Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finishers Jitesh Sharma and Romario Shepherd opened up about their on-field chemistry, highlighting how their contrasting styles make them a dangerous pair for bowlers in the Indian Premier League (IPL). As RCB gear up for their second match against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M. Chinnaswamy…
Melbourne Cricket Ground curator Matt Page (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australia coach Andrew McDonald has thrown his support behind Melbourne Cricket Ground curator Matt Page and cautioned against authorities intervening in pitch preparation. Page and his staff have come under heavy criticism after leaving around 10 millimetres of grass on the surface for the fourth…
MUMBAI: Amid financial concerns flagged by Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata regarding Tata Sons’ new ventures, the businesses are now estimated to incur a combined loss of Rs 29,000 crore in FY26, sharply higher than an earlier projection of Rs 5,700 crore, according to internal estimates reviewed by TOI.Losses for the first nine months of…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with French President Emmanuel Macron. PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday spoke on the need to shield children from the harms of AI and social media. “We must become even more vigilant about children’s safety. Just as a school syllabus is carefully curated, the AI space too…
Sophie Cunningham is one of the most searched players in 2025. The WNBA star has left a mark both on the court and with her off-court appearances. She has been widely known as the “enforcer” since she moved to the Indiana Fever team. The athlete started her career within the league in 2019. Recently, Sophie…
In a recent statement, the Ministry of External Affairs has distanced itself from the production of Salman Khan’s film ‘Battle of Galwan’, which explores the events of the 2020 skirmish. The spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, emphasized that matters of filmmaking are overseen by different entities. Read on to know more in detail. Salman Khan is gearing…
Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries have caused fuel shortage and resulted in rationing supplies. Ukrainian drone and missile strikes on Russian oil refineries have triggered a deepening fuel crisis across Russia, with restrictions on gasoline purchases now imposed in 53 regions and motorists facing long queues and rationing, according to a Wall Street Journal…
Serena Williams, a legendary player in the history of tennis, is making headlines once again for all the right reasons. The tennis star is trending after announcing a surprise return to competitive tennis at age 44, nearly four years after stepping away from the sport. She is all set to make her comeback at London’s…
NEW DELHI: The potential rollout of the Social Security Code is bringing childcare benefits back in focus at India Inc, prompting companies to reassess both compliance and costs. Even before the Code takes effect, a majority, 60% of companies have budgeted higher spends on childcare and daycare, which is twice of what they were three…
Have you been struggling with overthinking, anxiety, illusions, sudden indecisiveness and poor memory lately? Then these may be the subtle signs of weak Mercury in the horoscope. Here’s all you need to know about what happens when Mercury is low in your horoscope.What happens when mercury is low?There’s no denying that there are times when…
TOI correspondent from Washington: Amid expected taunts of TACO – Trump Always Chickens Out – US President Donald Trump on Tuesday extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, hours after threatening fresh bombardment and predicting an imminent deal with Teheran. The decision, presented by the White House as a strategic pause to facilitate diplomacy, has instead…
A broker working for US secretary of war Pete Hegseth explored a major investment in defence-linked assets shortly before the US-Israeli military action against Iran, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.According to the report, the broker, affiliated with Morgan Stanley, reached out in February to BlackRock about putting a…
SRINAGAR: Former Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) president Tondup Tsewang Chhospa has written to Union home minister Amit Shah saying Muslim representation in ongoing talks between a high-powered government committee and Ladakhi leaders outweighs that of Buddhists, creating a “clear imbalance in community representation”.“The majority of the representatives engaged in the discussions belong to the Muslim…
BENGALURU: Swiggy shareholders have voted against proposed changes to the company’s Articles of Association, preventing the planned appointments of CFO Rahul Bothra and cofounder Phani Kishan Addepalli to the board. The special resolution received 72.4% shareholder support, falling short of the 75% threshold required for approval, according to an exchange filing on Thursday.Swiggy said the…
The longevity of your furniture and the well-being of your family are closely related to having a clean place to live. Sofas become soiled over time with allergens and dust mites, in addition to organic pollutants that can negatively affect indoor air quality. While you can hire a professional to clean your sofa, it’s possible…
Alia Bhatt closed another striking Cannes 2026 fashion moment in a custom Tarun Tahiliani saree that mixed Indian drape traditions with a strong Regency-era mood. The actor shared pictures from the French Riviera in a corset-style ensemble and wrote, “Dearest gentle reader.. it’s time to say.” The caption drew a clear link to ‘Bridgerton’ and…
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary singer Asha Bhosle, remembering her iconic contribution to his films and her unmatched artistry. Urmila Matondkar, who featured in some of Asha Bhosle’s most iconic songs like Rangeela Re and Kambakht Ishq, also expressed her grief. Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma paid a heartfelt tribute to…
Goldman Sachs is integrating AI deeply into its operations, aiming to revolutionize client onboarding, risk management, and more with a new operating model. While CEO David Solomon expresses optimism about AI’s transformative potential and the bank’s strong financial performance, he also candidly warns shareholders about risks like incorrect outputs, data breaches, and external dependencies. Goldman…
Vanes Martirosyan (via Getty Images) Former U.S. Olympic boxer and world title contender Vanes Martirosyan has bid adieu to the world at the age of 39 after a long two-year battle with cancer. His family confirmed the heartbreaking news on Sunday through an emotional social media post that left fans and the boxing community devastated.Notably,…
Russia on Tuesday indicated that it is ready to support India with energy supplies in case of any disruption arising from the ongoing crisis Middle East, amid increasing global concerns around impact of Gulf tensions on energy supplies and prices. Reuters citing sources said, “Russia is ready to help India with energy supplies in case…
