An Indian-origin doctor has shared her experience of obtaining a driving licence in the UK, describing the process as significantly more rigorous compared to India.Sunita Sayammagaru wrote in a post on X that while obtaining a driving licence in India felt relatively easy, the UK system required a much higher level of skill and awareness.She…
Konkona Sen Sharma says that despite some progress in OTT and smaller films, big-budget movies still prioritise male heroes. After 25 years in the industry, she believes meaningful roles for women remain limited. She credits streaming platforms for change and is currently promoting her upcoming series Welcome to Khoya Mahal. Konkona Sen Sharma is among…
N Rangasamy; V Vaithilingam NEW DELHI: NEW DELHI: Counting of votes for the Puducherry assembly elections will be held on Monday, with the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the All India NR Congress (AINRC), seeking a second consecutive term in office.The counting will commence at 8 am, and given that the Union Territory…
File photo of IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals. A consortium of Lakshmi N Mittal, Aditya Mittal and Adar Pooonawala has acquired the IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals and its sister entities (Paarl Royals and Barbados Royals) for approximately $1.65 billion, TOI has learnt. A press release to the effect is expected to follow soon.After regulatory checks including…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday said that the military forces have struck two “shadow fleet” oil tankers near the entrance to Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, highlighting Kyiv’s continued focus on disrupting Moscow’s energy network.“Our warriors continue to apply sanctions against the Russian shadow oil fleet, they hit two such vessels in the…
Riteish Deshmukh‘s ambitious project, ‘Raja Shivaji’, is currently running theatres and is receiving love from the audience. As the title suggests, the movie is based on the life of the Maratha warrior king, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The period drama recorded a historic opening for its Marathi version in cinemas. The star-studded cast and its performance…
NEW DELHI: Tensions flared at the counting centre in Bhowanipore, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s assembly constituency, a day before vote counting, after her TMC alleged that two vehicles displaying BJP flags were allowed inside the secured premises where EVMs are stored.Banerjee’s main opponent in Bhabanipur is BJP leader and West Bengal’s leader of…
CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (Image: IPL) As Ruturaj Gaikwad begins to rediscover his form, former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes Chennai Super Kings are growing increasingly dangerous with each passing game.Gaikwad, known for his consistency in domestic and franchise cricket, endured a difficult start to IPL 2026. In his first seven matches, the CSK skipper…
Britain is changing airline rules to avoid airport chaos this summer as Middle East tensions raise / Image: file The UK government is preparing for possible summer travel disruption by allowing airlines to cancel or combine flights in advance without losing valuable airport slots. The temporary move comes as global jet fuel markets remain under…
Expectations naturally soar when Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth come together for a film after a long gap. These expectations created considerable pressure on director Sundar C who later announced his exit from the most awaited project that was supposed to star the two big names.Sundar C opens up on ‘Too much pressure’Sundar C has now…