SRINAGAR/SHIMLA/DEHRADUN: After a warm Sunday, temperatures dropped sharply across Kashmir Valley, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand as snowfall and rains lashed many parts of the northern hill states on Monday.Snowfall was reported from Sonamarg in north Kashmir and Sadna Pass in Kupwara district, while Srinagar saw a heavy downpour in the afternoon. Heavy snowfall at Pir…
SRINAGAR: A day after an avalanche struck at Zero Point at Zoji La, located at an altitude of over 11,500 ft, killing seven people from Kargil and injuring six others, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil Saturday accused the Jammu and Kashmir administration of a lax response and urged the govts of Union Territories of Ladakh…
NEW DELHI: How does the world truly function? Some argue it runs on money, others insist natural resources dictate the balance of power. But moments of conflict often cut through these theories and reveal a more enduring truth: the world moves through its sea lanes. From crude oil and LNG to semiconductors and finished goods,…
Dharmendra Pradhan (File photo) New Delhi: Signalling the next phase of reforms to be undertaken by the National Testing Agency, Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan told TOI the focus will be on creating a “stress-free exam”, alongside developing a global-standard SOP for conducting “zero error exams”.“This (stress-free exam) is the biggest challenge before the NTA,…
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has been making waves ever since the film released on March 19. It is not only breaking box office records but also is the talk of the town and every scene from the film has been dissected by fans. The film’s apologetically bold language also hasn’t gone unnoticed. The Aditya Dhar directorial…
Tobey Maguire is one of the most loved actors in Hollywood. He is best known for playing the original Spider-Man in the ‘Spider-Man’ trilogy. Over the years, he has worked extensively in the industry and featured in a wide variety of films and TV shows. Here’s a look at his overall net worth and what…
SRINAGAR: BJP leader Sushil Sharma’s jibe at Omar Abdullah, calling him a “shehzaada” (prince) and saying the Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood can’t be restored just because he is demanding it, evoked a scathing response from the chief minister, who Friday said denial of statehood would be betrayal of promises made to the people of J&K.Sharma,…
War of words: ECI assures free elections, TMC cries foul over voter deletions (ANI photo) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday asserted that the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections will be conducted in a “fear-free, violence-free and intimidation-free” manner, issuing a firm message to the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC).In a post on X,…
Gautam Gambhir (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir is rarely seen smiling and carries the reputation of being a hard taskmaster. His aggression, celebrations, and constant involvement – from offering tips to players to applauding milestones and victories – along with his straightforward remarks in press conferences, are prime examples that define his serious demeanour.However,…
Bollywood power couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone made a rare public appearance in the city on Thursday as the actor’s film, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, hit a major box office milestone by crossing the Rs 1000 crore mark globally. Deepika Paduone and Ranveer Siingh spotted on dosa date Maintaining a rather low profile, rocking a…