NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu is witnessing a literary war between the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam after senior DMK leader A Raja used the metaphor of a ‘coconut tree bending into a neighbour’s house’ to take a swipe at VCK and Indian Union Muslim League joining the cabinet of chief minister Vijay…
Britain formally adopts new transgender guidance on single-sex spaces under Equality Act Rules / Image: File From public toilets and hospital wards to gyms, schools and women-only refuges, Britain is preparing for one of the biggest changes to its equality guidance in years after the government formally unveiled new transgender access rules.The updated guidance outlines…
Global crude oil prices could surge to as high as $200 per barrel in a worst-case scenario if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed through the end of 2026, according to a report.As per a report by Wood Mackenzie, a prolonged disruption in the strategic waterway could trigger a severe global energy and economic crisis.The…
File Pic: Laxman Sivaramakrishnan (TOI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer and renowned commentator Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has made another explosive revelation about his years in cricket broadcasting, alleging that he was forced to return to commentary duties immediately after his elder brother’s cremation.The former leg-spinner, who recently retired from the BCCI commentary panel citing “colour…
Delhi University to admit MTech students through GATE scores after AICTE approval The University of Delhi will accept Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) scores for admission to its Master of Technology (MTech) programme in Microwave and Communication Engineering from this academic session, marking the first time the national engineering entrance examination will be used…
Mohanlal is currently enjoying massive success at the box office with ‘Drishyam 3’. Alongside the film’s strong theatrical run, the actor’s beautiful residence in Kochi has also become a major talking point among fans online.Located in Thevara, the house shows Mohanlal’s interest in nature, aesthetics and elegant interior design. The residence reportedly combines greenery with…
NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Friday granted three days’ interim bail to Umar Khalid in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case registered under the stringent UAPA.The court allowed Umar Khalid to be released on interim bail from June 1 to June 3, considering his mother’s upcoming surgery. He had approached the…
A world record-breaking floating offshore wind turbine with a capacity of 16 megawatts has been installed in China, creating an outstanding record in clean energy and offshore wind turbine technology. The wind turbine, nicknamed the “Three Gorges Pilot,” is expected to produce enough electricity to supply power to some 4,200 homes each year. Designed specifically…
Asian stock markets moved higher on Friday as optimism surrounding ongoing US-Iran negotiations supported investor sentiment, although rising crude oil prices continued to keep inflation worries alive. Market confidence remained upbeat for a second consecutive session amid hopes that diplomatic efforts could help restore stability to global energy supplies following weeks of uncertainty caused by…
MS Dhoni with Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The future of MS Dhoni in the IPL remains one of cricket’s biggest talking points, and Chennai Super Kings bowling coach Eric Simons has now made it clear that only the legendary former captain himself will decide whether he returns next season.Speaking…
