In the current world scenario, there has been an increased inclination towards nature and sustainability, resulting in the discovery of many native species, and the sindoor plant is one such plant. Due to its bright red colour, this plant is highly valued for its cultural importance and practical use.The scientific name for this plant is…
Salman Khan and Sonam Kapoor teamed up in 2015 for the film ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo‘. Apart from the decent story line and performances, Himesh Reshammiya‘s songs were the highlight. Now, the latest reports indicate that Sooraj Barjatya is working with Himesh Reshammiya once more for his new family entertainer starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari….
Living in Navi Mumbai, mind you, not Mumbai, is now becoming a dream of many. Navi Mumbai no longer is defined by small apartments but has transformed into an urban hub attracting wealthy buyers, and big real estate developers. The region is now defined by some well-established big names including Hiranandani, offering luxury, security and…
Pepsi and Diageo have withdrawn sponsorship of the Wireless Festival following backlash over Kanye West’s headline act. Critics cite his past antisemitic remarks, prompting calls from politicians to bar his UK entry. The controversy highlights debates on accountability and platforming in cultural events, with West’s performance now uncertain. Pepsi has withdrawn as the main sponsor…
TOI correspondent from Washington: Iran has moved to reassert control over the Strait of Hormuz within hours of Israel’s continued strikes in Lebanon, putting a squeeze on shipping movement just 48 hours before talks are scheduled to commence in Islamabad. Tehran’s actions—ranging from enhanced inspections to outright halts of tankers—have contradicted US claims that the…
AI image used for representative purposes For weeks, the US–Israel war with Iran was measured in strikes, targets, and retaliation across multiple fronts. Now, under a fragile two‑week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan and announced on April 7, the metric has shifted. The immediate focus is no longer just on battlefield damage, but on whether the…
Former Bollywood actor Somy Ali has alleged that she was sidelined by the Hindi film industry after she spoke publicly about being in an abusive relationship with a powerful actor. Though she did not name him outright, Somy was previously in a long-term relationship with Salman Khan and had earlier also posted about it on…
US stock markets opened muted on Thursday while crude oil prices surged toward $100 per barrel, as doubts over the durability of the US-Iran ceasefire dampened investor sentiment, AP reported.The S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 40 points, or 0.1%, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.2% in early trade after…
Cameron Green (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: The focus ahead of the IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) has been on whether Cameron Green will return to bowling. During the warm-up ahead of the match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday, the all-rounder was seen bowling in…
Often, cleaning seems to be something you can never fully conquer; it’s like the stains, messes, and water marks keep coming back whenever you think it’s clean. However, what if the trick was not to spend all day cleaning but simply five minutes once a week doing it correctly? An unassuming weekly cleanse has been…
Nguyen Le Tu, a 20-year-old student in Hanoi, has been hailed as a hero after rescuing seven people from a burning building in a dramatic late-night incident. A student at the Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Tu was returning home from the gym on March 24, 2026, when he noticed flames and thick smoke…
India has issued an ultimatum to Pakistan for violating a ceasefire within hours of it coming into effect. “The Armed Forces are maintaining a strong vigil on the situation and have been given instructions to deal strongly with any instances of repetition of the violations of the borders along the international border as well as…
