NEW DELHI: Govt has asked Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to do away with and amend some key provisions of the National Building Code (NBC) by April end. These include changes to sections dealing with fire safety, which experts said will “water down” conditions key to public safety.TOI has learnt that the changes are being…
Bharathiraja’s association with Ilaiyaraaja is not confined to cinema; their relationship dates back several years. They were best friends, innovators, and partners, and their journey from obscurity paved the way for their legend in Tamil cinema. However, their brilliant history came to an end following the death of Bharathiraja on June 10, 2026. The multi-talented…
Virat Kohli meets Prince Yadav after getting out for duck (Image: Screengrab/X) Virat Kohli shared a warm moment with Prince Yadav after the young Lucknow Super Giants pacer dismissed the RCB superstar for a silver duck with one of the deliveries of IPL 2026 on Thursday night.Playing in a rain-curtailed 19-over contest at the Ekana…
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s skipper Pat Cummins (ANI Photo) Australia captain Pat Cummins has hinted that he may skip IPL 2027 as he weighs up his workload during what is shaping up to be one of the busiest periods of his career. The Australian team faces a demanding calendar next year, beginning with a four-Test tour of…
‘Ponniyin Selvan’ actor Ravi Mohan has once again found himself at the centre of public attention after a recent press interaction where he spoke at length about personal difficulties linked to his marriage with Aarti Ravi.During the press meet, he made multiple allegations regarding emotional distress and long-standing issues within his marital life. The actor…
Rishabh Pant and Axar Patel (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant faces a defining IPL 2026 season as he leads Lucknow Super Giants into their opener against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday. After a mixed first year as captain, Pant now has a fully fit squad, with key additions like Mohammed Shami and Anrich Nortje…
Construction workers in Varberg, Sweden, unearthed a fleet of six remarkably preserved medieval ships buried in clay. Dating back to the 14th century, these vessels, including a Hanseatic cog, offer a rare glimpse into ancient trade routes and daily life At times, the most astounding discoveries are not made through great expeditions or adventurous expeditions…
Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill continued their extraordinary IPL 2026 season by rewriting record books during Gujarat Titans’ crushing 89-run win over Chennai Super Kings in Ahmedabad on Thursday.The GT opening pair once again dominated proceedings at the Narendra Modi Stadium, stitching together a commanding…
At a lively promotional event in Shanghai for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’, Anne Hathaway was visibly moved, her eyes welling up with emotion as fans packed the venue to show their support. Reassured by the enthusiastic reception, she voiced her heartfelt thanks while stepping back into her iconic character, Andy Sachs. Anne Hathaway, who…
A former US Air Force Master Sergeant has been found guilty of wiring millions of dollars worth of IT contracts from the military to himself, his family and friends. Alan Hayward James reportedly pleaded guilty to the conspiracy to commit wire fraud, bribery and conspiracy to rig the bids in the District of Hawaii. As…