File photo: Union minister Piyush Goyal with New Zealand’s minister for trade Todd McClay (Picture credit: X/@PiyushGoyal) The fourth round of negotiations on the proposed India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded successfully in Auckland and Rotorua after five days of discussions, according to a press release from the ministry of commerce and industry. Both…
The Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh has released the detailed schedule for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test – Postgraduate (NEET PG) counselling 2025. The registration process for admission to three-year postgraduate courses, including Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Surgery (MS), has officially begun on the college’s website, gmch.gov.in.As per the official notification,…
Nawazuddin Siddiqui,built his legacy through years of struggle to became one of the most acclaimed actors in Indian cinema. From debut role in Sarfarosh to unforgettable performances in ‘Ganga of Wasseypur’, ‘Lunchbox’, ‘Manto’ and ‘Sacred Games’.Long before the frame their was incident during the perimer of Kamal Haasan’s movie ‘Hey Ram’ which make him broke…
Fatty fish are among the most nutritious foods you can include in your diet, offering a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, high-quality protein, vitamins, and minerals. Omega-3s, which the body cannot produce on its own, are essential for maintaining heart and brain health. These healthy fats help reduce inflammation, lower triglycerides, regulate blood pressure,…
Rainforests are among the planet’s most vital ecosystems, often called the Earth’s lungs for their ability to absorb vast amounts of carbon dioxide, release oxygen, and regulate global temperatures and rainfall. According to Earth.Org, these lush forests support the richest diversity of life on Earth, providing habitat for countless species and sustenance for millions of…
South Korea’s leading universities have begun rejecting applicants with histories of school bullying, marking the first time the country’s top institutions have enforced such a policy.Despite strong academic records, two students were denied admission to Seoul National University (SNU) last year, not for their grades, but for past involvement in school bullying.They were among 45…
Parliament of India (Image credit: DD news) NEW DELHI: The winter session of Parliament is scheduled to commence on December 1 and will continue until December 19, parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Saturday.Rijiju in a post on X said, “The President of India, Droupadi Murmu ji, has approved the proposal of the Government…
File photo of AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey. (ANI) The All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) search for new commercial partners to run the Indian Super League (ISL) hit a major roadblock on Friday when no companies submitted bids. This crisis puts Indian football’s future at risk, with concerns about league delays and uncertainty over clubs’ and…
Rishabh Pant took multiple blows to the upper body and was forced to retire hurt in the first session on Day 3 of the India A vs South Africa A Tests (Images via Screengrabs/X) With less than a week to go for India’s first home Test against South Africa, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant gave the team…
In 2023, while many of his peers from India’s premier engineering institutions were pursuing seven-figure roles or global doctoral programmes, Varun Vummadi made a choice that defied convention. Rather than following a predictable path, he embraced uncertainty, co-founding an artificial intelligence (AI) startup that would soon attract global attention.Alongside his Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)…
In May 2025, Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket. Some understood his decision, some criticised, but everyone was heartbroken. Amid all this, one person who backed him wholeheartedly was Anushka Sharma. She shared a post in collaboration with Virat Kohli that read – “They’ll talk about the records and the milestones — but…
One of the critical components of keeping the heart healthy and avoiding complications of high blood pressure is monitoring salt use. Scientific studies and health authorities from all over the world seem to come together in practical recommendations that will help keep intake within safe limits. Knowing how much salt you can safely consume, and…
Family of the deceased in Faridabad. TOI GURGAON: A 30-year-old woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Faridabad on Thursday morning. On Friday, a murder case was registered against Shashibala’s husband and six of his relatives based on a complaint lodged by her mother — Rekha — under sections 103(1) (murder) and 61 (criminal…
Grammys 2026 nominations: Plaqueboymax, Justin Bieber and other popular streamers who are nominated (Image via Getty) The 68th Annual Grammy Awards nominations have brought new energy to the music world. Among the names this year are famous streamer Plaqueboymax and pop superstar Justin Bieber, both showing how streaming and music are now closely linked. The…
NEW DELHI: Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has claimed that the unusually high voter turnout in the Bihar assembly elections is a direct sign that “winds of change” are blowing in the state. Kishor further claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attempting to “instil fear” to retain power because the NDA has “nothing else…
Mark Wood has sent a strong message ahead of the first The Ashes Test. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) England fast bowler Mark Wood sent a strong message heading into the Ashes series in Australia, even as he acknowledged the challenge of facing the hosts in their own conditions. Australia are set to host the…
File photo: State Bank of India Chairman CS Setty (Picture credit: ANI) State Bank of India (SBI) is targeting a place among the world’s top 10 most valued banks by 2030, a day after crossing the Rs 100 lakh crore business mark. Chairman CS Setty said the country’s largest lender by market capitalisation now aims…
In a recent update, actress Samyuktha Varma has informed her fans about a slew of fake accounts pretending to be her on social media. She emphasized that her genuine presence is solely on her verified Instagram account. A deceptive Facebook page has gained a staggering 175,000 followers by using her personal images, causing confusion among…
A 2017 research article from the National Institutes of Health’s PMC repository (Tjaden, 2014) discusses how clear speech (which is characterized by slower rate and hyperarticulation) improves intelligibility and the effectiveness of communication, which can indirectly influence perceptions of confidence and competence.Another study from Columbia University found that a measured tone signals authority, while a…
Screengrab from CCTV video AHMEDABAD: A dramatic confrontation at a Ranip jewellery shop on Thursday afternoon has gone viral after CCTV footage captured the moment a woman’s robbery attempt spectacularly failed.The video shows the woman entering the gold and silver store near Ranip vegetable market, pretending to browse ornaments. She suddenly threw chilli powder at…
