Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar (ANI Photo) Sunil Gavaskar has strongly defended the IPL and the BCCI amid renewed criticism from former players and commentators over the growing influence of franchise cricket on the international calendar.The debate intensified during and after the 2026 IPL season, particularly in England, where concerns were raised about players prioritising…
LUCKNOW: The State Drinking Water and Sanitation Mission (SWSM) on Sunday launched a 15-day Jal Mahotsav aimed at handing over water supply responsibilities to gram panchayats in villages that have achieved 100% piped water coverage under the Jal Jeevan Mission.The programme will run till March 22 and will be organised in more than 22,000 villages…
We often get dedicated to what we should aim for as we grow old. Many times, wanting more from life is also labeled as impossible or something that people should give up. However, today’s quote from Jamie Lee Curtis talks about how it is a good thing to desire more from life. Quote of the…
Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal became parents to a baby boy in November last year. While Vicky has made several public appearances together post that, Katrina has largely been away from the public eye, making the most of motherhood. Months after becoming parents, Vicky and Katrina have finally made an appearance together and left fans…
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday delivered a 1 hour 25 minute presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27, marking her record ninth consecutive budget. She made several major announcements covering income tax, defence, railways, MSMEs, healthcare, and more.The budget was hailed as “historic” by Prime Minister Narendra Modi,…
Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana NEW DELHI: Flustered by the frequent injury breakdowns of players in the Indian team, the medical team at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru is looking to resurrect its fitness programme. TOI understands that the CoE is finally working on standardising base fitness parameters after it emerged that…
Bihar Board Class 10th result 2026 The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is expected to release the Class 10th results by March 30 or 31st, 2026. Officials can visit the official websites to download the result. The Board has released the Class 12th result on March 23, 2026. The overall pass percentage for the board…
Actor Kangana Ranaut recently sparked curiosity online after videos of her leaving Mumbai’s Gaiety Galaxy theatre surfaced on social media. Dressed in simple kurta look with mangalsutra and green bangles, the actor instantly fuelled speculation among fans, with many wondering whether she had secretly gotten married. However it is now known that the actress was…
What’s hitting theaters this week? For starters, it’s a wild mix — big-budget sequels, weird comedies, intense dramas, and a dose of local flavor from all corners of Indian cinema. If you’ve been waiting for something to yank you out of the post-holiday slump, this is it. Here’s what’s new and up for the big…
A bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and NV Anjaria gave this ruling NEW DELHI: In a judgment that will impact as many as nine penal laws, Supreme Court has ruled that the stringent provisions of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act providing for presumption of guilt of the accused must not persuade…
