who is studying for a doctorate in neuroscience. "I was crying because I was so disappointed.
Abu Dhabi likely to offer ECB use of its facilities for extending domestic season - Times of India
Sheikh Zayed stadium, Abu Dhabi (Getty Images) LONDON: Abu Dhabi Cricket (ADC) is likely to contact the England Cricket Board (ECB) for offering its services for use between October and January. If this indeed happens and the ECB agrees to use the facilities, then Abu Dhabi is likely to emerge as a potential venue for salvaging some cricket in the English season, ESPNCricinfo reported. The offer may very well extend to both county and international cricket.
Shashank Manohar may continue as ICC chairman for 2 extra months, Graves favourite to take over - Times of India
NEW DELHI: International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Shashank Manohar, who is expected to step down in June, might get a couple of months' extension as the ICC's Board Meeting is set to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In all likelihood, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chairman Colin Graves will replace the former BCCI president, who, it is learnt, has decided against seeking an extension for a third two-year-term.
Tiger Shroff and Krishna twinning in black with parents in THIS throwback family picture is all things cute - Times of India
Tiger Shroff's sister Krishna Shroff often makes headlines due to her romantic pictures with boyfriend Eban Hyams . But unlike other times, Krishna recently posted a picture on her Instagram, featuring her along with brother, mother Ayesha Shroff and father Jackie Shroff . Taking to her Instagram story, Krishna posted a throwback family picture and it is too cute to be missed.
Happy Birthday, Varun Dhawan: Karan Johar, Kriti Sanon, Anushka Sharma and other B-town stars pour in wishes - Times of India
The handsome hunk of Bollywood Varun Dhawan is celebrating his 33rd birthday today. Since last night his close friends from the fraternity and fans have been taking to social media to wish the star on his special day. Amid the lockdown, Varun celebrated his birthday with his family at home last night. He has shared pics on his Insta stories wherein we can see the actor posing with the cake.
Kajol shares an adorable throwback picture with her mother Tanuja; says 'miss my mom' - Times of India
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Hrithik Roshan's sunkissed selfie serves as the best way to ward off your lockdown blues; view post - Times of India
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Warda Khan Nadiadwala opens up on Sajid Nadiadwala’s ex-wife Divya Bharti - Times of India ►
Actress Divya Bharti bid adieu to the world at the tender age of 19. She was married producer Sajid Nadiadwala . After she passed away, the filmmaker tied the knot, Warda Khan , in 2000. In a recent interaction with an entertainment portal, Warda opened up about Sajid’s first wife. The reportedly said Divya is still very much a part of their lives. Her family members are also like their family to them. They are often a part of their every celebration.
Flashback Friday: These unmissable pictures of Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor are giving us major BFF goals - Times of India
Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor might have featured together in just two films but their camaraderie is unmissable. The talented actors share a very strong bond and have always come out in support of one another. Not only that but their banter on social media also grabs everyone's attention. In a competitive industry, their friendship has always overcome all the odds and the duo have always won over the audience with their brotherhood.
Watch: Disha Patani shares BTS video from the sets of 'Baaghi 3’ song 'Do You Love Me' - Times of India ►
The outbreak of Coronavirus has forced Bollywood celebrities into self-isolation, but their feisty spirit refuses to die down. So what if Disha Patani cannot step out of home due to lockdown, she can still entertain her fans via social media. The mesmerising diva recently took to Instagram to share a BTS video from the sets of 'Baaghi 3' song 'Do You Love Me'. Disha, who set the internet ablaze with her stunning moves can be seen shooting for the song in this video.
Anushka Sharma has the sweetest birthday wish for Varun Dhawan, says 'may you always keep the child in you alive' - Times of India
Actor Varun Dhawan is celebrating his birthday during the lockdown today and wishes are pouring in for him on social media. Not only his fans, but his friends from the industry too have wished him with throwback pictures on social media. Amongst everyone, his good friend and co-star Anushka Sharma has posted a cute birthday wish for him. She shared a throwback boomerang video where they can be seen goofing around in a saree. The video is from the promotions of their film ‘Sui Dhaga’.
Rajinikanth or Vijay, who gave the most relief fund? Fans’ fight ends in murder - Times of India
Many top actors in Tamil cinema including Rajinikanth , Ajith and Vijay have supported the government and the public with their generous help in the war against Coronavirus . But the arguments over who gave the most money on social media have continued. Now, in a shocking turn of events, it has been reported that the argument of whether Rajini or Vijay donated the most has resulted in a murder. The shocking incident took place in the district of Villupuram in Tamil Nadu.
Apple AirPods are India’s 'favourite' true wireless headphones - Times of India
Apple AirPods are among one of the biggest success stories of the year 2019. The AirPods not only ruled the True Wireless Stereo (TWS) headphones category for the year, but also made along beeline of similar products from competitors. In India too, AirPods seem to be selling well and leading the TWS category as per a new report. As per the latest report from Counterpoint Research, Apple captured the maximum chunk of the Indian hearables market with a 27% market share in 2019.
Watch I Recommend with ETimes: Sayantani picks 5 films to binge-watch to beat lockdown blues - Times of India
Actress Sayantani Guhathakurta , just like everyone, is staying indoors to fight the coronavirus that has got the nation stalled. The lockdown phase has unleashed many sides of the actors. From cooking, cleaning to doing other household duties, they are at it. Just to make the process a little easier for everyone, ETimes has started an exclusive segment called ‘I recommend with ETimes’ where the actors are recommending what all can be done during the lockdown period.
ICC medical committee working on guidelines for resumption of cricket - Times of India
NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) medical committee is working on a set of guidelines to ensure safe resumption of cricket in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic. The ICC Chief Executives Committee’s (CEC) meet on Thursday invited the chairman of its medical advisory committee, Peter Harcourt, to address the pressing concerns with the pandemic spreading across the globe. “The highlight of Thursday’s meeting was that the medical committee was given preference.
Indian women's tour of England postponed as ECB suspends all cricket till July 1 - Times of India
LONDON: The Indian women team's tour of England, starting June 25, has been postponed temporarily as ECB on Friday suspended all forms of professional cricket in the country until atleast July 1 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Indian women were supposed to play four ODIs and two T20 Internationals during their short two-week trip that would have ended on July 9. India were supposed to play T20Is at Taunton and Bristol apart from four ODIs in Worcester, Chelmsford, Canterbury and Hove.
A Hindu wedding for a US lawmaker
WASHINGTON: Call it a simple and svelte Pacific Hindu Wedding. In an event unique in the history of US’ politics and that of Hawaii, the country’s 50th state, a lawmaker from the famed island was married in a Hindu ceremony on Thursday, with the chanting of Vedic mantras and the dappling backwaters of the Pacific bouncing off lush green mountains in the backdrop. Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard’s Hindu background is no secret.
Ambala: Girls win elections in 13 colleges out of 15 in district
The girls have shown their full strength and they have overpowered the boys in large number to will top seats of President in 13 colleges in the district.
Delhi boy lands in hospital for injecting drug used on horses - Times of India
Overuse of protein supplements and steroids for body building is fairly common.
Surat collector stops using smartphone citing 'personal reason' - Times of India
SURAT: When both the BJP-led governments at the Centre and State are pushing heavily for the Digital India campaign, an IAS officer serving as the district collector of Surat has stopped using smartphone and all kinds of social media platforms starting Friday.Dr Dhaval Patel, the district collector, circulated a message about his decision to stop using smartphone citing personal reasons.“Because of personal reasons, I have decided to stop using smart phone.
11-year-old kid falls victim to cobra bite in Panchkula - Times of India
PANCHKULA: An 11-year-old kid was bitten by a cobra, which was later captured, at the CRPF colony in Pinjore on Thursday. The child has been referred to PGIMER, Chandigarh, for treatment.
DLSA, cops create awareness among senior citizens - Times of India
Nagpur: The District Legal Services Authorities ( DLSA ) and Social Service Branch ( SSB ) of city police joined hands to organize an awareness camp for the elderly population on the occasion of United Nations’ ‘International Day for Older Persons’ on Monday.
Facebook page ‘Yogi Sarkar’ is a factory of fake news
A Facebook page by the name of ‘Yogi Sarkar’ has been at the forefront in spreading misinformation and rumours on social media platforms.Despite multiple websites debunking its fake posts on many occasions, the page spreads lies relentlessly.The fact that the admin of the page does not bother to delete the posts having fake content, false quotes attributed to people and fake news, despite being called out multiple times, reaffirms the need for a tech giant like ‘Facebook’ to make its policy...
Rs 2.5lakh cash stolen in Godhra - Times of India
Vadodara: Cash amounting to Rs 2.5 lakh was stolen from the scooter of a man near HDFC Bank on Chitra Road in Godhra on Thursday. The incident took place when victim Mukesh Khimani had kept the cash in his scooter and went to a hospital nearby to get medicine.Khimani, a resident of Jhulelal Society in the town, is a grocery trader. The bank is located near the society where he stays. Recently, another person had lost Rs 96,000 to conmen in the bank.
Over 35,000 availed benefits under Ayushman Bharat insurance scheme since its launch: Govt - Times of India
NEW DELHI: In two weeks since the roll-out of the Centre's ambitious Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), around 38,000 people have availed the benefits of the scheme, which has been touted as the world's largest health insurance programme, a senior official said on Thursday.Also, around 70,000 people across the country have been given Gold cards which they can show at any empanelled government or private hospital to avail benefits under the scheme, said Dr Dinesh...
UP cop sodomises minor in police station, suspended - Times of India
AGRA: A constable posted with the UP 100 service at Hathras was suspended on Wednesday for allegedly sodomising a minor boy for several days.A case has been registered against the constable, Sandesh Yadav (45), under section 377 (unnatural offence) of IPC, POCSO Act and SC/ST Act . However, the accused has not been arrested so far.
French police recapture 'jailbreak king' after months on the run
PARIS: A convict who escaped from a French prison in a helicopter with the help of an armed commando team was arrested by police on Wednesday after a three-month hunt, adding another chapter to the life of a gangster dubbed the “jailbreak king”.Redoine Faid, who escaped in July from a high-security prison where he was serving 25 years for a heist in which a policewoman was killed, was arrested at an apartment in Creil , the area where he grew up, an hour’s drive north of Paris.About 50...
Karnataka mulls 4th Saturday off too, longer workdays - Times of India
The five-day work formula could be a double-edged sword: it could enhance employees’ productivity by ensuring good work-life balance but, on the other hand, it could ruin the workflow if there’s no systematic approach to time management. Officials must ensure that additional hours on work days are utilised efficiently and alternative arrangements are made to serve the public who find time on weekends to follow up on pending files.
Rupee breaches 73-mark now, hits all-time low of 73.34 against US dollar - Times of India
NEW DELHI: The rupee dropped to a record low in opening deals on Wednesday as a sharp rise in global crude oil prices over the last two sessions weighed on sentiment.The currency hit 73.34 per dollar in early trade, an all-time low, and sharply lower than its previous close of 72.93.
Mike Pompeo to meet Kim Jong Un in North Korea on Sunday: US state department
WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will pay a fresh visit to North Korea on Sunday and meet leader Kim Jong Un to push forward denuclearization efforts, the State Department said.Pompeo, who is trying to arrange a new summit between Kim and US President Donald Trump, will also head to US allies Japan and South Korea, as well as North Korea's chief ally China, spokeswoman Heather Nauert said.It will be the fourth trip by Pompeo to the longtime US pariah amid American hopes of...
Pentagon: Packages that may contain ricin found on grounds
WASHINGTON: Authorities at the Pentagon found at least two packages suspected of containing ricin , a poison made from castor beans, a spokesman said on Tuesday.Pentagon spokesman Chris Sherwood said the FBI was investigating and few details were available.
Telangana polls: KCR to address meetings from tomorrow - Times of India
HYDERABAD: The campaign for the coming assembly elections in Telangana is likely to heat up with Telangana Rashtra Samithi president and caretaker chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao scheduled to address a series of public meetings from Wednesday.Rao will address a public meeting at Nizamabad on Wednesday, followed by meetings at Nalgonda on October 4, at Vanaparthi (near Mahabubnagar) on October 5 and at Warangal and Khammam on October 7 and 8, as per the schedule announced.Rao had kicked off...
4 cops ‘loot’ gold bars from Rajkot jeweller - Times of India
PATNA: The alleged involvement of four policemen in loot of at least five kilograms of gold bars worth around Rs 1.35 crore from a Rajkot-based jeweller has set alarm bells ringing in the police headquarters here.
Top IAS officials have average tenure of only 11 months - Times of India
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: An analysis of the average tenure for senior bureaucrats in the state has shown that the decision taken by the state government in May 2014 for ensuring fixed two-year tenure for IAS officers, based on a Supreme Court order, has remained only in papers.Data from the ministry of personnel, public grievances and pensions show that the average tenure for the officials of the rank of secretary and above in a post has been only 11 months, while that of junior officials,...
Ban on imported fish lifted, but vendors lament dull business - Times of India
MARGAO: Though the government has lifted the 15-day ban on import of fish from other states, it continued to be another dull business day for retail fish vendors at the newly-renovated South Goa planning and development authority (SGPDA) retail fish market at Fatorda on Saturday.A STOI correspondent who visited the market on Saturday morning witnessed just around 20 customers bargaining with vendors for fish of their choice.
Pianist’s version of Jana Gana Mana gets 28 million views in a week - Times of India
NEW DELHI: When it comes to viral music videos, what comes to mind? Despacito , Shape of You...? Did you think the national anthem could garner 28 million views?Mumbai-based entrepreneur and pianist Shayan Italia was surprised too when his 2.35-minute piano rendition of Jana Gana Mana racked up so many views.Italia, 38, says the debates about the court order on the anthem in theatres made him think more deeply about the song. “I decided to come up with my version of it,” says Italia.
Classmate exchanged blows with Rahul before he collapsed: Cops - Times of India
Nagpur: The classmate of Rahul Tiwari, 17, who collapsed in a classroom of GS college of Commerce and Economics at Giripeth on Thursday and was subsequently declared brought dead at Dande Hospital, has confessed to the police to have exchanged blows with Rahul before he hit the ground.Sitabuldi police station’s senior PI Hemant Kharabe said that though Rahul’s classmate has admitted to have exchanged blows with the victim, we need to ascertain whether the fight led to Rahul’s death.
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