CHANDIGARH: MiG-21, the mighty warbird that patrolled India’s skies for over six decades, took off on its final flight on Friday from Chandigarh, the very place it had first touched down in 1963.Defence minister Rajnath Singh, who presided over the decommissioning ceremony, said MiG-21 not only marked a transformative chapter in India’s air power, but…
Lucknow: Mystery shrouds the death of an inspector posted with the Crime Branch in Lucknow, who drowned in a highly guarded swimming pool of the 35 Battalion of PAC in Mahanagar.Identified as Ashwini Chaturvedi, 42, from Ambedkarnagar district, his body was recovered approximately two hours after he allegedly drowned. DCP (Central) Ashish Srivastava said the…
Lucknow: The archaeology and history stalls at the Gomti Book Festival in Lucknow University are buzzing with students and researchers who see the fair as more than just a marketplace, it is a gateway to understanding civilizations.While novels and biographies have their own audience, this year’s surprise attraction is the section on history and archaeology….
Super Over drama (Screengrab) In a dramatic Asia Cup 2025 clash between India and Sri Lanka that went down to a Super Over on Friday, one moment left fans and even players scratching their heads: Dasun Shanaka being given “not out” despite what seemed like a dismissal. During Sri Lanka’s Super Over after they amassed…
Chennai: Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) will inaugurate the newly constructed flyover connecting South Usman Road and CIT Nagar First Main Road on Sept 28. The 1.2km-long elevated corridor, built at a cost of 164.92 crore, aims to provide significant traffic relief in the area.Construction began in June 2023, but the inauguration was delayed by six…
Pathum Nissanka’s century forced a Super Over, but India wrapped up the game with ease afterwards TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: It took a Super Over to produce the result of the most inconsequential match of the Asia Cup.Pathum Nissanka’s (107 off 58 balls; 7×4, 6×6) maiden T20I ton went in vain as India held their nerve…
Lucknow: A history-sheeter carrying a bounty of Rs 1 lakh was killed in a police encounter with Ganj police in Rampur on Friday.The accused, Zubair alias Kalia, was wanted in Gorakhpur for the murder of 19-year-old NEET aspirant Deepak Gupta in a cow theft and slaughter case.Zubair was intercepted near the road from Chaku Chowk…
Habib Ahmed, a pioneer in Indian hairstyling, passed away on September 25, 2025. He elevated the profession, styling prominent figures like Indira Gandhi and A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. After training in London, he established salons and academies, transforming hairstyling into a respected career. His legacy of artistry and vision continues through his sons and the countless…
Fresh from winning her first National Film Award for Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway, Rani Mukerji revealed the special reason behind the necklace she wore to the ceremony earlier this week in New Delhi. The 47-year-old wore a customised necklace that carried her daughter Adira’s initials – a personal touch that quickly went viral and became…
Rajat Bedi is currently enjoying the limelight he has received after a long time, thanks to Aryan Khan‘s The Ba**ds of Bollywood*. The actor has been showered with praise for his role in the web series. In a recent interview, he opened up about the one condition he put forth to Shah Rukh Khan and…