Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Vietnam President To Lam India and Vietnam on Wednesday agreed to boost their bilateral relationship, aiming to elevate ties to an “Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” while outlining an ambitious roadmap for trade, defence and technology cooperation.The decision followed talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnam president To Lam, with…
Minnesota Vikings could target former $5M Baltimore Ravens WR to address offensive gaps after tough season.(Image via X) The Minnesota Vikings have had a pretty brutal run on the field in the last season after a pretty impressive performance in the 2024 season.With 14 wins and 3 losses in the 2024 season, the Minnesota Vikings…
NEW DELHI: India, host of the upcoming first International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) summit on June 1-2, on Wednesday exhorted all big cat range countries that are not yet part of the Alliance to join it. So far, 25 of the total 95 range countries have joined this treaty-based global entity as members and other…
Bengaluru: Tier-2 cities and rising demand for white spirits such as vodka and gin are emerging as key growth drivers for India’s alco-beverage industry, according to Radico Khaitan managing director Abhishek Khaitan, as changing consumer preferences reshape drinking patterns beyond metros.The maker of Magic Moments vodka and Rampur Indian single malt reported its highest-ever annual…
Dibyendu Bhattacharya, who is known for his role in the Mirzapur series, recently spoke about racism in the film industry, calling it a deeply rooted problem that continues to impact casting decisions.In a recent interview with Bollywood Bubble, Dibyendu shared a personal experience to highlight how bias based on skin colour still exists.He revealed that…
Robot monk Gabi takes Buddhist vows at Seoul’s Jogyesa Temple (Photo Credit: AP) A humanoid robot has made history in South Korea by becoming the country’s first non-human to take part in a Buddhist precept ceremony, joining monks in prayer at Seoul’s Jogyesa Temple ahead of Buddha’s Birthday, according to Yonhap News Agency.Standing 130 centimetres…
A former Scottish National Party (SNP) council leader was jailed for 18 months after being convicted of multiple sexual offences against boys and young men, with angry scenes unfolding outside court as he arrived for sentencing.Jordan Linden, 30, was sentenced at Falkirk Sheriff Court after being found guilty of 10 offences, including sexual assault, stalking…
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.) Sunrisers Hyderabad’s batting juggernaut against Punjab Kings continues to rewrite the record books in the Indian Premier League, with their latest 200-plus total adding another chapter to a growing one-sided rivalry with the bat.With this effort, SRH now have eight 200-plus totals against PBKS,…
Actor turned politician Vijay Thalapathy recently visited producer RB Choudary to pay his last respects after the sudden passing away of the filmmake in a tragic road accident. In the videos shared online he can be seen arriving with his entourage.In a video shared by ANI on their X (formerly Twitter) handle, TVK chief and…
Starting school is a big milestone; Not just for children, but parents as well. While parents observe their child’s new beginnings, for kids, stepping for the first time into a classroom is as exciting as it is unfamiliar. For parents, it is important to understand that the way a child experiences his or her early…
D Gukesh’s viral celebration (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: World champion D Gukesh is known for his calm expression and ice-cold composure at the chessboard. That is exactly why his emotional celebration after defeating Javokhir Sindarov at the Grand Chess Tour Super Rapid and Blitz 2026 tournament in Poland instantly grabbed attention across the chess world on…
Timothée Chalamet surprised fans by dropping Adidas’ 2026 World Cup teaser featuring Messi, Beckham, Zidane, Yamal and others in a star-studded crossover/ Image: Instagram Timothée Chalamet unexpectedly dropped the first teaser for Adidas’ upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on Instagram, immediately sending football and film fans into a frenzy after revealing a star-packed crossover…
NEW DELHI: The Strait of Hormuz remains technically open, but commercial shipping is far from normal, according to Anil Devli, chief executive of the Mumbai-based Indian National Shipowners’ Association, the nearly century-old body that speaks for much of the country’s shipping industry.With 14 Indian vessels trapped in this chokepoint that funnels half of India’s crude…
Celina Jaitly has once again spoken about her ongoing divorce battle with husband Peter Haag. She took to Instagram and shared a long, emotional note while revealing her ordeal and the trauma of being a mother. The actress shared a video of visiting her son Shamsher’s grave and poured her heart out.She wrote, “I had…
We can polish a resume, rehearse a speech, and choose our words with precision, but our bodies? They’re usually terrible liars. Our body language subtly gives cues about our inner lives. Whether it’s a subtle shift in your chair or the way your feet are pointing, your physical self often broadcasts what you’re feeling long…
Ted Turner, the media entrepreneur who created CNN, the world’s first 24-hour news network, has died at the age of 87.Turner passed away on Wednesday, surrounded by his family, according to a statement from Turner Enterprises.The Ohio-born businessman was often called “The Mouth of the South” for his outspoken style and built one of America’s…
TOI correspondent from Washington: The US State Department on Monday announced closure of its consulate in Peshawar, a move that underscores a striking contradiction in the Trump administration’s Pakistan policy: warm rhetoric and gushing praise at the top, but a steady drawdown of diplomatic infrastructure on the ground.The decision, framed by officials as a matter…
One click and the transaction’s done. Certainly, making payments in today’s world has become easier than ever. For parents however, raising financially aware children has become much harder than it ever was.As grown-ups many adults look back and wish they had learned about money management and budgeting earlier, that too not through mistakes, but through…
TOI correspondent from Washington: The United States and Iran are edging closer to a diplomatic breakthrough, with both sides working to finalize a one-page memorandum that could open the door to longer-term negotiations and end the three-month long global ordeal.Senior US officials told Axios that a draft document — a 14-point memorandum of understanding —…
In the coastal city of Tadjourah in Djibouti, where extreme heat and dry desert conditions dominate much of the year, architects designed a children’s village that functions without conventional air conditioning. The project, known as the SOS Children’s Village Tadjourah, was created by Urko Sanchez Architects for SOS Children’s Villages International. Instead of relying on…
