The reduction of US reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods from 25 per cent to 10 per cent is expected to significantly improve the competitiveness of labour-intensive sectors such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, engineering goods, textiles, and gems and jewellery in the American market, industry representatives said.The development follows a US Supreme Court ruling that struck down…
Who doesn’t love a good ‘enemy to friends’ trope like one we see in the ‘Fast and Furious’ films, right? Of us all, Hollywood loves a good rivalry story, and there’s something about the whole Brad Pitt vs. Tom Cruise animosity thing that just grabs the attention of people.For years, fans have consumed and circulated…
Koneru Humpy vs Divya Deshmukh (Photo: @FIDE_chess on X) The pairings for the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament and Women’s Candidates Tournament have been announced, setting the stage for who will challenge for the world chess titles. Both events will be held in Cyprus from 28 March to 16 April 2026 and will follow a double…
Protesters in Brampton are demanding a pathway to permanent residency for more than two million temporary migrants whose visas are set to expire in the coming months.A group called the United Immigrant Workers Front led this week’s protest, calling for all temporary permit holders to be allowed to stay in Canada permanently. The demonstration was…
DEI crackdown reshapes PhD pathways for students of colour in the US. (Getty Images) For students dreaming of earning a doctorate and entering academia, mentorship networks and recruitment platforms often make the difference between aspiration and access. But across the United States, several universities are quietly stepping back from one such long-running nonprofit after federal…
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced that all tourist destinations currently closed after the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack are expected to reopen by May, newsonair reported.Concluding the discussion on Demands for Grants in the legislative Assembly, Abdullah said the administration moved “step by step” to restore tourism after the…
Capricorn, the week begins with a homely, grounded feel. The Moon moves through a supportive angle for family comforts, so you’ll find yourself thinking about your home, your people, and what needs to be set right inside your four walls. Your mother’s support shows strongly, either through advice, emotional backing, or simply her presence calming…
NEW DELHI: Opposition leaders and Congress allies on Saturday criticised the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) over its “semi-nude” protest at the AI Impact Summit, calling the act “inappropriate” and saying it brought shame to the country on an international platform.Speaking to reporters, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said, “… We may have internal rifts, but…
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…
Malaika Arora has been making headlines yet again over her alleged relationship rumours. This time, an unseen photo of the 50-year-old Bollywood diva with a mystery man has surfaced online, sending social media — especially Reddit — into a frenzy.The picture, reportedly clicked at the iconic Trevi Fountain, has sparked speculation that Malaika may have…
