(Photo credit: Instagram and Agencies) Kevin Warsh is President Donald Trump’s pick to be the next chairman of the US Federal Reserve. He is expected to succeed the current Fed chief Jerome Powell in May this year. Powell has been at the receiving end of Trump’s wrath for several months, with repeated verbal attacks for…
NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, January 27, participated in the traditional Halwa Ceremony, marking the start of the final phase of preparations for the Union Budget 2026–27, scheduled to be presented on February 1.The ceremony was held at the Budget Press in North Block, New Delhi.At the ceremony, Sitharaman was accompanied by…
Asha Sharma (Photo credit- Microsoft) TOI Correspondent from Washington: In a sweeping reset during Xbox’s 25th anniversary year, Satya Nadella-led Microsoft has named Asha Sharma as CEO of Microsoft Gaming, pitching another Indian-American into a leadership position at a time of intense xenophobia in MAGA circles. Wisconsin-born Sharma, 43, succeeds Phil Spencer, the widely admired…
At the recent Paris Fashion Week, photographers did a double take when they mistook Machine Gun Kelly’s daughter, Casie, for his former partner, Megan Fox. The rockstar graciously set the record straight, revealing that the young lady was indeed his 16-year-old daughter. Machine Gun Kelly was enjoying an outing with his 16-year-old daughter, Casie, in…
NEW DELHI: Facing a severe LNG (liquefied natural gas) crunch, govt on Monday invoked the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, to reallocate gas supply and slashed allocation for fertiliser and other industries, while seeking to ensure full availability for priority sectors such as domestic piped natural gas (PNG) for kitchens, compressed natural gas (CNG) for transport…
Rajesh Nambiar Nasscom president Nasscom President Rajesh Nambiar has strongly dismissed fears that AI tools will eliminate technology services jobs, despite market concerns wiping out $50 billion from Indian IT companies’ market value since 2025. He emphasizes that large enterprises’ complex technology needs and regulatory requirements make IT services essential, even as AI adoption grows.“Concerns…
The Union Budget 2026-27 is just one week away and the EV sector is expecting FM Sitharaman to introduce measures aimed at accelerating electric vehicle adoption in India. Deloitte India has highlighted that the government could focus on strengthening domestic manufacturing, supporting clean mobility, and encouraging investment across the EV value chain.Sheena Sareen, Partner at…
Amruta Khanvilkar is embracing 2026 with renewed vigor, fueled by the success of ‘Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web’. She is actively manifesting a collaboration with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, inspired by his past praise for her work. Khanvilkar is showcasing her versatility with diverse roles across platforms, highlighting her commitment to growth and meaningful projects. Amruta…
In a heartwarming update, pop sensation Meghan Trainor and her spouse, actor Daryl Sabara, joyfully announced the arrival of their third child, baby girl Mikey Moon Trainor, born via surrogate on January 18, 2026. Overflowing with gratitude for their dedicated surrogate and medical staff, the couple celebrated their family’s growth. Pop star Meghan Trainor and…
US appeals court allows Ten Commandments in Louisiana classrooms A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Louisiana to require public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, according to a report by the Associated Press (AP News). The ruling marks a significant development in an ongoing national debate over religion in public education.The…
