New Delhi: In a bid to provide some reprieve to airlines badly affected by the US-Iran war, the aviation ministry has directed 34 major airports to reduce their landing and parking charges by 25% for three months, for domestic flights. Accordingly, the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) on Tuesday issued an order directing the operators…
Swiss President Guy Parmelinbacks a governance framework for AI that does not rely on a single instrument and calls for societal norms that guide users. Excerpts from an interview with TOI:How should countries deal with AI regulation? Is there a need to have a new agency? Will a regulatory set up stifle innovation and development…
Recent research has shed light on the profound influence of early father-child relationships on a child’s long-term heart and metabolic wellness. Involved fathers who actively engage with their infants not only enhance parenting cooperation but also create a foundation for healthier outcomes, including lower inflammation and improved blood sugar levels as the child reaches age…
As thousands of Oracle employees awoke earlier this week to an email informing them they had lost their jobs, many were unaware that the technology company had been filing large numbers of applications to hire foreign workers. According to federal data from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Oracle submitted about 3,126 petitions to…
Popular Bollywood singer Arijit Singh, who wooed generations with his soulful voice in songs like Tum Hi Ho, Kesariya and Channa Mereya, left fans stunned after announcing that he will no longer take up new assignments as a playback vocalist. While calling time on one chapter of his career, Arijit made it clear that he…
Prince William and Princess Catherine made a quiet yet impactful return to the BAFTAs, opting for understated elegance over grand gestures. William’s burgundy velvet jacket and Catherine’s flowing pink Gucci gown showcased their signature style, projecting reassurance and composure amidst recent royal headlines. The BAFTAs are usually all about movie stars, dramatic entrances, and gowns…
Amid chatter around her absence from the screening of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Deepika Padukone has finally addressed speculation surrounding her “silence” on husband Ranveer Singh’s latest blockbuster. The sequel, which hit theatres on March 19, has been receiving praise from both audiences and industry insiders, with Ranveer’s performance drawing particular acclaim. However, fans had been…
Photo credit: X/ @HardeepSPuri NEW DELHI: Union minister for petroleum and natural gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, on Friday sought to allay public concerns about energy availability, stating that there is “no shortage of energy in India” and no reason for consumers to worry amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. In a post on X,…
If you own a dog, then you might have observed one strange sleeping habit. Some dogs might refuse to sleep in the presence of a soft bed or couch or even a nice corner, and instead, they like to sleep near or at the doors or the thresholds. It might look very strange to humans,…
‘Vadh 2’, a spiritual successor to Vadh, reunites Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta, builds on moral ambiguity, and earned strong applause at IFFI 2025; it releases on February 6, 2026, while the original followed Shambhunath Mishra, a retired teacher driven by harassment and hardship to commit a life‑altering crime. The makers of Vadh 2 have…
