The remains of one of medieval Europe’s most influential queens have been examined for the first time in nearly 700 years after archaeologists opened her tomb at the Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Pedralbes in Barcelona. Queen Elisenda of Montcada, a powerful royal figure who helped shape medieval Catalonia, was buried in an elaborate…
Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi added his name to a rare list on Tuesday after taking a wicket with the first ball of the second ODI against Australia at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.Opening the bowling for Pakistan, Shaheen dismissed Australia batter Alex Carey with the first delivery of the match. Carey was bowled, giving Pakistan…
TOI correspondent from Washington: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has renewed pressure on New Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil, telling Congress on Tuesday that the Trump administration wants to end “as soon as possible” sanctions waivers and special arrangements that have allowed countries such as India to import Russian oilRubio’s remarks during a Senate…
AMD CEO Lisa Su has a career message for graduates entering an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven job market. The chief executive of the US-based chip company has asked graduates to focus on purpose, judgment and problem-solving rather than simply learning how to use artificial intelligence tools. Speaking at MIT’s commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026,…
NEW DELHI: After Air India, IndiGo will also cut its wide bod operations due to costlier jet fuel, longer routes post airspace restrictions and forex volatility. IndiGo will “temporarily discontinue its flight operations to and from Manchester from Aug 31, 2026” and return one of the six damp leased (hired with operating crew) Boeing 787…
IShowSpeed and Shakira (Image Via Getty) YouTuber and online streamer IShowSpeed has suddenly become part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 conversation after releasing his new song, “World Cup (Champions).” The track came out just weeks before the tournament begins across the United States, Canada, and Mexico on June 11, and fans online have already…
Cricket Canada has described the ICC’s decision to suspend its membership as “unexpected” and said it has already begun taking corrective steps to address the governance and financial issues identified by the sport’s global governing body.The ICC suspended Cricket Canada with immediate effect following its Board meeting in Ahmedabad on Sunday, citing what it called…
Siddaramaiah (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday announced the appointment of former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah to the Congress Working Committee (CWC), the party’s top decision-making body. In a statement, Congress general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal said, “Hon’ble Congress president has appointed Shri Siddaramaiah as Member of the CWC with immediate effect.” The…
A simple question from billionaire entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban has reignited debate about one of the most confusing aspects of the US healthcare system. In a discussion on X, Cuban challenged the logic behind insurers paying around $2,500 for an MRI scan when an independent imaging centre nearby might offer the same service for…
Indianapolis Colts and Buffalo Bills emerge as strong landing spots for $7.5M Pittsburgh Steelers QB.(Image via X) The Pittsburgh Steelers’ popular quarterback Mason Rudolph is looking to be traded in the new season with Aaron Rodgers gearing up for his last year on the field. Amid all this, the Indianapolis Colts and the Buffalo Bills…