Few state polls have been as dramatic as this round. TOI explains the verdicts through 10 decisive factors, from freebies becoming entitlements to women’s safety, and from Hindu vote to Gen Z angst1) Return of anti-incumbencyFor a while, anti-incumbency seemed like a fading ghost. Repeated successes of several incumbents, most notably Narendra Modi, had cast…
America is retiring coal plants slowly and steadily. The boilers are cut up for scrap, the smokestacks get dropped on camera and the land tends to sit in permitting limbo for a decade. But in Becker, Minnesota, the state’s biggest coal plant is being used, not for all this hardware but for a plug.On July…
Rajinikanth calls ‘Dorothy’ ‘Mindblowing’; praises Karthik Subbaraj; predicts award for Sananth. Tamil superstar Rajinikanth has showered praise on ‘Dorothy’, leaving director Karthik Subbaraj delighted after a detailed discussion about the film. The actor spent around an hour with the filmmaker and cast members Rishikanth and Sananth.The ‘Dorothy’ director later shared photographs from their meeting on…
On the narrow lanes of Malviya Nagar, the signs are disappearing. Banners have been pulled down, shutters lowered, and several properties linked to arrested hotel owner Lavkesh Bajaj have fallen silent in the aftermath of the fire that killed 21 people. NEW DELHI: On the narrow lanes of Hauz Rani, Malviya Nagar, the signs are…
‘Drishyam 3’ is one of the most awaited Malayalam releases. The film reunites Mohanlal with director Jeethu Joseph.The film is scheduled to hit theatres on May 21 and the expectations are high among audiences. The original film saw remakes in several languages. It was adapted into Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.Ajay Devgn led the Hindi version….
Cardi B turned a concert mishap into a moment of genuine accountability, quickly apologizing to a fan whose fresh hairstyle took an unexpected hit. During her March 4, 2026, show in Houston on the Little Miss Drama Tour, the rapper poured water on herself from a plastic bottle before tossing it toward the crowd. The…
The San Jose Sharks have acquired veteran defenseman Darnell Nurse from the Edmonton Oilers in a major NHL move on the opening day of free agency, according to team announcements and league reports. Canada’s defender #25 Darnell Nurse (L) vies Finland’s forward #94 Konsta Helenius during the IIHF Ice Hockey Men’s World Championship semi-final match…
A staff member sorts Kweichow Moutai liquor at a supermarket in Yongnian district of Handan, North China’s Hebei province, Jan 9, 2025. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images BEIJING — Walk down most streets in China and you’ll find a liquor store advertising premium spirits brand Moutai, along with posters of resale prices by…
Punjab Kings’ Priyansh Arya, and Cooper Connolly (PTI Photo) New Chandigarh: Punjab Kings possess perhaps the most fearsome top order in the IPL, comprising three genial but fearless young batters. On Sunday, Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly carried out a brutal assault on Lucknow Super Giants with elegance — a second-wicket partnership of effortless hitting,…
Akshay Kumar’s ‘Bhooth Bangla’ has now released on OTT and during its promotions as a part of the digital release, a fun conversation happened between Farah Khan, Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan and Rajpal Yadav which was a treat for fans. The conversation kicked off when Farah asked Priyadarshan whether he ever loses his temper while directing….
