Within days of the abrupt resignation of Ohio State University’s former president, Walter “Ted” Carter Jr., the university’s board of trustees chose a familiar figure from within its leadership ranks to take charge.Trustees voted to appoint Ravi Bellamkonda, the university’s Executive Vice President and Provost, as the next president. The decision bypassed the traditional nationwide…
Uzbekistan GM Nodirbek Yakubboev comes up with ‘Namaste’ gesture against Harika Dronavalli (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: In this digital age, when every gesture is scrutinised under the microscopic lens of social media, a fleeting exchange at the recently-concluded Grenke Freestyle Open snowballed into a large-scale social media debate.As India’s Grandmaster (GM) Harika Dronavalli extended her hand…
Gulshan Grover, who is currently promoting his upcoming series Matka King, believes that cinema is witnessing a full-circle moment—with trends, characters and storytelling styles from the past making a strong comeback. The actor also shared a recent anecdote from a dinner with industry veterans, including Shatrughan Sinha, Rakesh Roshan and Shashi Ranjan. He further revealed…
An ancient Roman merchant ship, submerged for over two millennia off Ilovik, has revealed secrets of Roman seafaring. Archaeologists discovered evidence of extensive repairs using a unique marine glue, showcasing the resourcefulness of sailors. Image Credit: Google Gemini The Roman merchant ship had been resting for over two millennia under the clear waters of the…
NEW DELHI: The National Democratic Alliance on Monday finalised its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with 27 seats allocated to the BJP, 18 to the PMK and 11 to the AMMK. The AIADMK will contest the remaining 178 seats. The agreement was formalised in Chennai with BJP leader Piyush Goyal and…
Beloved author from the hills, Ruskin Bond, has a way of cutting through the noise and touching people’s hearts through his words. While the rest of the world is busy chasing the next big thing, he’s busy watching a cherry tree grow or listening to the rain on a tin roof. His take on love…
Filmmaker Nagraj Manjule, the director behind hits such as Fandry, Sairat and Jhund, says his foray on OTT with Vijay Varma-starrer Matka King wasn’t a calculated move but a creative shift after hit fantasy drama Game of Thrones showed him the unique potential of long-form storytelling. “There was no such thing as to whether I…
For the chicken marinade:500 g boneless chicken, cut into medium pieces, 1 cup thick curd or hung curd, 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste, 1 teaspoon red chilli powder, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chilli powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, Salt to tasteFor the gravy:3 tablespoons butter, 1…
Rajasthan Royals’ Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) Mumbai: There will be no change in the IPL-2026 schedule in Assam, with Guwahati on track to stage three matches involving the Rajasthan Royals, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed to TOI after the Election Commission of India on Sunday announced the Assam elections in a single…
State Bank of India (SBI) has issued a warning for its customers. In a post on microblogging platform X (formerly Twitter), the country’s largest bank warned against fraudsters sending fake “bank letter” and “KYC alerts” to SBI customers. Stating that these links push malicious APK files, the bank advised its customers to install apps only…
