NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, marking its anniversary with a strong message of unity and resolve against terrorism.In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Remembering the innocent lives lost in the gruesome Pahalgam terror attack on this day last year. They…
Image used for representative purposes. Israel Defense Forces said Iran has launched a long-range missile capable of travelling about 4,000 km for the first time since the start of “Operation Roaring Lion,” warning that the development poses a wider global threat.“The Iranian terrorist regime launched a long-range missile for the first time… that could reach…
Kevin Pietersen, Lalit Modi Lalit Modi has rejected former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen’s claim that The Hundred could become the UK’s version of the Indian Premier League in the next few years, saying no tournament can match the IPL.Pietersen had written on X that The Hundred “won’t die in 3 years’ time, it’ll become a…
As the war between the United States and Iran edges towards a critical phase, Washington has steadily increased its military footprint across the Middle East. While no US troops are officially stationed inside Iran, tens of thousands are either already deployed across the region or now moving closer as part of a broader build-up ordered…
Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has cast serious doubt over the prospect of India and Pakistan resuming bilateral cricket anytime soon, citing political interference as the primary roadblock.Speaking on former England captain Michael Vaughan’s YouTube show The Overlap Cricket, Modi suggested that strained relations between the two boards continue to hinder any possibility of a…
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday said the Andes hantavirus linked to the deadly outbreak aboard the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius is most infectious during the initial stage of illness, underlining the need for strict quarantine measures for passengers and crew.The rare virus outbreak on the ship has so far claimed three lives…
For many daughters, fathers carry a different kind of emotional weight. A father’s praise can feel especially memorable. His criticism can stay longer than he intends. His attention can shape a girl’s sense of confidence, worth, and visibility. Psychologists often note that daughters may look to fathers as an early mirror of how they are…
Plato didn’t think of politics as a dirty, disconnected field of power games. He saw it as deeply linked to ethics, education, and the kind of person a society wanted to become. In his ideal “Republic,” leadership is entrusted to philosopher‑rulers—people who care about truth, justice, and long‑term thinking, not just quick wins. When he…
MUMBAI: Amid financial concerns flagged by Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata regarding Tata Sons‘ new ventures, the businesses are now estimated to incur a combined loss of Rs 29,000 crore in FY26, sharply higher than an earlier projection of Rs 5,700 crore, according to internal estimates reviewed by TOI.Losses for the first nine months of…
Money plants are perhaps one of the most favourite indoor plants because they symbolise luck and positivity, and require very little care. Nevertheless, there is a popular myth that a money plant keeps attracting insects at home. Such a notion may have confused some people and discouraged them from cultivating such a lovely plant. But…