The twin headwinds of rising oil prices, fuelled by West Asia’s ongoing conflict, and a below-normal monsoon forecast for 2026, are putting India’s consumption-driven growth story under pressure. While sectors hit by the conflict have raised prices to offset costlier raw materials and freight, a below-normal monsoon would squeeze farm incomes and hurt rural demand,…
Ahmed Shehzad, IPL trophy Former Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad has criticised Pakistan journalists and media for repeatedly asking foreign players to compare the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Pakistan Super League (PSL).Shehzad pointed to questions asked to Kusal Mendis, who is currently playing in the PSL.“Kusal Mendis is playing, performing in PSL, and he…
NEW DELHI: The Indian economy is seen to be relatively better placed to face the impact of the West Asia crisis, two global agencies said on Tuesday.The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest World Economic Outlook revised upwards India’s growth projection for the current fiscal year to 6.5%, against 6.2% estimated earlier, citing the strong momentum…
After fiddling with the musical genre, Ariana Grande has shifted gears and is all set for an iconic comedy. Grande just joined one of comedy’s most awkward families, and she’s already sweating through a lie detector test. The first teaser for ‘Focker-in-Law’, the fourth chapter of the ‘Meet the Parents’ saga, is out, and it…
The anticipation for ‘Avatar: The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender’ was huge. Fans had been waiting for years, while the studio teased just enough to get people excited. Suddenly, all that careful planning was shattered over one turbulent weekend in April 2026, when a leak made its way online, months before the movie’s official…
TOI Correspondent from Washington: MAGA supremo Donald Trump’s theological skirmish with Pope Leo — spiritual head of more than a billion Catholics — has triggered a backlash from his own conservative base, with Republican leaders, Christian activists and late-night comedians converging, for once, on the same punchline.What might once have been dismissed as another burst…
Actor Yash, who is in the US, promoting his film ‘Ramayana‘, dropped fresh insights into his upcoming film ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’. The actor, who will be seen playing the antagonist, Ravana in the Nitesh Tiwari epic, spilled the beans about his next ambitious and unconventional gangster movie that is slated to hit…
In a surprising update, Taylor Frankie Paul, famously recognized from ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,’ will not be prosecuted for alleged domestic abuse linked to her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen. Prosecutors determined that the evidence was inadequate to proceed. This decision arrives amidst a turbulent backdrop of accusations and a custody tussle regarding their child, highlighting…
After years of public family tension and estrangement, Britney Spears is reportedly entering a “healing chapter” focused on reconciling with her two sons, Sean Preston (20) and Jayden James (19). In late March and April 2026, Britney shared rare photos and videos of herself spending time with both sons on a yacht excursion in Los…
Sreeleela shows that passion and discipline can help achieve multiple goals. Her honest views on balancing two demanding fields offer practical insights. As she progresses in both medicine and cinema many young fans look up to her example. South film star Sreeleela continues to manage a busy film career while studying medicine. The young actress…