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Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'You'll never make it' - Aryna Sabalenka slams 'brutal' youth coaches
Aryna Sabalenka reacts winning a point to Serbia's Olga Danilovic during their third round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium (Image via AP /Lindsey Wasson) World number one Aryna Sabalenka may be a three-time Grand Slam winner but the Belarusian revealed Friday how she had been berated and told she would not succeed by coaches as a youngster. On Friday, top-seeded Sabalenka eased into the French Open last 16 with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Serbia's Olga Danilovic on Court Philippe Chatrier. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The 27-year-old Miami-based played spoke of the cultural difference of the coaching system in Eastern Europe. "I've always been quite motivated and they didn't have to push me," Sabalenka said. "But I have heard a lot saying I'm not smart enough, that I'm stupid, and I'll never make it, and I don't have anything to make it to the top. I guess I want to send a quick message to them to quit their job, because honestly, I think they know nothing and they better quit just to save other players," said the player. The Minsk native won back-to-back Australian Open titles in 2023 and 2024 and the US Open last year. Sai Sudharsan: 'County stints reminded me that basics are most important part of batting' She brushed aside 34th-ranked Danilovic in 79 minutes and next plays 16th-seeded American Amanda Anisimova for a place in the quarter-finals at Roland Garros. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You will never turn off your computer again. Undo The Belarusian said she felt lucky with her coaching team. "Off court it is important to surround yourself with the right people and have fun with your crew and that's what I'm doing," she said. "I am really grateful to have all of them on my team, we are like family. When I am on court, I am a completely different person, very focused, very aggressive. On the court it is about dreams and I give my all on court." 'Healthier environment' Madrid Open winner Sabalenka has spoken this week of how "the environment and in the history of European countries, we are much tougher". "I definitely think that the environment we have in our countries, which is like very tough and coaches are very brutal, you know, there is nothing nice about the way they work with their players, they (are) quite rude. I think that's why maybe our mentality is much stronger, but also, the same time, they kind of like broke so many players because of that aggressive mindset. I think in Europe and the States, the environment is much healthier. " Poll Who do you think will win the upcoming match between Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova? Aryna Sabalenka Amanda Anisimova It's too close to call In Paris, Sabalenka refuses to consider herself a favourite in a tournament where she has never advanced past the semi-finals. "Let's just leave it (the pressure) on Iga (Swiatek) since she won it, what, three times in a row, really, right? Let's just... I will just leave it for her." Amanda Anisimova leads Sabalenka 5-2 in previous meetings. The American is competing in her seventh French Open, having an impressive run to the semi-finals six years ago. She beat Sabalenka in straight sets in the second round in 2019. "When I first got here, I was getting some flashbacks and good memories," said the American who got past 22nd-seeded Dane Clara Tauson 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 in the third round. "Obviously (she's) one of the best right now. She's No. 1. I really enjoy the fight and the challenge that she brings on," said the 23-year-old.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Time of India
‘He killed himself': FBI chiefs Kash Patel and Dan Bongino insist Jeffry Epstein died by suicide
File photo: FBI director Kash Patel (right) and deputy director Dan Bongino (Picture credit: X/@FBIDDBongino) FBI director Kash Patel and deputy director Dan Bongino have firmly asserted that Jeffrey Epstein 's death in a Manhattan jail cell in 2019 was a suicide, pushing back against persistent conspiracy theories that he was murdered to protect powerful individuals. Their comments came during a joint appearance on Fox News' Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo. 'He killed himself,' Bongino said plainly during the interview. 'I've seen the whole file. He killed himself.' Patel backed this view, saying, 'As someone who's been a public defender, a prosecutor, who's been in that prison system, you know a suicide when you see one, and that's what that was.' 'WAVE OF TRANSPARENCY': FBI director hints at agency's move to rebuild Americans' trust He acknowledged sceptics have a right to their opinion but insisted there was no foul play. Bongino reiterated his stance on X, writing: 'I have reviewed the case. Jeffrey Epstein killed himself. There's no evidence in the case file indicating otherwise. If new evidence surfaces, I'm happy to reevaluate.' Epstein was found hanged in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center on August 10, 2019, a month after his arrest on sex trafficking charges. His death was ruled a suicide by New York City's chief medical examiner. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You will never turn off your computer again. Undo However, two guards on duty reportedly fell asleep and failed to check on him, and the hallway surveillance cameras had malfunctioned, a combination that fuelled public suspicion. Adding to the controversy, Epstein's family hired forensic pathologist Dr Michael Baden, who concluded Epstein's neck injuries suggested homicide. 'The fractures were more consistent with strangulation,' he argued. However, Dr Barbara Sampson, the city's medical examiner at the time, countered, 'The cause is hanging, the manner is suicide. I stand firmly behind our determination.' The speculation around Epstein's death was further stoked in February after US attorney general Pam Bondi released a batch of Epstein-related documents. As per Fox News, the files contained little more than contact information and did not reveal any so-called 'client list,' prompting backlash from Republican lawmakers. Rep Anna Paulina Luna called the release 'a complete disappointment,' demanding the full information be made public. Bondi later said that after pressuring the DOJ, she received 'a truckload of evidence' from the Southern District of New York. She promised a full FBI report was coming, though none has been released yet. The Epstein case resurfaced in headlines recently after the death of Virginia Giuffre , one of his most prominent accusers. As per The New York Times, Giuffre died by suicide at her farm in Western Australia in April. She had sued Britain's Prince Andrew in 2021, accusing him of sexually abusing her when she was a minor, a claim he denied but later settled privately. Giuffre had played a central role in publicly exposing Epstein's crimes. In 2015, she gave up her anonymity and was quoted by The Mail on Sunday, 'Basically, I was training to be a prostitute for him and his friends.' She said she was recruited at age 16 by Ghislaine Maxwell , who was later convicted of sex trafficking in 2021 and sentenced to 20 years in prison. During the interview, Bongino and Patel also hinted that more revelations related to FBI investigations were forthcoming. Patel alleged that former FBI leadership 'withheld and hid documentation' related to several high-profile probes. 'Just give us about a week or two,' he added, suggesting a new wave of transparency may be imminent.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Warren Buffett steps down from Berkshire Hathaway: Jamie Dimon calls him ‘The best of American capitalism,' Tim Cook backs Greg Abel
Warren Buffett's decision to retire by the end of 2025 has sent ripples through the global business world. While the timing caught many off-guard, it was the scale of admiration that stood out. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon led tributes with a strong endorsement of Buffett's values and influence. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India much better equipped to target cross-border terror since Balakot India conducts maiden flight-trials of stratospheric airship platform Pakistan shuts ports for Indian ships after New Delhi bans imports from Islamabad 'Warren Buffett represents everything that is good about American capitalism and America itself — investing in the growth of our nation and its businesses with integrity, optimism, and common sense,' Dimon said, according to Reuters. 'I've learned so much from him to this very day, and I am honored to call him a friend.' Echoing that sentiment, Apple CEO Tim Cook , whose company remains Berkshire's largest equity holding despite recent share sell-offs, said, 'There's never been someone like Warren, and countless people, myself included, have been inspired by his wisdom,' Cook posted on X. 'It's been one of the great privileges of my life to know him. And there's no question that Warren is leaving Berkshire in great hands with Greg.' 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You will never turn off your computer again. Undo The end of an era for the Oracle of Omaha Buffett, known as the 'Oracle of Omaha,' made the announcement during Berkshire Hathaway 's annual shareholder meeting. Few saw it coming—not even most board members. According to Buffett, only his children who sit on the board were informed beforehand. 'It surprised me, but it impresses me,' said Ron Olsen, a longtime board member, speaking to CNBC. 'Warren has lived a life full of surprises, very few of his decisions have been anything other than sensational.' Live Events Buffett also used the occasion to praise Cook directly, saying the Apple CEO 'has made Berkshire a lot more than I made Berkshire,' and added, 'nobody but Steve (Jobs) could have created Apple, but nobody but Tim could have developed it like it had.' Who is Greg Abel? The man set to take the reins is Greg Abel, a Canadian executive who currently serves as vice chairman of Berkshire's non-insurance operations and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Energy. Abel joined the board in 2018 and has long been seen as Buffett's heir apparent. Analysts have largely welcomed the move. Nate Garrison, CIO at World Investment Advisors, said Buffett's retirement was 'coming,' adding it was 'well-telegraphed' that Abel would be the successor. Art Hogan of B. Riley Wealth agreed, noting Buffett departs with a 'wonderful' track record and that it 'made sense' for him to leave now. However, not all views are supportive. Rose Monahan, a staff attorney at the Sierra Club, offered strong criticism of Abel's leadership in the energy division. 'During Greg Abel's reign, Berkshire Hathaway Energy has operated the dirtiest fleet of coal plants in the country, and that's a fact,' Monahan said. 'There is no indication that Berkshire Hathaway wants to be a climate leader, and Abel's appointment is Exhibit A.' A lifetime of business and philanthropy Buffett's legacy is not limited to markets. Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan highlighted his contributions to society. 'Beyond his business success, his unprecedented philanthropic giving continues to be an example to follow,' Moynihan said. 'His life lessons delivered to young and old are as valuable as his business acumen. I have personally learned so much from him and look forward to continuing to benefit from his insights.' Christopher Rossbach, CIO at J Stern & Co and a Berkshire shareholder, was visibly emotional during his remarks to the Financial Times. 'This is absolutely monumental,' he said. 'Berkshire Hathaway is an incredible business and an incredible achievement. It stands for everything that is best about American capitalism and entrepreneurship.' CFRA analyst Cathy Seifert told the Associated Press that Buffett's exit is likely to have been a difficult decision. Still, she believes it was right for him to leave on his own terms. 'I think there will be an effort at maintaining a 'business as usual' environment at Berkshire,' she added. 'That is still to be determined.' As Buffett prepares to step down, the world watches closely. Whether Abel can fill such legendary shoes remains to be seen. But one thing is certain—the end of Buffett's era is the beginning of a critical new chapter for Berkshire Hathaway.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Commercial LPG rates slashed by Rs 14.50, price of jet fuel cut by 4.4 per cent
The price of jet fuel, or ATF, was reduced by 4.4 per cent on Thursday -- marking the second major cut within a month. Additionally, the price of commercial LPG used in hotels and restaurants was lowered by Rs 14.50 per cylinder, in line with international benchmarks. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Nuclear Power! How India and Pakistan's arsenals stack up Does America have a plan to capture Pakistan's nuclear weapons? Airspace blockade: India plots a flight path to skip Pakistan The Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) price was reduced by Rs 3,954.38 per kilolitre, or 4.4 per cent, to Rs 85,486.80 per kl in the national capital - home to one of the busiest airports in the country, according to state-owned fuel retailers. The price cut follows a steep 6.15 per cent (Rs 5,870.54 per kl) reduction effected on April 1. These two reductions have effectively offset the price increases that occurred earlier this year. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play this game for 1 minute and see why everyone is addicted. Undo
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
J-K: NIA DG reaches Pahalgam as agency probes into terror attack
After taking over the investigation related to the Pahalgam terror attack case, National Investigation Agency (NIA) Director General Sadanand Date on Thursday arrived at Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam as the agency began its probe into the matter. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Nuclear Power! How India and Pakistan's arsenals stack up Does America have a plan to capture Pakistan's nuclear weapons? Airspace blockade: India plots a flight path to skip Pakistan Earlier on Sunday, the NIA took over the Pahalgam terror attack case from Jammu and Kashmir Police and began its investigation into the deadly attack that resulted in the killing of 26 tourists, sources told ANI. The Central anti-terror agency formally registered a fresh FIR on late Saturday following an order issued from the Counter Terrorism and Counter Radicalisation (CTCR) division of the Ministry of Home Affairs considering the gravity of the case, as Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba 's proxy, the Resistance Front (TRF), has claimed responsibility for the attack. Continue to video 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You will never turn off your computer again. Undo The NIA took over the case five days after the incident and four days after its team visited the attack site and started supporting the Jammu and Kashmir Police in probing what is considered the deadliest assault on civilians in the region in almost twenty years. Official sources privy to the development told that "the NIA has formally taken over the case from the Jammu and Kashmir Police and stated its investigation." Live Events The NIA team is expected to conduct a thorough assessment of the attack site, collect forensic evidence, and help in identifying those responsible for the carnage. The NIA's move comes amid intelligence agencies compiling a list of 14 local terrorists actively operating in the Union Territory. According to sources, these individuals, aged between 20 and 40 years, are actively aiding foreign terrorists from Pakistan by providing logistical and ground-level support. The identified operatives are reportedly affiliated with three major Pakistan-backed terror outfits: Hizbul Mujahideen, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). Among them, three are associated with Hizbul Mujahideen, eight with LeT, and three with JeM. Sources revealed the names of these individuals as Adil Rehman Dentoo (21), Asif Ahmed Sheikh (28), Ahsan Ahmed Sheikh (23), Haris Nazir (20), Aamir Nazir Wani (20), Yawar Ahmed Bhat, Asif Ahmed Khanday (24), Naseer Ahmed Wani (21), Shahid Ahmed Kutay (27), Aamir Ahmed Dar, Adnan Safi Dar, Zubair Ahmed Wani (39), Haroon Rashid Ganai (32), and Zakir Ahmed Ganie (29). The identification of these local terror aides comes as agencies intensify efforts to dismantle the support networks facilitating cross-border terrorism . Security forces have launched coordinated operations across South Kashmir, particularly in Anantnag and Pulwama districts, where many of the listed individuals are believed to be operating. Senior officials indicate that these names are part of a larger intelligence dossier being used to preempt further attacks and disrupt terror logistics in the Valley.
