India Test squad hit by injury crisis (Agency Image) MUMBAI: The selection of India’s Test squad for the two-Test tour of Sri Lanka in Aug has been hit by plenty of injury concerns and fitness issues to several key players, TOI has reliably learnt. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia had told TOI on Saturday that the…
FAIMA has called for urgent action to restart the stalled NEET SS counselling process, citing the growing impact of the prolonged legal dispute over Tamil Nadu’s in-service quota. The association said the delay has left aspiring super-speciality doctors without training opportunities, increased financial hardship, and intensified staffing shortages across critical hospital departments. The Federation of…
Hibiscus is usually the first plant that comes to mind when someone wants to attract sunbirds, and it earns that reputation easily. Its large, trumpet-shaped blooms hold a generous supply of nectar that these birds find difficult to resist, and the plant flowers freely once the weather turns warm. Available in shades of red, pink,…
Jaya Parvati Vrat 2026: Jaya Parvati Vrat is the most significant fast in Hindu religion. This vrat is also known as Gauri Vrat. This festival is celebrated for five consecutive days and during a five-day fast, devotees worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Jaya Parvati Vrat will begin on Trayodashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in…
‘Kader Khan would get very angry with Govinda’: Shagufta Ali recalls how often the ‘Hero No. 1’ star was late on set but was always ‘a bigger perfectionist than Aamir Khan’ Directed by David Dhawan, ‘Hero No. 1’ featured Govinda, Karisma Kapoor, Kader Khan, Paresh Rawal, Satish Shah, Tiku Talsania and Shagufta Ali in pivotal…
Sourav Ghosal and Anahat Singh (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: India No. 1 Anahat Singh on Saturday created history by becoming the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash Championship. The 18-year-old defeated Egypt’s Ruqayya Salem 11-3, 11-7, 11-9 in the women’s final in Ontario on Saturday.“It means the world. I still feel like…
According to the research, a birdsong is shaped by both evolution and the environment. (Nature TTL) Birds may sound different depending, but scientists have now found that many of their songs are built from the same basic set of sound patterns. A new global study has identified eight recurring motifs that appear in the songs…
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday inaugurated the 120-bed Capital Hospital in Moga, saying the facility would improve access to advanced healthcare services in the Malwa region. The hospital, described by the state government as the first National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH)-accredited multi-speciality hospital in Moga district, will offer…
India vs Zimbabwe Live Score, 3rd T20I: India have already wrapped up the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, but the final encounter in Harare still carries significance as Shreyas Iyer’s side chases a 3-0 clean sweep and looks to test the depth of its squad. The series has marked a much-needed revival for India following…
NTA invites applications for 16 Young Professional The National Testing Agency (NTA) has invited applications for 16 Young Professional (YP) positions through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Pratibha Setu portal. The recruitment aims to strengthen the agency’s academic, legal and finance functions as it expands its examination and research activities. According to the official…
