New Delhi: The Indian cricket board (BCCI) last month removed the A+ category from its players’ retainership system, citing there weren’t enough candidates to qualify for the gradation. However, TOI understands that the board may be compelled to revisit the valuation structure of the existing gradation of contracts to ensure consistent-performing players don’t lose money…
Turkey is in talks with South Korea, Canada, China and Russia to develop new nuclear power capacity, energy minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on Wednesday, as Ankara pushes to expand its energy mix.Speaking to NTV, Bayraktar said Turkey plans to build four nuclear reactors in the northern province of Sinop and another four in the Thrace…
Mamta Kulkarni shared on Celebrity Laughter Chefs how Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan skipped a trio dance in Karan Arjun, convincing the choreographer to feature her solo. She nailed it in one take. The 90s icon debuted in Tirangaa, starred in hits like Krantiveer. Mamta Kulkarni recently shared a funny behind-the-scenes tale from the…
NEW DELHI: First shipment of medical aid from India reached Iran on Wednesday, the Indian Embassy in Tehran confirmed. The Iranian embassy in India said that the delivery was received by the Iranian Red Crescent Society and expressed gratitude to the people of India. “The first shipment of medical aid from the esteemed people of…
File Pic: KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane (R), Andre Russell (C) and Rinku Singh. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: With IPL 2026 around the corner, Kolkata Knight Riders find themselves under the scanner, and former cricketers Lakshmipathy Balaji and Faf du Plessis have laid out a detailed roadmap for the three-time champions. From batting order clarity to…
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ faced last-minute cancellations for its Tamil and Telugu paid premiere shows across India. Reports cite technical glitches and delayed content delivery as the reasons. While Hindi previews proceed, fans who booked for other languages are left disappointed, with refunds underway. This unexpected setback impacts the film’s initial buzz. Directed by…
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday paid tributes to his outgoing colleagues in the Upper House while taking a dig at former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda. Kharge, speaking during his farewell said he had known the veteran leader for over 54 years and had worked closely with him,…
Shubman Gill (Pic credit: Gill’s X post) NEW DELHI: India captain Shubman Gill delivered a powerful message after being named the winner of the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer (Men) for 2025, underlining the weight of expectations that come with representing one of the world’s top sides.Go Beyond The Boundary with our…
When Michael B. Jordan took home the Oscar in 2026, the world cheered for a Hollywood icon hitting a new high. But quietly, another story was making its way around, a story that peeled back the layers and showed the Michael people don’t always see.Indie musician Adam Melchor stepped forward, sharing memories from way back…
President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb Finland President Alexander Stubb has suggested that India could help broker a ceasefire between the United States-Israel and Iran, as the Middle East conflict entered its 19th day on Wednesday.He made the remark during an interview with Bloomberg Television.Stubb said, “We need a ceasefire…I’m just wondering whether…