Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma was seen in his true colours, batting in his typical style and dispatching bowlers all over the park with complete authority in IPL 2026 as Mumbai Indians took on Kolkata Knight Riders in their opening match.The decision to bowl first didn’t work for…
Ken Karunaas’s ‘Youth’ is enjoying a strong theatrical run, crossing 18 days with consistent audience reception. The film’s youthful vibe and engaging performances have driven steady box office collections, even on weekdays. Its third weekend saw a notable increase, pushing total India net collections to approximately Rs 48.39 crore and worldwide gross to Rs 66.52…
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a temporary ceasefire with Ukraine for the duration of the Orthodox Easter holidays, the Kremlin said, after Kyiv also proposed a pause in hostilities.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said earlier this week that he had passed a holiday truce proposal via the United States, even as talks to end…
UBS has a buy on Indian Hotels with the target price at Rs 900. Analysts said the company reported resilient Jan-March quarter (Q4FY26) numbers despite geopolitical headwinds, with consolidated revenues rising 14% on the year (YoY) to Rs 2,770 crore and profit after tax (PAT) up 15% YoY to Rs 600 crore.This was underpinned by…
The Strait of Hormuz remains in a state of disruption after a weekend of escalations that saw ships come under gunfire, a US seizure of an Iranian-flagged vessel, and mounting confusion over transit rules. Commercial movement through the critical oil route has turned chaotic, with vessels reversing course, drifting near the chokepoint, or attempting passage…
New Delhi: Chairing a Pragati meeting on Wednesday, PM Narendra Modi told housing and urban affairs ministry officials to first identify 50 cities and achieve 100% cleanliness in them in all aspects, from making them garbage free to processing all their solid and liquid waste.TOI has learnt that Modi suggested that ministry and state govts…
Country names often arrive carrying layers of history that are easy to overlook. Some preserve the memory of dynasties, some echo ancient tribes, and others trace their roots to geography that predates written records. Hidden among them is a small Caribbean nation whose name stands apart for an unusual reason. Saint Lucia is widely regarded…
The release of Thalapathy Vijay’s highly anticipated final film, Jana Nayagan, has reached a critical crossroads as it faces dual hurdles from the Censor Board (CBFC) and the Election Commission of India (ECI). With the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections scheduled for April 13, 2026, the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has cast a shadow over…
Tollywood actor Varun Tej will be next seen in the upcoming Korean horror-comedy film, ‘Korean Kanakaraju’, directed by Merlapaka Gandhi. Been in the making for more than a year now, latest reports suggest that the makers are eyeing for an August release. ‘Korean Kanakaraju’ release buzz As per a report by 123Telugu, Varun Tej starrer…
AI image used for representative purposes A Rs 25 lakh annual package once symbolised stability, success and the promise of a comfortable life. Today, for many young professionals in India’s cities, it often feels like survival with better branding. The country’s new middle class is earning more than previous generations could have imagined, boosted by…