NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor’s fresh call to end “dynastic politics” and move toward “meritocracy” has drawn sharp reactions from within his own party.Congress MP Pramod Tiwari said that former Prime Ministers Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi from the Nehru family sacrificed their lives. He also asked Tharoor to name any other family in…
When Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula shifted his capital from Faizabad to Lucknow in 1775, Awadhi was already the widely spoken language. While it began incorporating Persian words around this time, its importance in daily life and its contribution to Lucknow’s rich culture remained strong. These facts were highlighted by experts talking to TOI on the completion of…
Manoj Bajpayee, celebrated for ‘The Family Man’, revealed his real-life devotion to family, calling his wife Shabana and daughter Ava his home bosses. He emphasized their grounding influence, stating they dictate his life. Bajpayee also shared his admiration for acting idols like Amitabh Bachchan, Naseeruddin Shah, and Barry John, whose inspirations shaped his career aspirations….
India’s Shafali Verma plays a shot during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup final match between India and South Africa in Navi Mumbai, India, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) India’s women’s World Cup winner Shafali Verma has been appointed as captain of the North Zone team for the Senior Inter-Zonal T20 Trophy, which…
File photo: Punia MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav (Picture credit: ANI) Independent MP from Purnia and Congress star campaigner Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav says Bihar’s young voters are done with the double-engine experiment and the mood on the ground is clearly shifting against the NDA. In an interview with TOI online, he claimed…
Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1’ achieved remarkable box office success, becoming a major hit. However, its early OTT release, just 29 days after theatrical debut, has impacted its collections. Despite its potential to become one of India’s biggest films, the film’s box office earnings have seen a significant dip, raising questions about the…
NEW DELHI: The directorate general of civil aviation (DGCA) has drafted new rules that will allow air passengers to cancel or amend tickets without extra charges within 48 hours of booking and mandate faster refunds, according to an official statement, as cited by news agency ANI. Source link
Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa’s romantic drama ‘Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat’ continues to dominate the box office, showing remarkable stability even in its second week. Directed by Milap Zaveri, the film is riding high on strong word of mouth and audience appreciation. The makers have now announced that the film has crossed the ₹100 crore…
NEW DELHI: Mahagathbandhan chief ministerial face Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday said that his government will transfer Rs 30,000 to women if they are voted to power in the upcoming assembly elections.“After we form the Government, on Makar Sankranti – 14th January, we will deposit Rs 30,000 for an entire year into the accounts of women…
India’s players pose with the winning trophy after their win over South Africa in the Women’s World Cup (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Former India opener WV Raman was the coach when India’s women’s team last reached the final of an ICC event, only to be hammered by Australia in front of over 80,000 people at the…
