File photo: US Vice President JD Vance (Picture credit: AP) TOI correspondent from Washington: US Vice President JD Vance has conceded that his rhetoric on H-1B visas was “imperfect,” but his attempt to distinguish his criticism of corporate hiring practices from hostility towards immigrants has exposed a deeper contradiction in the Trump administration’s immigration politics,…
FPI outflows from Indian equities hit Rs 52,100 crore in October NEW DELHI: Foreign investors have pulled Rs 52,100 crore out of Indian equities in October so far, taking their total withdrawals from the market in 2026 to Rs 3.12 lakh crore. The latest round of selling comes amid high crude oil prices, rising US…
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi reacts after a goal against Atlanta United during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt) Lionel Messi rarely lets his football do the talking quite so loudly through a celebration, but Atlanta United defender Junior Alonso had given him a…
In 2010, Ben Affleck started and co-founded an initiative for eastern Congo; here is how the actor supported community-led development and delivered 100 million liters of clean water among other major initiatives that helped the communities of Congo. (Instagram) Ben Affleck has actively given back to society through his philanthropic actions, which also include his…
NEW DELHI: At least 19 people died and 25 others were injured in a stampede at Kolkata’s Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal on Saturday evening.The stampede occurred after a sudden downpour triggered a crowd surge, with hundreds of visitors rushing into the pandal for shelter and trapping those already inside.West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari blamed…
Pope Leo XIV appears at the window of his study in the Apostolic Palace overlooking St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, a day after he returned from the hospital, where he had lung cancer removed Pope Leo XIV made his first public appearance on Sunday since undergoing surgery for lung cancer five days ago, addressing…
FMCG price hikes may follow after Diwali as costs climb The festive season may bring cheer to shoppers, but for FMCG companies, rising costs are turning out to be a bitter pill. With prices of key raw materials climbing, companies are struggling to protect their profit margins without making everyday products more expensive for consumers….
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sanju Samson Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar believes Sanju Samson’s ability to bounce back with a big innings after a few low scores could mean Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to wait for his chance in the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand.Nayar also explained how India’s team combination, particularly the need…
Sunny Deol danced from heart, Dharmendra rehearsed moves, recalls choreographer (Image Credits IMDb and Instagram) Choreographer Vijay Ganguly has shared contrasting memories of working with Sunny Deol and his father, the late Dharmendra, recalling how the two actors approached dance sequences differently. While Sunny wanted to dance spontaneously rather than follow set choreography for his…
Photo credit: www.collectissim.com In 2008, a woman bought a glass vase for just £1 at a car-boot sale in Dumfries, Scotland, because she liked how it looked. She used it as a plant pot without knowing that it was a rare piece by French glass designer René Lalique. Later that year, the vase was identified…
