Asia is a treasure trove of diverse cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant cities. While many assume that a luxurious vacation in Asia comes with a hefty price tag, several destinations offer a great experience without spending more from your pocket. From the beaches of Thailand to the bustling markets of Vietnam, budget travellers can enjoy…
The execution of Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse facing the death penalty in Yemen, has been postponed, sources told TOI on Tuesday. The 38-year-old from Kerala’s Palakkad district remains imprisoned in Sanaa, Yemen’s capital, which is controlled by the Iran-backed Houthi group.Last-minute efforts to save Priya’s life were initiated by prominent Sunni cleric Kanthapuram A…
It was a Monday morning when Sneha, a business owner, tapped her phone to check her bank statement. It wasn’t just a balance she saw—her bank app greeted her with a predictive cash flow estimate, alerts about a possible loan top-up, and a carbon footprint dashboard showing the climate impact of her latest business…
Ravindra Jadeja bats during Day Five of the 3rd Test against England (Image by Clive Mason/Getty Images) India fell to England in the 3rd Test of the five-match series, but not before the visitors staged an impressive fight. After being reduced to 58/4 by stumps on Day 4, India went on to lose more crucial…
A report commissioned by BBC director-general Tim Davie has concluded that the Gaza documentary ‘How to Survive a Warzone’ breached editorial standards and that oversight failures occurred before it was pulled from iPlayer in February. The independent producer, Hoyo Films, was found primarily responsible, although the BBC accepted that its own checks fell short. Oversight…
The 508 km bullet train route, with 352 kms in Gujarat and 156 kms in Maharashtra, is under construction. (AI image) India’s first bullet train project will use Japan’s latest E10 high-speed trains for operations, after initially testing the E5 series of trains. The E10 series of bullet trains are set for debut in Japan…
SIDBI Grade A, B vacancies 2025: The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has kicked off its 2025 officer recruitment drive, inviting applications for Grade ‘A’ and Grade ‘B’ posts across general and specialist streams. With the application window open until August 11, 2025, aspiring candidates have less than a month to register online…
Indian cinema witnesses a compelling North-South face-off, sparked by the Baahubali series’ pan-Indian success. South Indian films like KGF and Salaar challenge Bollywood’s dominance, impacting box office dynamics. Major clashes, including Jailer vs. Gadar 2 and Salaar vs. Dunki, highlight shifting audience preferences. The upcoming War 2 vs. Coolie vs. The Indian film industry, which…
Udit Raj; Shubhanshu Shukla NEW DELHI: Congress leader Udit Raj on Tuesday suggested that a Dalit astronaut should have been picked for the Axiom-4 mission, instead of Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla.Also Read: Group captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s mother recites Sundarkand; prays for crew’s safe return“When Rakesh Sharma was sent earlier, the SC, ST, OBC people were…
The 1950s was transformative for film industries across India as they sought new faces beyond professional theatre. Among the female stars who emerged was 17-year-old B Saroja Devi, making her debut in Kannada film Aashadabhoothi. However, it was another Kannada film, Mahakavi Kalidasa, featuring Honnappa Bhagavatar, a superstar in both Kannada and Tamil, which became…
