NEW DELHI: India on Monday distanced itself from reports of a Track 2 dialogue involving India and Pakistan, with foreign secretary Vikram Misri clarifying that the meetings are private initiatives with no official participation or backing from the Government of India.Responding to questions on reports of the dialogue, Misri said such interactions are neither new…
Rings, bracelets, and other jewellery pieces often have intricate designs, stones, or engravings where dirt, oils, and soap residue collect over time, dulling their shine. A soft-bristled toothbrush can reach into these tiny grooves without applying excessive pressure that might loosen stones or damage delicate settings. A gentle scrub with mild soapy water followed by…
England’s John Turner, right, celebrates with teammate Dan Mousley taking the wicket of West Indies’ Evin Lewis (PTI file photo) England fast bowler John Turner has announced his retirement from professional cricket at the age of 25 after struggling with injuries.The Hampshire pacer, who represented England in four international matches in 2024, still had two…
Shreyas Iyer with his sister Shresta Iyer (Pic credit: Shresta Iyer’s Instagram post) NEW DELHI: Shresta Iyer, sister of Punjab Kings skipper and India ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer, has deleted her viral social media video after receiving threat messages, saying what was meant as “light-hearted banter” was widely misunderstood.The controversy erupted after Punjab Kings’ IPL…
TOI correspondent from Washington: Forget bombing Iran to end it as a civilization, US President Donald Trump on Sunday dropped bombshells on America’s allies and partners, including India, to send a disquieting message: good ties with Washington may no longer guarantee its support in return.Within hours of each other, Trump warmly endorsed a new defence…
Maharashtra Police have arrested alleged TET paper leak mastermind Bijendra Gupta (File Photo). MUMBAI: After months on the run, Bijendra Gupta, the main accused in the Maharashtra TET paper leak case, was arrested by Thane police from Bihar on Saturday morning.Gupta was wanted in the Maharashtra TET paper leak case, in which the SIT had…
Queen Victoria (Image: Wikipedia) History remembers rulers often for their wars, their political reforms, their royal ceremonies and their powerful speeches. But sometimes one quiet sentence can tell you more about a person than years of official records. One such moment came from Queen Victoria, who, upon becoming queen, reportedly said, “Then, dear Mamma, I…
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen (ANI Photo) Sunrisers Hyderabad once again turned batting into complete destruction mode as they smashed 255 for 4 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Hyderabad, continuing their record-breaking IPL 2026 campaign. The massive total was SRH’s second-highest score against RCB after their unbelievable 287 for 3 in Bengaluru during…
Both Omar and Farooq Abdullah stood in attention as full version of Vande Mataram played NEW DELHI: The Congress has urged its allies to “stand with us” in singing a shorter version of Vande Mataram, after all six stanzas of the national song were played at an event attended by Jammu and Kashmir chief minister…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday issued a formal apology on behalf of the British state for its role in the historical practice of forced adoptions in England and Wales, acknowledging the lifelong trauma inflicted on unmarried mothers, their children and families.Addressing Parliament, Starmer said the state had failed tens of thousands of people…