Improving the ease of doing business has been a consistent focus of the government. Successive Budgets have announced initiatives towards policy and regulatory reforms, decriminalisation and easing compliances in various spheres including taxation. The current financial year witnessed significant measures like structural simplification through the new Income tax law, boosting consumption through tax reliefs for…
Team South Africa (Photo from PTI) NEW DELHI: David Miller has been declared fit to play in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup starting from February 7 and this comes as good news for South Africa. The experienced batter had suffered an adductor muscle strain while playing for Paarl Royals in the recent SA20 league…
Team India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: India captain Suryakumar Yadav gave fans a funny moment before the fifth and final T20I against New Zealand in Thiruvananthapuram, and the crowd enjoyed every bit of it. The match was special for local star Sanju Samson, and the stadium was filled with his supporters. Everyone…
Bright white rocks. Scattered across the rusty red plains of Mars. NASA’s Perseverance rover spotted them in Jezero crater which the scientists have been staring at them ever since. At first glance, they might seem ordinary. But analysis tells a different story that these rocks aren’t just rocks. They’re kaolinite clays, aluminium-rich, and rare. On…
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has informed all universities and colleges about a new initiative by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) related to rating properties for digital connectivity.In an official communication issued on January 29, 2026, the UGC shared details of TRAI’s framework that focuses on assessing and improving digital connectivity infrastructure in…
Govinda and Neelam Kothari’s on-screen romance in films such as Ilzaam and Love 86 (1986) sparked massive popularity in the late 80s and early 90s. Their chemistry soon led to rumours about a real-life relationship, especially after Govinda openly admitted his feelings for Neelam in a past interview. While the actor spoke candidly about being…
Source: The New York Times Deep in Madagascar’s rainforests lives a spider no bigger than a coin, easy to miss and rarely noticed. Yet this tiny creature is responsible for one of nature’s most astonishing feats. It spins vast webs across flowing rivers, stretching threads more than 80 feet from bank to bank. The real…
‘Dhurandhar’ starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt among others made waves at the box office and how. The film crossed Rs 800 crore at the domestic box office and made more than Rs 1200 crore worldwide. Fans were in for a surprise as Netflix announced the film’s release on OTT….
Sources very close to the Pawars told TOI that the family members were hurt by the fact that none of them were informed about or invited to Sunetra Pawar’s oathtaking ceremony in Mumbai on Saturday. PUNE: Members of the extended Pawar family are said to be upset with NCP chief late Ajit Pawar’s wife Sunetra…
Virgo, this week is layered, like soil turned for planting. Early days focus on money and communication. An auspicious start supports investments and pleasant interactions. Unexpected guests may arrive, bringing warmth. Still, don’t push your body too hard.Midweek tests restraint. Expenses rise, tempers flare, and relationships feel strained. Saturn demands discipline. Avoid arguments and risky…