TOI correspondent from Washington: A 48-hour state visit to the United States by China’s President Xi Jinping yielded no immediate major breakthroughs but confirmed the broad impression, in visuals and much as words, that Washington now accepts China as a peer in a new G-2 formulation.For all the talk of trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan, Iran…
Indian expatriates in the UAE are lining up for passport renewals With the summer travel season at its peak, hundreds of Indian expatriates in the UAE are lining up for passport renewals and other consular services after a transition in service providers disrupted normal operations.Since July 1, the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and…
Riyan Parag was allegedly seen vaping in the dressing room during Rajasthan Royals’ match against Punjab Kings at Mullanpur Cricket Stadium. The clip quickly went viral, sparking debates over player discipline and the legality of such devices under Indian law. Former international umpire Anil Chaudhary has issued a stern warning to young cricketers, urging them…
Allu Arjun celebrated his wife Sneha Reddy’s birthday with a heartfelt social media post including a selfie. The couple appeared to be on a getaway as they posed beside a stunning ocean backdrop. Moreover, Sneha also shared a picture highlighting their seaside holiday prior to her birthday. Allu Arjun and Sneha Reddy have been married…
Vedant and Aditi (Image Credit: Instagram/ @anujmohanty) A story shared by content creator Anuj Mohanty on his social media series The State Startup Stories has brought attention to a Gujarat-based startup that aims to build homes without using cement. In the video, Mohanty shares the journey of founders Vedant and Aditi, and highlights how their…
In 1995, a routine day at a funeral home in southern China took an extraordinary turn when a worker noticed that a young woman who had already been declared dead was still alive. Without any identification, no family beside her and barely any signs of life after collapsing days earlier, she had been mistaken for…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is seen prior to the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) FIFA president Gianni Infantino has described Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina as “a blessing from the football gods”, calling it the…
Michael Hussey, left, with MS Dhoni, during the Chennai Super Kings ROAR 2026, pre-season fan event, at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. (PTI File Photo) Former Australia batter Mike Hussey has said he is open to helping England with their batting during next year’s Ashes series after being approached by England head coach Stephen…
Legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja is marking 50 years in Indian cinema with a major international milestone. His music features in the Marathi psychological thriller Gondhal, which has been selected as India’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards, to be held in 2027. The Film Federation of India announced…
Immanuel Kant (Image: Wikipedia) People often expect philosophers to speak in complicated language. There is a common image of philosophers sitting among books and discussing ideas that sound distant from ordinary life. Immanuel Kant is frequently placed in that category. His work shaped philosophy in major ways, and many students know him through difficult theories…
On August 5, 2026, Mercury’s transit into Cancer will bring about significant changes in financial discussions and family income matters. This shift suggests opportunities for unexpected financial blessings for many. Individuals with Mulank 5 will likely thrive in communication and business ventures, while those with Mulank 2 may find success in domestic and caregiving roles….
MIT researchers melt resin pellets and spin them into thin, stretchy fibres designed for repeated recycling. MIT engineers have developed a new elastic yarn made from polyethylene that could offer a more recyclable alternative to conventional stretchy fibres such as spandex. The material is designed so its components can be melted together and processed into…
