Airports, train stations, and street corners around the world have vending machines, but they usually stop at chips and cold drinks. But, this country does this very differently and takes it up to the next lever. In short, they go much further. Here, vending machines appear in the middle of crowded cities, quiet rural roads,…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi fed fodder to his cows at Lok Kalyan Marg (LKM) residence on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, which marks the harvest festival of Hindus. In the 39-second clip, PM Modi was seen standing outdoors on a lawn, offering feed to the cows, which were adorned with decorative cloths, keeping…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor will skip the oath taking ceremony of Kerala’s newly designated chief minister VD Satheesan on May 18. Announcing the decision on Friday on his X handle, Tharoor said that he will be in Boston, US to deliver the commencement address at the graduation ceremony of his alma mater, the…
NEW DELHI: In a move to shed yet another colonial relic, railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday announced discontinuing the railway uniforms introduced by the British Raj — black prince coats (bandhgala coats) — saying that “we have to find every trace of colonialism and banish them”.TOI has learnt that govt is carrying out a…
JEE Main session 2 application 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has reopened the application portal for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 session 2 after receiving multiple requests from candidates who missed the previous deadline. The agency has announced that the registration portal will remain reopened from March 12 (afternoon) to March 13,…
India’s Undergraduate Applications to US Colleges Drop Sharply, Common App Data Shows. (Getty Images) India’s undergraduate applications to US institutions have fallen markedly, according to new figures released in the Common App’s Deadline Update for the 2025–26 admissions cycle. The report shows a 14 percent decline in applicants from India through the November 1 deadline,…
For Bobby Deol, one of the biggest personal shifts in recent years has been his decision to give up alcohol. Having quit alcohol completely a year and a half ago, Deol admitted the transition was easier than he expected. Reflecting on the decision, Bobby Deol said watching his father, Dharmendra, struggle with similar issues had…
Bhutan follows a regulated tourism system, and entry rules differ slightly for travellers from neighbouring countries. According to information published on Bhutan’s official tourism portal, here is what visitors from India, Bangladesh and the Maldives need to know before planning their trip. For more details and clarity, visit their offical page. Entry requirements for Indian…
Claude Shannon: The Man Who Turned Information into Math. (Getty Images) Most students learn coding, AI, or even basic communication tools without realizing there was once a world where none of this had a formal mathematical foundation. Before Wi-Fi, before smartphones, before even digital computers as we know them—there was no clear way to measure…
Ebola outbreak (Image credit: AP) Hours after the Indian government issued a travel advisory asking citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has announced that India has sent emergency medical assistance to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.In a post…
‘Congratulations India for restoring important civilizational symbol’: Israeli Ambassador on Ayodhya Dhwajarohan ceremony NEW DELHI: Reuven Azar, Israeli Ambassador to India, extended greetings on the Dhwajarohan ceremony in Ayodhya of the Ram Mandir and called it an important civilizational symbol.He also shared pictures from his visit to the temple during its construction. Decoding Ayodhya’s Dharma…
Srinath Maganti, who played Rashmika Mandanna’s brother in ‘Animal’, lauded Ranbir Kapoor’s humility and dedication. Maganti shared that Kapoor, despite his star lineage, lacks an entourage and generously shares snacks with the crew. He recalled a heartwarming moment where Kapoor encouraged him to eat, showcasing his down-to-earth nature. Read on to know more in detail….
Pakistan Super League trophy: (Image credit: PSL) The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 begins under unusual circumstances, with the tournament returning to a closed-door, broadcast-first model due to the ongoing regional crisis. With rising fuel costs and government advisories restricting travel, the Pakistan Cricket Board has taken the tough call to stage the league without…
As Vicky Kaushal celebrates his 38th birthday, fans across the country are revisiting not just his memorable performances but also the beautiful bond he shares with his family. Over the years, Vicky has emerged as one of Bollywood’s most dependable actors, impressing audiences with films like ‘Masaan’, ‘Raazi’, ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’ and ‘Sardar Udham’….
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday hit back at union home minister Amit Shah, equating him with Mahabharata characters Duryodhana and Dushasana.Addressing a crowd in Kolkata, Banerjee said, “A Dushasana has come to Bengal. When elections come, Duryodhana and Dushasana start appearing,” she said, referring to Shah, who is currently visiting…
According to the NCP, the July March was organised to press for the implementation of a referendum, job creation, resolution of the country’s power crisis, control of rising commodity prices and stronger border protection. At least three people were injured after a reported bomb explosion struck a rally organised by Bangladesh’s student-led National Citizen Party…
NEW DELHI: Noting that cases of unwanted pregnancy, particularly involving minors, are on the rise, Supreme Court on Monday said the law regulating termination of pregnancy needs to be amended to deal with them and dropped contempt proceedings against AIIMS director and health secretary after being informed that its order for termination of the pregnancy…
NEW DELHI: Paving the way for the eviction of Jaipur Polo Ground in the Race Course area of the national capital, a Delhi court declined to grant interim protection to the Indian Polo Association (IPA) against the Centre’s order directing it to vacate the ground.The order dated June 12 was posted on the court website…
Tiwari was shot during a standoff with police and Special Task Force (STF) personnel on June 17. NEW DELHI: The father of 28-year-old activist Bharat Bhushan Tiwari, who died in a police encounter in Bihar’s Bhojpur district earlier this month, has demanded justice, saying his family has little faith that the ongoing investigation will deliver…
India has urged the US to roll back the additional 25% tariffs, senator Lindsey Graham claimed on Sunday. Graham said that Vinay Mohan Kwatra, the Indian Ambassador to the United States, met him last month to discuss New Delhi’s reduced purchases of Russian oil and asked him to convey the same to the US President…
