Parvez Rasool (TOI Photo) MUMBAI: Parvez Rasool, the first player from Jammu & Kashmir to represent India in international cricket and also the first from the region to feature in the IPL, on Saturday retired from all formats of the game.In an epic 17-year career, during which he played first-class cricket for 15 seasons (he…
Liam Dawson of England (L) is congratulated by Harry Brook of England after dismissing Mark Chapman of New Zealand (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images) England secured a commanding 65-run victory over New Zealand in the second T20 international at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval on Monday, led by Harry Brook’s powerful 78.England posted an impressive total of…
Copper demand in the United States and India is set to outpace China over the next ten years, even as growth slows in the world’s biggest consumer of the metal. While China will continue to lead the market, analysts say that other regions and factors are likely to play a bigger role in shaping global…
IIT JAM 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay will close the registration process for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (IIT JAM) 2026 today, October 20, 2025, at 11:59 PM. Aspiring candidates who are yet to complete their applications can do so through the official portal — jam2026.iitb.ac.in, before the deadline.The JAM Online…
NEW DELHI: In a move that will fast-track the establishment of municipal solid waste management facilities and common effluent treatment plants (CETPs), the Union environment ministry has proposed exempting such projects from prior environmental clearance.The ministry came out with two separate draft notifications for this purpose last week, arguing that such facilities are basically “essential…
‘Thamma’ actress Rashmika Mandanna is setting a high bar for self-discipline ahead of her film release, showcasing her intense workout routine in a recent viral video. The Animal star skipped a tempting sweet. Adding a playful touch, Rashmika used the song ‘Tum Mere Na Huye’ from her upcoming horror-comedy, ‘Thamma’, in the background. The film,…
Elon Musk’s X platform banned over 5 lakh Indian accounts for violating policies, including promoting terrorism and child sexual exploitation. Users should avoid violating policies to prevent account suspension. Elon Musk’s social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), has banned over 5 lakh accounts in India. Reuters has reported that these accounts were banned for violating…
Diwali, also called the festival of lights, is one of the most widely celebrated festivals by Hindus across India and the world. Also called Deepavali, Diwali symbolises the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. The word Deepavali comes from Sanskrit, which means “a row of lamps,” and true to…
In Vedic astrology, it’s often said that some individuals are born with a special aura — one that attracts abundance, success, and harmony into their surroundings. Just as Goddess Lakshmi symbolizes wealth, luck, and grace, certain zodiac signs are believed to carry that same divine energy, bringing prosperity to their life partners. Here’s a look…
BMW Group India has achieved its best-ever performance between January and September. The luxury carmaker reported sales of 11,978 cars during the first nine months of the year, registering a strong 13% rise compared to the same period last year. BMW accounted for 11,510 of these units, while MINI contributed 468 cars. The company also…
Photograph of sappan heartwood used for the study BENGALURU: A team of chemists at Christ University has turned a traditional Asian dye wood into a scientific tool to tackle one of the most persistent problems in food safety—detecting when milk begins to spoil.Using extracts from Caesalpinia sappan L., or sappan heartwood, the researchers have developed…
Daily horoscope for 26 June 2023 reveals a mix of blessings and challenges across the zodiac signs. While some may experience moments of upset and arrogance, others will be blessed with increased financial liquidity and career advancements. Read below to find out more…Aries Daily Horoscope PredictionToday, you might find yourself affected by the negative influence…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked this year’s Diwali in the company of India’s naval personnel, celebrating the festival aboard INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar. Continuing his tradition of spending Diwali with the armed forces, the Prime Minister called it a “special Diwali on the seas” as he interacted with…
DBS and Banque Saudi Fransi join forces to enable same-day Asia–GCC payments, boosting trade, remittances, and cross-border transactions / Image courtesy of The Business Times. Singapore’s DBS and Riyadh’s Banque Saudi Fransi have signed an MOU to smooth trade finance and enable faster, same-day payment flows across Asia and the GCC — a move that…
NEW DELHI: Tejashwi Yadav’s Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Bihar assembly’s single-largest party and the main opposition force, marked Diwali on Monday by announcing its list of 143 candidates. The move asserts RJD’s dominant position within the Mahagathbandhan even as tensions simmer among allies.Led by Tejashwi, the party aims to unseat chief minister Nitish Kumar, who…
Cristiano Ronaldo (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images) Saudi Arabia’s premier club Al-Nassr is set to arrive in India on Monday night for their AFC Champions League 2 away fixture against FC Goa, but star player Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to miss the trip. According to Saudi sports daily Al Riyadhiah, the 40-year-old will not be…
Rohit Sharma & Nitish Reddy (X-BCCI) Former Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma delivered an inspiring speech for ODI debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy during India’s first ODI match against Australia at Perth’s Optus Stadium on Sunday. Sharma expressed complete confidence that the 22-year-old all-rounder would become an “all-format great” player due to his remarkable attitude.Nitish, who…
China has long criticised the United States for overstepping its boundaries to control foreign companies. Yet this month, Beijing did almost the same thing.To push back against Washington’s trade battle, China is now adopting US-style tactics.The south Asian giant announced a move, similar to the US, under which foreign firms must now get the Chinese…
Delhi’s ambitious NIOS Project, launched to rescue students failing in 9th and 10th grades, is facing an unprecedented failure itself. According to data obtained through a Right to Information (RTI) application filed by PTI, nearly 70% of students registered under the scheme have failed their 10th-grade examinations over the past four years. What was meant…
PARIS: The world just had its third-hottest September on record, the Copernicus Climate Change Service said on Thursday, as global average temperatures remained stuck near historic highs for yet another month.September did not break the record for the month set in 2023 and was only marginally cooler than the same period last year, said the…
