Mumbai: In a broader indication of a succession plan at the 160-year-old Shapoorji Pallonji Group, Shapoorji Mistry, 61, has stepped down as the chairman of the group’s “crown jewel” Afcons Infrastructure, while his son Pallon Mistry, 33, has been inducted into the board of the listed company. The foundation for the succession plan was laid…
The Champions League group phase draw concluded on Thursday (AP Photo/Laurent Cipriani) Paris Saint-Germain’s defense of their Champions League crown will begin with a demanding schedule after Thursday’s draw in Monaco placed them alongside Bayern Munich and Barcelona. The French champions, who lifted the trophy for the first time last season, will also face Tottenham,…
Salman Khan celebrated Ganesh Visarjan with joy, dancing with sister Arpita and Sonakshi Sinha. The intimate event at Arpita’s home included family and friends, starting with an aarti by Salim and Salma Khan. Salman’s recent film is ‘Sikandar’; his next is ‘Battle of Galwan’ about 2020 clashes. Salman Khan recently took part in the Ganesh…
New Delhi: India has, for the first time, crossed the milestone of having more than one crore school teachers in a single academic year. This happened in 2024–25, even as the number of children enrolled in schools fell to its lowest in seven years.According to the Ministry of Education’s Unified District Information System for Education…
MUMBAI: The share of mutual funds in the household sector’s gross financial savings increased from 0.9% in 2011-12 to 6% in 2022-23. Assets under management have grown at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.1%. This has made mutual funds a stabilising force in equities and helped cushion the equity market against volatility triggered…
Rohit Sharma will be back in action for India in ODIs in October (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Rohit Sharma, India’s ODI captain, has never been one to shy away from a challenge with the bat. Asked which bowler he would most like to hit for six, the 37-year-old responded with trademark confidence. “Honestly, everyone!…
Soha Ali Khan revealed on her podcast that she was told at 35 she was too old to freeze her eggs, sparking a discussion on fertility challenges. The episode features a fertility expert explaining factors influencing fertility and the ideal age for egg freezing, alongside Sunny Leone sharing her surrogacy experience and costs. Soha Ali…
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi LUCKNOW: In a powerful testament to India’s civil-military synergy, General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, has formally commended the Indian Railways for its outstanding support during Operation Sindoor, a high-priority national mission.In a letter addressed to Satish Kumar, chairman and CEO of the Railway Board, General…
The United States economy showed stronger growth than previously estimated in the second quarter of the year, government figures showed on Thursday.According to the second estimates released by the US commerce department, the gross domestic product (GDP) rose at an annual rate of 3.3% between April and June, an upward revision from the 3.0% figure…
Novak Djokovic of Serbia wipes sweat from his face between serves to Zachary Svajda, of the United States, during the second round of the U.S. Open on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 in New York. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) TOI in New York: The precision remains – 10 aces and 48 winners in his second round outing…
