When it comes to healthy snacking, two popular choices often compared are peanuts and makhanas. Both are nutrient-dense, packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, offering a variety of health benefits. Peanuts are rich in protein and healthy fats, which promote satiety and help keep hunger under control for longer, making them suitable for energy…
JAMMU: The pilgrimage to Vaishno Devi cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir resumed Wednesday after three days of suspension due to foul weather.The chopper service is also operating smoothly, the shrine board posted on X.The yatra was suspended on August 26 when 34 people, mostly pilgrims, were killed near Ardhkuwari in landslides triggered by heavy…
Harshit Rana of India (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) India face mounting pressure following their disappointing loss in the first ODI against Australia at Perth’s Optus Stadium. The match, which was initially anticipated as a celebratory return for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, resulted in India conceding a 1-0 series lead.Australia won the toss and…
For over 30 years, the iconic character of ‘Prem’ has been synonymous with actor Salman Khan in all of director Sooraj Barjatya‘s films. From ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ to ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo‘, Khan’s portrayal of the quintessential family hero has become an inseparable part of Rajshri Productions’ legacy. Now, in a major shift, Barjatya is…
If an American college student would be on payroll for the same internship, then you — an F-1 student — need CPT or OPT to do it, regardless of your location. You can be outside the United States and still fully remain an F-1 student. You might fly home for winter break, spend a few…
TOI correspondent from Washington: The Trump White House has walked back a more stringent interpretation of the enhanced $ 100,000 H1B visa fee, clarifying it does not impact current visa holders and applies only to visa applicants in the next lottery cycle which starts around March 2026. Directly contradicting US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s statement…
CHANDIGARH: In view of protests following the suicide of senior Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, government on Monday night sounded an alert in the entire state to ensure law and order and maintain communal harmony, directing all field officers and staff to remain fully prepared for any situation.The directives were issued by general administration…
US stocks drifted on Wednesday as fresh signs of weakness in the job market stoked caution among investors. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% in early trading, though it remained near last week’s record high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 51 points, or 0.1%, while the Nasdaq composite dropped 0.4%, AP reported.Treasury yields fell sharply…
Director Vivek Agnihotri’s film ‘The Bengal Files’ arrived in cinemas on 5 September 2025. The release was surrounded by much controversy and clashed at the box office with Tiger Shroff’s action-packed ‘Baaghi 4’ and Hollywood horror ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’. With such heavy competition, the film has managed a modest start at the box office….
NEW DELHI: Fair trade regulator CCI on Tuesday said it has in principle approved Adani Group’s acquisition of debt-ridden Jaiprakash Associates, should it win a bid in the ongoing insolvency proceeding. The proposed combination relates to the acquisition of up to 100% shareholding of Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL) by Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) and Adani…
