TOI correspondent from Washington: For a country whose Constitution famously avoids mentioning Jesus Christ even once, America is suddenly looking suspiciously like it is auditioning for a biblical reboot.Thousands of cheering conservatives gathered on the Capital’s National Mall on Sunday for “Rededicate 250,” an eight-hour, White House-backed prayer jamboree critics described as a giant Big […]
Mumbai, May 18: Renowned director Karthik Subbaraj and legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja are set to collaborate for the first time on a film. This project marks Karthik’s tenth directorial venture and is considered Ilaiyaraaja’s 1540th film, making it a significant milestone for both artists. Karthik Subbaraj is recognized as one of the most innovative directors of […]
Elephant bathing session at Dubare A tragic event at the Dubare Elephant Camp in Karnataka has yet again brought to light the dangers posed by close encounter wildlife tourism. A 33-year-old tourist from Chennai met her demise after she got trapped between two elephants during a bathing session at the famous Dubare Elephant Camp in […]
For decades, Taiwan has been one of the world’s most dangerous fault lines, a small island sitting at the centre of a growing rivalry between the world’s rising superpower and its reigning one.Now, tension has returned sharply to the global spotlight after Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared to invoke the idea of the “Thucydides Trap” […]
Kirtipur [Nepal], May 18 (ANI): Nepal boosted their hopes of reaching the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier with a commanding six-wicket victory over Scotland in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 match in Kirtipur. The win helped Nepal climb to fifth place in the CWC League 2 standings and maintain momentum […]
F-1 visa slots are vanishing in minutes in India, triggering concern among students. After months of no-show, the US started releasing visa slots for F-1 students but the slots are vanishing within minutes, pushing students to panic and anxiety about whether they would make it well before their academic session begins this Fall in US […]
A series of planned London Underground strikes due to begin on Tuesday have been suspended by the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union, according to The GuardianThe industrial action included two separate 24-hour walkouts scheduled from Tuesday to Wednesday and Thursday to Friday, with major disruption previously expected across the Tube network.An RMT spokesperson said the […]
Ranchi, May 18: A brutal double murder of two teenagers in Khunti district, Jharkhand, has sent shockwaves through the local community. The incident occurred in the Model Village Jivri area, where the victims were attacked with sharp weapons and their bodies discarded at the foot of the Marangburu hill. On Monday, villagers alerted the police, […]
Dharmendra Pradhan (File photo) NEW DELHI: Already facing calls to resign over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan may now have to face privilege proceedings in the Rajya Sabha after a notice was submitted against him for allegedly lowering the dignity of Parliament through remarks made at a press conference following […]
Aravindh Chithambaram (second from left) NEW DELHI: Indian Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram became the first Indian player to qualify for the Chess main event at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 after winning the Road to EWC qualifier at DreamHack Atlanta.The 26-year-old produced a composed display in the high-pressure rapid format, where matches consisted of two […]
