TOI correspondent from Washington: For years, Dharmesh Patel seemed to embody the American dream. The 45-year-old radiologist lived with his wife and two young children in a quiet cul-de-sac in Pasadena, California. Colleagues described him as a respected physician, while neighbours remembered him as a thoughtful man who brought poinsettias to nearby homes during the…
NEW DELHI: The West Bengal State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, in its July 13 order, has directed a Kolkata-based developer to refund Rs 20,29,980 to a couple who cancelled their flat booking after construction remained stalled for years, holding the developer liable for deficiency in service.What was the issueSambit Das and his wife Dipali Das…
Stefon Diggs, the former New England Patriots’ wide receiver, has been dealing with many challenging things in his life for the past few months, ever since he was released by the team after losing in the Super Bowl, a few months ago. While his high profile break up with Cardi B had sparked chaos, the…
UAE announces public holiday for Islamic New Year 2026/Image: Getty Images The United Arab Emirates has declared Monday, June 15, a public holiday for both government employees and private sector workers to mark the Hijri New Year 1448.The announcement was made by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources and the Ministry of Human Resources…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: If the greatest knocks of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s record-shattering IPL 2026 campaign were to be ranked, his breathtaking assault against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator would sit right at the top. With Rajasthan Royals facing a do-or-die encounter, the 15-year-old batting sensation produced one of the most destructive innings in…
Microsoft has announced new human rights and security measures after completing an internal inquiry into how the Israeli military used its cloud technology for the surveillance of Palestinians. The company said it will strengthen oversight of projects linked to national security agencies and review how employees handle security clearances issued by foreign governments. The move…
The first step in capital gains taxation is to identify the asset sold and determine whether the resulting gains are taxable. (Image source: Magnific) Many individual taxpayers view filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) as a straightforward task—declaring salary income, updating investment details and paying any balance tax. However, capital gains can turn an otherwise…
Newlyweds Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda appear to be making the most of married life. After attending the Anime Awards in Tokyo, the actress shared a cheerful set of photos and videos from her Japan trip on Instagram. The post offered fans a peek into the couple’s time abroad, from traditional street food to a…
BENGALURU: IPO-bound real estate and mortgage platform Square Yards has raised Rs 900 crore through a mix of debt and equity, catapulting it into the unicorn club as it gears up for a public listing. The funding round was anchored by real estate investment firm EAAA Alternatives, with participation from global corporate credit manager Muzinich…
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Tuesday said courts are not barred from determining govt’s additional liability towards citizens in case of an unforeseen nuclear power plant mishap, notwithstanding the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancing of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act capping operator’s liability at Rs 4,000 crore. The remarks came from a bench of…