India and Pakistan flags (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian athletes will be free to decide for themselves whether to shake hands or exchange pleasantries with their Pakistani counterparts during the CWG, while the acceptance of gifts or presents from the neighbouring country’s sportspersons has been ruled out, TOI has learnt.With the Indian and Pakistan contingents…
India captain Shreyas Iyer and Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza at the toss. (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer‘s extraordinary run of luck at the toss finally came to an end on Saturday as Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and elected to field first in the second T20I at the Harare Sports Club,…
Indian Air Force opens MTS Group C recruitment; offline applications invited for six posts until July 27, 2026 The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released Advertisement No. 02/2026 inviting applications for the direct recruitment of Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) under Group C civilian posts. Eligible Indian citizens can apply through the prescribed offline application process for…
Mamitha Baiju is one of the upcoming young actresses in the South Indian film industry. The actress is riding high on the success of ‘Premalu’ and a string of other big-ticket projects. This has made her hugely popular and marketable. Her recent movie Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ has only gone to cement her place in the…
For centuries, space has fascinated humans like no other. From the sun’s glare to the moon’s surface and even Saturn’s shimmering rings, we have wanted to go up close and see it all. Now, two ambitious NASA-backed projects aim to truly touch Saturn’s rings, venturing into what is known as one of the most dangerous…
Celebrities who changed their legal names. (Image credits: Instagram) Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s youngest daughter, Vivienne, has legally filed a petition at the Los Angeles County Superior Court to drop ‘Pitt’ from her name. A week after turning 18, she followed her siblings’ steps. As unconventional as it may seem, Hollywood is renowned for…
Photo: Steve Csurhes/ Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Biosecurity Queensland. In 1937, a botanical garden in Tahiti planted an ornamental tree that would one day become a warning sign for some of the world’s most vulnerable rainforests. What began as a beautiful landscaping choice has grown into a serious biosecurity threat, with a single mature…
The box office journey of Ajay Devgn and Arshad Warsi‘s comedy caper ‘Dhamaal 4’ continues to surprise trade experts. Even in its third week, the film is drawing families to cinema halls. People are loving the crazy jokes and slapstick humor of the favorite character gang. It proves that clean comedy still holds a very…
Before tossing that piece of foil you just unwrapped your food from, it is worth knowing that aluminium foil can survive several rounds of reuse once cleaned in warm soapy water. Recycling centres generally will not accept foil unless it has been cleaned first, which is one reason so much of it ends up in…
Helen reveals she travelled to Paris for real feathers, says, ‘My jewelry, giant goggles, and accessories were all picked to stay ahead of the time’ Veteran actor and legendary dancer Helen has shared fascinating details about the effort that went into creating some of Bollywood’s most memorable dance appearances.Speaking during an episode of India’s Best…
