NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh encounter specialist Ajay Pal Sharma, deployed as police observer in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas, was seen issuing stern warning to Falta TMC candidate Jehangir Khan, saying he will be “dealt with properly” if his people continue to “threaten” the electors in the constituency of poll-bound state.In a video going viral,…
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has once again put the spotlight on the global dependence on maritime trade. The closure of the critical waterway has restricted access to 20% of the global hydrocarbon trade, causing turmoil in the global energy market.The closure of the strait has now become a key point of contention…
Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal-starrer Love & War has been steadily building buzz, and a new behind-the-scenes revelation has now added to the intrigue. Senior actor Ashwin Kaushal, who plays Ranbir Kapoor’s father in the film, has shared how the role came his way. ‘Was initially considered for another role’ In an interview…
TOI correspondent from Washington: First Lady Melania Trump joined President Trump in a separate rebuke of the media, censuring late-night host Jimmy Kimmel on Monday after he had joked that she looked like an “expectant widow” in a parody of the aborted White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) that he made before the security scare. Kimmel…
Serena Williams’ former coach Rick Macci reveals why Roger Federer’s forehand beats Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic (Image via Getty) Roger Federer has always been part of the “greatest of all time” talk. His numbers already tell a big story. He won 103 ATP titles, which is the second-highest in men’s tennis history, just behind…
Six Pakistani soldiers were killed, one was captured while the body of one soldier was recovered by the Taliban forces in a fight that broke out overnight on Monday along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border in southern Afghanistan.According to the Afghan local media reports, Taliban forces and Pakistani troops clashed in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar…
NEW DELHI: The eccentricity of the IPL never ceases to astonish the beholder. A venue that witnessed the wild swinging bats wreak carnage two days ago, with 265 being chased down comfortably, saw the swinging new white ball annihilate a batting lineup on Monday evening. In a matter of four overs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru seamers…
Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers in action during the game against the Boston Bruins (Credit: Getty Images) The Edmonton Oilers are on the brink of elimination after a dramatic Game 4 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks. The decisive goal, scored in overtime, quickly became the biggest talking point due to its controversial nature…
At the height of his stardom, Vinod Khanna made a startling choice, he stepped away from the glamour of Bollywood, joined Osho’s commune in the United States, and took on a simple life, even working as a gardener at Rajneeshpuram. His sudden exit from the film industry created a vacuum that was soon filled by…
For decades, the image of Tyrannosaurus rex has been defined by thunderous footsteps and earth-shaking chases, immortalised by films like Jurassic Park. The towering predator was imagined as a heavy, reptile-like creature, pounding across the ground with unstoppable force. New research is now challenging that long-held picture. A recent study suggests that T. rex may…