Hamas has accepted a new ceasefire proposal for Gaza without requesting any changes, a source from the group told AFP on Monday, following a renewed diplomatic push to end more than 22 months of conflict.Mediators Egypt and Qatar, supported by the United States, have struggled to secure a lasting truce in the war, which has…
IGNOU TEE December date sheet 2025: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has issued the tentative date sheet for the December 2025 Term-End Examinations (TEE) covering both Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online programmes.According to the notification, the examinations will be held from December 1, 2025, to January 8, 2026, with two sessions…
Kamal Haasan and Sarika’s relationship began amidst controversy. Sarika faced criticism as Haasan was still married. Despite societal pressure, their love persisted. Sarika chose to keep their child, informing Haasan of her decision. Haasan then divorced Vani Ganapathy and married Sarika in 1988. They had two daughters, Shruti Haasan and Akshara Haasan. The couple eventually…
Amitabh Bachchan’s Juhu residence, Prateeksha, now owned by daughter Shweta, was flooded following heavy Mumbai rains. Bought by Amitabh after ‘Sholay,’ the home holds sentimental value. Meanwhile, Amitabh recently made his Telugu debut in ‘Kalki 2898 AD,’ starring alongside Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, and Deepika Padukone. The famous Juhu residence of Amitabh Bachchan, known as Prateeksha…
Photo source: pminternship.mca.gov.in When the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme (PMIS) was unveiled in the 2024-25 Budget, it was pitched as a watershed moment in India’s effort to bridge the gap between academia and industry. The government’s vision was both ambitious and commendable: to create one crore internships for the youth in the nation’s top 500…
idya Balan’s journey in Hindi cinema began with ‘Parineeta’, the 2005 adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s 1914 novella. Directed by the late Pradeep Sarkar and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the film not only introduced Vidya to Bollywood but also went on to establish her as one of the industry’s finest performers. As Parineeta celebrated…
Forget the classroom, these 8 places are where real learning happens (Image: TOI) Although classrooms are a powerful setting for structured learning, they are not the only location where meaningful education takes place. In fact, studies have consistently shown that some of the most valuable lessons about problem-solving, empathy, creativity and critical thinking are learnt…
Veteran actor Achyut Potdar, who has been a part of several successful Bollywood films and TV shows passed away on August 18, 2025, at the age of 91. He took his last breath at Jupiter Hospital in Thane. The cause of his death has not yet been disclosed. His passing marks a significant loss for…
NEW DELHI: BJP on Tuesday lashed out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his “vote theft” allegations, two days after psephologist Sanjay Kumar admitted to sharing incorrect voter data related to the Maharashtra elections.BJP accused the leader of opposition of relying on “false and unverified figures” targeting the Election Commission and labelling “genuine voters as…
Many legacy instruments serve essential portfolio or risk-management roles, and discontinuing them may impair financial resilience or return optimization. (AI image) New income tax regime savings: The adoption of the new income tax regime has eliminated most deduction-linked incentives. However, evaluating investments purely on tax efficiency can be misleading. Many legacy instruments serve essential portfolio…
