THE RAPID spread of new technological infrastructure is usually accompanied by booms in bond markets. The emergence of a liquid market for corporate credit on both sides of the Atlantic in the 19th century reflected the express growth of the railway industry. Before the arrival of railway operators with their vast investment needs—to buy land,…
Jay Shah and Shapoor Zadran Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has died at the age of 38 after battling Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare immune system disorder. He had been receiving treatment in the Delhi-NCR region for several months. His death was confirmed by the Afghanistan Cricket Board, while the International Cricket Council (ICC)…
It’s not always smooth sailing for the filmmaker when the movie is released. Very few South Indian movies face unexpected trouble upon release in theatres or on streaming platforms. Here are some films banned or withdrawn for various reasons. Here are five popular South Indian films that ran into trouble after their release or were…
The carpet is one of those things in our house that absorb a lot of dust and different smells. To make it fresh and clean between professional washings, you can use baking soda. Sprinkle the carpet with a good layer of the powder and let it rest for 15-30 minutes. In case there are very…
The capital markets regulator mandated that at least 95 per cent of the interest or income generated each year from investments made out of the IPF must be added back into the fund. The remaining chunk, capped strictly at 5 per cent, can now be utilised to meet expenses directly linked to the fund’s daily…
The Madras High Court granted conditional anticipatory bail to DMK MLA V Senthil Balaji and his brother. CHENNAI: Madras high court on Wednesday granted conditional anticipatory bail to DMK MLA and former minister V Senthil Balaji and his brother R V Ashok Kumar in connection with the case for alleged Rs 35 crore horse trading…
NEW DELHI: The Madras high court on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail to DMK MLA Senthil Balaji and his brother Ashok Kumar in a case alleging that they offered a Rs 35 crore bribe to a TVK MLA in an attempt to influence his vote in the Assembly Speaker election. According to live law report, the…
pc: Haaretz( Assaf Peretz/Israel Antiquities Authority) Across the landscapes of the eastern Mediterranean, traces of Roman life continue to surface in unexpected places. A fragment of wall, a forgotten road, a buried coin hoard- each discovery adds another small piece to a much larger story. Occasionally, though, archaeologists uncover objects that seem strangely out of…
Mumbai: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is set to be inducted in International Cricket Council’s Hall of Fame on July 11, TOI has learnt.Ganguly thus will join an elite list of Indian cricketers to be inducted in the ICC’s Hall of Fame. Other ICC Hall of Famers from India include MS Dhoni, Virender Sehwag, Vinoo…
Actress Geetika Vidya Ohlyan shared an emotional note after the film ‘Satluj’ was removed from streaming. The film, inspired by Jaswant Singh Khalra’s life, faced several hurdles before its release. It premiered on ZEE5 but was quickly taken down due to security concerns. Diljit Dosanjh had previously hinted at the film’s limited availability. Efforts are…
