NEW DELHI: Amid confusion among candidates following the launch of the system earlier this week, CBSE Wednesday clarified that students applying for verification and re-evaluation of Class XII answer sheets do not need to hold accounts with State Bank of India, Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda or Indian Bank for payments on board’s online portal….
MUMBAI: Fresh flare ups in the Persian Gulf region on Wednesday pushed up crude prices to near the $100 per barrel level and sank the rupee by around 50 paise in intra-day trades. These factors combined to pull the sensex down by over 1,100 points by mid-session, before some buying emerged at lower levels. At…
Krunal Pandya (TOI Photo) Fresh off back-to-back IPL titles with RCB and a fifth crown overall, Krunal Pandya, dressed in black trousers and an oversized graphic camp collar shirt, arrived as Guest Sports Editor for The Times Of India . After greeting reporters and photographers, he sat down for an hour-long chat. However, before starting…
You may wake up feeling that your inner battery isn’t fully charged. That’s the tone of the day. The Moon drains confidence a bit, and Saturn presses on your thoughts, making small concerns feel bigger than they are. This is why moral support matters now. You don’t need a crowd, just one steady person who…
Kusal Mendis (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Pathum Nissanka‘s composed 79 and skipper Kusal Mendis‘ fluent 72 powered Sri Lanka to a 41-run victory over the West Indies in the opening ODI on Wednesday.After being asked to bat first, Sri Lanka posted a competitive 303/7, built around a crucial 136-run second-wicket partnership between Nissanka and Mendis….
Taylor Swift has officially joined the billionaire club, and the numbers behind her fortune are as staggering as her discography. She is the first musician to reach ten-figure status solely through songwriting and performances, without relying on brand deals, makeup lines or outside business ventures.As of June 2026, Forbes estimates Swift’s net worth at $2…
Twitch star Pokimane revealed she nearly suffered a serious eye injury before her 30th birthday trip to Paris. After experiencing severe pain and irritation, an emergency optometrist discovered an eyelash lodged inside a tear duct, a condition the doctor reportedly had never seen before. The eyelash was removed successfully, allowing Pokimane to travel. Her France…
Public confidence in the value of a university degree is falling across Britain as rising tuition fees, growing student debt, a challenging graduate jobs market and fears about AI reshape perceptions of higher education. New survey findings reveal a growing divide between the promise of a degree and the realities facing today’s graduates. The prospect…
Aurora is the Roman goddess of dawn, who was believed to renew herself each morning and bring daylight to the world. The name has a bright, lyrical quality and symbolises hope, new beginnings and optimism, making it a beautiful choice for a child. Baby names based on goddesses are not only appealing in terms of…
NEW DELHI: Petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday said flex-fuel vehicles offer India a practical way to reduce crude oil imports. He said if even 1% of annual petrol vehicle sales shift to the technology, it would generate demand for four crore litres of ethanol and save Rs 195 crore in foreign exchange each…
