Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday said that the announcement of the T20 World Cup squad does not mean Pakistan has decided to take part in next month’s ICC event.Naqvi repeated that the PCB is still waiting for a green light from the Pakistan government before taking a final call on participation in…
Veteran actor Dharmendra and Malayalam cinema legend Mammootty are among the prominent entertainment personalities honoured with Padma awards on the occasion of Republic Day 2026. While Dharmendra has been awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously, Mammootty has received the Padma Bhushan for his contribution to Indian cinema.Renowned singer Alka Yagnik has also been conferred the Padma…
PM Narendra Modi and veteran journalist Mark Tully (ANI images) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief over the death of veteran journalist and author Mark Tully. He remembered Tully as a “towering voice of journalism” whose work reflected a deep connection with India and its people.In a post on X, PM…
India Inc is dialing back hiring of fresh graduates, especially those from science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) backgrounds, as companies turn more selective and focuses on industry-ready talent.Around 200,000–220,000 STEM freshers were hired in FY25, but this number is expected to fall to a little over 150,000 in the current fiscal, according to a…
Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur (ANI) Indian cricket stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur Bhullar will be conferred with the Padma Shri in the field of Sports, a recognition of their immense contribution to Indian cricket across formats and generations. Rohit Sharma’s honour comes on the back of a remarkable leadership phase with the Indian…
The world of Odia music dimmed on January 25, 2026, with the passing of the beloved singer and composer Abhijit Majumdar at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. Enduring a series of severe health crises, including a cardiac arrest that led to refractory septic shock, his legacy is cherished by many. Read on to know more. Popular Odia singer…
A 25-year-old Hindu man, Chanchal Bhowmik, was burnt to death while asleep in a garage in Narsingdi, Bangladesh, with CCTV footage raising suspicion of foul play.Ahead of Republic Day, a provisional list of Padma Awards 2026 has been released, featuring Kailash Chand, Dr Shyam Sundar and others for long-term contributions across diverse fields. Tejashwi Yadav…
Old vs New Income Tax Regime (AI image) Each year the Budget speech is eagerly watched and listened to by the common man and middle class taxpayers, seeking answer to a simple query: will my tax burden reduce this year? Even finance ministers presenting the Budget are aware of the populist impact of their speech,…
“Ben Stokes is my favourite cricketer,” RS Ambrish tells TOI.It’s a proclamation that explains much about the teenager from Chennai: his ambition and his refusal to be boxed into one role. Like Stokes, he is a right-arm fast bowler and bats left-handed. Someone who wants to be involved in every facet of the game. “I…
In an intimate celebration held at the picturesque Fort Barwara near Jaipur, singer Prakriti Kakar tied the knot with entrepreneur Vinay Anand. Announcing their nuptials on Instagram, Kakar shared breathtaking wedding photographs taken on January 23, 2026. Dazzling in her exquisite red lehenga, she stole the moment while Anand looked regal in an ivory sherwani….
