TOI correspondent from Washington: Former diplomats and analysts are cautioning against reading too much into (President) Trump’s comments dialing down his diatribe against India saying it is typical of his playbook that includes bait and switch to keep perceived adversaries off-balance. At various times, the MAGA supremo has made similar complimentary remarks about leaders of…
Bajaj Finserv has rebranded its insurance businesses as Bajaj General Insurance and Bajaj Life Insurance, launching the campaign “100% Bajaj. Made in India. Made for India. Made by India” to signal its commitment to policyholders, business partners, and expanding insurance penetration. The group has received regulatory approvals from the ROC, CCI, and IRDAI to acquire…
In a tribute to the acclaimed space scientist, late Prof U R Rao, RV College of engineering has made a biographical account of the former ISRO chairman a part of the course for aerospace engineering students.RVCE adopted – ‘The Life and Times of U R Rao: From Humble Origins to Space Legend – A Biographical…
NEW DELHI: Two days prior to taking oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant on Saturday said he does not get pressured by social media trolls, many of whom attempt to misrepresent, misquote or selectively extract court observations to create a negative impression about the judiciary despite having little knowledge of…
When it comes to iconic Bollywood love stories, Dharmendra and Hema Malini’s romance is as legendary as the films they starred in. But one particular anecdote from the making of ‘Sholay’ in 1975 continues to delight fans. This involved a cheeky trick Dharmendra allegedly used just to steal extra moments with his “Dream Girl.” A…
Deepti Sharma (AFP Photo) NEW CHANDIGARH: The Indian men’s cricket team’s decision to not shake hands with the Pakistan players after their group match in the ongoing Asia Cup has stirred a controversy. Ahead of the second Women’s ODI at the PCA Mullanpur Stadium here, asked whether the Indian women’s team will follow suit in…
NEW DELHI: West Indies have named a 15-member squad for their upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan, set to take place in Trinidad. Led by regular skipper Shai Hope, the squad blends experience with youthful energy, featuring several promising names the Windies have backed in recent times.A key inclusion is the return of dynamic all-rounder…
Set the screen alight, ‘Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat’ featuring Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa made a striking debut, raking in Rs 8.50 crore on day one. With a robust 39.51 percent occupancy on Hindi showings as of Tuesday, October 21, 2025, it’s no surprise that the afternoon and evening screenings were a hit. ‘Ek Deewane…
D Gukesh (Image credit: FIDE) World champion D Gukesh suffered his second straight defeat at the FIDE Grand Swiss, losing to Greece’s Nikolas Theodorou in the sixth round here on Tuesday. Coming off a loss to youngest-ever Grandmaster Abhimanyu Mishra of the USA in the previous round, Gukesh endured another heartbreak from a drawn position…
Volodar Murzin (FIDE/GCL Photo) NEW DELHI: Russia wears its history like an heirloom, something impossible to ignore. Chess, naturally, is one of its proudest legacies.India, another civilisation rooted in deep traditions, has spent the last few decades carving out its own place on the global chess map, producing prodigies and sharing podiums at a pace…
