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Walking into New Year without resolutions
In fact, deciding upon a start or finish line simply disengages me. However, each person is unique, and despite not being in the ‘resolution’ boat, I can grasp the thrill, motivation and satisfaction of New Year (or any other time-aligned) goals.
Updated on Dec 31, 2023 08:42 AM IST
Reema Bansal
This Indian life: Lessons in love and my funny Valentine
Could it be that a marriage lasts because both spouses value what they have more than what they give up?
Updated on Feb 16, 2020 12:13 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Shoba Narayan
Kenya’s Brigid Kosgei shatters Radcliffe world record in Chicago Marathon
She crossed the finish line alone, with Ethiopians Ababel Yeshaneh and Gelete Burka a distant second and third in 2:20:51 and 2:20:55.
Updated on Oct 14, 2019 08:37 AM IST
Chicago | AFP
Kenya celebrates as Kipchoge makes them proud
In Eldoret, the city 40 kilometres from Kapsisiywa where the 34-year-old runner, his wife and three children live, and in Nairobi, crowds gathered in the early morning to watch the run on giant screens.
Published on Oct 13, 2019 09:42 AM IST
Eldoret | AFP
Nick Kyrgios downs Steve Johnson to reach U.S. Open second round
Kyrgios, who has repeatedly gotten in trouble for on-court actions and is known for his short temper, did not let the incident affect his sublime play as he settled right back down to business.
Published on Aug 28, 2019 12:44 PM IST
New York | Reuters
The final countdown: Tokyo marks one year till 2020 Olympics
Organisers have battled everything from fears over deadly heat to persistent questions about the cost of the Games and how Tokyo won its bid.
Updated on Jul 24, 2019 09:08 AM IST
Tokyo | AFP
Shane Lowry weathers storm to win British Open and first major
Shane Lowry staved off the biggest nerves of his golfing life and handled difficult conditions to win the British Open by six strokes amid emotional scenes at Royal Portrush on Sunday.
Updated on Jul 22, 2019 09:39 AM IST
Portrush | Agence France-Presse
India vs Afghanistan, ICC World Cup 2019: Sachin Tendulkar passes verdict on Virat Kohli’s captaincy after India win humdinger
Mohammad Nabi was the star for Afghanistan as he smashed 52 from just 55 balls and threatened to take Afghanistan past the finish line but Mohammed Shami picked up a hat-trick and sealed the deal for India in the final over.
Updated on Jun 24, 2019 08:38 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Pankaj Advani wins Asian Snooker Championship to complete career grand slam in cue sports
Having already accomplished it in billiards, Advani had this elusive 15-red Asian Snooker title missing from his silverware collection.
Updated on Jun 22, 2019 10:06 AM IST
Doha | PTI
Pakistan vs Bangladesh warm-up match World Cup 2019: When, where and how to watch live streaming on TV and online
Here is all you need to know about the Pakistan vs Bangladesh warm-up match of World Cup 2019.
Updated on May 26, 2019 01:22 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
1st Test: New Zealand crush Bangladesh by innings after Boult bags five
After the stubborn double-century partnership took Bangladesh 361 for four in their second innings, Boult opened the final chapter of the Test when he bowled Soumya for 149.
Updated on Mar 03, 2019 09:35 AM IST
Hamilton | AFP
CS Santosh, Joaquim Rodrigues and Oriol Mena in Hero MotoSport team for Dakar 2019
The 2019 Dakar Rally will take the convoy of participants on a 5,000 km coil around Peru, starting and finishing in Lima. There will be a total of 3,000 kilometers of racing divided between 10 special stages, where 70 per cent of the terrain will be covered in sand.
Updated on Dec 12, 2018 05:41 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India
India lose to Bangladesh on penalties in SAFF U-15 semifinal
India took an early lead in the first half via a long-ranger from Harsh Patre but a 93rd-minute penalty from Ashkul Rahman saw the match go past regulation time. In the end, however, the Indians experienced heartbreak as Bangladesh won 4-2 on penalties.
Updated on Nov 01, 2018 04:52 PM IST
Kathmandu | Press Trust of India
Mithali Raj hits career-best knock but India lose 3rd ODI to Sri Lanka
India had already sealed the series by winning the first two ODIs but in the 3rd match they could not defend the total of 253 for five, built around Mithali Raj’s unbeaten 125 and opener Smriti Mandhana’s 51.
Updated on Sep 16, 2018 06:36 PM IST
Katunayake (Sri Lanka) | Press Trust of India
Like leaves tossed in the wind
Dominic Franks’ account of cycling from Bengaluru to Delhi is a story of finding oneself and realising lost dreams
Updated on Sep 14, 2018 09:45 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Prerna Madan
Running on highways, hills in scorching heat was difficult, says Pune’s 20-year-old Ultraman
City’s Shubham Kajale successfully completed one of the toughest endurance races, Ultraman, in Australia last week
Updated on May 29, 2018 04:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | HT Correspondent