Image: National Portrait Gallery A handwritten letter penned by Princess Diana nearly three decades ago is drawing fresh attention ahead of an upcoming auction. Written just days after her landmark BBC Panorama interview in November 1995, the note offers a rare glimpse into Diana’s state of mind during one of the most turbulent periods of…
New Delhi: Emerging requirements of grid stability amid India’s growing electricity demand, large-scale renewable energy integration, and the increasing share of inverter-based generation resources and bulk loads were discussed in a meeting of the parliamentary consultative committee of the ministry of power on Tuesday.Chaired by Union power minister Manohar Lal, the meeting stressed the need…
Kusal Mendis (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Pathum Nissanka‘s composed 79 and skipper Kusal Mendis‘ fluent 72 powered Sri Lanka to a 41-run victory over the West Indies in the opening ODI on Wednesday.After being asked to bat first, Sri Lanka posted a competitive 303/7, built around a crucial 136-run second-wicket partnership between Nissanka and Mendis….
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has clarified that students applying for verification and re-evaluation of their answer sheets do not need bank accounts in specific banks to make payments on the portal.The clarification came after claims that payments could only be made through a limited number of banks, creating confusion among students and…
Enrique Iglesias has found himself at the centre of online controversy after reposting a years-old video showing him smooching a fan during an old concert. The singer on Wednesday, shared the old clip on his handle to promote his upcoming shows in Kazakhstan, Slovakia and Mexico. However, the video prompted criticism from some followers.The video,…
FIFA World Cup 2026 album (Getty Images) FIFA has dropped the complete tracklist for the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album, an 18-track project that marks the most ambitious music effort in the tournament’s history. Announced Wednesday by FIFA Sound, the album brings together artists spanning six continents, multiple languages, and genres that rarely share…
Twitch star Pokimane revealed she nearly suffered a serious eye injury before her 30th birthday trip to Paris. After experiencing severe pain and irritation, an emergency optometrist discovered an eyelash lodged inside a tear duct, a condition the doctor reportedly had never seen before. The eyelash was removed successfully, allowing Pokimane to travel. Her France…
MUMBAI: Fresh flare ups in the Persian Gulf region on Wednesday pushed up crude prices to near the $100 per barrel level and sank the rupee by around 50 paise in intra-day trades. These factors combined to pull the sensex down by over 1,100 points by mid-session, before some buying emerged at lower levels. At…
Fresh off back-to-back IPL titles with RCB and a fifth crown overall, Krunal Pandya, dressed in black trousers and an oversized graphic camp collar shirt, arrived as Guest Sports Editor for The Times Of India . After greeting reporters and photographers, he sat down for an hour-long chat. However, before starting the interview, he paused…
Haryana State Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has issued the examination schedule and list of shortlisted candidates for Female Police Constable (General Duty) Physical Measurement Test (PMT) 2026. Thousands of candidates who had successfully qualified for CET merit will now appear in the physical testing stage, which will be conducted from 8th to 13th June.Haryana State…
