NEW DELHI: Shashi Tharoor’s recent praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ruffled some feathers in the Congress as fellow party leaders have questioned the move. Demanding an explanation for his praise, Tharoor’s colleague Sandeep Dikshit went on to ask “why are you in Congress” and even termed him a “hypocrite”.“Shashi Tharoor’s problem is that…
Hailee Steinfeld’s sculptural Stéphane Rolland gown at the 2025 Governors Awards sparked widespread pregnancy speculation online. The dress’s exaggerated silhouette, particularly the structured waist, led fans to theorize it was designed to conceal a baby bump. Steinfeld has not commented on the rumors, instead sharing details about hosting Thanksgiving with Josh Allen. Hailee Steinfeld is…
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman has once again cautioned researchers about developing specific capabilities for their AI. models. At a recent episode of the Silicon Valley Girl Podcast, Suleyman cautioned researchers against creating artificial superintelligence (ASI), AI with reasoning capabilities far beyond human capacity, stating that it should be considered an “anti-goal” instead of a…
All the world’s a stage,And all the menMerely performative?Taylor Swift, Sylvia Plath, tote bag and of course matcha…that’s how the social media is labelling men as “performers”. Performers of what? A male.But if one digs a little deeper than the 10 second reel, the 15 second reel enlightens you that its the men “performing” to…
As entry-level job seekers pile on higher degrees to safeguard their careers against the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), Instagram’s chief executive and president, Adam Mosseri, offers a striking counterpoint. According to Mosseri, the most sought-after AI engineers may not require a prestigious Ivy League degree to be considered top talent. Instead, he identifies two…
LaMelo Ball (Image via AP) LaMelo Ball is officially active for the Charlotte Hornets’ matchup against the Indiana Pacers on November 19, 2025, marking another encouraging step in his return from a right ankle impingement. After sitting out five straight games earlier in the month, Ball has eased his way back into the rotation, gradually…
JALPAIGURI: A 48-year-old ICDS worker, appointed as a booth level officer (BLO) in New Glencoe tea estate in Jalpaiguri’s Malbazar, was found hanging near her home in the tea estate on Wednesday, prompting her family to allege that Shanti Muni Ekka was extremely upset that her repeated pleas to be relieved as a BLO were…
NEW DELHI: Observing that the allegations against him were serious, a Delhi court on Wednesday sent Anmol Bishnoi, accused of operating as a terror-gangster syndicate member and allegedly murdering former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, firing at actor Salman Khan’s residence in April 2024, and killing Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, among other crimes to 11 days…
NEW DELHI: The Tihar Jail complex has welcomed a new addition — a gaushala, or cowshed, which was jointly inaugurated by lieutenant governor V K Saxena and Delhi home minister Ashish Sood on Wednesday.Currently, 10 cows, some bought and others donated, been given shelter in the complex, which has a capacity for housing another 10….
Who was Randy Jones? Former San Diego Padres pitcher dies at 75 (Image Via Getty) Former San Diego Padres pitcher Randy Jones passed away at the age of 75, the team said on Tuesday in San Diego. Randy Jones was one of the most respected names in Padres history. He was loved by fans, players,…
TOI correspondent from London: British Indians are part of the wealth flight from Britain due to rising taxes, poor public services and concerns about further taxes in the autumn budget.India-born Herman Narula, co-founder of £2.5 billion tech company Improbable, is among the latest to abandon Britain for Dubai. He told the Daily Telegraph that he…
TOI correspondent from Washington: Growing tensions between the Trump White House and the largely liberal Washington press corps reached a flashpoint this week after the MAGA boss directed a crude insult toward a female journalist and threatened to revoke the license of a broadcast network whose reporter asked him tough questions.The first episode unfolded on…
AI chip giant Nvidia on Wednesday reported profit of $31.9 billion and record high $57 billion quarterly revenue, surging beyond the bar set by stock market projections, potentially easing AI bubble fears.Investors closely watched as chipmaker Nvidia released its quarterly earnings amid the backdrop of AI bubble concerns.“Blackwell sales are off the charts, and cloud…
Jonathan Owens and Simone Biles (Image Source: Getty) Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens are one of the most admired power couples in sports today. The couple is well-known in their respective fields, with one being a world-class gymnast and the other an NFL athlete. Their bond has grown steadily from a chance online match to…
Who is Nadia Comăneci? Olympic champion speaks out with bold message on trans inclusion in women’s sports (Image via Getty) Nadia Comaneci is a renowned Romanian gymnast who rose to fame at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. She was only 14 years old when she made history by scoring the first perfect 10 in Olympic gymnastics….
NEW DELHI :A group of 272 prominent citizens including retired judges, bureaucrats and armed forces veterans Wednesday wrote an open letter, lashing out at Congress neta Rahul Gandhi for unleashing his “impotent rage born out of repeated electoral failure” to tarnish EC’s dignity.They said Rahul has repeatedly attacked EC over accusations of “vote theft” using…
NEW DELHI: A five-judge bench of Supreme Court led by CJI B R Gavai will on Thursday give its opinion on the Presidential reference questioning SC’s power to fix timelines for the President and governors to grant, refuse and withhold assent to bills passed by assemblies.A bench of CJI Gavai, CJI-designate Surya Kant, and Justices…
Gates Foundation Trust executed one of its most dramatic portfolio shifts in recent history during the third quarter of 2025. The portfolio change was revealed in Gates Foundation’s latest 13F filing that left analysts wondering the reason behind the big move. The company drastically reduced its stake in Microsoft, the company that Bill Gates founded…
President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman shake hands during a dinner in the East Room of the White House TOI Correspondent from Washington: President Trump wheeled in Elon Musk. Prince Salman summoned Cristiano Ronaldo. The celebrity optics at the White House dinner on Tuesday night was eclipsed though by the…
Struggling with a low credit score? Here’s how you can start turning it around today. You might think that applying for multiple credit cards might not be a biggie, however, applying for too many at once adversely affects your credit health. Here is a simpler 2-3-4 rule that can help you use your credit card…
