The renewed preparations come as the US and Israel face the prospect of Iranian retaliation if hostilities resume US forces in the Middle East are prepared to launch potentially major military operations against Iran within 96 hours of receiving an order from President Donald Trump, with sufficient military assets now deployed in the region to…
As a Herbarium in 1950 (Image: The Trustees of the Natural History Museum London) Natural History Museum London hidden gallery reopening: a second-floor space in the Waterhouse building, shut to the public since 1943, has welcomed visitors again after more than 80 years. Its opening exhibition, Nature and Us, gathers 50 objects that show how…
At the upper end of this range, the IPO values Jio Platforms at approximately $108 billion. The allotment of Jio Platforms’ Rs 30,213-crore initial public offering (IPO) is expected to be finalised on Monday, following a record-breaking response from investors.Applicants can check their allotment status through the website of the issue’s registrar, KFin Technologies, or…
NEW DELHI: Former England off-spinner Gareth Batty is likely to join Chennai Super Kings‘ (CSK) support staff as batting coach, TimesofIndia.com has learnt.It is also reliably learnt that the 49-year-old shares a good rapport with CSK head coach Zaheer Khan, dating back to their playing days at Worcestershire.“We are in discussions with him. The negotiations…
NCERT’s Minority Cell recommends stronger teacher training, region-specific research and measures to reduce school dropouts. The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has reviewed measures to improve school access, reduce dropout rates, and strengthen teacher training during the first meeting of its Minority Cell for the 2026-27 academic session. The meeting was held…
Men are far more insecure than women on sets, says Radhika Apte ahead of Akka (Image Credits Instagram and Netflix) Radhika Apte has dismissed the notion that women frequently clash with each other on film sets, calling it an “ancient, old-school, dated thought”. The actress said workplace dynamics depend on individual camaraderie rather than gender,…
A Malibu mansion once owned by supermodel Cindy Crawford changed hands for $70.4 million in 2022, four years after she and her husband, Rande Gerber, sold it for $45 million. The 3.18-acre property, featuring ocean views, a swimming pool, a tennis court and a private path to the beach, was purchased by reality television star…
A New Jersey property developer has filed a lawsuit seeking more than $300 million in damages after a township reversed its zoning rules to block artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, escalating a dispute that began with plans for two warehouses on vacant farmland. Hexa Builders, a Princeton-based development company, sued Monroe Township in Gloucester County…
Vande Bharat Sleeper train NEW DELHI: Indian Railways is set to expand its premium overnight train network with two new Vande Bharat Sleeper services connecting Mumbai and Bengaluru, and Varanasi and New Delhi. The Bengaluru-Mumbai service is scheduled to be inaugurated on October 31, followed by the Varanasi-New Delhi service on November 1.The two services…
Pakistan batter Saim Ayub has been released from the national squad for the ongoing ODI tri-series against England and Sri Lanka after requesting time to work on his batting. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Monday that the left-handed batter wants to return to domestic cricket to improve his form and rebuild his confidence.Ayub…
