File Pic: Sachin Tendulkar 36 years ago on this day – December 18, 1989, India faced arch-rivals Pakistan at Gujranwala in the second ODI of the four-match series. A 16-year-old boy padded up to play his first limited-over match in India colours.That teenage boy was none other than legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who made his international…
Seeking mobile numbers for policy information ‘dark pattern’: Irdai chief Ajay Seth (Image/ANI) MUMBAI: Irdai has flagged insurers seeking personal information to provide quotes or policy details as a ‘dark pattern’ and has commissioned a study by a public policy institute to define and track such practices over nine months. Speaking at an event organised…
NEW DELHI: Karnataka Congress MLA Iqbal Hussain on Friday claimed that deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar will become chief minister after the ongoing winter session of the state legislature, adding fuel to speculation over a possible leadership change within the ruling party.Speaking to reporters, the Ramanagara MLA confirmed that he attended a late-night dinner…
Violence and arson erupted in Kapurthala Central Jail late Saturday night following a minor altercation between inmates (Credits: X) JALANDHAR: Violence and arson broke out inside Kapurthala Central Jail on Saturday night. Close to midnight, Jalandhar Range DIG Naveen Singla told TOI that tear gas was used and things were under control. Unverified social media…
Abhishek Sharma with his father Rajkumar Sharma and mother Manju Sharma (Special arrangement) TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Before the 2018 U-19 World Cup, Abhishek Sharma pleaded with his father, Rajkumar Sharma, to get a passport and come to New Zealand to watch him play. Rajkumar Sharma refused, saying he would travel abroad only if Abhishek played…
Actor and television host Maniesh Paul is mourning the loss of his mother, Urmil Paul, who passed away in Delhi on July 8, 2026, at the age of 77. The news was confirmed through an official statement issued by the actor’s team. Maniesh has not yet publicly addressed her demise.His team shared a statement that…
The CGBSE NMMS Result 2026 has been declared, bringing relief to students awaiting scholarship selection. Candidates can now check their scores, qualifying status, and merit list details online. The board has also published the official answer keys, enabling students to review their performance and verify responses before the next stage of the scholarship award process….
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: Two of Pentacles Today invites…
Have you ever stared at a blank wall of doubt and wondered if anything will ever change? Barack Obama’s words cut right through that fog. From community organizer to becoming a world leader, Obama knew hopelessness very well. But with time and experience, he learned how to turn it into fuel. This quote is an…
Polling will be held in two phases in West Bengal on April 23 and 29, and the results of the assembly polls will be announced on May 4. KOLKATA: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday announced that a total of 2,926 candidates are in the fray for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections,…
Model and actor Ethan Browne, son of famed singer Jackson Browne, has passed away at 52. The news was shared by his father, who expressed deep sorrow. Ethan, who graced Rolling Stone’s cover as an infant, had a notable career in Hollywood, appearing in films like ‘Raising Helen’ and ‘Hackers,’ alongside a successful modeling career…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Foundation has rebranded to Archewell Philanthropies, sparking scrutiny over its operational structure and finances. Critics, including Perez Hilton, question the shift to a fiscal sponsor model and highlight a significant imbalance between expenses and grants awarded, raising concerns about transparency and the foundation’s charitable impact. Prince Harry and Meghan…
Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to field against Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2026 clash, backing conditions that could favour chasing later in the evening. “It looks like a decent wicket, honestly. There was a bit of dew in the last match. So just…
As factories become increasingly connected, a structural shift is emerging beyond the shop floor. Financial systems, long dependent on periodic reporting cycles, are beginning to confront a fundamental question: how should asset valuation respond when machines report their own deterioration in real time?To address this, Vinothkumar Kolluru, a senior data scientist, co-led the development of…
Great Arab Minds celebrates Abbas El Gamal’s global achievements / Image: File Dubai Ruler His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced that Professor Abbas El Gamal, the Hitachi America Professor of Engineering at Stanford University, is the winner of the 2025 Great Arab Minds Award in the Engineering & Technology category. The recognition…
Abdullah said he had given the Centre time to fulfil its promise of restoring statehood after his government took office, but claimed that “the reality is that they want to keep the situation like this”. NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday stepped up his demand for the restoration of statehood,…
The cyclone is likely to make landfall on Andhra’s coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam. KAKINADA/BHUBANESWAR: Andhra Pradesh and Odisha battened down the hatches Sunday as Cyclone Montha churned in the Bay of Bengal, gathering steam and strength to pound the coastal states late Tuesday with gale-force winds of 90-110 kmph. Montha was located around 830km…
Hindi cinema lost one of its brightest stars when Dharmendra passed away last November, but the legendary actor received a fitting posthumous tribute on May 25, 2026, as veteran actress and BJP MP Hema Malini accepted the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award on his behalf. The deeply emotional ceremony moved the entire Deol family, with daughter…
Jemimah Rodrigues of Brisbane Heat plays a shot. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: After basking in the glory of India’s historic ICC Women’s World Cup triumph, Jemimah Rodrigues’ return to competitive cricket proved to be an anti-climax. The star batter managed only six runs as her side Brisbane Heat suffered a seven-wicket defeat to Melbourne Renegades…
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) came into force today, July 15, 2026, alongside its companion pact, the Double Contribution Convention (DCC), a social security agreement.Commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal called it a “gold standard” agreement spanning 30 chapters, going well beyond tariff cuts. The deal was signed last year in London on July…
