| 'People will forget': Ex-India captain's blunt warning to Sanju Samson Dec 22nd 2025, 13:48 by TOI SPORTS DESK Sanju Samson's T20 World Cup selection is lauded by former selector Srikkanth, who urges him to convert starts into big scores. Samson seized his opportunity after a period out, while Shubman Gill's struggles and injury led to his omission. Srikkanth also highlighted India's formidable batting, calling it "intimidating and devastating." | | Ashes: Should McCullum and Stokes be sacked? Strauss opens up Dec 22nd 2025, 13:07 by TOI SPORTS DESK Andrew Strauss says sacking Ben Stokes or Brendon McCullum will not solve England's repeated Ashes failures in Australia. The former captain, England's last Ashes winner Down Under, believes deeper structural changes are needed. With England 3-0 down again, Strauss warned against knee-jerk reactions and urged reforms to fix a long-standing system problem. | | CBSE announces orientation programme on entrance exams for faculties in UP Dec 22nd 2025, 12:31 by TOI Education CBSE has rescheduled its Orientation Programme on Entrance Exams and Career Pathways for Principals and Counsellors in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Originally postponed due to rising river levels, the offline event will now take place on December 30, 2025, at Seth M. R. Jaipuria School. The initiative aims to bolster career guidance and align school practices with NEP 2020. | | 'No new mining': Amid uproar, Centre clarifies Aravalli order; defends new definition Dec 22nd 2025, 12:08 by TOI NEWS DESK Speaking on the Supreme Court's acceptance of the "new definition" of Aravalli, the minister said: "The ruling recognises and endorses the Government of India's sustained efforts to protect the Aravalli range through scientific assessment, strict safeguards and initiatives such as the Aravalli Green Wall Project." Yadav explained that the Aravali range comprises all landforms located within 500 metres of two adjoining hills with a height of 100 metres or more. | | 'England have had a cockiness': Vaughan rips into Stokes & team; Ashes hammering the trigger Dec 22nd 2025, 10:46 by TOI SPORTS DESK England's Ashes 2025–26 campaign ended in disaster as Australia sealed a 3-0 lead within 11 days. Michael Vaughan criticised Ben Stokes' side for their failed approach, calling the tour "humbling." Despite strong efforts from Stokes and Archer, England fell short chasing 435, with Australia dominating throughout and retaining the Ashes comfortably. | | Meta's most-famous employee to students: Do not study computer; focus on core subjects Dec 22nd 2025, 10:36 by TOI TECH DESK AI pioneer Yann LeCun advises computer science students to prioritize foundational subjects like math and physics over trendy technology courses. He argues that a strong grasp of core principles, often found in engineering disciplines, is crucial for long-term adaptability in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. | | Star Wars: Is Russia targeting Musk's Starlink? Nato makes explosive claim Dec 22nd 2025, 09:34 by TOI SCIENCE DESK Nato intelligence suggests Russia is developing a novel anti-satellite weapon designed to release thousands of tiny metal pellets, potentially disabling multiple satellites, including Ukraine's vital Starlink constellation. This "zone-effect" weapon could create widespread, uncontrollable space debris, posing a significant threat to all orbital assets. Experts debate its practicality and potential repercussions. | |
