Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag (Getty Images) TOI presents an IPL 2026 pre-season Dream XI to challenge the Suryakumar Yadav-led World Cup-winning squad.With four overseas players and a core of Indian talent, the TOI XI blends explosive Powerplay hitters, a versatile middle order and multi-dimensional bowlers:PHIL SALT (RCB; overseas) Edges out Travis Head. Salt played…
Ramakrishna Paramhansa was the 19th century Hindu saint and spiritual leader from Bengal, who was the Guru of Swami Vivekananda. He was an ardent devotee of Goddess Kali and practiced various Hindu traditions (Tantra, Bhakti, Advaita Vedanta). Let’s check out the below mentioned teachings given by Ramakrishna Paramhansa: Important Life Lessons by Ramakrishna Paramhansa: The…
Rishabh Pant and Sanjiv Goenka (X) Lucknow Super Giants have pushed back against rising speculation after a viral post-match moment involving owner Sanjiv Goenka and captain Rishabh Pant triggered widespread debate online.The controversy erupted following Lucknow’s six-wicket defeat in their IPL 2026 opener at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. While the result exposed early…
NEW DELHI: Several coal-based power plants with a combined capacity of 10 gigawatts (GW) have deferred their scheduled maintenance by three months to meet the country’s electricity demand, while an additional load of up to 27 GW is expected at the distribution level due to the shift towards induction-based cooking amid a squeeze on LPG…
Navigate today with care, as unseen forces may be at work. Hold your ideas close to your chest, particularly in work environments. In your relationships, aim for open dialogues to sidestep misunderstandings. When it comes to finances, it’s best to avoid lending or borrowing money and delay any big buys. Keep your guard up today,…
VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid (AFP Photo) In the cauldron that was the Eden Gardens in March 2001, John Wright — the first foreigner to coach India — witnessed the ebb and flow of the Test, with all its drama, emotion and sheer improbability. Twenty-five years later, the New Zealander tells TOI from Christchurch, of…
The research suggests the Indus Valley Civilisation could be far older than previously believed, not just by a few centuries, but by thousands of years. Experts studying pottery and animal remains at Bhirrana in northern India say the roots of this ancient society may stretch back around 8,000 years. If confirmed, that would place its…
Today emboldens you to take on remarkable challenges, whether that’s making bold career decisions or tackling personal aspirations head-on. Relationships might see a little turbulence, and it’s wise to be cautious with your budget for major investments. Your energy levels are through the roof! Emphasize your well-being by pacing yourself and turning any anger into…
Arundhati Roy (File photos) NEW DELHI: Author Arundhati Roy has announced that she will not attend the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), where a film she wrote nearly four decades ago is scheduled to be screened in the festival’s Classics section. Roy’s screenplay In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones, written 38 years ago, was…
The yatra to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi’s cave shrine has come to a temporary halt due to prevailing bad weather conditions that resulted in the season’s first snowfall in the Trikuta Hills of Reasi district. Authorities have stated that due to incessant rains in the plains and subsequent snowfall enroute to the shrine, the yatra…
