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The group stage of the T20 World Cup wasn’t just about teams progressing — it was about individuals rising to the occasion. From fearless centuries and match-turning spells to giant-killing efforts that stunned heavyweights, several players produced performances that demanded attention. Here are TOI’s picks India fire on all cylinders in the nets ahead of…
‘3 Idiots’ sequel rumors ignite online buzz. R Madhavan calls it “far-fetched” due to actors’ age, dubbing a revisit “idiotic,” though he’d love Hirani again. Aamir Khan loves the fun memories and Rancho’s fame, eager for a sequel but unsought. The 2009 hit stars them challenging education norms. The internet is lately filled with buzz…
Wall Street opened higher on Friday as gains in artificial intelligence-linked stocks helped lift investor sentiment, even as markets digested a widely expected interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan.In early trade, the S&P 500 rose 0.5%, extending gains from the previous session though the index remained lower for the week. The Dow Jones…
MUMBAI: A study of state finances by RBI shows that while the fiscal deficit of Indian states has widened modestly in recent years, funding patterns have become more market-driven and disciplined, with growth headroom differing sharply between younger and more mature states.The consolidated gross fiscal deficit of states peaked at 4.1% of GDP in 2020-21…
Pakistan army chief field marshal Asim Munir hosted his daughter’s wedding last week in the garrison city of Rawalpindi, where she was married to her first cousin, Abdul Rehman, according to Pakistani media reports. The ceremony was attended by senior political leaders and top military officials but was kept low-key due to security considerations, with…
A viral ‘7-Second Challenge’ is baffling internet users, tasking them to find a hidden dog amidst a sea of pandas. This visual puzzle tests perception by forcing the brain to filter repetitive patterns. Experts suggest scanning in a ‘Z’ shape or focusing on subtle details to succeed. Have you ever stared at a screen, convinced…
Tourism is often described as a soft industry built on leisure and lifestyle. In reality, it is one of the hardest economic forces shaping the modern world. Every international visitor is effectively an export customer arriving at a country’s doorstep—spending foreign exchange without requiring goods to be shipped overseas. By that measure, tourism may be…
England head coach Brendon McCullum (AP Photo) England head coach Brendon McCullum has admitted that his future is no longer in his own hands after a disastrous Ashes campaign that saw England surrender the urn 3-0 inside the first three Tests, triggering intense scrutiny of leadership, culture and direction.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube…
NEW DELHI: Indian Railways’ first dedicated high-speed test track is expected to be complete by March 2026. The 64-km track, on which trains will be tested at a speed of 220 kmph, is being developed in Jodhpur division in Rajasthan with an investment of Rs 967 crore.Railway officials said the stretch is being built in…
Indian cricket team (ANI) With India gearing up for a must-win ICC Men’s T20 World Cup clash against Zimbabwe in Chennai, former cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra has urged the team to return to their fearless, attacking approach if they are to keep their semi-final hopes alive.The MA Chidambaram Stadium is set for a high-pressure…
