File photo for representation NEW DELHI: Education ministry sources confirmed that confidential question paper packets for the June 21 NEETUG 2026 retest will be airlifted by the Indian Air Force to 18 locations across the country before being transported under security cover to examination centres, while paper setters, moderators and translators have been placed under…
A former Cognizant employee wins $8.4 million in a lawsuit that alleged hiring bias against Cognizant that the company only prefers Indians and fires Americans. A former employee of Cognizant Technology Solutions went to court alleging hiring bias by the company, as he was laid off in 2016 after working in the company for a…
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu (Photo-AP) TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump is once again scrambling to preserve a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran, insisting that a broader peace agreement is within reach even as renewed missile exchanges, mutual threats, and deep mistrust continue to push the Middle East toward another dangerous…
Shreyas Iyer (Screengrab/X) Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer continues to strengthen his case as a future leader of India’s T20I side, with former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin throwing his weight firmly behind the in-form batter.Iyer led from the front once again, producing a match-winning knock against Mumbai Indians at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. His 66…
‘Karuppu’ starring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan continued its theatrical run with steady collections on Day 7. The fantasy action entertainer witnessed a slight dip in collections during its first Thursday but still maintained strong momentum at the ticket counters.According to Sacnilk, the film collected Rs 8.30 crore net in India on Day 7. This marks…
Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Two captains – Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer – will be eyeing their first points of IPL 2026 when Gujarat Titans take on Punjab Kings in Mullanpur on Tuesday.For Gill, India’s Test and ODI skipper, the season presents a big opportunity to reassert his place…
Veteran singer Asha Bhosle once addressed the long-standing criticism that she and her sister Lata Mangeshkar dominated the Hindi film music industry, a claim often described as a ‘monopoly’. In a frank and no-nonsense response, Asha dismissed the notion, suggesting it was more a matter of perception than reality.At a time when debates around equal…
On the occasion of Allu Arjun‘s birthday, his fans were treated with the first look poster from his next film with ‘Atlee’. The official title of the movie was also announced as ‘Raaka’. The poster shows a close-up of a rugged character with a shaved head and a thick beard partly covered by heavy fur….
Queen Victoria (Image: Wikipedia) History remembers rulers often for their wars, their political reforms, their royal ceremonies and their powerful speeches. But sometimes one quiet sentence can tell you more about a person than years of official records. One such moment came from Queen Victoria, who, upon becoming queen, reportedly said, “Then, dear Mamma, I…
File photo of the IPL trophy. India’s sports economy crossed the $2 billion mark for the first time, increasing by 13.4% year-on-year to reach $2.13 billion (Rs 18,864 crore). The industry has doubled in size in four years, accounting for an approximate 19% CAGR. Cricket accounts for 89% of total recorded receipts, up from 85%…