TOI Correspondent from Washington: A new doctrine is quietly reshaping America’s technology-industrial complex, recasting Silicon Valley from a playground of consumer apps into an arsenal of strategic hardware. Dubbed “patriotic tech,” the movement argues that technology firms have a moral and national duty to align with the state – particularly in its intensifying rivalry with…
Cooper Connolly was bought by Punjab Kings for Rs 3 crore during last year’s IPL mini auction. NEW DELHI: Last September in humid Lucknow, Cooper Connolly had a long chat with India A captain Shreyas Iyer. Part of the Australia A squad, Connolly picked Iyer’s brain on tackling spin.The 22-year-old then struck a fluent 70,…
50% tax credit rolled out for firms investing in innovation in 2026 in UAE / Image file The UAE Ministry of Finance launched a major tax incentive allowing businesses to claim up to 50% tax credit on research and development (R&D) spending, marking one of the most significant policy moves since the introduction of corporate…
Arjun Tendulkar at LSG nets. (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: Young left-arm pacer Arjun Tendulkar may still be waiting for his opportunity with Lucknow Super Giants, but he is already making waves with his performances in the nets. Videos of the 26-year-old delivering a series of pinpoint yorkers have gone viral on social media, offering fans…
Veteran actor Anupam Kher weighed in on the ongoing debate around cinema being labelled as propaganda, asserting that audiences ultimately decide what works. Speaking at the International Film Festival Delhi 2026, the actor emphasised that the success of films like Dhurandhar: The Revenge reflects genuine public choice, not manipulation. Veteran actor Anupam Kher weighed in…
Iran national football team (Reuters Photo) FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Iran will take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East, stressing that football must remain separate from politics. Speaking at a CNBC-hosted economic conference on Wednesday, Infantino said, “Iran is coming for sure. We hope…
Nivin Pauly’s political thriller ‘Prathichaya’ has sparked a divided response from audiences, especially on social media, where some viewers label it as too predictable. While Balachandra Menon’s stellar performance and the gripping second half have garnered acclaim, detractors point out issues with pacing and production quality. Political thriller ‘Prathichaya’ marks the first collaboration between Nivin…
Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sohum Shah start Tumbbad 2 shoot today at Madh Island. Adesh Prasad directs the horror sequel’s grand opener with 200 people. Siddiqui’s dark role teases more folklore dread from the 2018 cult hit about Hastar’s cursed gold. A few weeks ago, news came that ‘Tumbbad 2’ is coming. Nawazuddin Siddiqui will enter…
The song ‘Sarke Chunar’ from the Kannada film ‘KD: The Devil’ has received massive backlash for its vulgar lyrics and visuals. A complaint was filed by an advocate against the song and everyone associated with it. Soon, the National Human Rights Commission also issued a notice over the depiction of obscenity in the song. And…
Trigger warning: This article includes references to sexual abuse.Smokey Robinson and his wife, Frances Robinson, had earlier filed defamation claims against former employees who accused him of sexual assault. Now, as per the latest reports, a judge has officially dismissed his plea. Here’s what we know about the case and its recent developments.The musician’s claim…