Excerpts from the interview:Q:Whatprompted you to write Tangerine?A: I have been immersed in the study of the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita and many related scriptures over the last 10 years with a very good teacher. And what I found is that despite it being such an integral part of our heritage, I had no…
Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Diptayan Ghosh India’s Grandmaster (GM) Diptayan Ghosh pulled off the biggest upset of the ongoing World Chess Cup, stunning former world championship challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia in the second game of their second-round clash on Wednesday. Playing with the black pieces, the Indian grandmaster capitalised on his opponent’s erratic play and…
Investors who started a monthly SIP of Rs 10,000 in some of India’s top equity mutual funds 25 years ago would have turned their investments into crores today, according to an analysis by ETMutualFunds. The study covered 36 equity mutual funds that have completed 25 years in the market, excluding hybrid, sectoral, and thematic schemes,…
President Murmu emphasises education and innovation at Kumaun University convocation in Nainital. (ANI Photo) NAINITAL: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday graced the 20th convocation ceremony of Kumaun University at Nainital, Uttarakhand, according to a release.Speaking on the occasion, the President said that education is the foundation of any nation’s development. Therefore, education should not only…
Before Shah Rukh Khan became one of the biggest stars in the world, he was a newcomer in Mumbai with nothing but dreams. Back then, it was actor-producer Viveck Vaswani who offered him shelter and support — something SRK has often acknowledged over the years.Now, as Shah Rukh turned 60, Vaswani has shared his honest…
Obesity rates across the US are climbing to record levels, and a new nationwide ranking shows exactly where the crisis is hitting hardest. The report, compiled by WalletHub using 31 public health and lifestyle indicators, identifies states where limited access to healthy food, low physical activity, and economic hardship are combining to fuel some of…
Welcome to your daily Chinese horoscope, where we explore the mystical insights of the Chinese zodiac. Each day brings new opportunities and challenges, shaped by the powerful dynamics of the Chinese zodiac signs and the ongoing Chinese zodiac year. Discover what the stars have in store for you based on your specific zodiac sign in…
Vladimir Putin (AP photo) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday instructed his top officials to draw up proposals for a possible resumption of nuclear tests, following recent remarks by US President Donald Trump that appeared to hint Washington could restart atomic testing after three decades.At a meeting of Russia’s Security Council, Putin reiterated his earlier…
Representative image (AI-generated) Zohran Mamdani has made history by winning the New York City mayoral race, signaling a symbolic defeat for President Donald Trump and raising early warning signs for the Republican Party ahead of the 2026 mid-term elections. While Trump’s name was not on the ballot, his endorsed candidates faced a series of defeats…
NEW DELHI: All new models of trucks and buses, including school buses, will need to have Advanced Driver Alert System (ADAS), which includes automatic emergency braking, driver drowsiness alert and lane departure warning systems from October 2027. Similarly, the existing models of trucks and buses manufactured from January 2028 onwards must have these safety features.TOI…
India’s fuel exports drop India’s fuel exports dropped 21% month-on-month in October as refiners prioritised domestic demand during the festive season and redirected supplies to cover gaps caused by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd’s (HPCL) refinery outage. Exports remained constrained for Nayara Energy due to sanctions.Fuel shipments fell to 1.25 million barrels per day (bpd) in…
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu focuses on quality technical education and EV-Tech course for youth. (ANI Photo) SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has said that providing quality technical education to the students within the State was the focus of the present state government so as to equip them with market-relevant…
Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla were one of Bollywood’s most loved onscreen pairs through the ’90s and 2000s, delivering hits like Darr, Yes Boss, Duplicate, and Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani. But here’s a lesser-known fact — the role of Shah Rukh’s iconic K..K..Kiran in Darr wasn’t originally written for Juhi. In fact, Raveena…
With growing concern about indoor air quality, more people are investing in devices designed to create a healthier, more comfortable home environment. Among the most popular options are air purifiers and humidifiers, both of which improve indoor conditions but serve entirely different purposes. Air purifiers focus on cleaning the air by removing pollutants, allergens, and…
Let the cards guide you today! Your tarot reading offers insight into love, career, and personal growth. Take the message to heart and move through the day with confidence and clarity. Trust the process and let the cards reveal what you need to know. Aries Tarot Horoscope Today Today’s Tarot Card: The Temperance Today asks…
Zohran Mamdani (ANI photo) The TOI correspondent from Washington: He quoted from Jawaharlal Nehru’s speech in his victory remarks; he invited his saree-clad mom, the filmmaker Mira Nair, and his academic dad, Mumbai-born Mahmood Mamdani, on stage for celebrations; and his campaign blasted out the Bollywood hit Dhoom Machale, to herald his win.Zohran Mamdani’s election…
Left-wing streamer and political commentator Hasan Piker let loose with a series of enraged remarks targeting former New York governor Andrew Cuomo after the latter lost the New York City mayoral race to Democratic newcomer Zohran Mamdani.Piker is often described as the Joe Rogan of the left due to his influence among young men and…
NEW DELHI: Hours after holding the third of his “vote chori” press conferences, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday — on the eve of the first phase of polling in Bihar — once again appealed to “Gen Z” voters to help “save” India’s democracy – through truth and non-violence.“My young friends from Bihar, my Gen-Z…
Team India meets PM Narendra Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the Women’s World Cup-winning Team India at his residence at Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi on Wednesday.During the meeting, Modi praised the team’s remarkable turnaround in the tournament after facing three defeats and social media criticism.Captain Harmanpreet Kaur reflected on their previous meeting…
RCB’s Virat Kohli and former cricketers Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers celebrate (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) NEW DELHI: The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise looks set to be sold before the start of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) edition. In a letter to the Bombay Stock Exchange, United Spirits Limited (USL) – the Indian…
