TOI correspondent from Washington: In a striking public rebuke to Tel Aviv, US President Donald Trump on Sunday urged restraint after an Israeli strike on Beirut threatened to derail what he has repeatedly described as an imminent peace agreement with Iran, a deal that despite his confident predictions would be signed on Sunday, had not…
Manpreet Singh equalled former India captain Dilip Tirkey’s record of 412 international appearances on Sunday, but the milestone came in a 2-3 defeat to the Netherlands in the FIH Men’s Pro League.The experienced midfielder reached the landmark during India’s match against the hosts, becoming only the second Indian men’s hockey player to play 412 international…
Egyptian proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) Some proverbs sound mysterious until you stop and think about them for a moment.“Entering a bathroom is not like leaving it.”At first glance, the saying appears almost too obvious to qualify as wisdom. Of course entering a bathroom is different from leaving it. Nobody goes…
TOI correspondent from Washington: Donald Trump, the oldest man to be sworn in as the US President, turned 80 on Sunday in the only way the MAGA boss plausibly could: by staging a cage fight on the White House lawn while trying to broker peace in the Middle East.One gift arrived. The other did not.Towering…
India is set to add 25.4 lakh tonnes of annual urea production capacity with two new fertiliser plants expected to begin operations shortly, a move the government says will strengthen domestic availability and reduce reliance on imports, PTI reported.The announcement comes as India continues efforts to boost fertiliser self-sufficiency while shielding farmers from global supply…
The 1990s was a golden period for Bollywood, producing some of the industry’s biggest stars and unforgettable success stories. It was also an era when a single hit film could catapult a newcomer to instant fame. One such actor was Farheen Khan, who quickly became one of the most promising faces of her generation before…
For decades, much of what the world knew about human genetics was built from datasets that scarcely reflected the diversity of South Asia. Yet one of the most significant pieces of the human story may have been hiding in plain sight. Across India’s mainland and island communities lies an extraordinary genetic record stretching back tens…
Brazilian soccer star Neymar hardly needs an introduction. Many Brazilian fans were anticipting to watch the GOAT player Neymar in the FIFA World Cup 2026 but as per reports, he is now out due to an injury. According to multiple reports, Neymar has been struggling with a calf injury. Amid this, people have grown curious…
Next on the list is the green anaconda which is only a little shorter than the reticulated python. It is famous as the world’s heaviest snake. Among them, grown-up females are massive. These spend much of their lives in water and depend on fish, caimans, and capybaras for food. Exceptional individuals can exceed 20 feet…
Somvati Amavasya is one of the most spiritually significant days in Sanatan Dharma. The day is considered highly auspicious for performing puja to the ancestors or forefathers. People perform various religious, spiritual and astrological activities on this particular day to appease them and express their gratitude to them. This is one of the most special…
India’s Harmanpreet Kaur (AP/PTI) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur added another landmark to her illustrious career during the Women’s T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan at Edgbaston on Sunday, becoming India’s leading run-scorer in the history of the tournament. Harmanpreet entered the high-profile contest level with former India captain Mithali Raj on 726 runs in Women’s…
Hyundai has officially unveiled the fourth-generation i20, following the recent leak of its images online. The latest version of the premium hatchback debuts first in Brazil and brings a completely redesigned exterior, a revamped cabin and updated powertrain options.The new i20 adopts a noticeably different design philosophy compared to its predecessor. While the overall hatchback…
