TOI correspondent from Washington: The US State Department on Monday announced closure of its consulate in Peshawar, a move that underscores a striking contradiction in the Trump administration’s Pakistan policy: warm rhetoric and gushing praise at the top, but a steady drawdown of diplomatic infrastructure on the ground.The decision, framed by officials as a matter…
D Gukesh’s viral celebration (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: World champion D Gukesh is known for his calm expression and ice-cold composure at the chessboard. That is exactly why his emotional celebration after defeating Javokhir Sindarov at the Grand Chess Tour Super Rapid and Blitz 2026 tournament in Poland instantly grabbed attention across the chess world on…
In the coastal city of Tadjourah in Djibouti, where extreme heat and dry desert conditions dominate much of the year, architects designed a children’s village that functions without conventional air conditioning. The project, known as the SOS Children’s Village Tadjourah, was created by Urko Sanchez Architects for SOS Children’s Villages International. Instead of relying on…
Minnesota Vikings could target former $5M Baltimore Ravens WR to address offensive gaps after tough season.(Image via X) The Minnesota Vikings have had a pretty brutal run on the field in the last season after a pretty impressive performance in the 2024 season.With 14 wins and 3 losses in the 2024 season, the Minnesota Vikings…
Punjab Kings’ Yuzvendra Chahal (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.) NEW DELHI: Yuzvendra Chahal could only stare in disbelief as another catch went down in the deep. Punjab Kings may have entered their crucial clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad with playoff ambitions, but their fielding effort threatened to undo all plans in a matter of overs. The numbers…
A former Scottish National Party (SNP) council leader was jailed for 18 months after being convicted of multiple sexual offences against boys and young men, with angry scenes unfolding outside court as he arrived for sentencing.Jordan Linden, 30, was sentenced at Falkirk Sheriff Court after being found guilty of 10 offences, including sexual assault, stalking…
Robot monk Gabi takes Buddhist vows at Seoul’s Jogyesa Temple (Photo Credit: AP) A humanoid robot has made history in South Korea by becoming the country’s first non-human to take part in a Buddhist precept ceremony, joining monks in prayer at Seoul’s Jogyesa Temple ahead of Buddha’s Birthday, according to Yonhap News Agency.Standing 130 centimetres…
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin may have stepped away from international cricket and the Indian Premier League, but he remains closely connected to the game through commentary and his growing presence as a digital analyst. From pre-match breakdowns to post-match reviews on his YouTube channel, Ashwin continues to offer detailed insights, often becoming part of…
Timothée Chalamet surprised fans by dropping Adidas’ 2026 World Cup teaser featuring Messi, Beckham, Zidane, Yamal and others in a star-studded crossover/ Image: Instagram Timothée Chalamet unexpectedly dropped the first teaser for Adidas’ upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on Instagram, immediately sending football and film fans into a frenzy after revealing a star-packed crossover…
Ted Turner, the media entrepreneur who created CNN, the world’s first 24-hour news network, has died at the age of 87.Turner passed away on Wednesday, surrounded by his family, according to a statement from Turner Enterprises.The Ohio-born businessman was often called “The Mouth of the South” for his outspoken style and built one of America’s…