TOI journalist’s first person account from Dubai — the city under siegeDUBAI: The Irish Village, with its cluster of restaurants and pubs, was buzzing last Sunday. There was live music and tennis played on the big screen. The 70s hit Jolene, Jolene drifted across the grounds. Nestled on the edge of the Dubai Duty Free…
The 2026 Actor Awards were handed out on Sunday, celebrating and hnouring the year’s finest performances in film and television.Presented by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, the show streamed live on Netflix. Kristen Bell hosted the ceremony, which took place at the Shrine Auditorium in downtown Los Angeles.The film category…
NEW DELHI: Air travel remained severely crippled in West Asia – from the UAE to Israel – with around 1,600 flights cancelled by the region’s airlines like Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways till Sunday evening across all global routes. Indian carriers like IndiGo, Air India and Akasa cancelled 350 flights during the day, according to…
“Gold and silver prices are expected to remain extremely volatile, with a likely gap-up opening on Monday as the Middle East conflict, involving renewed US and Israeli military action against Iran, continues to weigh heavily on global risk sentiment,” said Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. He added that escalating…
Dominiq Ponder’s cause of death: Colorado QB’s sudden death at 23 leaves the NFL world stunned Colorado football faced a painful moment on March 1, 2026. QB Dominiq Ponder died in a tragic car crash at just 23. HC Deion Sanders confirmed the news later that evening, sending shockwaves through the college football community.As tributes…
Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt’s heartwarming reunion at the 2020 SAG Awards is arguably the most romantic ex-spouse reunion in the history of Hollywood. Years after the event, as the 2026 SAG Awards are in spotlight, the magical meeting between Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt at the 2020 SAG Awards could not be avoided. A…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has formally started the process to replace its old fleet of VIP transport aircraft by issuing a ‘request for information’ (RFI) for 4-6 new Long Range Business Jets (LRBJs) that are meant for secure, rapid and reliable transportation of the military leadership and govt dignitaries.The RFI, which is…
NEW DELHI: The investment committee of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in its meeting last month has approved the proposal to participate in the fourth round of voluntary buyback offer for non-convertible debentures (NCDs) issued by the Delhi Mumbai Expressway Development Limited (DMEDL). The final decision regarding the Rs 1,250 crore bond buyback will…
India’s Sanju Samson (AP Photo/Bikas Das) India’s Sanju Samson (AP Photo/Bikas Das) India’s Sanju Samson (AP Photo/Bikas Das) India’s Sanju Samson (AP Photo/Bikas Das) India’s Sanju Samson (AP Photo/Bikas Das) Sanju Samson etched his name into T20 World Cup history on Sunday night, producing a breathtaking unbeaten 97 that now stands as the highest score…
From stage struggles to the big screen, Samuel L. Jackson’s path reads like a Hollywood script packed with grit, comebacks, and blockbuster triumphs. Born in 1948 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, he grew up idolizing movies and found his calling in acting amid the Civil Rights Movement. His journey to becoming the king of franchises started humbly…
