NEW DELHI: Amid a fragile ceasefire after the failed peace talks in Islamabad, one of Iran’s best-known filmmakers, Majid Majidi, told TOI from Tehran—where he has stepped away from cinema and dived into relief work, attaching himself with the Iranian Red Crescent — that the war he witnessed firsthand has irrevocably reshaped everyday life across…
Kolkata: The temperature has started rising once again a day after thundershowers pulled it down below the normal mark. On Friday, the maximum temperature in Kolkata rose to 34°C from 32.4°C the previous day. With no possibility of rain in the next few days, brace for hot and sultry days ahead. Met officials said the…
Israeli soldiers drive through southern Lebanon, as seen from northern Israel. (AP) Israel on Tuesday said it was not seeking to take territory in Lebanon, as its military issued a wave of new evacuation warnings for towns and villages in the battle-scarred south. Israel has been fighting Hezbollah since early March, sending troops into south…
Shillong: Meghalaya govt has constituted a four-member enquiry committee to probe into the alleged of a child suspected to have rabies being refused admission at Tura Civil Hospital in West Garo Hills.The Directorate of Health Services (MI) issued the order following media reports about the incident that reportedly occurred on Apr 25.The committee, to be…
News and proposals circle around you today. Unmarried Capricorns may receive a marriage proposal, or at least a serious hint from family. Even if you’re not ready, the topic will come up over a family meal or during an evening phone call.Unmarried young couples may get a chance to meet after a long time. The…
Varanasi: A tourist suffered burns, while 11 others fell ill due to suffocation after fire engulfed a hotel in the Nai Sadak area under Luxa police station on Sunday night.According to reports, chaos ensued as Hotel HM International went up in flames around 2:40 am, with guests trapped inside. Locals rushed in and rescued people…
Ludhiana: Infrastructure projects totaling Rs 98 lakh were inaugurated in Ward 90 on Saturday. The works focus on upgrading road connectivity and water infrastructure.The largest portion of the budget, around Rs 50 lakh, is dedicated to the reconstruction of streets in Kesar Ganj Mandi. In the Tyre Market area, Rs 35 lakh is being spent…
Pune: Once held up as a flagship ‘Smart City’ zone, Baner-Balewadi now appears to be anything but smart, hosting streets littered with unattended garbage, erratic waste pickups and the acrid smoke of trash going up in flames. Add battered roads and an on-again, off-again water supply, and residents’ patience is wearing thin.Baner-Balewadi was identified as…
LUCKNOW: UP IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma has emerged as a talking point during the ongoing West Bengal assembly elections 2026 after a video of him issuing a stern warning to a political functionary went viral. Who is IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma? A 2011-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, Ajay Pal Sharma is known…
The divisional railway manager (DRM) of Ahmedabad on a mission to modernize passenger amenities, visited the National Institute of Design (NID) on Thursday. During the visit, he interacted with officials and students of the Railway Design Centre (RDC) at NID to discuss the future of transit aesthetics. The RDC, a collaborative powerhouse, will remain functional…
