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India heads into the BWF World Championships with a major advantage the home crowd in Delhi. With PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag and Ayush Shetty leading Indias challenge, expectations and pressure will be high

PV Sindhu won her biggest title since 2019 at the Japan Open earlier this year. There has been a gradual improvement in results and as she goes for a record sixth BWF World Championships medal, the focus is not just on what's happening on the court. The 31-year-old has turned to sports science and a strength & conditionining team to iron out the chinks in her armour.

As World War II erupted in 1939, Englands chess team withdrew from the Buenos Aires Olympiad. In Grandmaster Aarav Denglas fourth column for TOI, he explores how three players, Hugh Alexander, Stuart Milner-Barry, and Harry Golombek, returned home to join Bletchley Park. Harnessing chessboard skills like pattern recognition and strategic elimination, they played pivotal roles in cracking Germanys Enigma code, helping secure Allied victory while keeping their wartime contributions secret for deca

Kyiv came under another intense Russian missile attack on August 16, with explosions reported across the Ukrainian capital and fires breaking out in at least two districts. Emergency crews battled a major blaze at Kyivs book market near the Pochaina metro station, while the citys emergency service said two people were injured. The escalation comes just days after a Russian airstrike on Kramatorsk killed one person and injured 17 others. Ukrainian authorities said six aerial bombs were dropped on

What began with Virat Kohli's call for greater investment in Test cricket and India's formidable pace attack became a blueprint for Bangladesh. Mominul Haque transformed the domestic system, backed fast bowlers and changed the country's Test cricket culture. Hasan Mahmud's six-wicket haul against Australia is now proof that the gamble is paying off.

Anti-war protesters gathered outside Britain's Ministry of Defence in London, demanding that the UK government stop funding Ukraine and redirect billions of pounds toward domestic priorities. Demonstrators argued that money allocated for military aid should instead be spent on housing, healthcare, schools, roads, and tackling the cost-of-living crisis. The protesters carried banners reading No to NATO, No to War and called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to end support for Kyiv. Some questioned N

Bangladesh achieved an impressive nine-wicket victory over Australia during the Test in Darwin, marking a pivotal moment in cricket history. Mehidy Hasan Miraz emerged as a standout player, contributing vital runs and taking crucial wickets. Cameron Green's century was not enough to salvage Australia's pride, increasing the pressure on the home side after suffering another defeat to the rising Bangladeshi team.

Poland has once again identified Russia as its biggest security threat. Speaking during Armed Forces Day celebrations and a large military parade in Warsaw, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk defended continued support for Ukraine, saying helping Kyiv is essential for Poland's own national security. Tusk also hit back at opposition politicians who have criticised military aid to Ukraine, accusing them of forgetting the threat posed by Russia. He warned against what he described as etrayal, stupi

Iran has fired back after U.S. President Donald Trump declared that the strategic Strait of Hormuz would become America's territory. Senior Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Azizi mocked Trump, warning that the U.S. president should worry about his own security instead of making threats over Hormuz. Azizi's remarks referenced reports that Trump secretly switched aircraft and allegedly used a catering truck as part of a high-security operation while leaving the NATO summit in Turkey amid an alleged Irania

#AH64Apache #ApacheHelicopter #AttackHelicopter #USArmy #indianarmy Fatal US Apache crash puts spotlight on the attack helicopter's safety recordThe AH64 Apache is regarded as the worlds premier attack helicopter, combining advanced sensors, precision weapons, and unmatched battlefield versatility. First deployed in Panama in 1989 and later spearheading the Gulf War air campaign, Apaches destroyed nearly 300 Iraqi tanks and radar sites, cementing their reputation. Operated by 19 nations, includi

Devdutt Padikkal notched his debut Test century amid a tough contest against Sri Lanka. Displaying both skill and aggression, he tackled the challenging bowling despite the physical strain of the match. His relentless focus and perseverance shone through on the demanding pitch, marking a triumphant return to Test cricket with this memorable milestone.

Yash revisited a 2017 comment by Rashmika Mandanna on a TV show. He explained that opinions do not define his personality or career. Yash stated that disrespecting other actors means one is not his fan. Rashmika had previously clarified her remarks, citing the show's format. The actor is now preparing for his upcoming film 'Toxic'.

On its second day, Sunny Deol's 'Batwara 1947' garnered an impressive Rs 13.50 crore, bringing its total India net collection to Rs 19.25 crore. Globally, the film has amassed Rs 26.41 crore. However, it faced stiff competition from 'Awarapan 2' and 'Spider-Man: Brand New Home'. This film marks a significant collaboration between Sunny Deol and director Rajkumar Santoshi after many years apart.