US President Donald Trump TOI correspondent from Washington: In a sudden pivot that pulled the world back from the precipice of an apocalyptic strike, the United States and Iran have entered a fragile two-week ceasefire after days of escalating strikes and threats, offering a narrow window for diplomacy to achieve Middle East peace amid residual…
Sangeeth Sobhan’s ‘Raakaasa’ is outpacing Sharwanand’s ‘Biker’ at the global box office. On Day 5, ‘Raakaasa’ garnered ₹15.03 crore worldwide gross, slightly ahead of ‘Biker’s’ ₹13.19 crore. While ‘Biker’ offers high-speed racing drama, ‘Raakaasa’ entertains with a fun fantasy comic thriller, drawing praise for its unique story and performances. ‘Biker’ and ‘Raakaasa’ hit theatres on…
DEHRADUN: A 29-year-old man from J&K’s Baramulla district was allegedly detained by “authorities in Saudi Arabia” after he was picked up on March 25 from a health facility in Dammam, where he used to work as a ‘nurse specialist’, over a “social media post on Iran’s late supreme leader”. Incidentally, days later, Amjad Ali Bhat’s…
Mohammed Shami (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Mohammed Shami kept it simple, raw and deeply personal as he returned to his ‘home’ ground, Eden Gardens, ahead of Thursday’s Lucknow Super Giants’ clash against Kolkata Knight Riders — a contest loaded with subplots for the veteran pacer.Fresh off a match-winning spell against Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he delivered…
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has described the ceasefire as a US victory, crediting Donald Trump and the American military for making it possible. She said Trump had initially projected the war would last four to six weeks, and that within 38 days the US had achieved — and even surpassed — its core…
Director Vignesh Shivan emotionally recalled a major project setback, comparing it to a groom abandoning a wedding. He also addressed doubts about his capabilities, sharing how people suggested he make smaller films. Shivan expressed his enduring faith in audience support, anticipating a positive reception for his upcoming film ‘Love Insurance Kompany’ on April 10. Director…
Kerala elections are scheduled to be held on Thursday, April 9, with results on May 4. NEW DELHI: Out of 883 candidates contesting the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, 324 (38%) have declared criminal cases, including 201 (23%) facing serious charges, according to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).The data from the affidavits…
Shubman Gill and Axar Patel (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: There seems to be a spring in every step Delhi Capitals are taking this season. Yes, it might be only two games so far, but with two comprehensive victories, Capitals give the impression of finally translating their potential into performance and look capable of being…
The Salar de Uyuni – the contiguous remnants of an ancient lake, covering more than 10,000 square kilometres in the Andes of Bolivia, South America – has now become a vast and flat white salt pan. In the rainy season, when water collects on the impervious crystalline crust of the salt pan and creates a…
Michael P. O’Hara, brother to the beloved Catherine, opened up about her last moments. He noted that her few words were filled with meaning, nurturing comforting dreams that served as her way of saying goodbye, alongside warm invitations for loved ones to return. These dreams became a canvas for their shared memories, capturing the essence…