Bank holidays across various states Alongside the stock market closure, several banks across India will also remain shut on March 26 to commemorate Shri Ram Navami. States observing the holiday include Mizoram, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Himachal Pradesh. Major cities such as Mumbai and…
Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya with teammate Suryakumar Yadav during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, in Jaipur. (PTI Photo) With captaincy talk returning around Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2026, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has backed Hardik Pandya to continue as leader, urging the franchise…
NEW DELHI: One of the two petitioners – a brother sister duo – who are facing heat from the Supreme Court for converting to Buddhism to seek admission under minority quota to PG medical course, apparently contacted CJI Surya Kant’s brother to express disappointment over the adverse order in what is suspected to be a…
Seth Herzog, a prominent figure in comedy on ‘The Tonight Show,’ found himself in hot water after a recent episode where a poorly considered joke about North Korea sparked outrage among BTS fans. His quip was perceived as an insensitive swipe at the iconic K-pop group, leading to a flood of criticism across social media…
Maya Angelou was a celebrated American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist known for her inspiring quotes that have continued to motivate many generations. She is best known for her inspiring autobiography “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”, which highlights her strength, perseverance and ability to overcome challenges with dignity.Maya Angelou was a prominent…
The Aditya Dhar directed movie ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has been creating quite a buzz right from the word go. The Ranveer Singh starrer enjoyed a massive weekend run at the box office and even broke records with its preview shows. However, as the film entered its first week, a substantial amount of dip in the…
NEW DELHI: Amid the conflict in West Asia, the Indian Navy has “deployed more than five frontline warships under a mission named Operation Urja Suraksha” to ensure safe movement of India-bound cargo ships after they exit the Iran-controlled choke point at the Strait of Hormuz, sources in the defence establishment confirmed to TOI.The operation focuses…
Hollywood star Ryan Gosling has lashd out at members of the film industry, putting the onus of the survival of theatres on the audience. Taking accountability for the promotion of films and survival of movie theatres, the actor’s video from a recent screening has gone viral. Gosling reportedly made a surprise appearance at a New…
NEW DELHI: Indian space company Agnikul Cosmos on Wednesday announced that it has successfully tested its 3D-printed booster engine, ‘Agnite’, which can reduce production complexity and turnaround time for missions.The engine, which is a single-piece architecture, can be fully printed within a week, unlike traditional booster engines that comprise thousands of parts and can take…
NEW DELHI: Stressing the need for robust infrastructure along the borders, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has been entrusted with the task of developing infrastructure along the Indo-Myanmar border, spanning approximately 1,600 km, an initiative that will further bolster the border management capabilities.Rajnath, who chaired a parliamentary consultative committee…
