. TOI correspondent from Washington: Iran has moved to reassert control over the Strait of Hormuz within hours of Israel’s continued strikes in Lebanon, putting a squeeze on shipping movement just 48 hours before talks are scheduled to commence in Islamabad. Tehran’s actions—ranging from enhanced inspections to outright halts of tankers—have contradicted US claims that…
The controversial Digvesh Rathi catch (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Umpiring came under heavy criticism during the IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants after the controversial dismissal of Finn Allen, which quickly went viral and sparked a flood of memes online.Allen was dismissed early in the innings when he attempted an aggressive…
The verse “Yada Yada Hi Dharmasya” from the Bhagavad Gita shows that Dharma is back. “Yada Yada Hi Dharmasya…” is one of the most important things to learn from the Bhagavad Gita. People still care a lot about this verse. A lot of people say it, and it comes up a lot when people talk…
In the current world scenario, there has been an increased inclination towards nature and sustainability, resulting in the discovery of many native species, and the sindoor plant is one such plant. Due to its bright red colour, this plant is highly valued for its cultural importance and practical use.The scientific name for this plant is…
As anticipation builds around Ramayana, actor Sunil Lahri—best known for playing Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar’s iconic TV serial—has shared a balanced take on the teaser of Ramayana. While he is hopeful about the film’s scale and intent, Lahri believes certain emotional aspects need more depth. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor as…
Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB), on April 9, 2026, announced the results of the II PUC Exam-1 at 3 PM. These results can now be accessed using various online and offline resources and represent the completion of a rigorous process involving thousands of examiners and over six lakh students.II PUC Exam-1 took place…
US stock markets opened muted on Thursday while crude oil prices surged toward $100 per barrel, as doubts over the durability of the US-Iran ceasefire dampened investor sentiment, AP reported.The S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 40 points, or 0.1%, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.2% in early trade after…
India’s women’s boxing team delivered a standout performance (Photo by BFI) NEW DELHI: India’s women’s boxing team delivered a standout performance at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026, finishing at the top of the medal table with 10 medals, including four golds. It was a dominant showing, with every member of the squad returning home with…
India is the land of mystique, and every region has a tale of faith and devotion that goes beyond logic and science, and one such mystery has been burning for more than 500 years and still remains as a symbol of divine presence in the divine temple of Goddess Jwala Ji in Kangra. Himachal. What’s…
Often, cleaning seems to be something you can never fully conquer; it’s like the stains, messes, and water marks keep coming back whenever you think it’s clean. However, what if the trick was not to spend all day cleaning but simply five minutes once a week doing it correctly? An unassuming weekly cleanse has been…