Iran’s currency plunged to a record low in recent days against the US dollar as the ongoing US naval blockade of Iranian ports continues to strain the country’s economy.On the black market on Wednesday, the rial fell to around 1.80 million per dollar, according to currency-tracking websites Bonbast and AlanChand. At the start of the…
Photographer (L-R): Krishna Pal, Rajesh, Mohit Sharma NEW DELHI: The Times Internet Half Marathon brought together emerging talent, with the under-29 10-kilometer category showcasing speed, ambition, and promising athletic journeys.Securing the top position was Krishna Pal, 28, who clocked an impressive chip time of 34:00. Having started his running journey in 2019, Pal shared that…
Optical illusions aren’t just fun tricks for social media—they’re quiet windows into how our brains work. When you stare at a clever image, your mind doesn’t just see shapes and shadows; it reacts, focuses, and filters them through your own patterns, habits, and emotions. That’s why psychologists and curious learners alike use optical illusions as…
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, starring Ranveer Singh, has become the highest-grossing film of the year. The movie has broken several records at the box office. The espionage thriller has completed six weeks in theaters and is still raking in substantial amounts, adding to its humungous overall collection.The Aditya Dhar directorial currently holds the place of third…
NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Thursday allowed an interim injunction plea filed by the children of Karisma Kapoor, ordering that the status quo be maintained on the estate of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur and barring any creation of third-party rights over his assets. The court further directed that account statements be submitted and…
Vande Bharat Express in J&K (file photo) Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express: In a big cheer for people in Jammu & Kashmir, and tourists as well, the first Vande Bharat Express between Jammu and Srinagar has been flagged off.Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday flagged off the 20-coach Vande Bharat Express connecting Jammu and Srinagar, marking…
Oracle did not build the data centre in Abilene, Texas. It leased it from Crusoe—a relatively inexperienced operator—on a 15-year contract worth more than a billion dollars a year. This is not an exception to how Oracle operates; it is the whole model. Oracle is a database company that has recast itself as the financial…
In India, Karan Johar’s twins, Yash and Roohi, have become familiar faces on social media and in family conversations around modern parenting. As a single father, Johar’s journey has also reshaped the idea of what a family can look like. Twin parenting here is not just about managing two children at once; it is about…
NEW DELHI: Riyan Parag, captain of Rajasthan Royals, has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee and handed one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings.The sanction relates to a Level 1 offence under Article 2.21, which covers “conduct that brings…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India on Thursday reserved its order on Congress leader Pawan Khera’s anticipatory bail plea, with Khera telling the court it was “not necessary to humiliate him by arrest” in the passport row case linked to Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife.During the hearing, Khera told the court that…