Director R.J. Balaji revealed that A.R. Rahman exited Suriya’s ‘Karuppu’ due to personal reasons, leading to Sai Abhyankkar stepping in as composer. Balaji expressed confidence in Abhyankkar’s fresh musical style, comparing his potential to industry legends. The film promises a family entertainer with action, emotion, and a strong social message. Director R. J. Balaji has…
Iconic actor Mike Farrell, best known for his role in ‘M*A*S*H’, is back on the small screen after a seven-year break, bringing his talents to a guest appearance on ‘9-1-1’. He also prepares for a poignant role in the upcoming film ‘The Strawberry’, where he portrays a man striving to mend fractured family ties upon…
Nikhat Zareen (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: In a major shake-up for Indian boxing, two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen has missed out on selection for both the 2026 Commonwealth Games and the 2026 Asian Games after suffering a surprise defeat in the national trials in Patiala.Nikhat, competing in the women’s 51kg category, lost 1-4 to Sakshi…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a parliamentary majority for his Liberal government after a decisive performance in Monday’s by-elections, according to projections by CBC News and other major Canadian media outlets. The outcome comes amid heightened global tensions, with Carney positioning himself as a leading critic of US President Donald Trump and his…
The Sangre de Cristo Land Grant was established in 1844 under the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. A land dispute in Colorado dates back to an 1844 Mexican land grant and continues to involve questions over who can access the property and for what purposes. The land, now known as Cielo Vista Ranch and traditionally called…
US H-1B visa changes in 2026 reshape global tech hiring and career pathways The global race for highly skilled talent—especially in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies—is intensifying. Yet, in the United States, immigration policy shifts are creating new challenges for employers and international professionals alike. As visa rules evolve and costs rise, companies are reassessing…
This is Indian grandmaster Aarav Dengla’s latest column for TOI The latest Chess Olympiad began in Samarkand, a historic city in Uzbekistan, this week. Uzbekistan has been making huge strides in chess. The current challenger to D. Gukesh’s world championship title is Javokhir Sindarov, a young phenom from Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan won gold in the 2022…
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi celebrated Central Research Facility (CRF) Day 2026 on Wednesday, bringing together researchers, industry representatives, funding agencies and technology partners to showcase the institute’s scientific infrastructure and research collaborations.The event focused on advanced research facilities and highlighted ongoing work in areas such as biomedical research, nanotechnology, material sciences, environmental testing and…
Varun Chakaravarthy (R) with KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: It was a night of personal glory for Varun Chakaravarthy, who etched his name into the record books with a special milestone for Kolkata Knight Riders, even as the team’s struggles continued in IPL 2026.The mystery spinner became the first Indian bowler…
Picture NASA’s goal of sending astronauts back to the Moon is picking up speed, but there’s a twist that is affecting major players in spaceflight. As of February 2026, the agency announced plans to increase Artemis missions, adding an extra flight in 2027 and aiming for annual Moon landings after that. According to a Bloomberg…
