Asha Sharma (Photo credit- Microsoft) TOI Correspondent from Washington: In a sweeping reset during Xbox’s 25th anniversary year, Satya Nadella-led Microsoft has named Asha Sharma as CEO of Microsoft Gaming, pitching another Indian-American into a leadership position at a time of intense xenophobia in MAGA circles. Wisconsin-born Sharma, 43, succeeds Phil Spencer, the widely admired…
New Delhi: In a major change in policy, govt has increased the time allowed for construction of 6-10 km-long bridges across rivers such as Ganga and Brahmaputra to six years and for 2.5-6 km-long bridges on Mahanadi and Godavari to five years. The timelines have been revised from the current 24-30 months.Similarly, the construction period…
Kuldeep Yadav and his wife Vanshika (File Photo) LUCKNOW: Team India spinner Kuldeep Yadav added a touch of humour to a celebratory evening at the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2025, offering a candid glimpse into his newly married life while being honoured for his performances.The Uttar Pradesh spinner, who was among several athletes…
The famous romantic love story between Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin started as a ‘fan meet’, that many did not knew, and has developed into a robust marriage that has been tested by fame, and family. The timeline of the couple has been filled with awkward teen meetings and a wedding ceremony that took place…
Rajpal Yadav has expressed heartfelt gratitude for the financial support he received from the film fraternity while dealing with legal troubles linked to his Rs 9 crore debt case, saying the love and assistance kept him going through the difficult phase. The actor also revealed that he is taking steps to return the financial contributions…
NEW DELHI: India on Friday sealed a Rs 7,995 crore deal with the US as part of a “follow-on support” package for the Navy’s fleet of 24 Seahawk helicopters for five years. The signing of the contract comes amid a strain in ties after US President Donald Trump slapped 50% tariffs on Indian goods in…
CHANDIGARH: Police here on Monday used a water cannon on AAP workers who were trying to force their way through barricades to head towards the residence of Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa to protest his alleged objectionable remarks against cabinet minister Harbhajan Singh.Later, Aam Admi Party (AAP) leaders, including finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema, Cabinet…
NEW DELHI: Sam Curran has opened up on the groin injury that ruled him out of IPL 2026, admitting the issue had been building for a while before finally forcing a “tough decision” to withdraw.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The England all-rounder, who was set to represent Rajasthan Royals after a…
The popular Tamil singing reality competition, ‘Super Singer 11,’ concluded its finale on February 1, 2026, at EVP Film City in Chennai. Nikhil took home the season’s trophy and was gifted a house worth Rs 60 lakh. With the grand finale came excitement, elation, in short, a plethora of emotions, as the program had been…
MUMBAI: Payments infrastructure startup Juspay has raised a fresh $50 million in funding from new investor WestBridge Capital at a valuation of $1.2 billion, becoming the first unicorn of the year. The investment includes a mix of primary and secondary transactions, the company said in a statement on Friday. In a secondary deal, a firm’s…
