NEW DELHI: India’s match against Namibia at the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 saw Sanju Samson once again become a talking point on social media, as fans criticised him for failing to make the most of his opportunity.Sanju, who came into the playing XI in place of Abhishek Sharma due to illness, got off to…
FIDE and Freestyle Chess agree terms on World Championship (Photos by Michal Walusza and ChessBase India) NEW DELHI: Late on Wednesday night, Emil Sutovsky, the chief executive officer (CEO) of FIDE, the International Chess Federation, chose a phrase heavy with symbolism.“Burying the hatchet!” he wrote on X, announcing that FIDE and Freestyle Chess had finally…
Okay, let’s talk about the weirdest vibe happening in our DMs, group chats, and honestly, everywhere online: everyone is so woke on emotional intelligence but apparently allergic to actual emotional availability. Like, we’ve got people who can quote Brene Brown on vulnerability, do journaling aesthetics for Instagram, and know the difference between empathy and sympathy,…
BENGALURU: India has broken into the top five global markets for Smirnoff, driven by strong traction from flavour-led innovations such as Minty Jamun, Praveen Someshwar, chief executive of Diageo India, told analysts on Tuesday.“Smirnoff flavours, specifically Minty Jamun, have emerged as a breakthrough innovation, validating our India-first flavour strategy and becoming the primary growth engine…
Lying is a common human trait. Most people lie occasionally – maybe due to avoid conflict, protect themselves, or manage how they appear in front of others. While there is no single way of knowing if someone is lying, there are certain patterns that can help one know this. Here we list some such signs…
Hilary Duff counts her blessings for her husband and their family with kids, but she doesn’t shy away from sharing the messier moments of marriage. Recently, Hilary got real about the one big argument she and her husband, Matthew Koma, seem to have every year. She laughed as she described the time she tossed his…
University of Minnesota Secures Long-Term Clinical Training Partnership The University of Minnesota has approved a mediated 10-year agreement with Fairview Health Services and M Physicians, ensuring the continuation of one of the state’s most significant academic–healthcare partnerships. As first reported by CBS News, the deal includes a $1 billion investment from Fairview in medical facilities…
Makkah’s Grand Mosque marble stays cool in peak summer due to solar reflectance and layered insulation/Image: SPA Anyone who has walked barefoot around the Kaaba in peak summer knows the feeling. The sun is relentless, the air heavy with heat, yet the marble underfoot does not burn. In a place where temperatures regularly climb past…
The National Institute of Design (NID) has officially announced the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Mains 2026 schedule for candidates shortlisted for admission to the Master of Design (M.Des) programme for the academic year 2026-27. The detailed dates for the Studio Test and Interview have now been released. NID DAT Mains 2026: Studio Test date and…
In an exclusive interview to TOI’s Sachin Parashar, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake speaks about the significance of the AI Impact Summit, backs India’s legitimate security interests in the Indian Ocean and says Sri Lanka would like to resume ETCA talks in a progressive and transparent manner. You are visiting India at PM Narendra…
