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Hopes of finding survivors fade as Kerala landslides death toll nears 200

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan describes disaster as ‘one of the worst’ the southern Indian state has ever witnessed.

Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2024

‘New wave’: Why suspected rebel attacks are rising in Kashmir’s Jammu area

For decades, Jammu was mostly peaceful, even amid clashes in other parts of Indian-administered Kashmir. Not anymore.

Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2024

'If you ask me who's better, I'd say...': Ravi Shastri's take on who is India's best captain - Rohit Sharma or MS Dhoni

NEW DELHI: Ravi Shastri, a former Indian cricketer and head coach, believes that Rohit Sharma will be considered one of the greatest Indian captains in history after the triumph in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Sharma's leadership skills and strategic prowess have earned him widespread acclaim since he assumed the…

The Times of India · Aug 1, 2024

Environmental smoke, lung cancer, and the importance of tobacco deaddiction: The role of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)

Lung cancer is a significant health concern in India, representing 14.3% of all new cancer cases and standing as the second most common type of cancer. It is also the leading cause of cancer-related mortality among Indian men. The National Cancer Registry Programme (NCRP) 2020 report underscores the gravity of…

The Times of India · Aug 1, 2024

'A thorough gentleman': PM Modi, Gambhir, Harbhajan remember Anshuman Gaekwad

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Anshuman Gaekwad, who played in 40 Tests and 15 ODIs, passed away after a prolonged battle with blood cancer. Gaekwad's contributions to Indian cricket were vast, including roles as a coach and selector.

The Times of India · Aug 1, 2024

The nearly Indian medallists at Olympics

Several Indian athletes and teams have, over the years, finished 4th in their event at the Games, thus missing out on a medal by a whisker. TOI looks at all those heartbreaks...

The Times of India · Aug 1, 2024

‘Nobody knows what I know’: how a loyal RSS member abandoned Hindu nationalism

The long read: As a young man, Partha Banerjee was on course to become a senior member of the RSS, the organisation that has pushed Indian politics towards extreme religious nationalism. Then, after 40 years within its ranks, he quit. Why?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2024

Swapnil Kusale gets a shot at medal in Paris Olympics

PARIS: Indian shooters are truly on a roll. After Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh, it was rifle shooter Swapnil Kusale who kept the Indian flag flying as he became the first Indian to enter the Olympics final in the men's 50m rifle three positions at Chateauroux shooting ranges.

The Times of India · Aug 1, 2024

Hopes of finding more survivors in the mud and debris wane after landslides in India kill 194

Hopes of finding more than 180 missing people alive are waning as rescue workers searched through mud and debris for a third day after landslides set off by torrential rains killed at least 194 people in southern India

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2024

Did Virat Kohli stare at fan for chanting 'Chokli' in front of teammates? - Watch

NEW DELHI: India's star batsman Virat Kohli was noticeably irritated when a fan addressed him as "Chokli" while he was practicing with his teammates in a room in Sri Lanka.

The Times of India · Aug 1, 2024