NEW DELHI: Amid a fragile ceasefire after the failed peace talks in Islamabad, one of Iran’s best-known filmmakers, Majid Majidi, told TOI from Tehran—where he has stepped away from cinema and dived into relief work, attaching himself with the Iranian Red Crescent — that the war he witnessed firsthand has irrevocably reshaped everyday life across…
Thorns in different plant species have always been an interesting subject for botanists. Be it rose plants or cactus, they use thorns to protect themselves from herbivorous animals. It was long unknown to researchers about the genetic development of thorns in plants. This has been clarified recently through the discovery of how genetic mutations can…
Famed director Karan Johar’s encounter with Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway during their Tokyo promo tour for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ has gone viral. Johar dropped his phone, and Streep, noticing they shared the same model, prompted a delighted Johar to humorously vow he’d “never change it now. Famed director Karan Johar has been…
Pratibha Patil backs Nari Shakti Law. NEW DELHI: Former President Pratibha Devisingh Patil wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing her strong support for the implementation of the women’s quota bill, calling it a ‘transformative step’ for India’s democracy.Patil, who served as the country’s first woman and 12th President from 2007 to 2012, said the…
Chennai Super Kings assistant bowling coach Sridharan Sriram revealed that Noor Ahmad benefited from a detailed discussion with MS Dhoni during a net session, where he was advised to work on his leg-breaks.Noor delivered a match-winning performance with figures of 3/21 in four overs as Chennai Super Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday renewed his attack on Pope Leo XIV, escalating an unusual public clash between the White House and the Vatican that has unsettled sections of his conservative support base.Posting on social media, Trump said, “Will someone please tell Pope Leo that for Iran to have a nuclear bomb is absolutely…
Sonali Raut recalls Ranveer Singh was very shy during his first bikini shoot and says she was asked to make him comfortable. She describes a softer, sweeter side of Ranveer, contrasting his Dhurandhar image. Meanwhile, Ranveer’s Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar 2 have created a box office storm, crossing over Rs 3000 crore in combined earnings. Sonali…
Congress leader Pawan Khera NEW DELHI: In a setback to Congress leader Pawan Khera, the Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the Telangana high court’s order granting him one-week transit anticipatory bail in connection with allegations against Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma.The top court, however, said that the Congress leader can…
Mayank Yadav (Screengrab/X) Lucknow Super Giants are set to take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in what promises to be a high-octane IPL clash, with a potential major boost in the form of pace sensation Mayank Yadav’s return.The young speedster, who has been sidelined due to injury, is likely to be…
Saudi Arabia announces tough penalties for Hajj 1447 permit violations. As preparations intensify for Hajj 1447 AH, Saudi Arabia has laid out a stringent penalty framework aimed at regulating pilgrim movement and preventing unauthorised participation. The Ministry of Interior’s latest announcement makes it clear that both individuals and facilitators who bypass permit rules will face…