Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 171 off 95 balls to set up India’s 234-run win over hosts UAE in the opening match of the U19 Asia Cup on Friday.The 14-year-old from Samastipur, Bihar, hit 14 sixes, the highest by any batter in a single U19 innings. India also benefited from half-centuries by Vihaan Malhotra (69) and Aaron…
Two Indian-origin innovators have earned a place in TIME’s prestigious Person of the Year issue, which spotlights the “Architects of AI” shaping the direction of one of the most transformative technologies of the century. Their inclusion reflects the growing influence of Indian-origin leadership in the global AI landscape, as Karandeep Anand and Sriram Krishnan help…
NEW DELHI: Out of India’s T20 setup, Indian men’s cricket team fast bowler Mohammed Siraj on Friday delivered an stunning performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, taking three wickets against the star-studded Mumbai side.The presence of a clutch of India stars failed to inspire Mumbai as they went down to Hyderabad in their Super…
During her journey on the Janki Express, a woman encountered a harrowing situation when a mob of men forcibly took over her reserved seat at Katihar Junction. Alarmed for her personal safety, she barricaded herself in the restroom and sent out a distress message. Patna: A woman travelling in a reserved sleeper coach in Jaynagar-Manihari…
NEW DELHI: Retail inflation inched up marginally in Nov from a record low in Oct, led by an some uptick in prices of vegetables, eggs, meat and fish, spices – prompting experts to say that it is expected to remain benign for now.Data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on Friday showed retail inflation,…
“In a climate where people are targeted for their religion, language, or beliefs, writers act as rebels, challenging power structures and advocating for what is right.” This was shared by International Booker Prize 2025 winner Banu Mushtaq while talking to TOI’s Mohita Tewari. Mushtaq is in Lucknow to be a part of the two-day Metaphor…
In the shadows of stardom, Sakshi Khanna, Akshaye Khanna’s half-brother, is making strides in the film industry. Offspring of the iconic Vinod Khanna and Kavita Khanna, Sakshi honed his skills by working on blockbuster films such as ‘Bajirao Mastani’ before transitioning to acting and personal endeavors. Akshaye Khanna is currently rocking the headlines for his…
The Union Cabinet has approved significant reforms for the stock market and insurance sectors. The plan includes allowing 100% foreign investment in insurance, aiming to boost penetration and consumer choice. NEW DELHI: The Cabinet on Thursday cleared rewriting of laws in two critical sectors – stock markets and insurance. The plan is to allow 100%…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Krishna on Thursday handed over cheques for Rs 14.15 crore to the families of eight police personnel who lost their lives while on duty.Assistance was provided under the Police Salary Package of Bank of Baroda, implemented through an MoU with the UP Police to ensure financial…
Lucknow: A 51-year-old woman donated her kidney to her 31-year-old son-in-law, who was suffering from end-stage renal disease. The procedure, performed at a city hospital, was conducted using an advanced robotic system.The patient’s kidney function deteriorated due to long-standing hypertension, and he reached the hospital in a critical condition. With no suitable donor available, his…